Category Archives: geographical

Things I saw at Tate Britain yesterday

Posted on October 9, 2011 by admin

John Martin – attempts at huge, Biblical scale become a distraction from the architectural fantasies being destroyed in passing. One of his most peaceful paintings is of the city of Babylon being destroyed by the Persians. But they have only … Continue reading →

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Islands of Wales

Posted on October 1, 2011 by admin

Here’s a list of islands around Wales, pulled from Geonames with some Java jiggery-pokery. The plan is to keep exploring the geography of this list, with inspiration from Judith Schalansky’s Atlas of Remote Islands. Wikipedia offers a A Companion Guide … Continue reading →

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The scale of the world (2666)

Posted on September 20, 2011 by admin

Some thoughts on Roberto Bolaño’s novel 2666. Map of Ciudad Juarez cc-by-sa Open Street Map Films and books purposefully shrink the world, connecting continents with the efficiency of budget flights. Thrillers act out tour guides, triggering our holiday memories, interrupting … Continue reading →

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