Inspirational Moments

nº 1 2011
Inspirational
Moments
“We want our works to have elegance, to be
expressive, to exude life, to have feelings. We want
them to reflect the good side of life, the positive
values of a human being, all that which dignifies life.”
Juan, José
and Vicente,
founders
of Lladró.
IN SEARCH OF EMOTION
THE SENTIMENT OF MUSIC, the passion of dance, the mystery of ancient cultures: beauty is found
in many places and this is where Lladró artists search for inspiration to create works in which the most
refined technique is always paired with emotion.
Different forms of music and dance have served as sources of inspiration for some of the season’s
most outstanding new creations, from the irresistible rhythm of Jazz trio to the intensity of Passionate
tango, as well as the classical gracefulness of Ready for practice or My perfect pose. Juan Lladró’s personal
favorite in this issue is Backstage ballet, another noteworthy piece inspired by dance. Porcelain takes
on a life and movement of its own thanks to the mastery of artists able to connect arts so close and at
once so distinct as music and sculpture.
Emotion always has a key place in our lives. It can help decorate our home and even bring imagination
and beauty to our dinner table. The new pieces in the Naturofantastic collection by Lladró Atelier, and
the new lithophane lamps show us how objects can be useful and at the same time express all the
talent and fantasy of artists in their elaborate, refined ornamentation.
The arrival of Spring is a time for the deepest human emotions in the form of Lladró creations. The
tree of Love is a sign of romance, a piece that can be customized to make it a cherished memento for
thousands of couples.
As a counterpoint to all this grace and sweetness, we have the imposing strength of mythological
beings in Guardian lions, the magnificent guardians of the home inspired by a tradition thousands of
years old, full of symbolism and exuberant ornamental beauty.
We have run out of space to mention many other new creations: charming childhood pieces,
tenderhearted motherhood, oriental fantasies and an impressive angelical being, in addition to the
many moments shared with friends from all over the world that remain forever in the Lladró Universe.
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JAZZ SPIRIT
JAZZ is without doubt one of the soundtracks of our time. Originally
spawned by African American musicians from New Orleans, its warm,
syncopated rhythm soon became a universal language and a symbol of
the cultural melting-pot that defines our era. The scene is midnight in a
small club. The sax player improvises a soft, pervasive melody. The trumpeter responds with an energetic, vibrant sound while the bass player
marks out an irresistible beat that gets the audience’s feet tapping. In
Jazz trio Lladró artists have managed to capture this unmistakable world
of sensation and sound. We can almost feel the music just looking at
these three musicians who are at the center of a scene full of rhythm and
movement, a sculptural composition carefully studied from all angles.
The typical harmonies and contrasts in jazz are mirrored in the decoration
of the piece: the white suits stand out against the dark enamels of the
cube, on which the musicians are leaning, and the shiny golden luster of
the sax and the trumpet. The fine metal strings of the elegant double bass
are assembled after the piece is fired in the kiln.
Jazz trio is a heartfelt tribute to musicians and a declaration of love for
their art.
JAZZ TRIO
[35 x 35 cm, 14 ¾” x 14 ¾”]
Ref. 01008568
Limited edition
of 3,000 units.
cover picture and this page. JOSEP GIL
THE TREE OF LOVE
Life-affirming and powerful, love is the
feeling that keeps our feet on the ground
and, at the same time, gives us wings to fly.
A HEART etched on the bark of a tree is a universal
sign of love. The desire to join our name to that of our
loved one, to leave written proof of our love for each
other, is as strong and as forceful as a tree. The tree
of Love is the new Lladró creation paying a heartfelt
tribute to the most powerful and primordial human
passion. At the same time, it is a lasting memory for
two lovers because each sculpture can be customized
with their names, making it a truly unique piece. This
sign of love can be treasured forever in porcelain,
even longer-lasting than the strongest tree.
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The tree of Love
[49 x 32 cm, 19 ½” x 12]
Ref. 01008580
pictures. JOSEP GIL
eternal Lladró
SUCCESSOR to an outstanding group of
pieces dedicated to ballet, one of the most
prominent subject matters in the extensive
Lladró catalogue, Backstage ballet is one of
those creations whose special magnetism
lasts over time.
This limited edition came about as a
result of the original sketches for Before
the dance, a creation in Lladró’s Historical
Porcelain Collection. The piece we are now
BACKSTAGE BALLET
[36 x 49 cm, 14 ½” x 19 ½”]
Ref. 01008476
Limited edition
of 2,500 units.
Base included
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presenting is a worthy successor. Each one
of the three ballerinas in the composition
expresses herself with total naturalness,
creating a scene full of movement and, at
the same time, finely balanced.
