Sculpture

Philips' Concorde World Atlas

Marion Manson

Marion discovered this atlas in an op shop and was drawn to its matte pages and soft pastel colours, which she loves to work with. It's a classic example of early 1970s atlas design — clear maps, bold colours, and the geographic knowledge of that era, before many mid-70s political changes. From Cold War borders to countries that no longer exist in the same form, every page is a vibrant snapshot of history frozen in time. This piano-hinge sculpture invites gentle interaction — please enjoy exploring its many possible configurations.

Artist

Marion Manson

Collection

Sculpture

Medium

Recycled atlas pages, dyed toothpicks, cotton thread — piano hinge paper sculpture

Year

Atlas first edition, September 1972

Price

From NZD 395