Maria Robledo sent us two images from Francois Halard, a retrospective collection of the famed interiors photographer’s work. When pressed, she wrote this message:

Copied it at the bookstore.

Didnt buy it.

Not sure if i like it.

These images are VERY Improvised Life: a rough, beautiful, low wood slab bench to sit on or display art work. And the very cool copper pipe faucet, below. But most of the images we’ve seen online have been of some very effete spaces of “the most important tastemakers, artists, and designers of the twentieth century”. We’re not sure how many practical ideas we’d actually gather from it, though we do find the range of expression compelling (and we have posted some of the spaces, like Casa Malaparte and Villa Noailles). Dig the table of contents with its eclectic array of people and spaces:

The copper pipe faucet, sliced at an extreme angle, is a dandy…

…as is this Halard’s kitchen with its island of slab wood on saw horses, and a comfortable chair in the corner.

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