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  • Azuma Makoto with Bonsai in space<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_015.JPG
  • Clive of the Space Goats playing at Twyford Down. Road Protest actions at Twyford Down, near the Donga pathways, outside Winchester, against the M3 road extension. 1992-94<br />
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The British Road Protesters movement began in the early 1990s when the Donga tribe squatted Twyford Down to save this beautiful site, a site of scientific interest SSI from the Ministry of transport's road building programme which threatened to destroy the landscape. The Dongas was the name of the ancient walkways, the paths trodden in the middle ages by people walking down to Winchester. A small tribe were joined by people of all walks of life who came to Twyford Down to defend it. A long hard battle over several years ended in the 'cutting' a new motorway built through this ancient monument and destroying it. <br />
<br />
The Road Protest movement in Britain continued for many years and more battles were fought in London against the MII both at Wanstead then in Leytonstone, and subsequently at Newbury, and in Sussex. the protesters were very inventive in their use of non violent peaceful direct action. They barricaded themselves into squats, made tree houses, tunnels and have huge demonstrations against the bailliffs, police and security who tried to force their way through the defences of this alternative environmental popular movement. Many of the roads were built eventually and many sites of great beauty lost, but the government had to stand down from its road building policy and eventually the programme was halted. the protests cost the government billions. Out of that movement grew many environmental NGOs who have to this day kept fighting for ecological and sustainable environmental solutions rather than following the cult of the car, petrol and roadbuilding..
    road_protest_uk027.JPG
  • Space Goats playing at Twyford Down. Road Protest actions at Twyford Down, near the Donga pathways, outside Winchester, against the M3 road extension. 1992-94<br />
<br />
The British Road Protesters movement began in the early 1990s when the Donga tribe squatted Twyford Down to save this beautiful site, a site of scientific interest SSI from the Ministry of transport's road building programme which threatened to destroy the landscape. The Dongas was the name of the ancient walkways, the paths trodden in the middle ages by people walking down to Winchester. A small tribe were joined by people of all walks of life who came to Twyford Down to defend it. A long hard battle over several years ended in the 'cutting' a new motorway built through this ancient monument and destroying it. <br />
<br />
The Road Protest movement in Britain continued for many years and more battles were fought in London against the MII both at Wanstead then in Leytonstone, and subsequently at Newbury, and in Sussex. the protesters were very inventive in their use of non violent peaceful direct action. They barricaded themselves into squats, made tree houses, tunnels and have huge demonstrations against the bailliffs, police and security who tried to force their way through the defences of this alternative environmental popular movement. Many of the roads were built eventually and many sites of great beauty lost, but the government had to stand down from its road building policy and eventually the programme was halted. the protests cost the government billions. Out of that movement grew many environmental NGOs who have to this day kept fighting for ecological and sustainable environmental solutions rather than following the cult of the car, petrol and roadbuilding..
    road_protest_uk025.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto with Bonsai in space<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_016.JPG
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • Hi-tech virtual and robotic interactive environment, 3D virtal experience in property retail, face recognition entry, unmanned opoerations, created at China Construction Bank, Shanghai, China
    China_Robot_Construction_Bank_DSC073...jpg
  • By 2030 China will have the equivalent of one surveillance camera for every operson who lives in China
    China_surveillance_DSC07375.jpg
  • Travelers with masks against pollution with suitcases at Shanghai shopping centre underground subway exit
    China_shanghai_DSC07218.jpg
  • Travelers with masks against pollution with suitcases at Shanghai shopping centre underground subway exit
    China_shanghai_DSC07212.jpg
  • The largest bike cemetery outside Shanghai<br />
<br />
Bike sharing in China has multiplied over the years with various brands offering shared bikes which can be unlocked using an application on your mobile telephone, and then locked and left anywhere for the next rider. Ofo and Mobike are the two world leaders. One of the problems is the huge over supply of bikes, which has meant many startups going out of business, and huge bike cemeteries created on the outskirts of China’s mega cities, where hundred’s of thousands of bikes are rusting away.