As Juan Lladró points out, “in it, the beauty
and talent of each one of the dancers
is so clearly visible”. One is immediately
impressed by the dexterity of the sculptor,
not only in modeling the overall scene,
but in so faithfully capturing its myriad
details. Another noteworthy quality, that
strikes us when observing it closely, is
the soft coloring in the decoration. This is
especially true since “the high degree of
expressiveness in Backstage ballet means
that color is not the priority feature in
achieving the desired result”. Given its
excellent aesthetic and technical qualities,
we are looking at a work “that gives us
wings, frozen mid air in an eternal leap
towards excellence”.
Backstage ballet is, in short, a timeless
creation, and a sure candidate to become
a piece highly prized by porcelain lovers.
In this regard, Juan Lladró insisted on
“congratulating all those who have the
pleasure of possessing this limited edition
and I only wish that they enjoy it every bit
as much as we did creating it”.
Juan Lladró
Certain Lladró creations are
timeless because of their
themes, their expressiveness
and their high technical quality.
That is the case, for instance, of
some of the pieces the brand
has dedicated to the art of
movement over the years. It
comes as no surprise that Juan
Lladró chose Backstage ballet
as one of his favorite pieces,
describing it as “a harmonious
scene, yet complex to execute,
with an overall beauty that
only ballet is able to express
with such sensitivity”.
picture.JOSEP GIL
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HIGH PORCELAIN
Lladró artists recreate the splendor of the ancient Orient
GUARDIAN LIONS
TWO IMPOSING animals stand guard over the home. These Guardian Lions are fantastic
creatures that bring good luck, protection and happiness.
The female (left) and male (right) are also symbols of the everlasting cycle of life: she has a
cub under her claw while he has a globe of the world under his. Lladró artists borrowed
their inspiration from traditional bronze, iron and granite sculptures standing
guard at the entrances to palaces, temples and noble houses in various Asian
countries. Recreating their majestic presence in porcelain was a difficult
test, involving many complex technical challenges. It was also the perfect
opportunity to apply the decorative expertise so characteristic of
large Lladró works to this traditional symbolic representation. The
painstaking ornamentation of the breastplates and armor, the
elaborate modeling of the manes and tails, plus the spectacular
decoration with enamels, golden luster and varnishes, make these
impressive sculptures a successful blend of a thousand year old
tradition and artistic creation.
Guardian Lions come in three different finishes, each one is a
special color range that gives the respective couple a personality
all of its own: from the strength of red, the elegance of black, to
the splendor of blue.
pictures. JOSEP GIL
GUARDIAN LIONESs (RED)
GUARDIAN LION (RED)
Ref. 01001992
Ref. 01001993
GUARDIAN LIONESs (BLUE)
GUARDIAN LION (BLUE)
Ref. 01001990
Ref. 01001991
GUARDIAN LIONESs (BLACK)
GUARDIAN LION (BLACK)
Ref. 01001994
Ref. 01001995
[69 x 82 cm, 27 ½” x 32 ¾”]
Limited edition of 188 units
in each color
[69 x 77 cm, 27 ½” x 30 ¾”]
Limited edition of 188 units
in each color
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COCKTAIL GOBLET (WHITE)
CENTerpiece (WHITE)
SMALL VASE (WHITE)
TRAY (WHITE)
SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS (WHITE)
[13 x 15 cm, 5 ¼” x 6”]
Ref. 01007983
[17 x 42 cm, 6 ¾” x 16 ¾”]
Ref. 01007975
[28 x 22 cm, 11” x 8 ¾”]
Ref. 01007914
[7 x 58 cm, 2 ¾” x 23 ¼”]
Ref. 01007978
[10 x 6 cm, 4” x 2 ½” each piece]
Ref. 01007987
FANTASY ON THE
DINNER TABLE
Fantasy plays with forms borrowed from
nature in the Naturofantastic Collection
to create a stylish dinner service.
WE ARE PRESENTING THE NEW PIECES in the Naturofantastic collection, a personal and
imaginative dinner service originally conceived in 2008 to bring a wealth of detail to the table
with objects that are both functional and decorative. As a result of the creativity of Lladró Atelier
artists, this collection is now expanded with new objects such as snack trays, centerpieces,
cocktail goblets, appetizer plates and bottle stoppers decorated in three different finishes:
white, turquoise, and white combined with golden luster.
styling. Nuria Menoyo
BOTTLE STOPPER II (WHITE)
BOTTLE STOPPER I (WHITE)
[9 x 7 cm, 3 ½” x 2 ¾”]
Ref. 01007993
[6 x 6 cm, 2 ½” x 2 ½”]
Ref. 01007990
pictures. JAIME GOROSPE
appetizer plate (WHITE)
[4 x 19 cm, 1 ½” x 7 ½”]
Ref. 01007985
SNACK TRAY (WHITE)
[4 x 22 cm, 1 ½” x 8 ¾”]
Ref. 01007981
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In the new creations in the
Naturofantastic Collection, the
imagination of Lladró artists transforms
flowers, stems and leaves into refined
functional objects from L'Art de la Table.
