“This and That” is an occasional series of paired observations. See past “This and That” posts here. – Ed.
Today: Abstracted maps

Rick Lowe, “Untitled,” 2021, acrylic paint and paper collage on canvas. On view at Ruby City in San Antonio, February 2023.

Lordy Rodriguez, “Untitled 843 (Freeway Series 08: Game of Thrones Family Sigils),” 2015, ink on paper. On view at Artpace San Antonio, February 2023.
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No matter how original, innovative or crazy your idea, someone else is also working on that idea. Furthermore, they are using notation very similar to yours. – Bruce J. MacLennan