    China_bike_cemetery_DS#1501.jpg
  • Yuppies and locals enjoy the Centenary Park together, Shanghai
    China_street_scene_DSC07303.jpg
  • Azuma Makoto working in his flower workshop basement<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_037.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto working in his flower workshop basement<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_035.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto with his botanical collection<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_024.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto with his botanical collection<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_021.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto in his artist's studio with noticeboard<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_012.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto in his artist's studio with noticeboard<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_011.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto working on an artistic creation on his computer screen<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_007.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto working on an artistic creation on his computer screen<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_006.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto working on an artistic creation on his computer screen<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_001cc.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto with his botanical collection<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_001c.JPG
  • Castel Romano, Gypsy Container Camp on the edge of Rome. Many were evicted from Vicolo Savini within Rome and moved here. Roma Gypsies victims of racism and discrimination, often forcibly evicted or moved from one camp to another, marginalized, living on the periphery of urban centres. The Roma Gypsies originated from India where they left over a thousand years before. Tribes moved across Euroasia eventually arriving in Europe in the 14th century. They have survived 500 years of slavery and persecution. They moved from place to place, often nomadic in search of work. Now many live in container camps, some are unemployed, others work the markets, or import export. Rome, Italy.
    roma_gypsies_rome031.JPG
  • In August 1990 ‘The Malvern families’, comprising off a dozen adults with eight young children, some homeless, all in urgent need of housing, moved into and squatted nine derelict staff bungalows on The Crescent, in the grounds of St. Wulstan’s hospital, Malvern. <br />
<br />
The bungalows were initially without water or electricity , but were soon redecorated, repaired, doors and windows replaced. There was a community spirit, sharing transport and resources. Gardens were cleared, and with no traffic the children were able to run around and play wherever they wanted. The families got  water from wells on the Malvern Hills, and used camping stoves for cooking. In this idyllic rural retreat, the community lived in peace and hope for some months.<br />
<br />
However eviction notices were issued on the Malvern Families as the local health authority had agreed to sell the land to Bovis Homes for residential development. In October 1990 the squatters were due to be evicted but got a temporary reprieve while they appealed against a County Court Order at Worcester Crown Court. <br />
<br />
After five months of legal wrangling, the squatters’ appeal was lost and the families were eventually evicted by the High Sheriff on 28th January 1991. <br />
<br />
Armed with crowbars, supported by police, bailiffs entered the bungalows at St.Wulstan’s. Some of the squatters were dragged out. Furniture and belongings were dumped outside the bungalows.  It was a very traumatic event for those involved. Some families were initially housed in local bed & breakfast accommodation, while others moved in with friends, and some eventually left the country.
    malvernfamilies_NGD_021.JPG
  • Electric charging for hybrid cars and vehicles. These are everywhere.
    China_electric_charge_#18E6.jpg
  • Mobile telephone repair facility in shopping centre. Using modern retail virtual technology, and using telephone payments, the item is deposited into the repair box. The telephone can be collected, repaired, several days later from same pick up point or delivered to home address. All orders are done online, which takes away the middleman and avoids need for contact with maintenance personnel or existence of a physical repair shop at the shopping centre itself. Items are collected from here and taken to central service station.
    China_telephone_DSC07367.jpg
  • Mobile telephone repair facility in shopping centre. Using modern retail virtual technology, and using telephone payments, the item is deposited into the repair box. The telephone can be collected, repaired, several days later from same pick up point or delivered to home address. All orders are done online, which takes away the middleman and avoids need for contact with maintenance personnel or existence of a physical repair shop at the shopping centre itself. Items are collected from here and taken to central service station.