Opposite page:
In this page:
BOTTLE STOPPER II (TURQUOISE)
tray (TURQUOISE)
SNACK TRAY (TURQUOISE)
HANGING LAMP (GOLDEN)
TRAY (GOLDEN)
[9 x 7 cm, 3 ½” x 2 ¾”]
Ref. 01007994
[7 x 58 cm, 2 ¾” x 23 ¼”]
Ref. 01007979
[4 x 22 cm, 1 ½” x 8 ¾”]
Ref. 01007982
[20 x 10 cm, 8” x 4”]
Ref. 01007933
[7 x 58 cm, 2 ¾” x 23 ¼”]
Ref. 01007980
BOTTLE STOPPER I (TURQUOISE)
SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS (TURQUOISE)
appetizer plate (TURQUOISE)
LARGE VASE (GOLDEN)
CENTerpiece (GOLDEN)
[6 x 6 cm, 2 ½” x 2 ½”]
Ref. 01007991
[10 x 6 cm, 4” x 2 ½” each piece]
Ref. 01007988
[4 x 19 cm, 1 ½” x 7 ½”]
Ref. 01007986
[41 x 25 cm, 16 ½” x 10”]
Ref. 01007903
[17 x 42 cm, 6 ¾” x 16 ¾”]
Ref. 01007977
CENTerpiece (TURQUOISE)
COCKTAIL GOBLET (TURQUOISE)
MULTI CANDLEHOLDER (GOLDEN)
[17 x 42 cm, 6 ¾” x 16 ¾”]
Ref. 01007976
[13 x 15 cm, 5 ¼” x 6”]
Ref. 01007984
[40 x 34 cm, 16” x 13 ½”]
Ref. 01007973
Discover the complete Naturofantastic collection at http://www.lladro.com/naturofantastic
EXPRESSIONS 12 13
THE MAGIC OF LIGHT
Warm lithophanes make ideal
decorative centerpieces in these
original designs.
AN INNOVATIVE CONCEPT is able to turn a little detail into the absolute
centerpiece of any space. Sure to bring magical light to any corner of the
home, traditional lithophanes make spectacular lamps that fit in with all
kinds of decorative styles, from classic to contemporary. The combination
of various lithophanes can transform a subtle cozy light into a surprising
and attractive feature whose refined ornamentation is full of nuances.
9-Lithophane braided hanging lamp
[∅ 25 cm, 10”]
27-Lithophane chandelier
[∅ 55 cm, 22”]
pictures. LOBBE VISION
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NEW
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MOMENTS
OF INSPIRATION
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styling. MARIBEL VELASCO, Iboyka Kubala pictures. manuel artero
A TRUE ARTIST is able to discover beauty
in the emotion of a ballerina preparing her
debut, in the happiness of a little girl playing
with her pet, in the tender emotion of a
mother cradling her child in her arms. Pure,
intense feelings that are often captured in a
subtle gesture or a look that the artists from
The City of Porcelain are able to transform
into everlasting porcelain. These are the new
creations from Lladró.
My perfect pose
Ready for practice
[21 x 25 cm, 8” x 10”]
Ref. 01008571
Base included
[27 x 24 cm, 11 ½” x 9 ½”]
Ref. 01008570
Limited edition of 3,000 units
Creations evoking
unforgettable
moments:
bright spring days,
childhood games
and fun-loving pets.
Sweet & Chic Collection
Fetch my shoe!
GIRL WITH DALMATIANS
GIRL WITH FRENCH BULLDOG
Giddy up doggy
[21 x 12 cm, 8 ½” x 4 ½”]
Ref. 01008524
[16 x 11 cm, 6 ½” x 4 ¼”]
Ref. 01008521
[24 x 18 cm, 9 ½” x 7”]
Ref. 01008522
[27 x 23 cm, 10 ¾” x 9 ¼”]
Ref. 01008523
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Sweet caress
[25 x 24 cm, 10”x 9 ½”]
Ref. 01008582
You'll feel better !
