Santa Maria Nuova

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Church of Santa Maria Nuova and San Biagio
Via Aldighieri
Ferrara, May 2022

José de Ribera

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José de Ribera “el Españoleto” by Mariano Benlliure, 1888
Plaza del Poeta Llorente
Valencia, September 2022

“Jusepe de Ribera (1591 – 1652) was a painter and printmaker, who along with Francisco de Zurbarán, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, and the singular Diego Velázquez, are regarded as the major artists of Spanish Baroque painting. Referring to a series of Ribera exhibitions held in the late 20th century, Philippe de Montebello wrote ‘If Ribera's status as the undisputed protagonist of Neapolitan painting had ever been in doubt, it was not longer. Indeed, to many it seemed that Ribera emerged from these exhibitions as not simply the greatest Neapolitan artist of his age but one of the outstanding European masters of the seventeenth century.’: vii p.  Jusepe de Ribera has also been referred to as José de Ribera, Josep de Ribera, and Lo Spagnoletto (the Little Spaniard) by his contemporaries, early historians, and biographers.” (Jusepe de Ribera, Wikipedia)

Ponte Trieste

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Trieste Bridge (now Sandro Pertini bridge)
Viale Trieste
Massa, April 2022

Three Broadgate

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Three Broadgate by Orms, 1987
Broadgate, City of London
London, May 2023

“Three Broadgate provides a pedestrian link between Broadgate Circle and Finsbury Avenue Square. It was built in 1987 to serve as the estate’s marketing suite. Architecture firm ORMS has designed a three-storey arch created in the façade with a wider entry point, in order to improve links with the surrounding estate. The pink granite cladding has been replaced with a veil made up of decorative tiles- designed to reference the site’s use for cloth making in medieval times.” (3 Broadgate, Cornelius UK)

Ferrara Cathedral

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Cattedrale di San Giorgio (St George Cathedral)
Piazza della Cattedrale
Ferrara, May 2022

“Ferrara Cathedral (Basilica Cattedrale di San Giorgio, Duomo di Ferrara) is a Roman Catholic cathedral and minor basilica in Ferrara, Northern Italy. Dedicated to Saint George, the patron saint of the city, it is the seat of the Archbishop of Ferrara and the largest religious building in the city. The cathedral stands in the city centre, not far from the Palazzo Comunale and the famous Castello Estense and is connected to the Archbishop's Palace by a covered passage. Construction of the present building began in the 12th century, when the city was being extended on the left bank of the Po di Volano, a long right branch of Po River; the construction of the new cathedral started in 1135. Its main altar was consecrated on May 8 in 1177, which indicates that the cathedral or at least its eastern parts had almost been completed, 42 years after the first stone, for the construction of a large medieval church quite a good time. The former cathedral, also dedicated to Saint George, still stands on the right bank of the river outside the city walls, but almost totally remodelled in 16th to 18th centuries. It is now known as St George's Basilica Outside the Walls (San Giorgio fuori le mura).” (Ferrara Cathedral, Wikipedia)

Castillo de San Servando

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Castillo de San Servando (Castle of San Servando)
Cuesta de San Servando
Toledo, September 2022

“The Castle of San Servando is a medieval castle in Toledo, Spain, near the Tagus River. It was begun as a monastery, occupied first by monks and later by the Knights Templar. In 1874 the castle was named a national monument. The fortress was depicted in El Greco's painting View of Toledo. Lying at the opposite bank of the Tagus than the main urban core, it is connected to the Santa Bárbara residential area through the Cuesta de San Servando.” (Castle of San Servando, Wikipedia)

Porta del Ponte

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Porta del Ponte (Gate of the Bridge)
Arch of Alberico I Cybo-Malaspina
Via San Martino
Massa, April 2022

Upside Down House

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Upside Down House
Westfield White City
Westfield Square, Ariel Way
London, May 2023

“The first Upside Down House in London has landed at Westfield White City! An interactive photo attraction that welcomes a diverse audience of all ages, whether you’re a content creator or a family planning your next day out, this experience will certainly turn that frown upside down.” (Upside Down House, Westfield London)

