format: Coffee Table Book
2023-03-01
Assouline
Cartagena Grace | Assouline
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Colonial splendor, Caribbean soul, and unfaltering pride, Cartagena has a spirit wholly its own. This Colombian treasure boasts numerous, can’t-miss landmarks including the pastel Teatro Adolfo Mejia, the famous Clock Tower, and the church of San Pedro Claver, originally built by Spanish Jesuits in the 1600s. Dating to the 16th century, the walled Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is full of cobblestone alleyways, bougainvillea and orange-yellow facades. However, the true spirit of the city is found in the quiet daily moments. Experience the quaint scenes and extraordinary vistas that make Cartagena a trove of wonders.
A city of celebration, Cartagena is often the host of spectacular weddings and unforgettable parties. The city’s vibrant flair and breathtaking ar...chitecture are captured in Cartagena Grace, unveiling a rich portrait of this lively destination.
About the Author
On the occasion of the launch of the book, Johanna Ortiz and Lauren Santo Domingo collaborated to design a silk pareo, sold in an exclusive set alongside the book. Inspired by the nostalgia and joy of Cartagena, its seductive architecture, and the endless sunsets of the Caribbean coast, it will be available in a limited edition run on ModaOperandi.com, JohannaOrtiz.com, Johanna Ortiz boutiques in Colombia and at the Assouline Bal Harbour boutique ($350).
- 312 pages
- over 200 illustrations
- English language
- Released in December 2022
- W 25 x L 33.2 x D 3.5 cm
- Linen Hardcover
- ISBN: 9781649801210
- 2.9 kg
Colonial splendor, Caribbean soul, and unfaltering pride, Cartagena has a spirit wholly its own. This Colombian treasure boasts numerous, can’t-miss landmarks including the pastel Teatro Adolfo Mejia, the famous Clock Tower, and the church of San Pedro Claver, originally built by Spanish Jesuits in the 1600s. Dating to the 16th century, the walled Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is full of cobblestone alleyways, bougainvillea and orange-yellow facades. However, the true spirit of the city is found in the quiet daily moments. Experience the quaint scenes and extraordinary vistas that make Cartagena a trove of wonders.
A city of celebration, Cartagena is often the host of spectacular weddings and unforgettable parties. The city’s vibrant flair and breathtaking ar...chitecture are captured in Cartagena Grace, unveiling a rich portrait of this lively destination.
About the Author
On the occasion of the launch of the book, Johanna Ortiz and Lauren Santo Domingo collaborated to design a silk pareo, sold in an exclusive set alongside the book. Inspired by the nostalgia and joy of Cartagena, its seductive architecture, and the endless sunsets of the Caribbean coast, it will be available in a limited edition run on ModaOperandi.com, JohannaOrtiz.com, Johanna Ortiz boutiques in Colombia and at the Assouline Bal Harbour boutique ($350).
- 312 pages
- over 200 illustrations
- English language
- Released in December 2022
- W 25 x L 33.2 x D 3.5 cm
- Linen Hardcover
- ISBN: 9781649801210
- 2.9 kg
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