[23 x 10 cm, 9 ¼” x 3 ½”]
Ref. 01008544
Bunny hugs
[14 x 10 cm, 5 ½” x 4”]
Ref. 01008538
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Over and above their
decorative quality, an
emotive motherhood
scene or a charming
moment from
childhood can add a
warm touch to any
corner of the home.
Arranging flowers
[14 x 10 cm, 5 ½” x 4”]
Ref. 01008574
Flower arrangement
[13 x 15 cm, 5 ¼” x 6 ¼”]
Ref. 01008573
Loving touch
[36 x 19 cm, 14 ½” x 7 ½”]
Ref. 01008519
Lladró finds
inspiration in the
most varied themes
and in the most
exotic cultures to
create works with an
unmistakable style.
Arethusa
[35 x 14 cm, 14” x 5 ½”]
Ref. 01011958
Hesperia
[33 x 11 cm, 13 ¼” x 4 ½”]
Ref. 01011956
Erytheia
[33 x 16 cm, 13 ¼” x 6 ½”]
Ref. 01011957
Summer Fan
[19 x 31 cm, 7 ½” x 12”]
Ref. 01008540
PLAYING AT SEA
(GOLDEN RE-DECO)
[10 x 12 cm, 4” x 4 ¾”]
Ref. 01008559
WAKING UP AT SEA
(GOLDEN RE-DECO)
[10 x 14 cm, 4” x 5 ½”]
Ref. 01008561
DAY DREAMING AT SEA
(GOLDEN RE-DECO)
[8 x 16 cm, 3 ¼” x 6 ½”]
Ref. 01008560
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Happy Buddha
Fuji Musume
[21 x 18 cm, 8 ½” x 7 ¼”]
Ref. 01008566
[46 x 19 cm, 18 ½” x 7 ½”]
Ref. 01008548
Limited edition of 3,500 units.
Base included
Oriental culture, with
its spirituality and
its taste for refined
ornamentation, is
an infinite source of
inspiration for our
artists.
An imposing
legendary animal
and a powerful
heavenly spirit,
two very different
examples of the
same creative drive.
Mythological Tiger
Protective angel
[31 x 39 cm, 12 ½” x 15 ½”]
Ref. 01008562
Limited edition of 1,500 units.
Base included
[28 x 40 cm, 11 ¼” x 16”]
Ref. 01008539
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Rosa with the leaders
of the association
of manufacturers of
traditional Japanese dolls.
Rosa poses with a family of loyal
Lladró fans, in Osaka Takashimaya.
Andrea and Gary Nielsen Bartlett with Rosa, at their
home in Tulsa, where the couple hosted a High
Porcelain charity fundraiser.
Rosa and Ángeles meet
their public
ROSA LLADRÓ visited Japan's two main
cities, Tokyo and Osaka, last September to
attend a series of signing events, mostly held
in stores from the Takashimaya chain and the
Lladró boutique in Ginza. A large number of
enthusiastic Lladró lovers did not want to miss
the presentation of the latest creations inspired
by Japanese culture, such as Fuji Musume, Hina
Dolls Festival and Warrior Boy. These pieces were
well received by the Japanese porcelain lovers,
many of which were delighted to take home
with them their favorite piece signed by a
member of the Lladró family.
The following month, Rosa travelled to the USA to
attend several signing events in Chicago, Detroit,
Miami, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San
Jose. She also attended a High Porcelain event in
Tulsa. At each one she presented the piece Cherub
of love, which totally won over the audience. A
standout event on the tour was organized by
Desirée, a store in Toronto (Canada). They hosted
a three-day trip for 25 VIP customers including a
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SIGNATURE
Cherub of love was the
centerpiece of Rosa's
events in the USA.
Ángeles met many Korean fans of Lladró at the event held in the Hyundai
department stores in Seoul.
Ángeles Lladró attended the event
held at Mulberry Hall in York (UK).
Ángeles also presented
Nude with Shawl, one
of her favorite pieces, in
Seoul.
special private reception at the Lladró boutique
in New York. Rosa joined the group for a cocktail
party and later dined with them in a restaurant
near the boutique.
Another noteworthy occasion was the High
Porcelain event organized at their home in Tulsa
by Andrea and Gary Nielsen Bartlett, the owners
of Nielsens. A selection of High Porcelain pieces
was tastefully displayed in various rooms of their
beautiful home during a charity fundraiser which
attracted Nielsens best customers and patrons of
the Tulsa Opera. A part of the sales proceeds was
donated for this celebrated cultural institution.
