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Pocket Toledo

Product catalog summary

1. Artist Biography and Background

Ruben Toledo, born in Havana in 1960 and raised in New York, is a versatile artist known for his work in painting, sculpture, illustration, and fashion chronicling. His art uniquely blends ephemeral fashion with timeless style, influenced by Latin and American pop cultures. Toledo is acclaimed for his "Style Dictionary," a series of drawings and watercolors merging fashion and style. His work has appeared in major fashion magazines and been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He collaborates closely with his wife, fashion designer Isabel Toledo, including joint projects like the "Toledo-Toledo" exhibition.

2. Cuban Veranda Collection Overview

This collection draws inspiration from the veranda as a symbol of memory and reflection, rooted in Toledo's Caribbean childhood. It features seven subjects that evoke everyday Caribbean life, blending nostalgia with vibrant imagery to immortalize selected stories artistically.

3. Product Specifications - Cuban Veranda Tiles

Cuban Veranda 1: 40x40 cm (16"x16"), 4 decorated tiles
Cuban Veranda 2: 40x80 cm (16"x32"), 8 decorated tiles
Cuban Veranda 3: 60x80 cm (24"x32"), 6 decorated tiles
Cuban Veranda 4: 60x120 cm (24"x48"), 11 decorated tiles
Cuban Veranda 5: 60x160 cm (24"x64"), 14 decorated tiles
Cuban Veranda 6: 60x200 cm (24"x80"), 27 decorated tiles
Cuban Veranda 7: 80x200 cm (32"x80"), 25 decorated tiles

These floor tiles feature vibrant Caribbean-inspired motifs.

4. Cuban Black Collection Overview

Extending the veranda theme, the "Cuban Black" collection presents seven black and white decorative subjects depicting objects, plants, animals, and statues. Entirely handmade, these tiles transform walls into lively Cuban-inspired scenes, emphasizing craftsmanship and artistic detail.

5. Product Specifications - Cuban Black Tiles

Cuban Black 4: 60x120 cm (24"x48"), 11 decorated tiles
Cuban Black 5: 60x160 cm (24"x64"), 13 decorated tiles
Cuban Black 3: 40x80 cm (16"x32"), 5 decorated tiles (incomplete data)

These floor tiles feature monochrome decorative elements.

6. Materials and Finishes

The tiles incorporate specific base colors such as "Verdiso (Country)," "Rosso Verona RV1 (Color)," and "Cementi C3 Gray (Color)," along with coatings like "Clever d9 (Color)." These materials ensure both aesthetic appeal and functional durability.

7. Additional Decorated Tile Collections

Tile Sets and Dimensions

Cuban Black 1: 40x40 cm (16"x16"), 4 decorated pieces
Cuban Black 2: 40x100 cm (16"x40"), 8 decorated pieces
Cuban Black 6: 60x200 cm (24"x80"), 27 decorated pieces
Cuban Black 7: 20x140 cm (8"x56"), 7 decorated pieces

Design Themes and Artistic Description

The collections feature black and white motifs evoking timeless, dreamlike, and elegant scenes. Ruben Toledo’s distinctive black and white line style immortalizes these images.

Isabel: 8-piece set, 20x20 cm (8"x8"), available in matt (L.111) and glossy (Bianco Extra) white backgrounds.
Ruben: Smaller tiles sized 3x20 cm (1¼"x8"), also in matt and glossy finishes.
Madama Butterfly: 12-piece set, 20x20 cm (8"x8"), featuring poetic butterfly motifs symbolizing stylized flight, available in matt and glossy.
Papillon: 20x20 cm (8"x8") tiles with playful butterfly designs, offered in matt and glossy finishes.

Materials and Finishes

All decorative tile sets come with two white background options for customization:

Matt finish: L.111
Glossy finish: Bianco Extra

Production and Credits

Research and development by Architect Tommaso Gagliardi; art direction by Antonella Frezza; photography by Roberto Martelli and Romano Master; image processing by Effige; photolithography by Key Press; printing by Tecnografica (April 2006). Various collaborators and showrooms in Italy and Milan are acknowledged.

Summary of Critical Information

Ruben Toledo is a renowned artist blending Caribbean influences with fashion and art.
The "Cuban Veranda" and "Cuban Black" collections offer colorful and monochrome tile designs inspired by Cuban veranda life.
Multiple tile sizes and compositions are available, with detailed counts of decorated pieces per set.
Tiles are designed primarily for floor use, with some collections suitable for walls, emphasizing handcrafted artistry.
Materials include specific base colors and coatings to ensure aesthetic quality and durability.
Additional decorative tile sets feature black and white motifs with matt and glossy finish options for customization.
Production credits highlight a collaborative and quality-focused manufacturing process.

