The New York Times – Film:
Vietnam banned the film over its apparent use of a Chinese map showing disputed territory. Blackpink concerts may be next. Here’s what the fuss is about.
Category: Maps
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Vietnam Bans ‘Barbie’ Movie Over South China Sea Map
The New York Times – Film:
Greta Gerwig’s upcoming film has been banned in the country for its use of a map depicting territory that both China and Vietnam claim as their own.
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Queering the Map Is a Crowdsourced Archive of Queer Memories
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Queering the Map, a crowdsourced digital atlas, has collected over half a million intimate recollections from anonymous contributors.
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Cherry Blossom Trackers Have Their Fans Online
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The interactive maps that track the progress of cherry blossom buds each spring have attracted an enthusiastic fan base.
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Runners and Cyclists Use GPS Mapping to Make Art
The New York Times – Sports:
Fitness apps and the power of live satellite tracking have allowed runners, cyclists and others to draw hearts, animals, birthday wishes — and even homages to Vermeer — across their local landscapes.
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The End of the Ski Trail Map?
The New York Times – Travel:
At ski resorts around the country, the familiar paper map is disappearing, as mountains push skiers to use apps and other digital resources. But some skiers are pushing back.