Ángeles LLADRÓ travelled to the UK to
attend the event held at Mulberry Hall in the
city of York, last November. The many lovers of
Lladró who turned up were delighted with the
exciting event, during which Spanish wine and
tapas were served. The highlight of the evening
was the presentation of Nude with shawl, a piece
for which Ángeles confessed a special fondness.
During an emotive speech, she underscored that
this creation wishes to reflect a combination of
the character and temperament of the Spanish
woman along with a heightened feminine
sensibility. A wide selection of new Lladró
creations and a beautiful Manila shawl similar to
the one featured in the piece was also displayed,
brought from Spain especially for the occasion.
Ángeles then travelled to Korea in December,
where she attended various events in Seoul along
with the sculptor Ignacio Aliena.
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OPENINGS
New Lladró boutiques in
Cancún and Moscow
View of the Lladró boutique
in the Plaza La Isla shopping
mall In Cancún.
The famous skater Povilas Vanagas
(right) and partner at the opening party
for the new boutique in Moscow.
THE beautiful CARIBBEAN
coast of Mexico has a new Lladró
boutique, located in Plaza La Isla,
Cancún's most popular shopping
mall. This spectacular complex is
situated by the Nichupté lagoon,
one of the cities most charming
features. Designed as an open
space, its many top brands,
restaurants and other leisure
options can be visited by Venicestyle canals and bridges. Visitors
to this major tourist resort on the
Caribbean now have a chance
to discover Lladró's most recent
creations in a truly incomparable
setting.
Opening in Moscow
The opening party for Lladró's fifth
boutique in Moscow, located in
Smolensky Passage, was held last
November. The event was attended
by over two hundred guests,
including many journalists and
celebrities who brought a touch
of elegance and glamour to the
evening. The centerpiece of the
event was the première of the New
Age Circus collection. The boutique
was decorated especially for the
occasion to recreate the stage
setting for a pair of mime artists and
a group of circus artistes, whose
costumes and performances were
inspired by pieces in the collection.
Among the celebrities at the event in Moscow
were the actresses Anastasia Makeeva and Olesya
Sudzilovskaya (top), the Olympic figure skating
champion Tatyana Navka and the actress Alika
Smekhova (right).
Lladró also exhibited at
Habitat (Valencia), in
various spaces decorated
by leading interior
designers.
A view of the Lladró
booth at the Decorex
fair In the UK.
Lladró displays its creativity
at the world's main fairs
THE WORLD'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS gift and decor fairs featured
the noteworthy presence of Lladró. Last fall, the brand presented its
new creations at Macef and Abitare il tempo in Italy, at Decorex in the
UK and at Habitat in Spain, Casacor in Brazil and Cannes in France. In
2011, the year's new collections will go on show in Paris (Maison et
Objet), Milan (Macef ), London (Top Drawer) and Birmingham (Nec), all
in the months of January and February.
Many designers and students showed up
for the "Creatives Talking, by Lladró", one
of the events held at Habitat sponsored by
the brand.
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AVANT-GARDE
Trend-setting
interior design
at the Lladró
boutique in
Beverly Hills
ROSA ATTENDED the special event
for interior designers held at the Lladró
boutique in Rodeo Drive in conjunction
with Elle Decor and ASID (American Society
of Interior Designers) last October. The
boutique's window displays were decorated
especially for the occasion by the influential
designers Stephen Tomar and Sean Miller.
Many well-known designers turned up for
the event during which they were able
to acquaint themselves with Lladró's new
collections and their incredible potential for
creating stylish interiors.
Left to right: Sean Miller, Stuart
Lampert, Rosa Lladró, Alejandro Cáceres
and Stephen Tomar, during the special
event for interior designers in Beverly
Hills.
One of the window
displays at the Lladró
boutique in Rodeo
Drive, decorated
especially for the
occasion.
Design showcased
in Moscow, Tokyo and Prague.
MOSCOW DESIGN WEEK was held for
the first time in the capital city of Russia last
October. Largely focused on designers and
architects, as well as the general public, this
exciting new project was created to heighten
the profile of innovative contemporary design.
Among the many activities organized for the
event was one called "Design Superheroes", an
idea by the celebrated Italian architect Fabio
Novembre. Among the "superheroes" were
such famous designers as Ora Ito, Maarten
Baas, Luigi Colani and Jaime Hayon. Each one
of these major designers staged a show of their
work in different venues in Moscow. Jaime
Hayon chose the first floor of the Altagamma
gallery where he presented his creations,
including several pieces from The Fantasy
collection by Lladró.
