Improving Artist Portfolios with Mapping Applications
The use of GIS and website mapping applications can bring in a new and interesting feature to an artist’s portfolio.
Using the Map Gallery to Encourage Cartography as Art
Olivia Harne discusses how both physical and digital map galleries can be used to foster artistic expression in cartography.
Crumpled Maps and Backward Globes
Palomar, an Italian optics company, is an example of the fact that maps and globes can still be used through innovation technologies, despite the popularity … Read more
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, or sculpture, … Read more
Paula Scher’s Maps
Paula Scher, a graphic artist, has a book available highlighting 39 of her artistic map creations.
Map Collages
Artist Matthew Cusick turns bits and pieces of old maps into amazing art with his map collages. The maps are intricately pieced together into works … Read more
Geospatial Art
An article recently came out in the Washington Post (and syndicated to other newspapers around the country) lifting the veil off of one of the … Read more