Taking diagrams to a new level, U.K.-based studio collective Dorothy creates prints that celebrate information—charts, maps, alphabets, color wheels, and blueprints. The team has also delved into the world of cutaway drawings, a form that has been around for centuries and originated in the 15th-century notebooks of Italian Renaissance engineer Mariano “Taccola” de Jacopo.
Dorothy’s twist on the 3D graphic form, a series titled Inside Information, is a celebration of pop culture and modern technology. From Apple computers and sneakers to boomboxes and theremins, each object teems with figures and motifs that have been instrumental in the item’s history and culture.
One of their standout pieces, “Inside Information: Boombox,” features trailblazing rappers and hip-hop artists wandering inside the stereo box innards as if it were a building. The same attention to detail is given to the Moog cutaway diagram, highlighting flashpoints in its development and musical icons like David Byrne and Led Zeppelin who have contributed to its popularity.
If you’re interested in owning one of these unique prints, they are available for purchase on Dorothy’s website. Additionally, you can stay updated on new releases and follow their creative journey on Instagram.
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