Last October Spanish design travelled to Japan
for the Tokyo Designer's Week 2010, with the
exhibition "Made in Japain, the true story of
Spanish Design". JAPAIN is the title of a new
project, conceived as an intersection between
Japanese and Spanish cultures. The exhibition
included pieces by some of Spain's top
design brands: Lladró, Manolo Blahnik, Jaime
Hayon, David Delfín, Nani Marquina, Camper,
Pretty Ballerinas and Tous. Lladró was also on
display in Design Tide, another of the events
organized for the Tokyo Designer's Week, where
it presented the brand's latest collections.
Designblok, the annual exhibition showcasing
leading brands in design, architecture, fashion
and interiors, was held last October in Prague.
Lladró creations on show in major contemporary
design exhibitions in Tokyo (top), Moscow (below)
and Prague.
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EVENTS
Sculptors demonstrate
their talent
IGNACIO ALIENA flew to Japan to give a series of live
demonstrations of his work as a sculptor. Starting in October,
the tour took him to the stores of the Takashimaya chain in
Nagoya, Kyoto, Yokohama and Matsuyama, the Yamagataya
department store in Kagoshima and the Lladró boutique in
Ginza. He modeled Snow White's wishing well, one of the most
popular pieces among the Japanese public. In December, he
travelled to Seoul to take part at various events together with
Ángeles Lladró.
The events with Ignacio
Aliena attracted many
people both in Japan
(top) and in Korea (right).
JOSÉ SANTAEULALIA visited the USA last October to attend
several events across the country. He started on the West
Coast in Pasadena and the Lladró boutique in Beverly Hills,
from there he travelled to Texas before ending his tour with
various events in New York. During his trip, José worked on a
smaller version of Santa, I've been good!, in order to be able to
finalize the modeling of the piece in the time allotted to each
event. The many guests attending these live demonstrations
were absolutely delighted to view the process of creation of
one of the season's standout pieces.
José Santaeulalia modeled a smaller version
of Santa, I've been good! during his tour of
several US cities.
Raúl Rubio with two admirers
of his work, during one of his
demonstrations on his trip to
Turkey.
Our flower
artists live
LAST SEPTEMBER, María José Bustos began an extensive
tour that took her to several countries in Asia and Oceania. She
started out in the Philippines, then continued to Shanghai and
Hong Kong. She then flew to Australia, before concluding in
Auckland, New Zealand.
Meanwhile, María José Solera visited Japan, also in September,
to give live demonstrations in various stores in the Takashimaya
chain in Tokyo and at the Lladró boutique in Ginza.
Raúl Rubio travelled to Turkey last November to give
modeling demonstrations in the country's two biggest
cities, Ankara and Istanbul. The Turkish public was really
excited to see for themselves how an artist from The City
of Porcelain actually works and to be able to watch him
model a piece in the same way as he would do in his
workshop. Many of the people who attended the event
took advantage of the first-time visit by a Lladró sculptor
to Turkey to chat with him and exchange views on their
favorite pieces.
Members of the Japanese public, traditional
lovers of floral art, admire the work of Lladró
artists.
From the Philippines to New Zealand, María
José Bustos travelled thousands of miles to
model her flowers for an enthusiastic audience.
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EXHIBITIONS
Lladró painting
collection on view in
Moscow
Rosa Lladró gives a speech during dinner. Next to
her, Tamara Fedorova and Igor Vernik.
Rosa signs a piece for
Georgiy Krasnyansky,
father of the gallery
owner.
Alina Viunova, Juan Antonio March, the
Spanish ambassador, Igor Fedorov, Rosa
Lladró, Javier Larrache, Cultural Attaché,
and Francisco Cirujeda.
TEN PAINTINGS from the Lladró Museum went on
display at the Heritazh Gallery in Moscow, along with
a selection of limited edition High Porcelain creations
plus pieces from The Fantasy collection. On view from
December 10th through January 20th the exhibition
was sponsored by Cosmos Zoloto, UBS and supported
by the Spanish Embassy. This was the first time that the
paintings from the Lladró art collection by Spanish old
masters of the stature of El Greco, Sorolla and Pinazo had
travelled outside Spain.
Rosa Lladró attended the dinner held for the exhibition
opening along with 70 guests, including celebrities
and many of the gallery's best customers. Directed by
the master of ceremonies Igor Vernik, the evening was
graced by performances by the Borodin classical music
quartet and the jazz singer Teona Contridze. An auction
was held after the dinner to raise funds for the Artist
Foundation, dedicated to helping elderly artists.
The following day the exhibition was opened to the
public. The event included a concert by the Ivanov
brothers and the cellist Borislav Strulev. Visitors also took
part in a raffle for a trip to Valencia courtesy of Swiss Air
and the Las Arenas hotel.
