There’s no denying that a regular London Underground map is pretty darn useful. It’s easy to navigate, it gets us from A to B. You might be wondering what more you could possibly want from a map. And I happen to know the answer that question now. Please allow me to introduce you to the London Artground map.
The London Artground map
This handy new map comes courtesy of the map-making mastermind, Helen Ilus. Helen is no stranger to creating innovative tube-style walking maps of the capital; having previously created a ‘London Greenground’ map which revealed each and every green space across the city. The latest map in Ilus’s collection – the London Artground – details the abundance of artwork scattered across the length and breadth of London.
The intricate map spans the entire capital city, stretching from Kensington to Canary Wharf and Brick Lane to Bromley – leaving no stone (or prominent piece of public art) unturned. The carefully-curated concoction of the capital’s public art best bits has been designed in the style of a London Tube map, and links together over 300 pieces of public artwork via a series of colourful lines that resemble those of the London Underground.
The London Artground map displays every sculpture, statue, and piece of street art across London; serving as a source of inspiration and encouraging Londoners (and beyond) to head out and start discovering all of the weird, wacky and down-right wonderful works of art that be found in our city.
From iconic statues to lesser-known murals; the map will point you in the direction of both beloved and frequently-visited street art and public artwork that often gets walked straight past. The map features traditional sculptures, experimental installations, and – quite literally – everything in between. And we’d highly recommend you taking a look and seeing what you find.
Find out more about Helen Ilus’s London Artground map and snap yourself up a copy here.