Castello Estense

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Castello Estense (Este Castle)
Largo Castello
Ferrara, May 2022

“The Castello Estense (Este castle) or castello di San Michele (St. Michael's castle) is a moated medieval castle in the center of Ferrara, northern Italy. It consists of a large block with four corner towers. On the outside, the castle essentially presents the appearance given to it by Girolamo da Carpi in the second half of the 16th century. Surrounded by a moat, it has three entrances with drawbridges fronted by brickwork ravelins. The fourth entrance, to the east, was removed to make room for the kitchens.” (Castello Estense, Wikipedia)

Julia

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“Julia” by Jaume Plensa, 2018
Plaza de Colón
Madrid, September 2022

“The 12-metre sculpture by Jaume Plensa, called Julia, came to the Plaza de Colón in December 2018. The famous sculptor's work, with the sponsorship of the María Cristina Masaveu Peterson Foundation and the collaboration of Madrid City Council, rests on the pedestal that used to be occupied by the statue of the Genoese navigator and will initially remain there until 20 December 2023. Made from polyester resin and white marble dust, Julia is the first sculpture of this kind by Plensa to be shown in Spain. The choice is meant to lead to the development of similar projects in the future. In the words of the artist himself,– ‘Julia is conceived of as a work to inspire personal, intimate, reflection in the hectic rhythm of the public space.’ Born in Barcelona in 1955, Jaume Plensa studied at Escola de la Llotja and the Reial Acadèmia Catalana de Belles Arts de Sant Jordi. The internationally renowned winner of the Velázquez Prize for Visual Arts in 2013 held his first exhibition in Barcelona in 1980. Since then, he’s lived and shown his work in Germany, Belgium, England, France and USA. Now he’s back in Barcelona. In his sculptures, Plensa works with materials, ideas and emotions, as well as with references to literature and poetry, music, or the history of thought.” (Julia, Madrid)

Cat in a planter

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Cat in a planter
Via San Martino
Massa, April 2022

Word on the Water

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Word on the Water, Regent's Canal Towpath
The Gas Station, Goods Way
Kings Place, York Way
King's Cross Central
London, May 2023

“Word on the Water is a bookshop situated on a barge that normally resides on Regent's Canal in the King's Cross area at Granary Square, London, although it has historically been based at other points along the London canal network. It has appeared in numerous publication's lists of the best bookshops in the UK including The Washington Post and The Guardian. The bookshop's home is a Dutch canal boat called Dianti dating back to the 1920s. As well as working as a bookshop, it regularly acts as a venue, hosting live music and poetry events.” (Word on the Water, Wikipedia)
“This indoor-outdoor venue has three bars set over two floors, as well as a beautiful canal-side beer garden. The outdoor space has been created with Richard Wilford, head of garden design at Royal Botanic Garden in Kew, and is bursting with cheerful florals designed to be a pollinator haven. The space is covered and heated for use all year round.” (The Gas Station, King's Cross)
“Kings Place is a building in London’s Kings Cross area, providing music and visual arts venues combined with seven floors of office space. It has housed the editorial offices of The Guardian newspaper since December 2008 and is the former headquarters of Network Rail and CGI.” (Kings Place, Wikipedia)

Sine sole silet

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“Sine sole silet” (Without the sun it is silent)
Sundial by Giovanni Zaffi, 1869
Piazza Municipale
Ferrara, May 2022

San Juan y Todos los Santos

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San Juan y Todos los Santos (St John and All Saints)
aka Iglesia de la Trinidad (Trinity Church)
Plaza de la Trinidad
Córdoba, September 2022

“San Juan y Todos los Santos (St John and All Saints), also known as Iglesia de la Trinidad (Trinity Church), is a Catholic church located on the Plaza de la Trinidad in Córdoba, Spain. It stands on the site of the former Convento de la Trinidad established shortly after Fernando III conquered the city in 1236. Built in the Baroque style, it forms part of the Historic centre of Córdoba, a UNESCO World Heritage site.” (San Juan y Todos los Santos, Wikipedia)

Via Francigena

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Via Francigena signpost
Via San Martino
Massa, April 2022

