Mapping Invisible Cities is a surprising kaleidoscope of Asian megacities, captured in 96 photographic works of 26 artists from six cities: Jakarta, Hanoi, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Singapore. In workshops with German photographer Peter Bialobrzeski, photographic artists disengaged themselves from obsolete perceptions and photographic clichés, which were replaced by a more spontaneous visual examination of the familiar urban surrounding. The “maps” bring together fragments of the familiar and the unseen in one frame. Curated by Alex Supartono, this eclectic outcome was transformed into a touring exhibition which restores a combined picture of all the participating cities.

I just learned that the official website for our Mapping Invisible Cities project is now up and what a well designed site it is! Simple, uncluttered, lots of beautiful white space and an appealing color scheme. Navigation is also easy and intuitive. Works are divided into different countries and clicking on it brings you to the country map with the names of the different participants. Clicking on the names brings out the photo of the photographer.

Each photographer has his/her own section with a short description of the artist and the work. Images included in the traveling exhibit are also shown. For my work, The Other Manila (titled Non Places in this portfolio), the three selected works are displayed large images.

This exhibit is now in Bangkok until 9th of February 09.

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3 January 2009