Online global terrorism map heads for the MOMA

0 Comments | AFP, February, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) — An online map pinpointing possible terrorist acts in real time is on its way to a renowned New York City museum as a display of the wedding of technology and human behavior.

Global Incident Map joins an array of software "mash-ups" that combine mapping and presentation of data including terrorist acts, open pubs, local crimes, and restrooms where transvestites can urinate in peace.

The interactive, online maps will be part of a Design and the Elastic Mind exhibit opening at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) on February 19.

"It seems relevant, even though I can't look at my website and think of it as art," Global Incident Map creator Morgan Clements told AFP.

"Anyone who goes to the website is usually shocked by what's going on in...

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