An Evening with Ania Nozewnik-Agárdy in conversation with Sabina Covo

Cuba Inesperada is a visually stunning coffee table book bound in elegant linen that offers a rare glimpse into Cuba’s hidden interiors and enchanting patios. The prologue for this artistic piece was written by the world-renown and award-winning New York Times bestseller author, Leonardo Padura. Inspired by the author´s exploratory visits to the island, it captures spaces throughout three magnificent cities (Cienfuegos, Trinidad, and Havana) few have ever seen or imagined. Blending exquisite photography with Cuba´s rich architectural history, Cuba Inesperada showcases the unexpected beauty found beyond Cuba’s well-known facades and today´s crumbling structures. Accompanied with narrative and photo captions in Spanish, it is a tribute to what Cuba used to be. With an eye for detail and a passion for design, the author presents an intimate exploration of architectural heritage, color, and culture, making this book a must-have for design enthusiasts, travelers, and collectors alike.

Ania Nozewnik-Agárdy is an accomplished interior designer with a passion for uncovering the unexpected in design. Born in Poland and raised in the U.S., her work is influenced by a global perspective, blending cultures, textures, sustainability and silent luxury into every project. She is the founder of Luxury Living by Ania Agárdy based in Miami, although her client reach and services extend throughout the United States and Latin America. Her work has been published in many magazines including Architectural Digest, Better Homes and Gardens, Elle Décor and Homes and Gardens in London. She is a member of ASID, The American Society of Interior Designers. Her Instagram portal @exploreanddecor, where she shares her projects and design tips, has over 40,000 followers. Cuba Inesperada is a limited-edition coffee table book as well as a passion project inspired by her three trips to Cuba. Through her very personal lens, she captures a rare and unexpected world of Cuban interiors and patios.

Sabina Covo is the founder of Sabina Covo Communications, a boutique PR firm specializing in architecture, design, and real estate development. With over two decades of experience in media and strategic communications, Sabina brings a unique blend of journalistic integrity, political insight, and cultural fluency to her work. A former City of Miami Commissioner, Sabina made history as the first Colombian American elected to the Commission and the first woman to represent District 2. Sabina’s media journey includes roles as a news reporter and anchor for Mega TV, América TV, Univision, NBC/Telemundo, and multiple radio networks. She has served as a political analyst for CNN en Español and other national outlets, and was a board member of the University of South Florida Digital Marketing Program. Sabina has two published books and is also a political analyst on multiple national and international networks.

Ticket Guidelines

• This event is open to all! Tickets are FREE and do NOT include a book. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Please RSVP only if you intend to join us.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, United States