London Modern Vintage Map

Simon Goggin

Simon Goggin reinterprets the urban sprawl of the capital through a lens of graphic nostalgia, balancing the intricate density of city streets with a weathered, archival palette. This portrait composition treats the map not just as a tool for navigation, but as a textured portrait of London’s historical and modern identity.

London Modern Vintage Map — framed, leaning against the wall
Simon Goggin

London Modern Vintage Map

Simon Goggin reinterprets the urban sprawl of the capital through a lens of graphic nostalgia, balancing the intricate density of city streets with a weathered, archival palette. This portrait composition treats the map not just as a tool for navigation, but as a textured portrait of London’s historical and modern identity.

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28 × 35 cm · about ⅙ the width of a 3-seat sofa

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Frame Colour Black
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London Modern Vintage Map

Simon Goggin

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A textured cartographic journey through London’s historic streets

In this piece, Goggin explores the intersection of cartography and fine art, presenting the familiar geography of London as a rich tapestry of line and form. The work utilizes a vintage aesthetic that suggests the passage of time, using muted tones and distressed textures to evoke the feeling of a well-loved artifact discovered in an old study. By focusing on the structural rhythm of the city, the artist highlights the organic way neighborhoods knit together across the Thames.

The portrait orientation emphasizes the vertical reach of the city, drawing the eye through the dense network of roads and landmarks that define the British capital. Rather than a sterile digital rendering, this map carries a tactile quality that honors the physical history of the streets. It serves as a visual meditation on place, capturing the complex character of a metropolis that remains rooted in its past while continuing to evolve.

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