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the key in the hand
The Key in the Hand by Chiharu Shiota, the Japan Pavilion at the 56th Biennale di Venezia. A maze of more than 50.000 keys which were collected the past months with a donation campaign from across the world. Each key represents a memory, a story, a door to an unknown world. The keys are held… -
after party
The day after, party decorations on the walls in Lisboa.
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roman holiday
Autumn break in Rome. Once again, a great opportunity to go window shopping.
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shopper’s paradise
Think big with Moschino.
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window shopping
It's always an adventure to go window shopping. The reflections in the windows challenge me to find the right angle to photograph it. One of my favourites is at Dior, at the corner of Via dei Condotti, Rome, reflecting the Spanish Steps. -
textures
Never a dull moment with all these textures around me, organic or man-made. The surface of things like walls, trees, rocks, pavements, etc. are an endless source of inspiration. Here's a sample of a series labeled 'Stop! I really have to photograph this'. -
inside big bambú
You certainly feel alive inside this huge organic bamboo structure made by the twin brothers Mike and Doug Starn, called Big Bambú. This unusual structure is around 30 meters high and made of thousands of bamboo rods. Constructed by American and Italian rock climbers using traditional methods. It's worth a climb at MACRO Testaccio, Roma, until… -
it’s a /ˈluːphəʊl/
A serie of light - Star-shaped skylights, windows of churches and one of my favourite the loophole /ˈluːphəʊl/ a slit in a wall for light, air or shooting through. -
natural bricks
Lego for Christmas is always a good idea, especially this wooden version by Mokulock. In Amsterdam available at Cos.
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12 shoes for 12 lovers
New York-based Chilean designer Sebastian Errazuriz made 12 shoes inspired by 12 ex-lovers. This one is called Jetsetter/Jessica. Find out more and see the other 11 shoes on My Modern Met.
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geology of shoes
Today I stepped into the world of traditional shoemaking. I loved the concept and the craftsmanship of Barbora Veselá. She layers pieces of leather like layers of eroded sediment, with a colour scheme influenced by old geological maps. Her shoes are an instant must-have and a definite must-see. So, sit back, relax and watch Geology…
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for gentlemen only
Window shopping in Amsterdam… A man’s doll face with next to it a card advertising a cellebrated nude dancer. Soltanto per Signori!