    China_telephone_DSC07362.jpg
  • By 2030 China will have the equivalent of one surveillance camera for every operson who lives in China
    China_surveillance_DSC07376.jpg
  • Salvador Dali's 'Nobility of Time' sculpture in bronze near shopping centre, Jinan Temple area, Shanghai
    China_shanghai_DSC07238.jpg
  • Salvador Dali's 'Nobility of Time' sculpture in bronze near shopping centre, Jinan Temple area, Shanghai
    China_shanghai_DSC07236.jpg
  • Shopping Centre Shanghai
    China_shanghai_DSC07232.jpg
  • Shopping Centre Shanghai
    China_shanghai_DSC07231.jpg
  • Salvador Dali's 'Nobility of Time' sculpture in bronze near shopping centre, Jinan Temple area, Shanghai
    China_shanghai_DSC07228.jpg
  • Salvador Dali's 'Nobility of Time' sculpture in bronze near shopping centre, Jinan Temple area, Shanghai
    China_shanghai_DSC07227.jpg
  • Salvador Dali's 'Nobility of Time' sculpture in bronze near shopping centre, Jinan Temple area, Shanghai
    China_shanghai_DSC07221.jpg
  • Travelers with masks against pollution with suitcases at Shanghai shopping centre underground subway exit
    China_shanghai_DSC07216.jpg
  • Travelers with masks against pollution with suitcases at Shanghai shopping centre underground subway exit
    China_shanghai_DSC07213.jpg
  • Shopping Centre Shanghai
    China_shanghai_DSC07207.jpg
  • Travelers with masks against pollution with suitcases at Shanghai shopping centre underground subway exit
    China_shanghai_DSC07210.jpg
  • View across Shanghai through dirty window pane
    China_shanghai_DSC07207x.jpg
  • Robot at Dorsett Hotel, Shanghai. Interactive doorman/information robot welcomes customers as they enter the hotel, China
    China_Robots_Construct#12B7.jpg
  • Shanghai: Bike sharing in China has multiplied over the years with various brands offering shared bikes which can be unlocked using an application on your mobile telephone, and then locked and left anywhere for the next rider. Ofo and Mobike are the two world leaders. One of the problems is the huge over supply of bikes, which has meant many startups going out of business, and huge bike cemeteries created on the outskirts of China’s mega cities, where hundred’s of thousands of bikes are rusting away.
    china_shanghai_bikes_D#1DC2.jpg
  • The largest bike cemetery outside Shanghai<br />
<br />
Bike sharing in China has multiplied over the years with various brands offering shared bikes which can be unlocked using an application on your mobile telephone, and then locked and left anywhere for the next rider. Ofo and Mobike are the two world leaders. One of the problems is the huge over supply of bikes, which has meant many startups going out of business, and huge bike cemeteries created on the outskirts of China’s mega cities, where hundred’s of thousands of bikes are rusting away.
    China_bike_cemetery_DS#1513.jpg
  • Azuma Makoto working in his flower workshop basement<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_040.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto working in his flower workshop basement<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_039.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto working in his flower workshop basement<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_038.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto working in his flower workshop basement<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_036.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto working in his flower workshop basement<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_034.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto working in his flower workshop basement<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_033.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto working in his flower workshop basement<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_032.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto working in his flower workshop basement<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_030.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto working in his flower workshop basement<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_029.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto working in his flower workshop basement<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_028.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto with his botanical collection<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_027.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto with his botanical collection<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_025.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto with his botanical collection<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_022.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto playing his guitar on a botanical sofa<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_018.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto playing his guitar on a botanical sofa<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_017.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto in his artist's studio with noticeboard<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_014.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto in his artist's studio with noticeboard<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_013.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto working on an artistic creation on his computer screen<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_008.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto in his flower workshop<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_004.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto in his flower workshop<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_002.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto playing his guitar on a botanical sofa<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_001e.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto in his artist's studio with noticeboard<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_001d.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto in his flower workshop<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_001a.JPG