“The Via Francigena is an ancient road and pilgrimage route running from the cathedral city of Canterbury in England, through France and Switzerland, to Rome and then to Apulia, Italy, where there were ports of embarkation for the Holy Land. It was known in Italy as the ‘Via Francigena’ (the road that comes from France) or the ‘Via Romea Francigena’ (the road to Rome that comes from France). In medieval times it was an important road and pilgrimage route for those wishing to visit the Holy See and the tombs of the apostles Peter and Paul.” (Via Francigena, Wikipedia)

Coal Drops Yard

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Coal Drops Yard
Stable Street
King's Cross Central
London, May 2023

“Coal Drops Yard is a shopping complex and privately owned public space that forms part of the King's Cross Central development scheme in London, England. The development was designed by Thomas Heatherwick and opened in October 2018. The two Victorian coal drops sheds were used to receive coal from South Yorkshire and trans-ship it to narrowboats on the Regents Canal and to horse-drawn carts; they processed 8m tonnes a year. Coal was the only form of energy available to heat and light the buildings of London, either directly or after having been converted to coal gas in the adjacent gas works. Coal use was challenged by electricity, and electricity prevailed – the coal drops were redundant and fell into decay. They were used as warehouse units; one was gutted by fire in 1985 and another used by Bagley's nightclub, which closed in 2007. The night clubs complemented a vibrant night life of easy drug access, raves and prostitution.” (Coal Drops Yard, Wikipedia)

Santo Stefano Protomartire

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Church of Santo Stefano
Via Cortevecchia
Ferrara, May 2022

“The church of Santo Stefano or San Stefano Protomartire is among the oldest in Ferrara, Italy. It is located on Piazetta Sant'Etienne, a few blocks west of the Ferrara Cathedral. Founded about the year 960, the church has undergone a number of reconstructions. The Belltower, constructed in 1100, nearly collapsed in 1275. The earthquake of 1570 caused much damage. The present structure owes it structure to Biagio Rossetti. In 1657, the church was granted to the Congregation of the Oratory of San Filippo Neri. In 1796, the congregation was suppressed. Bombs in 1944 caused much damage to the ceiling frescoes (1882) by Francesco Ferrari. The portal in the church once belonged to the church of San Silvestro. The interior has altarpieces or work by Giacomo Parolini, Ippolito Scarsella, Carlo Bononi, Gaetano Gandolfi, Paganini, Giuseppe Avanzi, and Antonio Randa.” (Santo Stefano, Wikipedia)

Iglesia de San José

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Iglesia del Señor San José
Calle San José
Sevilla, September 2022

Church of San Martino

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Church of San Martino
Piazza San Martino
Massa, April 2022

Hawksmoor Wood Wharf

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Hawksmoor Wood Wharf
Water Street, Canary Wharf
Isle of Dogs, Tower Hamlets
London, May 2023

“Hawksmoor Wood Wharf will be housed in an eco-friendly floating pavilion. Made from sustainably sourced timber decking and aluminium extracted from hydro sources, the fully floating pavilion will have a green roof planted with wildflowers and grasses, to encourage visits from insects and bees. It will be primarily powered by energy from Canary Wharf’s Combined Heat and Power network to help lower the impact on the environment. Continuing our commitment to sustainability and environmentally sound practices, which is such a big part of how we’re trying to continue to improve Hawksmoor over the coming years.” (Hawksmoor Wood Wharf, Hawksmoor)

Scalone d'onore

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Scalone d'onore (Staircase of honour)
Piazza Municipale
Ferrara, May 2022

“Piazza Municipale was once the former court of honour of the Ducal Palace that is dominated by the magnificent Scalone d’Onore (stairway of honour) built by Pietro Benvenuto degli Ordini. These steps blend the Gothic Medieval elements like the Venetian style marble banisters with other obviously Renaissance style elements like the arches and the dome. The wing alongside the stairway presents elegant marble windows that denote the position of the living quarters of many Duchesses from the past and the most famous of whom was no doubt Lucrezia Borgia. Federico da Montefeltro, the famed leader and Duke of Urbino died in the same apartment. A large marble surround now denotes the entrance to the communal theatre that was once the Ducal Church of Santa Maria di Corte.” (Piazza Municipale, Ferrara terra e acqua)

