Three Art and Architecture Volumes: José Bedia, Gothic Architecture, and Luis Barragán's Library
Five Continents Editions has unveiled a new book examining the work of Cuban artist José Bedia, titled *José Bedia. Inner Circle Journey 1976-2026*. This 328-page volume, available for €80, explores Bedia's artistic journey over five decades, focusing on his connections to the Cuban art scene of the 1980s and his integration of diverse styles and cultural influences. The book features essays from several writers, including François Vallée and Alan West-Durán. Its release aligns with the “Diálogos en el desierto” exhibition at El Apartamento gallery in Madrid, running until November 7.
Key facts
- José Bedia. Inner Circle Journey 1976-2026 is published by Five Continents Editions, 328 pp., 80 €, dated 2026
- The Bedia volume includes essays by François Vallée, Suset Sánchez Sánchez, Omar-Pascual Castillo, Bárbaro Martínez-Ruiz, James López and Alan West-Durán
- Bedia's exhibition «Diálogos en el desierto» runs at El Apartamento, Madrid, until 7 November
- Guía visual de la arquitectura en la Edad Media III. El gótico is published by Cátedra, 444 pp., 24,95 €
- The Gothic guide is written by Lorenzo de la Plaza Escudero, José M.ª Martínez Murillo and Javier Lizasoain Hernández
- Barragán. Su biblioteca is published by RM, 192 pp. plus an 8-page insert, 65 €
- Luis Barragán lived 1902-1988 and won the Pritzker Prize in 1980
- Barragán's house-studio in Mexico City, which holds his library, is now a museum
Entities
Artists
- José Bedia
- François Vallée
- Suset Sánchez Sánchez
- Omar-Pascual Castillo
- Bárbaro Martínez-Ruiz
- James López
- Alan West-Durán
- Lorenzo de la Plaza Escudero
- José M.ª Martínez Murillo
- Javier Lizasoain Hernández
- Luis Barragán
- David Jiménez
- Alfonso Alfaro
- Jorge Esquinca
- Sarah Alexandra Obregón Davis
Institutions
- Five Continents Editions
- El Apartamento
- Cátedra
- RM
- masdearte.com
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Mexico City
- Mexico
- Cuba