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Max Gill Exhibition
I recently went to the opening of the Macdonald Gill exhibition at the Kemistry Gallery. The exhibition showcases the pictorial maps of the graphic artist Macdonald ‘Max’ Gill. The maps are densely populated with small details which means you could … Continue reading
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Tagged: Exhibition, Kemistry Gallery, London Underground, Macdonald Gill, maps
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Crace Collection of Historical Maps
Amongst The British Library’s huge array of special collections is the Crace Collection of maps of London. This amazing archive of historical maps and plans of England’s capital was gathered together by 19th century interior designer Frederick Crace, and purchased … Continue reading
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Tagged: Architecture, British Library, Cartography, History, London, maps
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Paula Scher: MAPS
In the 1990s, Paula Scher began painting colorful typographic maps of the world, its continents, countries, islands, oceans, cities, streets and neighborhoods. Obsessive, opinionated and more than a little personal, the paintings were a reaction against information overload and the … Continue reading
