Michael Albert's Collage Map of Manhattan

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Michael Albert, a collage artist, created a map of Manhattan by spelling out locations with letters he collected from advertisements and commercial products. The artwork, which was completed in fa...

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rayanda Scribbled:

I spy with my little eye: Kraft dinner, Reese's Pieces, Baby Ruth, Starburst, Shreddies, Kelloggs, Lipton, Heinz, General Mills, Quaker Oats, Playtex, the sunrise from Sun Maid raisins....who else would like to play?

10 / 20 / 2009
helenwinslow

helenwinslow Replied:

I like your game rayanda! Kix (X in Bronx)? Heyday bars (D in Madison)--maybe?

10 / 20 / 2009
rayanda

rayanda Replied:

Isn't it amazing how a lifetime of being bombarded with advertisements has led to being able to recognize a brand just from a styled letter? This piece of art raises many questions about popular culture. Yes Helen, you got some too! Anyone else like to play? This is one of those pieces of art you can stare at for hours and still find something new.

10 / 20 / 2009
helenwinslow

helenwinslow Replied:

I know but it's making me hungry! This is a perfect companion piece to the passive agressive kitchen notes.

10 / 20 / 2009

cutesmak Scribbled:

this is awesome.... =)

10 / 13 / 2009

roserpb46 Scribbled:

how long does anyone need to do something like this? it's amazing...

10 / 11 / 2009

xploring Scribbled:

This is incredible. I work at a company that builds maps. I love NYC especially the Met and MOMA and their incredible Art collections. This combines al of these things together at the same time. This reminds me of Jasper John's Map 1961. Another favorite of mine

09 / 25 / 2009

molee30043 Scribbled:

Way Cool!

09 / 20 / 2009

Lifewaver Scribbled:

love this poster.

09 / 16 / 2009

Unkschool Scribbled:

Another Michael Albert visual masterpiece!

09 / 16 / 2009

Lee Barry Scribbled:

If you did one for Chicago, what would you use as your primary element? (Chicago is notorious is so many ways...)

09 / 15 / 2009

naomi4812 Scribbled:

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS

09 / 15 / 2009

suzanner Scribbled:

Michael - In 2003, I bought the cereal collage poster at the NYC Marathon; I told you I was a high school teacher and you gave me several more. They still hang in my classroom as models for the many lit projects posters my students have been inspired to create from them. Thanks. Wonderful composition on the Manhattan St poster. Cheers! SMR

09 / 15 / 2009

ramix Scribbled:

Nice artwork ... wOw it's a passion

09 / 15 / 2009

linc0lnpark Scribbled:

PS -- I tried to find the spelling error. Did you leave out the last 'T' in 'Hewitt"? You sneaky collagist, you! LOL

09 / 14 / 2009

linc0lnpark Scribbled:

Hey Cut-n-Paste Boy! You ROCK! This collage is a piece of brilliant madness -- which is the very definition of NYC! I love it! (Now that I've bestowed the proper accolades, can I catch one of these letters to 8th and 67th? LOL )

09 / 14 / 2009