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�Equit�� (Equity) by Vincenzo Danti , 1566 Piazzale degli Uffizi Florence, April 2017 �Vincenzo Danti was born in Perugia in 1530. At the beginning of his career, he followed his fathers footsteps and studied as a goldsmith. In 1555, at just 25 years old, he creates the large bronze statue of Pope Julius III which is placed just outside the Cathedral in Perugia. Danti lives for a while in Rome where he further deepens his knowledge of the art of goldsmith and studies carefully the works of the great master, Michelangelo. The figure of Buonarroti is extremely important for Danti, so much important that he is later nicknamed as Michelangelos apprentice, even though it is likely they never even met. Thanks to his fame of an �infant prodigy�, he is invited to work for the Medici family in Florence. It is Cosimo I de Medici himself that invites him upon advice by Sforza Almeni, who is Medicis great counselor and from Perugia himself. Danti works in Florence from 1557 to 1573. During these y...

�Equit�� (Equity) by Vincenzo Danti , 1566 Piazzale degli Uffizi Florence, April 2017 �Vincenzo Danti was born in Perugia in 1530. At the beginning of his career, he followed his father's footsteps and studied as a goldsmith. In 1555, at just 25 years old, he creates the large bronze statue of Pope Julius III which is placed just outside the Cathedral in Perugia. Danti lives for a while in Rome where he further deepens his knowledge of the art of goldsmith and studies carefully the works of the great master, Michelangelo. The figure of Buonarroti is extremely important for Danti, so much important that he is later nicknamed as Michelangelo's apprentice, even though it is likely they never even met. Thanks to his fame of an �infant prodigy�, he is invited to work for the Medici family in Florence. It is Cosimo I de' Medici himself that invites him upon advice by Sforza Almeni, who is Medici's great counselor and from Perugia himself. Danti works in Florence from 1557 to ...

Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eul�lia (Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia) Pla de la Seu Barcelona, March 2017 �The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia (Catalan: Catedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eul�lia , Spanish: Catedral de la Santa Cruz y Santa Eulalia ), also known as Barcelona Cathedral , is the Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona, Spain. The cathedral was constructed from the 13th to 15th centuries, with the principal work done in the 14th century. The cloister, which encloses the Well of the Geese (Font de les Oques) was completed in 1448. In the late 19th century, the neo-Gothic fa�ade was constructed over the nondescript exterior that was common to Catalan churches. The roof is notable for its gargoyles, featuring a wide range of animals, both domestic and mythical.� ( Barcelona Cathedral , Wikipedia)

Palazzo San Giorgio Piazza Caricamento Genoa, April 2016 �The Palazzo San Giorgio or Palace of St. George (also known as the Palazzo delle Compere di San Giorgio ) is a palace in Genoa, Italy. It is situated in the Piazza Caricamento. The palace was built in 1260 by Guglielmo Boccanegra, uncle of Simone Boccanegra, the first Doge of Genoa. For the construction of the new palace, materials were used from the demolition of the Venetian embassy in Constantinople, having been obtained from Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII as a reward for Genoese aid against the Latin Empire. Stone lions, the emblem of Venices patron St Mark were displayed as trophies on the facade by her bitter rival, the Republic of Genoa. The palace was intended � through the creation of a civil-political center � to separate and elevate the temporal power of the Republics government from the religious power of the clergy, centered on the Cathedral of San Lorenzo. In 1262, Guglielmo Boccanegra was deposed and forced into...

Palazzo San Giorgio Piazza Caricamento Genoa, April 2016 �The Palazzo San Giorgio or Palace of St. George (also known as the Palazzo delle Compere di San Giorgio ) is a palace in Genoa, Italy. It is situated in the Piazza Caricamento. The palace was built in 1260 by Guglielmo Boccanegra, uncle of Simone Boccanegra, the first Doge of Genoa. For the construction of the new palace, materials were used from the demolition of the Venetian embassy in Constantinople, having been obtained from Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII as a reward for Genoese aid against the Latin Empire. Stone lions, the emblem of Venice's patron St Mark were displayed as trophies on the facade by her bitter rival, the Republic of Genoa. The palace was intended � through the creation of a civil-political center � to separate and elevate the temporal power of the Republic's government from the religious power of the clergy, centered on the Cathedral of San Lorenzo. In 1262, Guglielmo Boccanegra was deposed and f...

�Angel Musician with Flute� by Carl Milles, 1991 Thomas More Square, Wapping London, September 2016 �The Swedish sculptor Carl Milles (1875-1955) began creating angel musicians in 1918 on the death of his closest friend, the composer Emil Sj�gren in 1918. The original Angel Musician with Flute was a memorial statue, but it was followed by angels with trumpet, tuba, panpipe and clarinet. They stand, singly and in small bands, in gardens mainly in Sweden and the US, where Milles was a teacher for many years. His naked figures often offended delicate American sensibilities - he used to say that he had a �fig-leaf maker on retainer�. Milles worked for a while in the studio of Auguste Rodin. When he left he feared being written-off as a mere imitator of the great man, so he deliberately struck out on his own path to create figures that seem to fly or float, supported by discrete steel pillars. This one was placed in Thomas More Square when it was built in 1991, unveiled by art collector an...