Catalog excerpts

Ruben Toledo designer Bibliografia - Bibliography Ruben ToledoSTYLE DICTIONARY(Abbeville Press 1996)Ruben ToledoRUBEN AND ISABEL TOLEDOA MARRIAGE OF ART AND FASHION (Korninscha Press 1998) >

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FLOOR: Verdiso (Country) 4 >

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Sette splendidi soggetti ispirati a quel rito della memoria e della contemplazione che la veranda. Ruben Toledo torna alleradici dell'infanzia con una collezione dal chiaro sapore caraibico. Lo stile del grande illustratore visita la quotidianit lasciandoalle storie prescelte il compito di renderla eterna.Seven wonderful subjects inspired to that rite of memory and contemplation which is the veranda. Ruben Toledo goes backto the roots of is childhood with a collection of a clear Carribbean taste. The style of the great illustrator visits everyday lifeand gives the selected stories the task of...

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FLOOR: Rossoverona RV1 (Color) 7 >

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䓏ԓKȋfl ˁ 6-ڋ ɂ͓ǚ˂̋ڄ ыݎړ. N° 6 䓏ԓKȋfl ˁ 4-ı ɂ͓ǚ˂̋ڄ ыݎړ. N°4 > Composizione da n6 pezzi decorati.Collection of nа6 decored tiles. Composition de n6 piШces decores. Satz von n6 dekorierte Teile. Juego de n鰰6 piezas decoradas. Composizione da n4 pezzi decorati.Collection of nа4 decored tiles. Composition de n4 piШces decores. Satz von n4 dekorierte Teile. Juego de n鰰4 piezas decoradas. 䓏ԓKȋfl ˁ 14-ڋ ɂ͓ǚ˂̋ڄ ыݎړ. N° 14 䓏ԓKȋfl ˁ 11-ڋ ɂ͓ǚ˂̋ڄ ыݎړ. N°11 䓏ԓKȋfl ˁ 8-ϋ ɂ͓ǚ˂̋ڄ ыݎړ. N° 8 > Composizione da n14 pezzi decorati.Collection of nа14 decored tiles. Composition de n14 piШces decores. Satz von n14 dekorierte...

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䓏ԓKȋfl ˁ 25-ڋ ɂ͓ǚ˂̋ڄ ыݎړ. N° 25 䓏ԓKȋfl ˁ 27-ϋ ɂ͓ǚ˂̋ڄ ыݎړ. N° 27 > Composizione da n25 pezzi decorati.Collection of nа25 decored tiles. Composition de n25 piШces decores. Satz von n25 dekorierte Teile. Juego de n鰰25 piezas decoradas. Composizione da n27 pezzi decorati.Collection of nа27 decored tiles. Composition de n27 piШces decores. Satz von n27 dekorierte Teile. Juego de n鰰27 piezas decoradas. >

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FLOOR: Fizzy 1 (Color) 14 >

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Ancora il tema della veranda, colma d'oggetti, piante, animali e persino statue. Il tratto inconfondibile del maestro Toledo,trasforma le pareti in un allegro scenario di sapore cubano. Sette soggetti decorativi in bianco e nero di varie dimensioni, interamente realizzati a mano.Once again the theme of the verandah, cluttered with objects, plants, animals and even statues. The unmistakable touchof Master Toledo transforms the walls into a lively, Cuban-flavored scene. Seven decorative black and white items completelyhand-made.Encore le thԨme de la vranda, pleine dobjets, de plantes, d钒animaux...

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FLOOR: Cementi C3 Gray (Color) COATING: Clever d9 (Color) 16 >

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Composizione da n5 pezzi decorati.Collection of nа5 decored tiles. Composition de n5 piШces decores.Satz von n5 dekorierte Teile.Juego de n鰰5 piezas decoradas. Composizione da n4 pezzi decorati.Collection of nа4 decored tiles. Composition de n4 piШces decores.Satz von n4 dekorierte Teile.Juego de n鰰4 piezas decoradas. 䓏ԓKȋfl ˁ 5-ڋɂ͓ǚ˂̋ڄ ыݎړ. ¤ӏԓKȋfl ˁ 4-ıɂ͓ǚ˂̋ڄ ыݎړ.N° 4 > N 5 Composizione da n԰13 pezzi decorati.Collection of n13 decored tiles.Composition de nа13 pices decores.Satz von n詰13 dekorierte Teile. Juego de n13 piezas decoradas. Composizione da nа11 pezzi decorati.Collection of n11 decored...

