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OverviewWelcome to the vibrant world of Maria Gabriela Brito, the New York-based interior designer, tastemaker, and authority on mixing contemporary art with home decoration. Venezuelan-born and Harvard-educated, Brito has demystified the art of art collecting, with the objective of creating stunning, unique, and personal spaces, through her company Lifestyling by Maria Gabriela Brito. A fascinating look into Brito's personal experiences, and an insider's guide to designing interiors and developing an art collection, Out There: Design, Art, Travel, Shopping presents with insight, humour, and flair the inspirations behind Brito's work and interests. Featuring highlights of her favourite contemporary artists, photographs of eight New York City apartments that she designed, and an extensive Address Book of Brito's favourite galleries, shops, and hotels worldwide, Out There is a fresh and exclusive look behind the scenes of a passionate and exciting new design authority. AUTHOR: Maria Brito is the CEO and creative force behind Lifestyling by Maria Gabriela Brito, a company that offers a unique approach to interior design. Her projects have been featured in design, lifestyle, fashion, and business publications worldwide. She lives in New York with her husband and two sons. This is her first book. 200 color, 50 b/w images Full Product DetailsAuthor: Maria Gabriela BritoPublisher: Pointed Leaf Press Imprint: Pointed Leaf Press Weight: 1.184kg ISBN: 9781938461033ISBN 10: 1938461037 Pages: 158 Publication Date: 16 May 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents: Discovering Design, Art, and Other Passions; Collecting Contemporary Art and the Extraordinary World of Artists; My Designs and the Art of Living; Wanderings Near and Far; Address Book.ReviewsMaria's holistic approach to design, integrating client vision with her personal experience, is a constant source of inspiration to me and my own design practice. Her boundless creativity and infectious energy are what drew me instantly to her; but it is her warmth and passion that truly set her apart and make her unique in the world of art and design. -- Craig Appelbaum, owner, Industry Gallery It's just so fabulous, the idea that you can have an art collection at any price and that no one should be priced out of art and anyone can live with vibrant, creative, imaginative, inspirational pieces in their home. I personally have so many questions about collecting contemporary art and this is Maria's business-advising her clients on how to start an inspiring and affordable collection. -- Gwyneth Paltrow, Actor Maria is an artist in her own right when it comes to interior design and placing art in the home. She is South American-hot in every way, with a unique style that combines vibrant color and warm hues to create fabulous living spaces. It is a testament to her exquisite taste that she treats art as an integral part of the spaces she designs, adding elegant touches of irony and humor to delight the homeowner and anyone else with a discerning eye. -- Catherine Levene, CEO, Artspace.com This girl is super generous and supportive, incredible energy and enthusiasm, warm, powerful and sweet-great mix! I'm A Very Appreciative Friend. -- Eli Sudbrack This girl is super generous and supportive, incredible energy and enthusiasm, warm, powerful and sweet great mix! I m A Very Appreciative Friend.--Eli Sudbrack This girl is super generous and supportive, incredible energy and enthusiasm, warm, powerful and sweet - great mix! I m A Very Appreciative Friend --Eli Sudbrack (of the collective Assume Vivid Astro Focus AVAF) Author InformationMaria Brito is the CEO and creative force behind Lifestyling(R) by Maria Gabriela Brito, a company that offers a unique approach to interior design. Her projects have been featured in design, lifestyle, fashion, and business publications worldwide. She lives in New York with her husband and two sons. This is her first book. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |