El aire que me falta

Unique for its focus on the early, formative years of the world-renowned Basque designer, this thorough examination of Cristóbal Balenciaga’s life and career is a textual and visual wonder, with an abundance of documents and unpublished images of his hometown, his childhood, and even his personal notes. From his birth in Getaria, a small fishing village on Spain’s northern coast, to his move to Paris following the Spanish Civil War, this exploration of the designer’s origins examines in detail the events and experiences that influenced Balenciaga’s designs and turned him into a...

Biography of David Small, who grew up in a dysfunctional family, survived cancer which took his voice, and became an award-winning illustrator of children's books.

Women whose artistic, social, political, scientific, and religious influences have continued across generations are honored in this series of biographies. Engaging presentations of each woman's cultural context, social position, and personal history enrich discussions of their significant contributions to the history of art and society. Mujeres que han tenido influencia artística, política, científica y religiosa son honoradas en esta serie de biografías. Presentaciones del contexto cultural, posición social e historia personal de cada mujer enriquecen los discursos de sus contribuciones ...

Al sol agradecido de las tardes ya crecidas de comienzos de la primavera. Al abrigo de las tapias de cualquier cortina, apuran los rayos de ese sol las viejas del pueblo. Manejan la rueca y el huso con maestría y van hilando los recuerdos de otros tiempos, desgranando las andanzas del pasado. “Al abrigao de los recuerdos” se refleja en el espejo de esos corrillos y pretende también aflorar la trayectoria del pueblo de Valleluengo en el último tramo de su historia. Toma las fotografías de Bernardino como telón de fondo y nos presenta la historia del pueblo desde finales de la guerra...