An Atlas of Radical Cartography
Radical Cartography is a practice that uses maps and mapping to promote social change, and is part of a cultural movement that cuts across boundaries of art, geography, and activism. Lize Mogel and Lex Bhagat will discuss their recent exhibition "An Atlas" and book "An Atlas of Radical Cartography" that brings together artists, architects, and art collectives who make maps as part of both their artistic and activist practices.
Maps are inherently political, and are an ideal way to visualize the connections between people, place, and power. Historically, the use of maps in art practice goes back more than half a century. This includes Surrealist rearrangements of the world map, the Situationist's political and performative walks through the city, and conceptual art's use of the map to indicate site. New media practices expanded the map's form through technology such as GPS, cellphones, and Google Earth mash-ups. This talk will look specifically at artists who are using mapping for social and political transformation.
Lize Mogel & Alexis Bhagat will give a public presentation about An Atlas of Radical Cartography on Saturday, December 1, at 8pm. They have invited Sarah Lewison to do a reading from her text in the book. Soup will be provided. Bring something to drink.
For more information about the book and exhibition, visit: http://an-atlas.com/
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