Distortion Collection

17th century map of Europe

17th century map of the New World
Western Hemisphere, 17th century Dutch map. This shows the New World that was being discovered by Europeans exploring the Western Hemisphere of the Earth

16th century map of the British Isles
British Isles, 16th century Dutch map. This shows England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, though Ireland is not yet accurately mapped. Published in 1595, from work by Gerard Mercator

16th century world map made by Pierre Desceliers in 1546 on a commission by King Francis I for Henri II of France. Most noticeable is that the Northern hemisphere is upside-down

17th century map of the New World

17th century map of South America
South America, 17th century Dutch map. This shows the new continent that was being discovered by European explorers. The shape is distorted because it had not yet been accurately mapped

John Hancock Building, Chicago, Illinois, America
John Hancock skyscraper office building, Chicago, Illinois, America

Reflection of buildings in water of a canal, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Galileo Galilei's drawing of the distortion of lunar features close to the limb of the Moon
5310215 Galileo Galilei's drawing of the distortion of lunar features close to the limb of the Moon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Galileo Galilei's drawing of the distortion of lunar)

Necks to nothing (litho)
8655847 Necks to nothing (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Necks to nothing. Two men with exaggerated shirt collars. Postcard, early 20th century)

And mony a night we've merry been, and mony mae we hope to be! (colour litho)
8656033 And mony a night we've merry been, and mony mae we hope to be! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: And mony a night we've merry been)

Displacement and compression of a woman's internal organs by the wearing of a corset (coloured engraving)
8655757 Displacement and compression of a woman's internal organs by the wearing of a corset (coloured engraving) by French School

Such a surreal time
Robin Wechsler

Listening to each other
Brig Barkow

Our distorted vision
Kike Balenzategui

En garde!
Nicolo Bellotto

The Dancing Pot at the Temple Ninnaji, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Dancing Pot at the Temple Ninnaji, 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Diver with 2 Octopus (image 1 of 2), Mid-late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Diver with 2 Octopus (image 1 of 2), Mid-late 18th century

Distorted Cat, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Distorted Cat, 18th century

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Buddy Childers, Richmond, Va. 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Buddy Childers, Richmond, Va. 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Buddy Childers, Richmond, Va. 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Buddy Childers, Richmond, Va. 1947 or 1948

Elsie Dufour dancer, between 1918 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elsie Dufour dancer, between 1918 and 1920

The Laughing Demoness (Warai Hannya), from the series "One Hundred Ghost...", Japan, 1831/32
The Laughing Demoness (Warai Hannya), from the series "One Hundred Ghost Tales (Hyaku monogatari)", Japan, 1831/32

We Know Nothing about the Stolen Vouchers, 1871. Creator: Thomas Nast
We Know Nothing about the Stolen Vouchers, 1871

The Scream, 1895. Creator: Edvard Munch
The Scream, 1895

Nature Morte #1
Alisa Galitsyna

Nature Morte #3
Alisa Galitsyna

Prince. Creator: Dan Springer
Prince

Abstract swirl

Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus) low angle perspective of open bill, Lake Kerkini, Greece, February. Winner, Eric Hosking award, 2011 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition

optic illusion
Gilbert Claes

Little Peter MacNeil (10) has a laugh at himself in the distorted mirrors at the Louis Tousaud Chamber of Horrors in Brighton Sussex 5th March 1954

British Shorthair Brown Spotted cat, distorted proportions

Dalmatian pelicans (Pelecanus crispus) low angle perspective of open bills, Lake Kerkini, Greece, February. Highly Commended, 2011 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition

Three Clay Female Fertility figures from Caraja Tribe, Brazil showing Steatopygia. Steatopygia is an enlargement of the buttocks

Windows, windows
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Chicago Warp
Christopher Budny

wade through
Nicolo Bellotto

Woman's head (cast resin)
3042629 Woman's head (cast resin) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); height: 32.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Fang Standing Male Figure (wood)
HSC185295 Fang Standing Male Figure (wood) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Amy Winehouse. Creator: Dan Springer
Amy Winehouse

Mick Jagger. Creator: Dan Springer
Mick Jagger

Tommy Lee Jones. Creator: Dan Springer
Tommy Lee Jones

Woody Allen. Creator: Dan Springer
Woody Allen

Danny Trejo. Creator: Dan Springer
Danny Trejo

Spike Lee. Creator: Dan Springer
Spike Lee

Laurence Fishburne. Creator: Dan Springer
Laurence Fishburne

Philip Seymour Hoffman. Creator: Dan Springer
Philip Seymour Hoffman

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"Unveiling the Distorted Tapestry of Time: A Journey through Centuries and Continents" Step into a mesmerizing voyage as we unravel the intricate web that has shaped our perception of history. Our first stop takes us back to the 17th century, where an ancient map of Europe reveals a world both familiar and foreign. The lines drawn on this parchment hint at hidden truths, obscured by time's relentless passage. Venturing further, we encounter a captivating 17th-century map showcasing the New World in all its enigmatic glory. Here lies a realm teeming with untold stories and lost civilizations, forever distorted by colonial ambitions and conquests. Turning back another page in history, we find ourselves immersed in a 16th-century depiction of the British Isles. This intricate cartographic masterpiece offers glimpses into an era when borders were fluid and identities intertwined – yet even here, distortions abound as political agendas shape perceptions. Our journey then expands to encompass the entire globe through a remarkable 16th-century world map. As our eyes wander across vast oceans and uncharted territories, we witness how early explorers grappled with their limited knowledge – leaving behind traces of their own biases etched upon these fragile pages. Returning to the New World once more, we encounter a stunning 17th-century map dedicated solely to South America. Its vibrant colors belie tales of indigenous cultures disrupted by colonization; it is within these distortions that echoes of forgotten histories can still be heard today. Shifting gears from maps to architecture, our next destination brings us face-to-face with Chicago's iconic John Hancock Building. Its sleek silhouette pierces through time itself - standing tall amidst modernity while reflecting fragments of past eras onto its gleaming façade like ripples on water's surface. Speaking of reflections in waterways, imagine wading through Chicago's canal-laden streets where buildings dance upon liquid mirrors.