This issue of Matador takes a look at the classical world, at the understanding and validity of classical ideas in today's society. The historians Salvatore Settis, Georges Didi-Huberman and Francisco Calvo Serraller analyse classical concepts at present. Angel Gabilondo, Andres Lima, Juan Barja and Patxi Lanceros reflect on mythological figures. A selection of classical texts and great portfolios accompany these names: Villa Papiri's statues delicately photographed by Luigi Spina, a poetic look upon Rome by Jose Guerrero, an unusual work on church facades by Markus Brunetti and the gorgeous decadence of ruins through Alfred Seiland's viewfinder. Finally, Miguel Zugaza creates for Matador T a dossier on contemporary works which have already become classics. La Fabrica presents another unique Matador in English and Spanish: a revealing magazine to read and to look at, to learn and to enjoy, to re-read and to keep. A high quality publication which has become a benchmark - almost a legend - since its first issue in 1995.
