The Authagraph World Map

The way of tessellation has seamless connections between maps as if it is an escher’s tiling. For example, we developed an original world map called 'authagraph world map' which represents all oceans, continents including antarctica which has been neglected in many existing maps in substantially proper sizes. The authagraph world map is a modern innovative map that frames the world’s physical components (continents, seas, etc.) in a 2d rectangle, while representing their relative sizes and the shape of coast lines as accurately as possible.

Authagraph you probably don’t realize it, but virtually every world map you’ve ever seen is wrong. You probably won't like it. And while the new authagraph world map may look strange, it is in fact the most accurate map you’ve ever seen.

Jessica stewart is a contributing writer and digital media specialist for my modern met, as well as a curator and art historian.

The projection, first created in 1999, frames the world's physical components in a 2d rectangle, attempting to represent their relative sizes as accurately as possible. The authagraph world map poster is available for international purchase online for ¥7,480 (about $73) plus shipping via alexcious. The authagraph world map is a modern innovative map that frames the world’s physical components (continents, seas, etc.) in a 2d rectangle, while representing their relative sizes and the shape of coast lines as accurately as possible. Created by hajime narukawa, the authagraph world map was recently announced as the winner of the 2016 good design grand award, one of the most prestigious design awards in japan.