Out There: Design, Art, Travel, Shopping

Welcome 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. SELLING POINTS: ?An exclusive visual tour of eight New York City apartments designed by the author ?Access and insight into the studios of six of the author's favourite artists, including Kenny Scharf, FAILE, AVAF, and Gaetano Pesce ?Simple, expert information about how to start and develop an art collection ?Includes an extensive Address Book with descriptions of over 100 favourite shops, galleries, and hotels around the world colour and b/w illustrations