COUNTER-MAP: A Poetics of Place
Published by Reflex Urbanism: Toronto, 2022.
Designed and edited by Darian Razdar.
COUNTER-MAP presents a collection of poetry and photography created by 12 artists during a counter-mapping workshop in Tkaronto/Gichi Kiiwenging/Toronto in July 2022. Each participating artist was asked to explore the surrounding urban environment and reflect on specific sites of interest using creative methods, primarily poetry and photography. Select works are compiled in this anthology, accompanied by a map, essay and activity guide by Darian Razdar. The essay and activity are available below.
Printed in risograph Blue, Black, and Metallic Gold on 80# Mohawk VIA Vellum paper at Vide Press.
68 pages, perfect bind.
Limited edition: 100 copies.
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