Back in 2009, BERG created Here & There — a horizonless projection of Manhattan, and a new kind of city map that let you see simultaneously where you are and where you’re going. (The art prints are not currently on sale, and we’re not currently planning a reprint.)
Last year, the uptown and downtown maps were included in Talk to Me, an exhibit at MoMA – the Museum of Modern Art in New York – about design, things, technology and people, alongside some incredible peers and inspirational design work. (Read about Here & There on the Talk to Me website.)
(Here & There at Talk to Me, photo by Fiona Romeo.)
Last week, our Here & There maps became the latest addition to the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection.
I feel privileged and proud that our maps of Manhattan now have a permanent home in New York and at MoMA!
Many thanks to MoMA’s Acquisition Committee, and huge congratulations to the team: Jack Schulze, James King, and Campbell Orme.
If you’d like to read more, our previous blog posts about Here & There dig into the appearances and design influences of the project.
(A thought… we’ve been wondering about Here & There for other cities, perhaps as public display and taking the concept in new directions. It would have to be in partnership with a brand, so if you have any ideas then do get in touch: info@berglondon.com.)
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1. marc said on 21 February 2012...
Congratulations to you; does that mean my copies are now more valuable? Clearly, this isn’t important, but I was just watching Antiques Roadshow…
2. Jaime Scatena said on 21 February 2012...
Congratulations to all of you on Berg team for such an achievement!
3. Ciaran McCabe said on 22 February 2012...
Congratulations! What an achievement, joining such an extraordinary collection.
4. Emanuel said on 22 February 2012...
Congratulations!
Is there a chance of a reprint? I’d love to buy a copy!
thanks
E
5. Adam said on 17 March 2012...
If you do put it back up on sale, how do I know?
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