Mapable

Group exhibition on maps in contempory art.

How are artists using maps to talk about personal, political and social issues? What is the difference between maps made by artists and companies or scientists? How can manipulation of existing maps bring about new conversations? What forms can maps or mapping technology take that aren’t being explored yet?

Topp & Dubio show 'Map Man', from the series 'Poentjak Maps' (2006). Topp & Dubio visited the former Dutch colony of Indonesia with maps of an Indonesian restaurant in The Hague. They used the maps as travel guides and communications tools.