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FLOOR: Bumbs 1 (Country) 18 >

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Composizione da n7 pezzi decorati.Collection of nа7 decored tiles. Composition de n7 piШces decores.Satz von n7 dekorierte Teile.Juego de n鰰7 piezas decoradas. Composizione da n27 pezzi decorati.Collection of nа27 decored tiles.Composition de n27 piШces decores.Satz von n27 dekorierte Teile. Juego de n鰰27 piezas decoradas. 䓏ԓKȋfl ˁ 7-ϋ ɂ͓ǚ˂̋ڄ ыݎړ.N° 7 䓏ԓKȋfl ˁ 27-ϋ ɂ͓ǚ˂̋ڄ ыݎړ. N° 27 >

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FLOOR: c&c b4 (Color) COATING: c&c b4 (Color) 20 >

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Donne di sogno e sogni di donne si muovono in scenari che sembrano fuori dal tempo, in una dimensione onirica raffinata edelegante, resa immortale dal tratto bianco e nero dellartista.Dreams of women and women of dreams move in sceneries which seem out of time, in an oniric dimension, either refined andelegant, made immortal by the artistҒs white and black trait.Femmes de rve et rves des femmes jouent dans une scꪨne hors du temps, dans une dimension onirique raffine et l驩ganterendue immortelle par le trait noir et blanc de lartiste.Traumhafte Frauen und FrauentrҤume bewegen sich in die Bhnenbilder,...

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燷ӯÿ ˁ 8 Ԏ˚Ӎ. ǌǎ˘ˋ ̇ ׂΓ Ϗǚӂӏ (L.111) ˄flΌȂӏ (Bianco Extra) ٓ̂. RUBENDisponibile su fondo opaco (L. 111) e lucido (Bianco Extra).Available on matt (L. 111) and glossy (Bianco Extra) whites.Disponible sur fond mat (L.111) et brillant (Bianco Extra). Auf matt (L. 111) oder glnzend (Bianco Extra).Disponible en fondo mate (L.111) y brillo (Bianco Extra). 䇌ǎ˘ˋ ̇ ׂΓ Ϗǚӂӏ (L.111) ˄flΌȂӏ (Bianco Extra) ٓ̂. ISABEL - cm. 20x20 (8x8Ԕ) RUBEN - cm. 3x20 (1 > 1/4 x8Ԕ) ISABELSet da 8 pezzi. Disponibile su fondo opaco (L. 111) e lucido(Bianco Extra).Set of 8 pcs. Available on matt (L. 111) and glossy (Bianco Extra)whites.Set...

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FLOOR: Fizzy Nero (Color), Papillon (Design) COATING: Nero Extra (Color), Isabel, Madama Butterfly e Ruben (Design) 26 >

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In una meravigliosa galleria di figurine in bianco enero, Ruben Toledo libera in volo la fantasia, fatta di alidalle ricche trame e di farfalle che sembrano rincorrersi giocando.In a wonderful art gallery of black and white pic-tures, Ruben Toledo sets free his artistic fan-tasy, made of rich wave wings and butterfliesthat seem to be playing tag.Dans une merveilleuse galerie des images ennoir et blanc, Ruben Toledo libre en vol la fan-taisie: ailes aux trames riches et papillons quisemblent jouer se poursuivre.In einer wunderbaren Galerie von schwarz und weissBildchen l蠤t Ruben Toledo die Phantasie...

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燷ӯÿ ˁ 12 Ԏ˚Ӎ. ǌǎ˘ˋ ̇ ׂΓ Ϗǚӂӏ (L.111) ˄flΌȂӏ (Bianco Extra) ٓ̂. RUBENDisponibile su fondo opaco (L. 111) elucido (Bianco Extra).Available on matt (L. 111) and glossy(Bianco Extra) whites. Disponible sur fond mat (L.111) etbrillant (Bianco Extra).Auf matt (L. 111) oder glnzend(Bianco Extra).Disponible en fondo mate (L.111) ybrillo (Bianco Extra). 䇌ǎ˘ˋ ̇ ׂΓ Ϗǚӂӏ (L.111) ˄flΌȂӏ (Bianco Extra) ٓ̂. MADAMA BUTTERFLY - cm. 20x20 (8x8Ԕ) MADAMA BUTTERFLYSet da 12 pezzi. Disponibile su fondoopaco (L. 111) e lucido (Bianco Extra).Set of 12 pcs. Available on matt (L. 111) and glossy (Bianco Extra) whites.Set...

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