In this immersive and satirical literary novel set in the high-stakes world of contemporary art, a celebrated painter confronts artistic burnout, fame, and the blurred line between reality and delusion.
World-renowned painter Rodrigo seemingly has it all: a multimillion-dollar penthouse in Gramercy Park, endless creative success, recurring invitations to the prestigious Art Basel exhibition, and admirers everywhere he turns. Yet behind the glamour of the international art scene lies a growing sense of emptiness. The extravagant parties no longer thrill him, the collectors and curators surrounding him seem driven by self-interest, and worst of all, his art—once his greatest passion—has begun to lose its meaning.
As Rodrigo drifts deeper into frustration and artistic despair, his grip on reality begins to weaken. His inner turmoil manifests in a mesmerizing vision: Carlotta, a beautiful and seemingly perfect woman who embodies everything he longs for. What begins as inspiration soon becomes obsession as the boundaries between imagination and reality blur.
Caught between creative genius and psychological unraveling, Rodrigo must confront a profound choice: remain in the seductive fantasy world he has created, or return to the imperfect but real life that once defined his success. Set against the dazzling yet ruthless backdrop of New York’s contemporary art world, this sharp and provocative novel explores ambition, identity, artistic obsession, and the fragile boundary between creativity and madness.
- 320 pages
- English
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- Available on iOS & Android
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Dedication
- Epigraph
- Prologue
- Part One: My World
- Part Two: Dream World
- Part Three: Dream no More
- Epilogue
- Acknowledgments
- Reading Group Guide
- About the Author
- Copyright
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