"The New Times Atlas of The World" reinterprets traditional cartographic methods through the lens of contemporary digital practices, challenging the viewer's understanding of maps and their role in shaping our perception of the world.

"The New Times Atlas Of The World". Installation view.

At the core of the artwork, a 500-page atlas of the world is transformed as Agustina Woodgate sands away its established geographic markers, inviting a contemplation of a world beyond political and colonial constraints. This physical act of removal sets the stage for further exploration of space and boundaries, facilitated by the integration of predictive technology.

Woodgate's extensive engagement with the dynamics of infrastructure and power systems merges with Kotowski's investigation into the computational representations of knowledge. This collaboration delves into the latent spaces of neural networks, where the potential for new forms of cartography emerges from the interplay between erased physical maps, an algorithmic metaphor of geological process, and the generative capabilities of artificial intelligence.

"The New Times Atlas Of The World". Generative system in action.

The work employs an automated mechanism to scan the atlas, page by page, activating a generative script that interprets the faint traces left behind. The resulting visualisations offer a glimpse into alternative mappings, where the abstracted and the tangible converge to propose new ways of understanding and interacting with the world.

"The Times Atlas Of The World", the original sanded atlas by Agustina Woodgate.

"The New Times Atlas of The World" does not merely question the arbitrariness of borders and the legacy of colonial mappings; it proposes an exploration of how digital technologies can uncover hidden layers of meaning within what appears to be emptiness. Woodgate and Kotowski's joint effort highlights the transformative potential of technology, inviting viewers to reconsider the very essence of mapping and representation in the digital age.