Naked woman

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Naked woman by Ruy Roque Gameiro, 1933
Calouste Gulbenkian Garden
Avenida de Berna
Lisbon, April 2019

“Ruy Roque Gameiro (27 February 1906 – 18 August 1935) was a Portuguese sculptor. Although he died relatively young, he won the admiration of critics, particularly José de Figueiredo. Son of the watercolour master Alfredo Roque Gameiro and disciple of José Simões de Almeida (nephew), he attended the auto mechanic course at the Marqués de Pombal Industrial School in Lisbon, at that time directed by Sanches de Castro. In 1928, he finished the course of the School of Fine Arts of Lisbon, with a proven proof of sculpture under the title Abel and Cain. The following year, he exhibited for the first time in the National Society of Fine Arts – Sociedade Nacional de Belas Artes, with two sculptures, Salomé and the head of the painter José Tagarro, the latter soon acquired for the National Museum of Contemporary Art.” (Ruy Roque Gameiro, Wikipedia)

Pearl shell

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Pearl shell with windows
Via San Martino
Massa, April 2022

Dollar Bay

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Dollar Bay by Ian Simpson Architects, 2017
Lawn House Close, Canary Wharf
Isle of Dogs, Tower Hamlets
London, May 2023

“Dollar Bay is a new 31-storey residential tower development in Docklands, London E14. Designed by the internationally-acclaimed Ian Simpson Architects, Dollar Bay offers a range of studio, one, two and three bedroom homes, each of which will enjoy an enclosed ‘winter garden'. A three-storey penthouse boasts 360-degree views of London. The waterfront site on the Isle of Dogs was acquired from Londonewcastle on 4 April. The £90 million scheme contained 115 homes for private sale and 10 for shared ownership.” (Dollar Bay, Buildington)

Column by Ercole Grandi

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Column by Ercole Grandi, 1675
Statue of Ludovico Ariosto by Francesco and Mansueto Vidoni, 1833
Piazza Ariostea
Ferrara, May 2022

“In the early 16th century, Duke Ercole I commissioned Ercole Grandi to design two columns for his own equestrian monument. On the way to Ferrara, one of the columns was lost in the Po River. The other one, which reached the town, was not immediately raised. The column was placed in the square only in 1675 to house the statue of Pope Alexander VII. In 1796, the French replaced the papal statue with a plaster statue depicting ‘Liberty’, which was demolished in 1799. In 1810, a large statue of Napoleon was placed on the column, which remained there only four years, until the Austrians arrived in Ferrara. Finally, on November 25, 1833, the statue of the poet Ludovico Ariosto was placed on the column. In 1933, the plan of the square was lowered, to create a sort of natural staircase around it, and to allow the first modern edition of the Palio of Ferrara. Important restoration works were carried out in the square between 2018 and 2020. The square has a rectangular shape with a lowered central ring made in 1933 for the Palio race. At the center of the square stands the 16th-century column designed by Ercole Grandi, on which, since 1833, the statue of Ludovico Ariosto was placed.” (Piazza Ariostea, Italyscapes)

Monumento a Cervantes

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Monumento a Cervantes by Mariano Benlliure, 1906
Calle Guillén de Castro
Valencia, September 2022

Fountain of Alberico I

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Fountain of Alberico I Cybo-Malaspina
Via San Martino
Massa, April 2022

One Park Drive

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One Park Drive by Herzog & de Meuron, 2021
1 Park Drive
Wood Wharf, Canary Wharf
Isle of Dogs, Tower Hamlets
London, May 2023

“One Park Drive is a residential skyscraper situated in the south west corner of Wood Wharf, within the Canary Wharf development on the Isle of Dogs, London. The building is the first residential development designed by Swiss based architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron in the United Kingdom. It is cylindrical in shape, with 57-storeys comprising 484 private residential apartments and penthouses. The sub penthouses on floor 55 were launched in September 2022 and the main penthouses on floors 56-57 with duplex floors were launched in October 2022. As of February 2023, One Park Drive is the ninth-tallest building in the United Kingdom at 205 m (673 ft) tall.” (One Park Drive, Wikipedia)

