Made in Ibiza: A Journey Into the Creative Heart of the White Island (Aldous Liam)(Pevná vazba)

Made in Ibiza is both a visual treatand a fitting celebration of a dynamic creative scene that contributes so muchto the vitality of this unique Mediterranean island.It may be a top tourist destination, but – as this captivating new bookshows – there is far more to Ibiza than nightclubs and beaches. The island hasbeen at the center of Mediterranean life since the arrival of the Phoeniciansalmost 3000 years ago. Over the centuries, other great civilizations left theirmark on this strategic trading post, and in the 20th century hippies and bohemiansfamously found in Ibiza a refuge from conformity. To the present day, theisland continues to attract artists and craftspeople from around the world. Togetherwith native Ibizans who embrace the traditions of their forebears, theseforeign-born inhabitants form a vibrant creative community that plays a vitalrole in maintaining the unique character of the ‘White Island’. This book showcases the wealth of creative talent in Ibiza today. It shinesa bright Balearic light on some of the island’s most inspirational artists and makers,on their products and services, and on their studios and homes. This is a place ofgreat natural beauty, but – as Liam Aldous discusses in his introduction – thereare inherent limitations to making things work. Geographic isolation, a lack ofindustry, and a scarcity of materials are perennial difficulties. However, ratherthan impeding creativity, such challenges fuel ingenuity. As Al
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