![[portion] of A fluxatlas : Spatial poem.
In 1964 Japanese artist Shoimi Mieko (Chieko) was invited to New York City by George Maciunas, founder of Fluxus network of artists to collaborate with him on a number of projects. This Fluxus map is the 1st. edition uncolored broadside issued in 1966, in 3 folds, with title on the cover "A fluxatlas. Mieko Shiomi. Event design, George Maciunas", now flattened. Includes outline maps of Japan, North America and Europe with notations indicating the locations of artists describing what they were doing at the time. In 1965 Shiomi conducted a series of nine events that she called "Spatial Poems" Each began with invitation to friends and colleagues to respond to a simple instruction, which took the form an intimate action poem, the accumulated responses she received constitute the work and give a glimpse of the network of artists who were connected through Fluxus activities. For Spatial Poem No. 2. Mieko contacted people around the world to record what they were doing and the direction they were facing in the morning Greenwich time on October 15, 1965. From the David Rumsey Map Collection](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreic2kzj6p5dyvnvyxqnyxi65wn72hxkzeckfwjl7f7j3loixc56ov4)
[portion] of A fluxatlas : Spatial poem.
In 1964 Japanese artist Shoimi Mieko (Chieko) was invited to New York City by George Maciunas, founder of Fluxus network of artists to collaborate with him on a number of projects. This Fluxus map is the 1st. edition uncolored broadside issued in 1966, in 3 folds, with title on the cover "A fluxatlas. Mieko Shiomi. Event design, George Maciunas", now flattened. Includes outline maps of Japan, North America and Europe with notations indicating the locations of artists describing what they were doing at the time. In 1965 Shiomi conducted a series of nine events that she called "Spatial Poems" Each began with invitation to friends and colleagues to respond to a simple instruction, which took the form an intimate action poem, the accumulated responses she received constitute the work and give a glimpse of the network of artists who were connected through Fluxus activities. For Spatial Poem No. 2. Mieko contacted people around the world to record what they were doing and the direction they were facing in the morning Greenwich time on October 15, 1965. From the David Rumsey Map Collection
![[portion] of A fluxatlas : Spatial poem.
In 1964 Japanese artist Shoimi Mieko (Chieko) was invited to New York City by George Maciunas, founder of Fluxus network of artists to collaborate with him on a number of projects. This Fluxus map is the 1st. edition uncolored broadside issued in 1966, in 3 folds, with title on the cover "A fluxatlas. Mieko Shiomi. Event design, George Maciunas", now flattened. Includes outline maps of Japan, North America and Europe with notations indicating the locations of artists describing what they were doing at the time. In 1965 Shiomi conducted a series of nine events that she called "Spatial Poems" Each began with invitation to friends and colleagues to respond to a simple instruction, which took the form an intimate action poem, the accumulated responses she received constitute the work and give a glimpse of the network of artists who were connected through Fluxus activities. For Spatial Poem No. 2. Mieko contacted people around the world to record what they were doing and the direction they were facing in the morning Greenwich time on October 15, 1965. From the David Rumsey Map Collection](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreigorosxccp3vih27o3r27zx2icfziqcupi6haguikd42uf2fkutxq)
[portion] of A fluxatlas : Spatial poem.
In 1964 Japanese artist Shoimi Mieko (Chieko) was invited to New York City by George Maciunas, founder of Fluxus network of artists to collaborate with him on a number of projects. This Fluxus map is the 1st. edition uncolored broadside issued in 1966, in 3 folds, with title on the cover "A fluxatlas. Mieko Shiomi. Event design, George Maciunas", now flattened. Includes outline maps of Japan, North America and Europe with notations indicating the locations of artists describing what they were doing at the time. In 1965 Shiomi conducted a series of nine events that she called "Spatial Poems" Each began with invitation to friends and colleagues to respond to a simple instruction, which took the form an intimate action poem, the accumulated responses she received constitute the work and give a glimpse of the network of artists who were connected through Fluxus activities. For Spatial Poem No. 2. Mieko contacted people around the world to record what they were doing and the direction they were facing in the morning Greenwich time on October 15, 1965. From the David Rumsey Map Collection
![[portion] of A fluxatlas : Spatial poem.
