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Art professor turns CIA spy images into record of war's human toll
Original: Art professor uses GIS data and CIA spy images to capture human impact of war
A Northeastern University art professor is combining GIS mapping data with declassified CIA spy imagery to document the human impact of war. By layering satellite reconnaissance photos with geographic data, the project aims to reveal how conflict reshapes landscapes and civilian life, drawing attention for its unusual blend of intelligence archives, digital cartography and contemporary art.
Why now: The unconventional use of declassified Cold War spy photography to shed light on war's civilian consequences is striking a chord with audiences interested in art, history and conflict.
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- Art professor uses GIS data and CIA spy images to capture human impact of war · Northeastern University
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