Tag Archives: Google Earth

It started with a globe

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

Google Earth is celebrating its 20th birthday, and to mark the occasion, Google is bringing historical Street View imagery to the service. In a blog post, Google said the anniversary update allows users to “explore the wonders of the planet from … Continue reading →

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Mapping Urban DNA

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

Painter Lu Xinjian uses Google Earth views of major urban centers as the starting point for his intriguing series called City DNA. Beginning with Google’s aerial views, he initiates the pieces by sketching a “map” of each city. He then … Continue reading →

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