In 1964 Japanese artist Shoimi Mieko (Chieko) was invited to New York City by George Maciunas, founder of Fluxus network of artists to collaborate with him on a number of projects. This Fluxus map is the 1st. edition uncolored broadside issued in 1966, in 3 folds, with title on the cover "A fluxatlas. Mieko Shiomi. Event design, George Maciunas", now flattened. Includes outline maps of Japan, North America and Europe with notations indicating the locations of artists describing what they were doing at the time. In 1965 Shiomi conducted a series of nine events that she called "Spatial Poems" Each began with invitation to friends and colleagues to respond to a simple instruction, which took the form an intimate action poem, the accumulated responses she received constitute the work and give a glimpse of the network of artists who were connected through Fluxus activities. For Spatial Poem No. 2. Mieko contacted people around the world to record what they were doing and the direction they were facing in the morning Greenwich time on October 15, 1965. From the David Rumsey Map Collection.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreierttnjkk5hmduqmarih4ke2532bt4ne6sjxe34y6fjt7cqcjmhga)
[portion] of A fluxatlas : Spatial poem.
In 1964 Japanese artist Shoimi Mieko (Chieko) was invited to New York City by George Maciunas, founder of Fluxus network of artists to collaborate with him on a number of projects. This Fluxus map is the 1st. edition uncolored broadside issued in 1966, in 3 folds, with title on the cover "A fluxatlas. Mieko Shiomi. Event design, George Maciunas", now flattened. Includes outline maps of Japan, North America and Europe with notations indicating the locations of artists describing what they were doing at the time. In 1965 Shiomi conducted a series of nine events that she called "Spatial Poems" Each began with invitation to friends and colleagues to respond to a simple instruction, which took the form an intimate action poem, the accumulated responses she received constitute the work and give a glimpse of the network of artists who were connected through Fluxus activities. For Spatial Poem No. 2. Mieko contacted people around the world to record what they were doing and the direction they were facing in the morning Greenwich time on October 15, 1965. From the David Rumsey Map Collection.
Yesterday @ecoandrewtrc.bsky.social & @micheletobias.bsky.social noted "maps are poetry" & it reminded me of A fluxatlas : #SpatialPoem by Japanese artist Shoimi Mieko (1966)
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![[portion] of "Low Archipelago or Paumotu Group by the U.S. Ex. Ex. 1839. Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard. Year 1845.
Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. By Charles Wilkes, U.S.N. Commander Of The Expedition, Member Of The American Philosophical Society, Etc. In Five Volumes, And An Atlas. Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard. 1845. (on verso) Entered ... 1844, By Charles Wilkes ... District of Columbia.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreiaxl4q7xgm2p6nenyb7bdtjenczfkndsqdeo546racmgxxar3tcsm)
![[portion] of Denoyer-Geppert social science maps. H29 Growth of Russia. Shows the legends for Russia 1462 to 1914 and Russia 1914 to 1939.
Compiled and Drawn by R. Baxter Blair
2 col. maps on 1 sheet:](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreihrz3s7ixq4jntr7c42wlr377peyky6tejbota6fpnipju6dq6wou)
![[portion] of Pub Note written by (Ruderman, 2021) for the map same map
Blaeu, Willem Janszoon (1621) map titled: Pascaarte van alle de Zecusten van Europa. Nieulycx beschreven door Willem Ians Blauw.
https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/s/1k7pcu](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreierydagn36kurk2g6nhvgdpwlovvos47fwocq24uk54t7dvsnl4ui)
![Zoomed out [portion] of map showing the full extent of the AI Generated Summary for Blaeu, Willem Janszoon (1621) map titled: Pascaarte van alle de Zecusten van Europa. Nieulycx beschreven door Willem Ians Blauw.
AI-Generated Summary:
The image depicts "Pascaarte van alle de Zecusten van Europa," a notable sea chart by Willem Janszoon Blaeu, crafted in 1621. This chart is a significant example of Dutch Baroque cartography and measures 85 cm in width and 71 cm in height. It was originally published by Blaeu himself and is classified as a chart map.
Composition and Medium:
The chart is crafted with meticulous detail, showcasing the coastlines of Europe, parts of North Africa, and the Mediterranean region. It was printed on vellum, a material known for its durability, which was essential for its use aboard ships. The map's rough condition and edge holes suggest it was once nailed to a ship's pilothouse table for navigational reference.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreicrgaeq7x4tsdciatebu2w5aiinmdkr2kzsmstnfyprz522ggb6xa)
![[portion] of "Wheeler map of America" a sea turtle Atlas bearing the weight of the cartouche. "Wheeler map of America" is the short title of the work as provided by the David Rumsey Map Collection.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreidxnujpsyxl3yv4gbzrnweedfd7d5ckbycivbs7kqnmfvt3a4q7o4)
![[portion] of "Wheeler map of America" showing (pictorially) New York City, Graf Zeppelin, Spirit of St. Louis and a compass rose.