Christina Krasnyankaya, owner of the
Heritazh gallery and Tamara Fedorova.
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NEWS
US ambassador
visits The City of
Porcelain
ALAIN SOLOMONT, the US ambassador in
Spain, and his wife Susan visited The City of
Porcelain last November, where they were
received by Juan, Rosa and Maria Luz Lladró.
The occasion was especially significant for the
Solomonts as it coincided with their wedding
anniversary. They were both delighted with the
visit, and confessed that they are avid Lladró
collectors and already have several pieces at
home.
Alan and Susan Solomont visiting The City of
Porcelain, accompanied by Juan Lladró.
Lladró in the Franz Mayer
Decorative Arts Museum
LAST OCTOBER MEXICO CITY hosted the exhibition “Spanish Design
in Mexico” in the Franz Mayer Decorative Arts Museum. Spanish interior
design was the centerpiece of a show which featured designs from leading
furniture, lighting, accessories and textiles brands, including a selection of
Lladró creations. More specifically, the exhibition showcased The Parrot Party
collection by Lladró Atelier; pieces from The Fantasy Collection by Jaime Hayon
as well as the Rococo Mirrors collection.
A moment during one of the matches
from the Open Polo Championship held
In New Delhi.
Lladró sponsors the
Polo Championship
in India
A view of the exhibition of
Spanish design held at the
Decorative Arts Museum in
Mexico City.
IN THE LATEST EXAMPLE of its commitment
to sports, Lladró was one of the sponsors of the
2010 Open Polo Championships, held in New
Delhi last November. The piece Gallop was the
trophy presented to the winning team of one of
India's most popular sports.
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LLADRÓ AND SPORTS
Lladró works with
Valencia Soccer Club
VALENCIA soccer CLUB and Lladró signed an agreement in
September at an event at the Lladró boutique, presided by the
club's president, Manuel Llorente, and Rosa Lladró. The event was
also attended by the team's striker Roberto Soldado. As a result
of the agreement, Lladró creations will now be the club's official
complimentary gift to rival teams in international competitions.
To this end, Lladró presented a customized version of the piece
Champions Team with the Valencia FC colors, which can also be
purchased by all Valencia supporters.
Manuel Llorente,
president of Valencia
FC, Rosa Lladró and
the footballer Roberto
Soldado pose with
the piece Champions
Team.
Hosts of Valencia
Basketball in
Moscow
Rosa Lladró and Vicente
Solá, president of
Valencia Basketball
Club, with the piece
Basketball dunk.
Presenting the
new tennis star
TenNis ace
[33 x 16 cm,
13 ¼” x 6 ½”]
Ref. 01008550
THE LLADRÓ BOUTIQUE in the GUM
shopping mall in Moscow played host to
Valencia Basketball Club last December,
when they visited the Russian capital for
the game against CSKA.
Rosa presented the piece Basketball dunk,
a tribute by Lladró to lovers of this sport.
The event was organized jointly with
Fundación Turismo Valencia Convention
Bureau to raise awareness of the city of
Valencia as a tourist destination. Lladró's
home town was chosen as the European
Sports Capital for 2011 and is one of
the few European cities that can boast
such major events as the Formula 1
and MotoGP as well as the Tennis ATP
500 championships and the Global
Champions Tour.
WITH HIS BODY perfectly arched, his arm
raised and his eye on the ball, the tennis player
is ready to serve as powerfully as possible. An
ace in tennis is a point won directly from a
serve, which the opponent does not manage
to hit. A decisive moment in tennis captured in
a new Lladró creation that will surely delight all
lovers of this sport.
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MEETING
Christmas Party
at the Lladró Boutique in Ginza
THE LLADRÓ BOUTIQUE in Ginza held a big party during the holiday
season called "Christmas Appreciation Night", which was attended by many
of the boutique's regular customers and various celebrities, including Dewi
Sukarno, the former first lady of Indonesia. All the guests had a great time at
the party where entertainment was provided by a live jazz band.
Some of the celebrities at the party: left to
right, Rowland Kirishima, photographer,
son of Yoko Kirishima, famous Japanese
author, Shin Yazawa, actress and her husband
Masato, a former K-1 wrestler.
Manabu Nishimoto, Dewi
Sukarno, former first lady of
Indonesia and her secretary, with
the piece Grand Dragon, in the
Lladró boutique in Ginza.
Lladró receives Gulf
Connoisseur Award
Marya Samawi, from Chalhoub, and Jean Christophe Miquel,
from Tanagra, receive the award on behalf of Lladró.
