Secret Houses: Living in Menorca
Photographs by Karel Balas - Text by Susana Gallardo,
Dreamy estates from the island of Menorca come alive in this lively collection of images presented by Spanish tastemaker Susana Gallardo.
This exquisite volume showcases the signature bohemian-chic interiors and architecture of the Spanish island of Menorca—offering a glimpse into the vacation retreats of the artists, creatives, and other sun-seeking spirits who escape to this paradisiacal place. Author Susana Gallardo accompanies readers through the gates of Menorca’s most breathtaking private homes into a world of Mediterranean sophistication.
From an Art Deco palace in the heart of Mahón, the island’s capital, to charming fincas in the interior countryside and spectacular beach villas, these houses radiate Spanish style and spotlight the island’s breezy lifestyle. With an eye for the Mediterranean light, Karel Balas beautifully captures the vibrancy of these lush locales in his photographs—making this book inspirational for island and sunbelt lovers everywhere.
About The Author
Susana Gallardo is a Spanish political scientist and entrepreneur. Karel Balas is a French photographer and artistic director. His work has been published in MilK Decoration, Elle Décor Italie, Living, and The Sunday Telegraph, and he has worked for Chloé, Dior, Fendi, Kenzo, Lacoste, and Tommy Hilfiger, among many others.
- Publish Date: March 14, 2023
- Format: Hardcover
- Category: House & Home - Decorating & Furnishings
- Publisher: Rizzoli
- Trim Size: 10 x 12-4/5
- Pages: 240
- US Price: $65.00
- CDN Price: $85.00
- ISBN: 978-0-8478-9903-6
Tashkent Modernist Capital
Photographs by Karel Balas - Text : Beatrice Grenier (Avec la contribution de), Chris Dercon (Préface)
In this extraordinary volume, realized in collaboration with the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation, photographer Karel Balas reveals the modernist architecture of Tashkent through a collection of never-before-seen photographs. Constructed between the 1960s and early ’90s, these buildings stand as powerful metaphors vis-à-vis Tashkent’s past and present, painting a picture of its rich cultural heritage. Part of the overlooked Soviet modernism movement, the expression of this new architectural style represents a vision and social function for the city as a whole—all the while connoting the specific character and modernization of Central Asia. Whether a 1964 cinema, the State Museum of the Arts, the 1970 Lenin Museum, or the striking Hotel Uzbekistan dated 1976, each structure tells a captivating story about one of the most enthralling cities on the Asian continent.