From the David Rumsey Map Collection.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreidfqhg7bmg5b6uqojz2qlkbgh4hczndr37npopxucc7yxguas4rze)
![[portion] of "Wheeler map of America" showing (pictorially) the Norge (airship). There is a great overview of the Norge -- a semi-rigid Italian-built airship that carried out the first verified trip of any kind to the North Pole -- on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norge_(airship)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreief5nohq4ro54mxkzqefxacskjje4rft36fzjwd7lpfssvhnzt6wi)
![Venus Magellan Global C3-MDIR Synthetic Color Mosaic 4641m v1
Published by the USGS Astrogeology Science Center in 2014.
https://www.davidrumsey.com/globes/venus-colorized
This synthetic colorized version of the C3-MIDR mosaic was developed to simulate the surface of Venus. This mosaic was created from the Magellan Full resolution Basic Image Data Records (F-BIDRs), the highest resolution radar images of the Venus surface (~75 meters per pixel [m]). To make this product, the F-BIDR is assembled into Full-Resolution Mosaicked Image Data Records (F-MIDRs) which are then averaged in successive operations resulting in each pixel being the average of nine pixels resulting in compressed BIDR or C-BIDR. The resulting C-BIDR are then mosaicked into 8192 x 8192 arrays called C1-MIDR (Compressed Once - Mosaicked Image Data Record) which are then further compressed into C2- and C3-MIDR.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreihrxi5xsvj7lxqr3pyujh23y52ioibn6y6ha5us6gvk2jwkbhxjlq)
![Mappamondo fisico, 1922. Published by Istituto geografico De Agostini
Two world maps representing the physical geography of the Western Hemisphere (in the first map), and Eastern Hemisphere (second map). Maps show continents, topography, deserts, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines, and islands. Relief shown with contours and color coding. Maps share descriptive text, a legend, latitudinal and longitudinal lines, as well as a scale statement: 1:100,000,000. With four graphs: Terra ed acqua sulla superficie terrestre [= Land and water on the earth's surface]. -- Produttività del suolo sulla terra (Esclusa l'Europa.) [= Soil productivity on earth (Excluding Europe]. -- Produttività del suolo in Europa [= Soil productivity in Europe]. -- Utilizzazione del suolo in Italia [= Land use in Italy]. With table: Lunghezze comparate di alcuni fiumi principali [=Comparative lengths of some major rivers]. With profile chart of mountain peak heights: America Merid., America Settentr., Europa, Asia, Africa, Australia. Color lithograph. Together, maps are 35 x 45 cm, on double sheet 40 x 54 cm. Appears in Volume I. From the David Rumsey Collection.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreiebv36xtefxmhgv6zrveysc4uo466swry6hlojdpo3yc5uempevge)
![[portion] of map: Soyedinennye Shtaty Ameriki, 1954. Published by Glavnoe Upravlenie Geodezii i Kartografii. Shows Мексиканский залив (Gulf of Mexico).
First edition of the Atlas Mira (Atlas of the World) was published in 1954. Prepared under the cooperative editorship of A. N. Baranov; V. N. Lysiuk, S. I. Shurov and Sioviet Union. Main Directorate of Geodesy and Cartography; et al. A second edition of Atlas Mira was published also in English as "The World Atlas" in 1967, Pub list #: 1603.000, with fewer maps of the USSR. First edition published in 1954, it provides complete picture of Earth's hydrography, physical, political and administrative division, settlements, transport and communication. The atlas is divided into 4 main parts: 1- World maps. 2- Maps of the USSR. 3- Maps of the continents. 4- Maps of the Polar regions and Oceans. On the first page of the atlas is a vignette with a world map inside a five-pointed star, depicting the Soviet Union. On reverse of title Page “Издан по постановлению Совета Министров СССР" = Published by decree of the Council of Ministers of the USSR. The atlas consists of pages of editorial board, preface, table of contents and key to map symbols, with a duplicate sheet, and 283 maps in attractive full color with tints for elevation and sea depth values, most double page with title page and key map and notes. Showing political and administrative boundaries, capitals, major cities, regions, railways, major airports, air routes, submarine communication cables, shipping and exploration routes, distances, canals, rivers, lakes and forests. Bound in the embossed coat of arms of the USSR on the cover, and the title embossed in gold on the cover and on spine.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreifv6qqlzjj6qczdmec3enxpc5otgcpj3k2tgju7lzosmmomff2fne)
![[portion] of map: Soyedinennye Shtaty Ameriki, 1954. Published by Glavnoe Upravlenie Geodezii i Kartografii. Showing #Канада(Canada)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreifcnz3osqlgbptjm7e33duvzgp2utm2hbxxfx5ztxrycoqor5ynqq)
![[portion] of map: L'Amerique Septentrionale, ou la Partie Septentrionale des Indes Occidentales, 1689. Published by L'Amerique Septentrionale, ou la Partie Septentrionale des Indes OccidentalesChez I. B. Nolin.
