Map as Art

There are many amazing examples of artists who turn to cartography and geography for inspiration. Whether through the lens of a camera, paint, …

This series of cartographically-inspired art works changes how we look at maps.  Some of these artists also make us think of places that are on the Earth as explicitly “mappable” features.  I think the Google Maps push-pin in the city center is my favorite.  Which do you prefer?

Tags: art, mapping, place, cartography.

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