My maps have been exhibited in the UK, Germany, USA, and Austria, as part of larger displays and by themselves. Underground Maps Unravelled is a curated exhibition that gives an accessible overview of my design work and philosophy. From the flyers:
Since revolutionising design in 1933, Henry Beck’s iconic London Underground diagram has set the standard for mapping transport networks worldwide, replacing chaotic, twisting routes with straight lines, horizontal, vertical or diagonals at 45° only. This exhibition explores the success of the Beck map and the rules that it adopted, and asks whether today’s networks demand fresh approaches.
Roberts presents a collection of his own work: maps that break all the rules; maps that are easier to use; maps that teach us about good design; maps that challenge our preconceptions; and maps that are purely decorative. Whether you are a graphic designer, transport professional, or just a frustrated commuter or tourist, maps will never seem the same again.
… a really extraordinary exhibition …
… inspired and mesmerising on several levels …
… as works of art, they’re ingenious …
… I loved it …
Martin Newell, East Anglian Daily Times, 11/09/10
Up to fifty of my designs on display in a variety of contexts and countries. New venues always sought, email me at this address: exhibitions@tubemapcentral.com if you have suggestions.
July 7th—14th, 2016
The Gallery, Alan Baxter & Associates,
Cowcross Street, Farringdon
Sponsored by the Sign Design Society
The first exhibition to focus on my maps that are
intended for decoration rather than navigation
Curated by Charmaine McKissock
Nov 11th, 2013—Jan 25th, 2014
Wivenhoe Station, Wivenhoe, Essex
Part of the Wivenhoe Off the Rails project
My maps on display for the first time in their natural habitat, a railway station. Also the first public display
of three concentric circles maps.
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Review by Essex Days OutArticle in the Colchester Evening Gazette
Photograph by Liz Newton
Underground Maps UnravelledJuly 27th—Aug 10th, 2012
The Gallery, Alan Baxter & Associates,
Cowcross Street, FarringdonExhibition to mark the launch of my namesake book
Photograph by Sheila Pontis
Underground Maps Unravelled
Curated by Priscila BuschinelliJuly 3rd—27th, 2012
Studio 3 Gallery, University of Kent, Canterbury
Sponsored by the Diagrams 2012 ConferenceMany works shown in he UK for the first time, and also animated ‘virtual journeys’ along different maps
Photograph by Dan Chivers
Underground Maps Unravelled
Curated by Priscila BuschinelliOct 23rd—28th, 2011
IEEE VisWeek Conference, Providence, RI, USAThe exhibition makes a successful visit to the USA
Photograph by Bruce Campbell
Underground Maps Unravelled
(Die Klare Linie im Untergrund)
Curated by Priscila BuschinelliNov 14th, 2010—March 11th, 2011
Schloss Dagstuhl Conference Centre, Wadern, GermanyOur largest exhibition yet, with a distinct international flavour: Brand new designs on display for Berlin, New
York, and Washington, DC-
Review by Adrian Froschauer for the Saarbrücker Zeitung [In German]Review translation by Bernhard Lürßen
Photograph by Priscila Buschinelli
Underground Maps Unravelled
Curated by Priscila BuschinelliOct 7th—22nd, 2010
Scott Brownrigg, Endell Street, Covent GardenA taster exhibition with nine of my most interesting
designs in a bright spacious foyer-
Preview by Design Week MagazineInterview by Geoff MarshallReview by ianvisitsReview by diamondgeezerReview by Helen DuffettReview by Seamus_McCReview by Liam Molloy O’Donnell
Photograph by Paul Monckton
Underground Maps Unravelled
Curated by Priscila BuschinelliSept 7th—24th, 2010
Minories Gallery, High Street, ColchesterA large exhibition with over forty designs
on display in an attractive listed building-
Review by Martin Newell for
the East Anglian Daily TimesReview by Sheila PontisPhotograph by Roger Deeble
Underground Maps Unravelled
Curated by Arianna SangiovanniFeb 26th—March 8th, 2010
Gallery Space, South Essex College, Southend-on-SeaOur first exhibition was a great success,
with 25 maps on display-
Preview by Eye MagazineReview by diamondgeezer
Photograph by Liz Newton
Exhibitions that have Included My WorkMy designs have appeared in a number of exhibitions with map or infographic themes. Invitations to exhibit are always welcome, enquire at this email address: exhibitions@tubemapcentral.com.
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Infocenter U2/U5
Nov 8th, 2016—ongoing
Wiener Linien, Volkstheater Station, Vienna, Austria
A splendid exhibition centred on future expansion of the Vienna U-Bahn networkBending Reality: Where Arc and Science Meet
April 8th—21st, 2013
Schloss Dagstuhl Conference Centre, Wadern, Germany
An exhibition of the use of curves in infographics
Jenseits der Landschaft — Beyond the landscape
June 26th—Sept 14th, 2012
Schloss Dagstuhl Conference Centre, Wadern, Germany
An exploration of how cartographers distort or create landscapes
Mind the map: Inspiring Art, Design and Cartography
May 18th—Oct 28th, 2012
London Transport Museum, Covent Garden Piazza, London
The development of the London Underground map,
and it’s influence and inspiration beyond cartography
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Time to Consider
April 22nd—May 8th, 2009
London Transport Museum, Covent Garden Piazza, London
Maps were presented in the context of challenging people’s perceptions of space
Photograph by Liz Newton