Unveiling the Surreal Genius: Salvador Dalí

Unveiling the Surreal Genius: Salvador Dalí

By Grace Alvarez | February 13, 2024 | Comments Off on Unveiling the Surreal Genius: Salvador Dalí

Salvador Dalí, a name synonymous with surrealism, continues to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide with his eccentricity, imagination, and unparalleled artistic vision. From melting clocks to dreamlike landscapes, Dalí’s work transcends traditional boundaries, inviting viewers into a realm where reality and fantasy collide in a mesmerizing display of creativity. Born on May 11, 1904, in Figueres,…

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William Klein: Photographer and Filmmaker

William Klein: Photographer and Filmmaker

By Drew Mercantini | September 14, 2022 | Comments Off on William Klein: Photographer and Filmmaker

Born in April of 1926, William Klein grew up in the heart of New York City, during the Great Depression and World War 2. Despite his economic circumstances, Klein proved to be a precocious student, enrolling at the City College of New York when he was only 14 years old. After joining the Army, Klein…

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Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: The Drawings and Painting of Coral Gables and Rome: Thomas A. Spain.

Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: The Drawings and Painting of Coral Gables and Rome: Thomas A. Spain.

By Susan Christiansen | October 11, 2019 | Comments Off on Raptis Rare Books Lecture Series: The Drawings and Painting of Coral Gables and Rome: Thomas A. Spain.

Raptis Rare Books is pleased to partner with the Florida Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art for the first event in our 2019-2020 Lecture Series with a book-signing featuring the new work: The Drawings and Paintings of Coral Gables and Rome: Thomas A. Spain. Edited by Steven Fett and Edgar Sarli, The Drawings…

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How to Create the Ultimate Home Library

How to Create the Ultimate Home Library

By Adrienne Raptis | January 24, 2018 | Comments Off on How to Create the Ultimate Home Library

We have recently been featured in the Palm Beach Scout Guide and on their blog. This is what they have to say on their post: HOW TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE HOME LIBRARY It’s every book lovers dream to have a library in their own home. If you picture walking into your favorite room and having…

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The Florida Architecture of Addison Mizner

The Florida Architecture of Addison Mizner

By Susan Christiansen | December 14, 2016 | Comments Off on The Florida Architecture of Addison Mizner

An architect who excelled at transforming an architectural fantasy into a practical, livable home, Addison Mizner was one of the most original and influential designers America has produced. The houses, clubs, and shops he built for the clients of Palm Beach and Boca Raton, Florida, evince a brilliant grasp of how to blend a building…

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