Japanese Maple tree

Japanese Maple has been cultivated in Japan for centuries and in temperate areas around the world since the 1800s. The first specimen of the tree reached England in 1820.

I planted one Japanese maple tree in my backyard 12 years ago, it is so gorgeous during this time of the year, I can see it from my Kitchen window. Somehow this tree can bring some warmness to me heart every time I look it.  I love the tree. 

Maurizio Cattelan’s middle finger displayed in front of Milan Stock Exchange…

 From designboom:   The most recent and much discussed artwork by maurizio cattelan arrived Sep.28 2010 in milan’s piazza affari, in front of the italian stock exchange building. the controversial monument is made in marble, about 4 meters high and has been allocated on a base that brings the sculpture to a total height of 11 meters. during the making process, the famed italian artist changed the title from ‘omnia munda mundis’ – literally meaning ‘to the pure [men], all things [are] pure’, a latin sentence that has entered a relatively common usage in many countries – to ‘L.O.V. E.’

Major downpour in Rome

It was a afternoon with the major downpour in Rome, the subway because closed due to the heavy rain. However, the old city is still so beautifully doesn't matter what. 

(The memory photo shoots from my trip to Rome in Oct.2001 )

        

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