Enjoy our LOUIS VUITTON Advertorial for WOMAN Magazine: GOLDEN NIGHTS

26 January, 2017

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Gold it is the new Louis Vuitton exquisite accessories extravagance. Like a bright lighthouse to follow towards the first spring trends, Louis Vuitton delights us again with this personal creative challenge.

That,s why we chose to shoot “gold over gold” by using fine materials that enhance the exclusive and artisanal value of the brand. The result: high sophistication.

Get your magazine available now in the shops and shine with us!

To see the complet editorial:

http://www.mireiacastane.com/portfolio/louis-vuitton-golden-nights-for-woman-magazine/

New Editorial for GLAMOUR South Africa, Out Now!

22 May, 2016

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If you are wondering which look will you rock next don’t miss out our new editorial for GLAMOUR South Africa: HEAD TURNERS

Insta-cool your style with ‘Fros, weaves, comrows and curls.

Inspired by beautiful African colours and aesthetics We explored and created a range of ideal choices for this Spring/Summer 2016 by combining ethnic roots, trends and sophistication.

Get your greatest look and enjoy the Spring with Glamour!

See the rest of the images here:
http://www.mireiacastane.com/portfolio/head-turners-by-glamour-south-africa/

JOVIAL BALLON for L’OFFICIEL

11 April, 2016

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As the saying goes, “all good things are worth waiting for”, we’re very pleased to announce that our BEAUTY EDITORIAL for L’OFFICIEL Magazine is already available for purchase at newsagents!

In this blooming editorial we decided to use the spectacular features of Russian model Dasha Fedotova as a canvas to explore and translate different painting techniques into makeup by using several colour blocks compositions.

We couldn’t have carried out such adventure without the fantastic collaboration of leading makeup artist Estrella Elorduy.

Say hello to a colourful spring with us!

See the images in our photography section:

http://www.mireiacastane.com/portfolio/jovial-ballon-for-lofficiel-indonesia/

HIROSHI SUGIMOTO: The Black Box

14 March, 2016

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Hiroshi Sugimoto is a multidisciplinary artist that works with photography, sculpture, architecture and installation. In the field of photography he is considered one of the most influential figures of the past few decades.

His work constitutes a profound meditation on the nature of perception, illusion, representation, life and death. His images locate us at the frontier between illusion and reality.

Black Box displays some of his most important works over the past 40 years. The exhibition includes pieces from the series: Seascapes (1980- ), Portraits (1994-1999),, Theaters (1976- ), Dioramas (1976-2012) and Lightning Fields (2006-).

Sugimoto prefers to use traditional methods of photography rather than digital. Ansel Adams has been a strong referent in his career. “The technique is very important to me. Knowing what my photography can do, my concept is adjusted to the limit of my technique. I see what the camera can see. I feel like I become a camera. My mind is a black box.”, says Sugimoto.

A wonderful exhibition. A must see if you are in Barcelona.

The Black Box at Fundación MAPFRE (19 February – 8 May, 2016)

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SUNDANCE looks at MAPPLETHORPE’s pictures

1 February, 2016

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He didn’t consider himself a photographer. However, he chose photography as the ideal tool to immortalize the madness of the world around him; indeed, he explicitly illustrated it. Mapplethorpe, a transgressor, rebel, misunderstood creator born in Long Island in 1946. Decadent icon or virtuoso artist?

The biographical documentary “Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures” directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato -presented at Sundance Festival- offers an overview focused on his work and obsession for turning “obscenity” into art. Perfectly contextualized within his time and generation (childhood, environment, influences and collaborations.)

In the coming months the film will be premiered in HBO, as well as several retrospectives at the J. Paul Getty Museum and Los Angeles County Museum of Art. A superb opportunity to dig further into the idiosyncrasy of a controversial artist.

14 WOMEN and ONE EXHIBITION: “Champagne Life”

18 January, 2016

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As an artist, I wholeheartedly support the projects aimed at providing visibility to emerging artists from all over the world. As a woman, I consider pertinent to address the issue of gender inequality in contemporary art. As a human being, I believe in plurality and discussion to stimulate creativity.

Good news to start the year: fourteen female artists from nine different countries exhibit together in London these days. To commemorate its 30th anniversary, Saatchi Gallery showcases “Champagne Life”: paintings, sculptures and installations by a heterogeneous group of artists, including American Julia Watchtel and Mequitta Ahuja; Anglo-Swedish Sigrid Holmwood; Franco-British Alice Anderson; Stephanie Quayle from Britain; Serbian Jelena Bulajic; Maha Malluh from Saud Arabia or Iranian Soheila Sokhanvari.

If you pass by Sloane Square before March 9, don’t miss this chance to contemplate fresh artwork.

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Julia Dault

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Maha Malluh

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Soheila Sokhanvari

Beauty jumps into THE POOL with MIREIA CASTANE

12 January, 2016

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“Beauty itself is but the sensible image of the infinite” stated once the father of American history George Bancroft. The nature of beauty is one of the most mesmerising philosophical questions of all times and therefore, a subject to be continuously explored.

In this occasion our studio undertook a new glowing adventure for L’OFFICIEL magazine with a clear target: to let make-up become a real painting work. In order to do so, we decided to use several colour block compositions and painting techniques to artistically transform the fascinating features of Russian model Dasha Fedotova.

It has been fun to create with THE POOL this art-beauty proposal for next Spring/Summer 2016, to be published by L’OFFICIEL in the March issue. We’ll keep you updated with the release of the pictures. I hope you love it too!

BILL VIOLA: The Artist Room on Tour

18 December, 2015

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I would like to pay tribute to one of my favourite video artists, master Bill Viola. For over 40 years now, he’s been artistically exploring the essence of human being by delving into transcendental topics such as life, death, time and space.

“The Artist Room on Tour”, a project hosted by Tate Modern and aimed to promote contemporary art among the younger generations, exhibits at The Wilson (until next February 7) three amazing works from the series “The Passions” (2001). Focused on portraying the complexity of our emotions, “Surrender” represents self-destruction through powerful visual weaves. “Four Hands”, lights and textures perfectly combined to show us the passing of time. And “Catherine’s Room”, a mystic recreation that reaches an almost perfect balance.

Marvellous skills and sensitivity for creation and digital technologies!

MIREIA CASTANE goes ethnic with THE POOL

9 December, 2015

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These days I’ve been intensively working on the design and production of a new editorial with The Pool for GLAMOUR Magazine. Inspired by beautiful African colours and aesthetics, we had the fantastic collaboration of leading stylists Estrella Elorduy (make-up and hair) and Fermin & Gilles (fashion).
We explored and created a range of ideal choices for this Spring /Summer 2016 by combining ethnic roots, trends and sophistication. Hairstyling became especially difficult to perform due to the nature of a black model, but highly rewarding for the artistic result and the personal team experience.
I can’t wait to show you these spectacular pics!

THE POOL by Mireia Castane

1 December, 2015

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Welcome to THE POOL, a creative studio where fresh thinking minds bring about a wide range of communication actions: editorials, advertorials, ad campaigns, catalogues, films, events and much more. Through connecting and sharing our artistic sensitivity, we produce independent projects and commercial work for both agencies and clients. What do we love most? Definitely, inspiring participation among the best and compiling amazing ideas.

Please, just come in!