Recognised as one of Spain's most important post-war artists, Manolo Valdes has always engaged in public works. From September 2012 to May 2013 he contributed to the majestic beauty of the New York Botanical Garden with seven monumental sculptures. In partnership with the prestigious Marlborough Gallery, this title presents stunning imagery of Valdes's sculptures during the fall, winter, spring, and summer with original photography. AUTHOR: Dr. Kosme de Baranano is a full tenured professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Altea, Spain. He was a professor at the University of Basque Country (Bilbao) and in Heidelberg, Germany. He was deputy director of the Museo Nacional Reina Sofia, Madrid, Spain, and executive director of IVAM (Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno), in Valencia, Spain. James T. Murray, a New York native, began his professional career assisting top fashion photographers. He has had the pleasure of working with high profile companies such as Victoria's Secret, Bloomingdale's, Marc Jacobs, and Stuart Weitzman. His images have graced the pages of major publications as well as several books. Murray maintains a cutting edge studio near Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan. 50 illustrations