Mapping and Contemporary Art

Abstract

  Cartography has an arsenal of geographic data translated into pictorial representation, include artistic skills to enhance a map’s effect and altering degrees used visual creativity to make their maps more compelling. In art, maps usually act as backdrops or statements about politically imposed boundaries, territoriality, and other notions of power and projection. Map and art movements are then equally susceptible to shifting political and aesthetic winds. In Postmodern times, with all wisdom and truth suspect, artists have found in cartography a rich source of concepts, imagery and metaphoric thoughts. This article aim to which contemporary artists have produced much inspiring material for those who appreciate what art can tell us about maps, and how maps enhance art.