Konnubio restaurant Via dei Conti Florence, April 2017

H�tel Novotel Paris Tour Eiffel (h�tel Nikko), quai de Grenelle Front de Seine (also known as Beaugrenelle) Quartier de Grenelle, 15th arrondissement Paris, July 2014 �The Front de Seine district is the result of an urban planning project from the 1970s. It includes about 20 towers reaching nearly 100 m of height built all around an elevated esplanade. That esplanade is paved with frescos that can be seen only from the elevated floors of the towers. As opposed to Italie 13, the design of the towers is much more varied. The H�tel Novotel Paris-Tour Eiffel (formerly known as H�tel Nikko), for instance, has red-encircled windows, while the Tour Totem consists of a stack of several glassed-blocks. A newly redesigned shopping centre, the Centre commercial Beaugrenelle has opened in 2013.� (Wikipedia)

Detail of the Arco del Meloncello , by Carlo Francesco Dotti, 1732 Via Saragozza Bologna, June 2015 �The Arco del Meloncello is an 18th-century Rococo structure in Bologna, that forms a pedestrian portico over the road (hence an arch); it is part of the Portico di San Luca, a long arcade that sheltered the walk from the Cathedral of Bologna to the hillside Sanctuary of San Luca, Bologna. It lies beyond the gates of the Porta Saragozza, outside the former city walls of Bologna. The arch solved the problem of a site where two roads intersected at right angles, and allowed the foot traffic of the pilgrims to proceed above the road, Via Saragozza, uninterrupted. The architect was Carlo Francesco Dotti won the commission during a competition in 1714, and created the scenographic arrangement with the help of Francesco Galli Bibiena during 1721 to 1732. In the early twentieth century, in a project supervised by Tito Azzolino, the arch was raised a few meters to allow passage of a train under...

Red heart cycle stand by Graham McLoughlin Beak Street, Soho London, September 2016 �Cyclehoop teamed up with Hackney based artist Graham McLoughlin and the British Heart Foundation to place 14 #HeartsOfLondon cycle stands across Central London. This installation is designed to promote cycling in the city and celebrate British design, but more importantly, raise awareness for the work of the British Heart Foundation. Accompanying the heart-shaped hoops are a sticker, stating �Share the love by making a donation to the British Heart Foundation � all you need to do is text �LNDN86 �5� to 70070.�� ( Lovehoops Installed around London , CycleHoop)

�Colonna infinita� (Infinite Column) by Park Eun-sun , 2016 San Miniato al Monte (St. Minias on the Mountain) Florence, April 2017 �The sculptures by Park Eun Sun, who has previously exhibited in various Italian landmarks and been awarded for spreading Korean culture abroad, merge notions of the colourful East and the elegance of Italian style. Columns, spheres and cubes carved out of striped marble strive to emphasize the Romanesque style that lives on in Tuscany today, as well as representing the eastern concept of perfect balance. Each work contains a fracture in one way or another, symbolizing thoughts, neurosis, fears and anger, although the sculptures continue to stand strong.� ( Park Eun Sun exhibition in Florence , The Florentine)

Palau Sant Jordi by Arata Isozaki , 1990 Anella Ol�mpica (Olympic Ring) Passeig Ol�mpic, Montju�c Barcelona, March 2017 �Palau Sant Jordi (St. Georges Palace) is an indoor sporting arena and multi-purpose installation that is part of the Olympic Ring complex located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Designed by the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, it was opened in 1990. The maximum seating capacity of the arena is 16,670 for basketball, and 24,000 for musical events. It is the largest indoor arena in Spain. The Palau Sant Jordi was one of the main venues of the 1992 Summer Olympics hosting the artistic gymnastics, handball final, and volleyball final events. Today, it is used for all kinds of indoor sport events as well as for concerts and other cultural activities, due to its great flexibility.� ( Palau Sant Jordi , Wikipedia)

Palau Sant Jordi by Arata Isozaki , 1990 Anella Ol�mpica (Olympic Ring) Passeig Ol�mpic, Montju�c Barcelona, March 2017 �Palau Sant Jordi (St. George's Palace) is an indoor sporting arena and multi-purpose installation that is part of the Olympic Ring complex located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Designed by the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, it was opened in 1990. The maximum seating capacity of the arena is 16,670 for basketball, and 24,000 for musical events. It is the largest indoor arena in Spain. The Palau Sant Jordi was one of the main venues of the 1992 Summer Olympics hosting the artistic gymnastics, handball final, and volleyball final events. Today, it is used for all kinds of indoor sport events as well as for concerts and other cultural activities, due to its great flexibility.� ( Palau Sant Jordi , Wikipedia)

Yellow house, Fondamenta della Giudecca Burano , Venetian Lagoon Venice, September 2013

City Hall by Foster and Partners , 2002 The Queens Walk, Southwark London, September 2016 �City Hall was constructed at a cost of �43 million on a site formerly occupied by wharves serving the Pool of London. The building does not belong to the GLA but is leased under a 25-year rent. Despite its name, City Hall is not in and does not serve a city (according to UK law), which often adds to the confusion of Greater London with the City of London, which has its headquarters at Guildhall. In June 2011, Mayor Boris Johnson announced that for the duration of the London 2012 Olympic Games, the building would be called London House.� ( City Hall , Wikipedia)

City Hall by Foster and Partners , 2002 The Queen's Walk, Southwark London, September 2016 �City Hall was constructed at a cost of �43 million on a site formerly occupied by wharves serving the Pool of London. The building does not belong to the GLA but is leased under a 25-year rent. Despite its name, City Hall is not in and does not serve a city (according to UK law), which often adds to the confusion of Greater London with the City of London, which has its headquarters at Guildhall. In June 2011, Mayor Boris Johnson announced that for the duration of the London 2012 Olympic Games, the building would be called London House.� ( City Hall , Wikipedia)