Google Maps has become a staple in many people's lives for obvious reasons, all of which have been thrown out the window in the art series titled Maps by Kim Asendorf, an artist based in Berlin, Germany. Through a clever modification of the Google Maps API, the informative images have been turned into colorful, randomized abstractions.
Through these artistic twists, Maps by Kim Asendorf encourages people to not only look at the world in a different way, but to play with the Google tool in an experimental way as well. As Asendorf suggests, "Start in an abstract detail and zoom into a strange but familiar structure. It should create a different focus than you normally have when you enter a map service."
Re-Interpreted Google Map Artworks
Maps by Kim Asendorf Does Away with Precision and Accuracy
Trend Themes
1. Abstract Map Art - There is a growing trend of artists creating abstract and artistic interpretations of maps, moving away from precision and accuracy.
2. Modified Google Maps API - Artists are finding innovative ways to modify and manipulate the Google Maps API to create unique and colorful works of art.
3. Experimental Map Exploration - People are discovering new ways to interact with and explore maps, using tools like Google Maps as a medium for experimentation.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can tap into the trend of abstract map art to offer unique and visually striking pieces to consumers.
2. Technology - The technology industry can explore the potential of modified Google Maps API in creating interactive and visually appealing applications beyond traditional mapping.
3. Tourism and Travel - The tourism and travel industry can leverage experimental map exploration to provide travelers with innovative and immersive map-based experiences.