This Kickstarter turns metropolitan areas into works of abstract art
I have a soft spot for cool maps, whether it’s fantastical artwork or something that documents real world history. Modern Map Art Prints recently caught my eye on Kickstarter: it’s offering backers a map that you can turn into a unique work of abstract art.
The premise is an intriguing one: backers can select the location and color scheme for their print, which is then turned into abstract artwork that’s printed in a range of sizes. What’s unique here is that, as backers select and customize each image themselves, no two maps are alike. Prices start at $23 for a 12 x 18 print, and go up in cost and size from there.
David Hoe, the developer behind the project says that he came up with the idea because he loves to “explore the…