Loggia dei Mercanti

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Loggia dei Mercanti
Piazza Trento - Trieste
Ferrara, May 2022

“On the left side of the Cathedral, there is the loggia of the Merchants, occupied by colourful shops and workshops since medieval times.” (Ferrara, Artemilia)

San Juan de los Reyes

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Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes (Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes)
Calle de los Reyes Católicos
Toledo, September 2022

“The Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes (Monastery of Saint John of the Monarchs) is an Isabelline style Franciscan monastery in Toledo, in Castile-La Mancha, Spain, built by the Catholic Monarchs (1477–1504). This monastery was founded by King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile to commemorate both the birth of their son, Prince John, and their victory at the Battle of Toro (1476) over the army of Afonso V of Portugal. Prince John of Portugal also celebrated his victory over the Castilian army of the Catholic monarchs with a solemn procession on each anniversary of the battle. This apparent contradiction was a consequence of the indecisive military outcome of the battle: the troops under Afonso V broke while the forces led by Prince John of Portugal defeated the Castilian right wing and remained in possession of the battlefield.” (Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, Wikipedia)

Street number

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Street number
Via Bigini
Massa, April 2022

Building D2

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Building D2 by Mole Architects
Design District
Dormer Yard, Greenwich Peninsula
London, May 2023

“An iridescent metal exterior reflects a spectrum of gas flame colours. Inside, exposed wooden ceilings and beams bring warmth to ‘blank canvas’ work spaces suited to a variety of creative work.” (D2, Design District)

Macelli Pubblici

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Vecchi Macelli Pubblici (Former Public Slaughterhouses)
Largo Padre Spadoni
Pisa, June 2022

Fuente del Ángel Caído

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Fuente del Ángel Caído (Fountain of the Fallen Angel) by Ricardo Bellver, 1877
Parque del Buen Retiro
Madrid, September 2022

“The Fuente del Ángel Caído (Fountain of the Fallen Angel or Monument of the Fallen Angel) is a fountain located in the Buen Retiro Park in Madrid, Spain. The statue that crowns the monument is the masterpiece of Ricardo Bellver who realized it in plaster in 1877 while a 3rd year pensioner in Rome, inspired by verses from Paradise Lost of John Milton (Canto I). He submitted it to the 1877 edition of the Exposiciones Nacionales de Bellas Artes where it received the first prize. The state acquired the work and presented it to the 1878 Exposition Universelle. Since only works in marble and bronze were accepted, the statue was cast in bronze at this occasion and the plaster original destroyed. The statue returned to Spain in what was then the Museo Nacional de Pintura y Escultura (also known as the Museo de la Trinidad, now part of the Museo del Prado). The director of the museum, Benito Soriano Murillo, proposed its relocation in the open space so that the public could freely enjoy this peculiar and unusual creation. The statue was passed to the city hall that placed it on the spot of its present location which was formerly occupied by the Real Fábrica de Porcelanas de la China before its destruction during the French invasion in 1813, at the intersection of the paseo de Cuba, the paseo de Uruguay and the paseo del Duque de Fernán Nuñez in the Retiro park. The duque de Fernán Nuñez (probably Manuel Falcó y d´Adda y Valcárcel, the husband of the III Duquesa de Fernán Núñez) sponsored the monument. The architect Francisco Jareño was charged to design the pedestal, that is octagonal with figures of devils on each side gripping fishes, lizards and snakes, and placed at the center of a fountain of 10 meters diameter, itself surrounded by a parterre. The inauguration was made by the Queen consort of Spain Maria Christina of Austria in 1885. The monument is 7 meters high (the statue itself is 2.65 meters) and lies at the center of a roundabout named after the statue, that also gives its name to an entrance of the park.” (Fuente del Ángel Caído, Wikipedia)

Pomerio Ducale

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Gate of the Ducal Pomerium (Sec. XVI)
Via Palestro
Massa, April 2022

Building B4

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Building B4 by David Kohn Architects
Design District
Barton Yard / Soames Walk, Greenwich Peninsula
London, May 2023