From the David Rumsey Map Collection. (Golfe du Mexique). Title translates to: North America, or the northern part of the West Indies, built on the newer memories. Shows political boundaries, cities, topography, volcanos, lakes, drainage, coastlines, shoals, islands and ocean routes. Features the territories of indigenous peoples therein. California shown as an island. Relief shown pictorially. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines, as well as a legend, six bar scales and explanatory notes. Decorative cartouche with an indigenous figure and a colonizer. Black and white engraving with hand-colored borders. Map is 43 x 59 cm, on double sheet 50 x 67 cm. (Plate number handwritten in ink on verso.)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreign25cygnotbkc5mpyfwfxehq4jkbyt5a6bwyh5rwavvurwe25qjy)
![[Cartouche] for map: L'Amerique Septentrionale, ou la Partie Septentrionale des Indes Occidentales, 1689. Published by Publisher:
Chez I. B. Nolin. From the David Rumsey Map Collection](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreifoca3ay5lou7xqyc5erubnzqeswgtyb35iq5zcld63nztoxhiynq)
![[portion of] Mexico. Secretaría de Industria y Comercio, 1965.
Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Biológico Pesqueras (Mexico).
Colored map of Mexico representing the geographic locations of different types of fish. Title translates to: The fishing resources of Mexico. Map shows political borders, coastlines, water routes and fishing locations. Includes a legend and compass rose. Map is 24 x 34 cm; atlas opened to double page 24 x 68 cm. Accompanied by a collage of black and white photographs showing fish on preceding plate. Facing page - interleaved between map and collage - contains accompanying descriptive text on transparent paper, through which one can see a partial view of the collage. Text begins: Por la situacion geográfica de nuestro país, frente al Golfo de México y al Océano Pacífico, y con un litoral aproximado de 10,000 Kms., se presentan características oceanodas zonas, para la presencia de recursos pesqueros comerciales ... [= Due to the geographical situation of our country, facing the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean, and with an approximate coastline of 10,000 km, there are characteristics of oceanic regions, for the presence of commercial fishing resources ... ]. From the David Rumsey Map Collection,](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreiahts6xdcsfpxmwiiqpdmimkjchvoa5qo5vx7vxh7dt4k5hj5aoau)
![[Legend] for the map: Mexico. Secretaría de Industria y Comercio, 1965. (The fishing resources of Mexico). Published by the: Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Biológico Pesqueras (Mexico). From the David Rumsey Map Collection.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreiemyoqwl4lazaqjlszbsx5mt3lz4yoo2rlmutuydonyngz4fsbtvm)
![[portion] of pictorial map "Routes De Guerre Du Pole" showing Arctic ice pack around Devon, Bathurst, Melville and Somerset Islands.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreiebgcptsz4tmnnigpee3vfv7b3pn2usa66bg3evkvdx2cob6lrnf4)
![Map featuring the air temperature amplitudes based on the monthly means from July to January in Russia. Also shows cities, topography, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines and islands. Relief shown with hachures. With isotherms representing bands of temperature. Includes latitudinal and longitudinal lines, and descriptive notes. Text appears in parallel Russian and French. Colored lithograph. Map is 39 x 70 cm, on double sheet 49 x 74 cm. Map appears in section entitled, "I. Kapты" [= Maps]. From the David Rumsey Map Collection: https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/s/cd060o](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreiejsiwsmaonz5muc55bqkc3ovkdoytbo2bzyxjvsxjawkqh235qqa)
![Map featuring the number of summer days with precipitation in Russia. Also shows cities, topography, bodies of water, drainage, coastlines and islands. Relief shown with hachures. With isotherms representing bands of precipitation. Includes a legend, latitudinal and longitudinal lines, and descriptive notes. Text appears in parallel Russian and French. Colored lithograph. Map is 39 x 70 cm, on double sheet 49 x 74 cm. Map appears in section entitled, "I. Kapты" [= Maps]. From the David Rumsey Map Collection: https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/s/7axr2t](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreidqalmdrh7h6fg52ywdok5aj5xyurrj4frjs272fzwq5umnylkwaq)
![Map featuring the tracks of cyclones during December from 1872 to 1887 in Europe. Map also show bodies of water, drainage, coastlines and islands. With arrows indicating cyclone tracks. Maps include latitudinal and longitudinal lines. Text appears in parallel Russian and French. Colored lithograph. Together, maps are 43 x 24 cm, on sheet 49 x 37 cm. Maps appear in section entitled, "I. Kapты" [= Maps]. From the David Rumsey Map Collection: https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/s/4r8u0c](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q66r3vy7xepmx62ti4vt7uzb/bafkreiakdwtpxqfwoy5xr5xrlu45onaz23q4pqfflpttu4uqhifxybm6ve)