THE RENOWNED MAGAZINE Gulf Connoisseur – one of the
Middle East's top lifestyle magazines– held its “Connoisseur’s
Night” last November at The Pavilion - Armani hotel, celebrating
the magazine's seventh anniversary. The magazine presented
their "Gulf Connoisseur Award" to some of the most outstanding
lifestyle and décor brands. Lladró was chosen as the winner in the
"decorative objects" category.
The magic of Disney
inspires Nao artists
TWO UNFORGETTABLE PRINCESSES, Snow White and Cinderella, have
inspired these new pieces which are now being added to the existing Disney
creations in the Nao catalogue. Both are reproduced faithfully from the muchloved animated movies with their Instantly recognizable dresses, hairdos and
natural, elegant poses. Each princess is holding a small bouquet of flowers
modeled petal by petal.
The China Unicom delegate
receiving the piece Fraternitas,
presented by the Association of
Major Spanish Brands.
Major Spanish brands
pay tribute to China
SNOW WHITE
CINDERELLA
[27 x 17 cm,
10 ¾” x 6 ¾”]
Ref. 02001680
[29 x 18 cm,
11 ½” x 7 ¼”]
Ref. 02001681
LLADRÓ COLLABORATED with the Association of
Major Spanish Brands in paying tribute to Chinese
organizations and personalities who have supported
Spain in China. The gala was held In the Spanish Pavilion
at the Shanghai Expo. The winners received a special
version of the Lladró piece Fraternitas, in which China and
Spain are highlighted in platinum on the world globe.
© Disney
Lladró Gold Club
TEN YEARS after their launch, Privilege and
Privilege Gold are now giving way to a new
exclusive club for our best customers.
Lladró Gold Club members will have premiere
access to special sculptures and will continue
enjoying all the benefits of Privilege Gold.
For additional information, please visit us at
www.lladrogold.com or call our Consumer
Relations Department (see contact information
on page 2).
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EXCERPTS
2011 LLADRÓ ANNUAL PIECE
Playing with doves
A BREEZE ON YOUR FACE,
the warmth of the early
morning sun, the coolness
of stones under your bare
feet, the flapping of the
wings of a dove … the new
Lladró annual piece reflects
so many different sensations.
These profound and
universal feeling, expresses
with great sensitivity and
beauty, connect us to a
wakening to life and a love
for nature and freedom. With
its carefree contemporary
style, Playing with doves
holds true to all the tender
charm of traditional
childhood scenes by Lladró.
Playing with doves
[21 x 14 cm, 8 ½” x 5 ½”]
Ref. 01008536
38 39 EXPRESSIONS
picture. JOSEP GIL
THE MILKMAID
An innocent young woman daydreams
as she takes her pail full of milk to the market:
"with the money from selling the milk I’ll
buy eggs, and lots of little chicks will hatch
from the eggs, I can then sell the chickens
and buy a pig..." Then, all of a sudden, she
trips and the pail spills over, shattering all
her dreams of prosperity. “Oh! What crazy
fantasies! What palaces you build in the
air!”, goes the Spanish version of the fable,
written by Samaniego. The author borrowed
his inspiration from the French fabulist La
Fontaine, who in turn drew from stories
from classical antiquity. In fact, we can trace
the story all the way back to Panchatantra,
a collection of Indian fables from the third
century BC. The poor milkmaid is therefore a
universal character from popular wisdom,
a warning not to confuse dreams with reality.
Clumsy me!, the sixth in the Children’s
Fairytales Collection, is a piece with
all of Lladró’s signature attributes.
picture. MANUEL ARTERO
Sixth piece in the Classic
Children's Tales Collection
Clumsy me!
Classic Children's Tales Collection
1st piece
[22 x 10 cm, 8¾” x 4”]
Ref. 01008537
2nd piece
3rd piece
4th piece
5th piece
LITTLE TIN SOLDIER
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
ALADDIN
[26 x 13 cm, 10 ¼” x 5”]
Ref. 01008321
[21 x 13 cm, 8 ¼” x 5”]
Ref. 01008350
[20 x 16 cm, 7 ¾” x 6 ¼”]
Ref. 01008425
[19 x 12 cm, 7 ½” x 4 ¾”]
Ref. 01008500
[18 x 16 cm, 7 ¼” x 6 ½”]
Ref. 01008532
PAS
SION
The most passionate dance
in the most expressive porcelain.
Balance, movement and precision
with all the power of the striking
colors in the Lladró palette.
A porcelain handcrafted
in Valencia – Spain.
Valencia - Spain
Passionate tango
37 x 37 cm,
14 ½” x 12 ½”
Ref 01008569
Limited edition of
3,000 units
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