Ballet of Light - Sebastian Errázuriz
El Secreto is the precious jewel of Faena New York, a hidden salon and exclusive bar, quietly concealed behind an unmarked door on the hotel’s second floor.
Tucked behind an unmarked door lies El Secreto, a seductive speakeasy featuring artwork by artist Sebastian Errázuriz. Crossing its threshold transports visitors into a reflective por-
tal wrapped in undulating mirrored panels, where reality twists and shifts with every glance.
At the heart of the space, Errázuriz’s pièce de résistance takes form: an avant-garde disco
ball. This mirrored sculpture slowly revolves like a fractured iceberg, casting a mesmerizing mosaic of glowing shapes across the six-seat bar and sinuous banquettes in a hypnotic ballet of light and shadow.
As guests find themselves mirrored within this exclusive space, their own reflections become part of the artwork—reminding us that the subjects we contemplate today will structure the super intelligence shaping our tomorrow. Reflections today, reflected tomorrow, each gaze suggesting that the way we see ourselves in this moment can ripple outward, subtly transforming the future.
Sebastián Errázuriz is a designer, artist, and architect known for his innovative works that blend art, design, and functionality. Born in 1977 in Santiago, Chile, he studied design at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile before continuing his education at New York University (NYU) and the University of Edinburgh.
His work ranges from furniture and sculptures to architectural installations, constantly challenging the boundaries between art and functional design. He has exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Brooklyn Museum. Some of his most iconic pieces include transformable furniture and provocative sculptures that question the perception and functionality of everyday objects.
Errázuriz has gained international recognition for his critical approach and ability to merge philosophical and political concepts with contemporary design.