“A vivid green metal grid defines the squares of red brick, glass blocks and glazing that make up the facade. On the top floor, it boasts a sheltered roof terrace.” (B4, Design District)

Pisa Griffin

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Pisa Griffin (copy)
Piazza dei Miracoli
Pisa, June 2022

“The Pisa Griffin is a large bronze sculpture of a griffin, a mythical beast, that has remained in Pisa, Italy since the Middle Ages despite its Islamic origin, specifically late 11th or early twelfth century Al-Andalus (Islamic Spain). It is now in the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo (Cathedral Museum) in Pisa. Carbon dating has determined that the griffin was made sometime between 1085 and 1110 AD. The Pisa Griffin is the largest medieval Islamic metal sculpture known, standing over three feet tall at 1.07 metres (42 in). It has been described as the ‘most famous as well as the most beautiful and monumental example’ of a tradition of zoomorphic bronzes in Islamic art. The griffin seems at first a historical anomaly given its elusive origin and multiplicity of possible uses, including a fountainhead or musical instrument. However, its possible origin can be approximated by comparing it to similar sculptures of its time, namely the animalistic sculptures and fountains of Al-Andalusian palatial settlements. Furthermore, the griffin may share a similar method of construction, and therefore origin, as the Al-Andalusian fountainheads based on the metallic contents of its bronze alloy.” (Pisa Griffin, Wikipedia)

Escudo de Córdoba

Azulejo with the Escudo de Córdoba (Seal of Cordoba)
Calle Capitulares
Córdoba, September 2022

“The shield of the city of Córdoba is a view of the Roman bridge over the Guadalquivir river, with the Albolafia waterwheel on the left with the wall and the bridge gate on it; and the tower of the Mosque-Cathedral flanked by three palm trees and some buildings in the background. It was ordered to be carried out by Fernando III in the year 1241 and after his conquest of the city in Muslim hands.” (Escudo de Córdoba, Córdobapedia)

Via Piastronata

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View from uphill
Via Piastronata
Massa, April 2022

Canteen Food Hall & Bar

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Canteen Food Hall & Bar by SelgasCano
Design District
Soames Walk, Greenwich Peninsula
London, May 2023

“Canteen is a venue like no other — a vibrant, architecturally significant destination by SelgasCano, suitable for all kinds of events. Hire the mezzanine, outdoor terrace or the entire building. Enjoy access to adjacent Design District facilities like the rooftop basketball court and multimedia suites. And of course, the catering is in excellent hands. Speak with our sales team to find out more.” (Canteen Food Hall & Bar, Design District)

Fontana del Gobbo

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Fontana del Gobbo (Hunchback fountain) by Pietro Francavilla, 1596
Piazza dei Cavalieri
Pisa, June 2022

“The statue of Cosimo I de' Medici stands in the middle of Knights' Square of Pisa, just in front of Palazzo della Carovana. It was commissioned by Grand Duke Ferdinando I in 1596 to the Franco-Flemish sculptor Pietro Francavilla, who executed it in the elegant Late Mannerist tradition. The statue celebrates Ferdinando's father as the first Grand Master of the Order of the Knights of St. Stephen and is a civic symbol of the hegemony of Florence. The Grand Duke Cosimo is represented in the robes of Grand Master, standing on a high pedestal, in the act of subduing a dolphin, symbol of his domination over the seas. The fountain, in front of the pedestal, was also erected by Francavilla. It has a basin in the form of a shell decorated with two grotesque monsters. The statue has been damaged in the course of time.” (Statue of Cosimo I, Wikipedia)

Basílica de la Macarena

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Basílica de la Macarena
Plaza de la Esperanza Macarena
Sevilla, September 2022

Wall fountain

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Wall fountain with mascaron
Via Prado
Massa, April 2022

Head in the Wind

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“Head in the Wind” by Allen Jones, 2019
Cutter Lane, Greenwich Peninsula
London, May 2023

“There’s a nice circularity to Allen Jones’s new public artwork, Head in the Wind. That’s not just due to the beautiful, swooping locks of the silhouette’s head, but also because the work inadvertently shares its name with a much earlier piece by Jones, made 60 years earlier, back when he was a student in London. During the intervening decades, the artist has found fame as a British pop pioneer, won the admiration of fellow creatives such as the director Stanley Kubrick, and tried himself in another great art-world metropolis, New York. Read on to discover why he believes 'Head in the Wind' bookends his career.” (Allen Jones, Greenwich Peninsula)

