Nobutaka Aozaki is Creating a Map of Manhattan Using Only Paper Notes
Paul Maccarone — August 11, 2013 — Art & Design
References: nobutakaaozaki & thisiscolossal
The paper note map of Manhattan that talented conceptual artist Nobutaka Aozaki is creating is a wonderful way to use the past to create modern art. Instead of using your cellphone or a GPS, when is the last time you tried asking people on the street for directions?
It's a really interesting concept to not only turn these various notes from strangers into an all encompassing map of Manhattan, but also the distinct way she is getting the directions. In the end the form that Aozaki is using allows for literally every person who gave her directions to have their own special part in this conceptual masterpiece. Having a work of art that includes the populace is an amazing and ingenious way to get creative.
It's a really interesting concept to not only turn these various notes from strangers into an all encompassing map of Manhattan, but also the distinct way she is getting the directions. In the end the form that Aozaki is using allows for literally every person who gave her directions to have their own special part in this conceptual masterpiece. Having a work of art that includes the populace is an amazing and ingenious way to get creative.
Trend Themes
1. Analog Art - The trend of using traditional and analog materials to create modern art poses opportunities for businesses to innovate with sustainable materials and green technology.
2. Crowd-sourced Art - Crowd-sourced art is growing in popularity and presenting opportunities for businesses to leverage community engagement and social media to create unique and inclusive works.
3. Blended Realities - The fusion of physical and digital environments, such as Aozaki's sticky note maps, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for tech companies to create new modes of navigation and location-based advertising.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can leverage the trend of analog and crowd-sourced art to create unique and inclusive works that engage the community and promote sustainability.
2. Tourism and Travel - The tourism and travel industry can capitalize on the trend of blended realities to create immersive experiences for travelers and develop new location-based advertising strategies.
3. Technology - The technology industry can explore the opportunities presented by blended realities and create new navigation and mapping technologies that integrate physical and digital environments.
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