  • Phnom Penh's Nagaworld Casino and five-star hotel is one of Cambodia's biggest private employers with more than 3,000 staff catering for a stream of visitors. It functions non-stop 24 hours a day with an inside airconditioned controlled temperature of 21 degrees.It is a 14 storey hotel and entertainment complex, with more than 500 bedrooms, 14 restaurants and bars, 700 slot machines and 200 gambling tables. There is also a spa, karaoke and VIP suites, live bands, and a nightclub. Its monolithic building dominates the skyline at the meeting point of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers, in stark contrast to nearby intricate Khmer architecture.///Staff laying flower petals on the floor as decoration in Nagaworld Spa
    056nagaworld_cambodia.JPG
  • Phnom Penh's Nagaworld Casino and five-star hotel is one of Cambodia's biggest private employers with more than 3,000 staff catering for a stream of visitors. It functions non-stop 24 hours a day with an inside airconditioned controlled temperature of 21 degrees.It is a 14 storey hotel and entertainment complex, with more than 500 bedrooms, 14 restaurants and bars, 700 slot machines and 200 gambling tables. There is also a spa, karaoke and VIP suites, live bands, and a nightclub. Its monolithic building dominates the skyline at the meeting point of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers, in stark contrast to nearby intricate Khmer architecture.///Customer lying amongst flower petals in Nagaworld Spa bath
    054nagaworld_cambodia.JPG
  • Phnom Penh's Nagaworld Casino and five-star hotel is one of Cambodia's biggest private employers with more than 3,000 staff catering for a stream of visitors. It functions non-stop 24 hours a day with an inside airconditioned controlled temperature of 21 degrees.It is a 14 storey hotel and entertainment complex, with more than 500 bedrooms, 14 restaurants and bars, 700 slot machines and 200 gambling tables. There is also a spa, karaoke and VIP suites, live bands, and a nightclub. Its monolithic building dominates the skyline at the meeting point of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers, in stark contrast to nearby intricate Khmer architecture.///Masseuse massaging clients back in Spa area of Nagaworld
    053nagaworld_cambodia.JPG
  • Phnom Penh's Nagaworld Casino and five-star hotel is one of Cambodia's biggest private employers with more than 3,000 staff catering for a stream of visitors. It functions non-stop 24 hours a day with an inside airconditioned controlled temperature of 21 degrees.It is a 14 storey hotel and entertainment complex, with more than 500 bedrooms, 14 restaurants and bars, 700 slot machines and 200 gambling tables. There is also a spa, karaoke and VIP suites, live bands, and a nightclub. Its monolithic building dominates the skyline at the meeting point of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers, in stark contrast to nearby intricate Khmer architecture.///Masseuse massaging clients back in Spa area of Nagaworld
    052nagaworld_cambodia.JPG
  • Mobile telephone repair facility in shopping centre. Using modern retail virtual technology, and using telephone payments, the item is deposited into the repair box. The telephone can be collected, repaired, several days later from same pick up point or delivered to home address. All orders are done online, which takes away the middleman and avoids need for contact with maintenance personnel or existence of a physical repair shop at the shopping centre itself. Items are collected from here and taken to central service station.
    China_telephone_DSC07368.jpg
  • Yuppies and locals enjoy the Centenary Park together, Shanghai
    China_street_scene_DSC07312.jpg
  • Azuma Makoto working in his flower workshop basement<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_031.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto with his botanical collection<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_023.JPG
  • Azuma Makoto playing his guitar on a botanical sofa<br />
<br />
On his website he says this about himself: <br />
Born in 1976. Flower Artist<br />
Azuma Makoto has been in the flower business since 2002, and is an owner of the haute-couture floral shop,<br />
“JARDINS des FLEURS” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. He started his career as a flower artist from 2005. Also, for 2-year limited period from April 2007 to March 2009, he ran a private gallery “AMPG” in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, to exhibit his private works. Later in 2009, he found an experimental laboratory “Azuma Makoto Kaju Kenkyusho” (abbr. AMKK; meaning Azuma Makoto Botanical Research Institute) and ever since then, he has been expanding art activities pursuing infinitive potential of plants.<br />
Every activity of Azuma Makoto focuses on elevating value of flowers and plants by finding unique and mysterious forms that they possess. Respecting the existence of nature and keeping its dignity, he converts and expresses these beautiful elements to aesthetic level of artwork.
    Azuma_Makoto_Tokyo_Japan_020.JPG
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