San Michele in Borgo

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Church of San Michele in Borgo
Borgo Stretto
Pisa, June 2022

“San Michele in Borgo is a Roman Catholic church in Pisa, region of Tuscany, Italy. The church, together with monastery (which first belonged to the Benedictines, and, from the 12th century, the Camaldolese) was built in the late 10th to early 11th century outside the walls of the city, over an ancient temple dedicated to Mars. Both were restored several times in the following ages. The façade is from the 14th century. The upper part has three order of typically Pisane Gothic loggias. There are three portals, also in Gothic style and withlunettes; the main one is surmounted by a tabernacle with ‘Madonna and Child’ by Lupo di Francesco (the original is in the National Museum of San Matteo in Pisa). The solemn interior, with a nave and two aisles, houses a Crucifix attributed to Nino Pisano (14th century), paintings by Matteo Rosselli, Baccio Lomi, Aurelio Lomi and Giuseppe Melani, as well as remains of frescoes from the 13th century. Under the pavement is the crypt, probably what remains of a former church.” (San Michele in Borgo, Wikipedia)

O Mundo

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“O Mundo” by Maria Irene Vilar, 1981
Calouste Gulbenkian Garden
Avenida de Berna
Lisbon, April 2019

Crudi e Bollicine

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Crudi e Bollicine (Cold Cuts and Bubbles)
Via Guidoni
Massa, April 2022

The Mermaid

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The Mermaid by Damien Hirst, 2017
Olympian Way, Greenwich Peninsula
London, May 2023

“The second sculpture installed here from Damien Hirst’s Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable exhibition is Mermaid – a bronze of a familiar mythical figure. For the ancients, water was the element that symbolised divinatory power, prophetic ability and inspiration. This sculpture likely relates to the myths that sprung up around Alexander the Great in the millennia following his death in 323 BCE. The 'Alexander Romance’ includes the story of a mermaid who stops ships at sea to ask the question ‘Does King Alexander live?’ - a reference to the King's legend rather than his mortal body. If the answer is yes she allows the sailors safe passage, singing and exquisitely as she does so. If no, she falls into a rage, her appearance becoming monstrous, before she sinks the ship and its crew, leaving no trace. This sculpture is part of Damien Hirst’s Treasures from the Wreck of the Unbelievable series, first exhibited at the 2017 Venice Biennale.” (The Mermaid, Greenwich Peninsula)

Madonna dei Vetturini

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Madonna dei Vetturini (copy)
Borgo Stretto
Pisa, June 2022

“Madonna dei Vetturini originally is an 12th century wood carved now in a museum for protection, but there is a wood carved replica placed in the original 16th century wood carved tabernacle and is an Official Tourism Attraction in the city of Pisa.” (Madonna dei Vetturini, Waymarking)

Estació del Nord

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Estació del Nord (Estación del Norte)
Calle de Xàtiva
Valencia, September 2022

“The North Station (Spanish: Estación del Norte, Valencian: Estació del Nord) is the major railway station in Valencia, Spain. It is located in the city centre next to the Plaza de Toros de Valencia, the city's bullring, and 200m from the town hall. The building is one of the main works of the Valencian Art Nouveau and was declared Good of Cultural Heritage in 1987. It has connections with Metrovalencia and the city bus network. AVE (high-speed) trains from Madrid and some other long-distance trains use Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla railway station, a short walk away, instead. This station's name is a reference to Caminos de Hierro del Norte de España (Railways of the North of Spain), the railway company that constructed it and opened it in 1917, which was later nationalized and incorporated into RENFE, and later separated into Adif, the company that currently owns and runs it. It was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural (Good of Cultural Heritage, a type of listed monument) in 1987. Dutch Symphonic Metal band Within Temptation performed at the station in July 2005 as a one-time event. The concert was filmed and broadcast on Spanish television.” (Estació del Nord, Wikipedia)