This week in Art Speak, we look at one of the oldest and most important disciplines in the world, and how it has been appropriated and reinterpreted by artists: cartography, or the art of map-making.

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We obviously think all our maps are works of art. The artistry involved can take years and it’s no wonder people hang them on their walls. Yes, they are practical and useful, but they are also beau…

Derek Lerner Asvirus 40

A new book charts the gorgeous evolution of maps.

Graphic Design, Information Architecture, Visualization, Adobe Illustrator

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British artist Ed Fairburn creates amazing hand-drawn portraits using old road maps and charts as his canvases.

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