Cities are often referred to as the urban jungle, due to the densely packed environment, streets, buildings and people. Life in cities tends to be more fast paced and unpredictable than life in the country, so it appeals to certain demographics who enjoy this lifestyle, particularly young adults.
Artists often use cities in their artwork, by either interpreting a view of a city and casting it as their own, or by using the city as a metaphor for something else. Many films are shot in cities, either historical, futuristic, modern day or dystopian, because of the thick narrative that can be woven using the city’s various sectors and characters. Particularly in science fiction, cities are an essential staple, featured prominently in films such as Soylent Green, Blade Runner, Dark City and the Matrix.
Here are some various interpretations presented in city and urban illustrations.
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Enjoy!
City Toys by Vadim Gannenko
Jam City by Zutto
Neo NYC by Pacman23
Cities, Roads & Factories by Loulou and Tummie
Marriage Proposal by Anton Semenov
BLACKROCK – campaign illustration by Philippe Intraligi
POP UP BOOK for Istanbul by Burcu Gunister
Stockholm The Hidden by Kilian Eng
City Life [Series] by Timothy J. Reynolds
Line DenCity by IC4DESIGN
Netz TOYOTA HIROSHIMA CM by IC4DESIGN
New York Psycho-Geographies by Lizzie Mary Cullen
Ground by Philippe Nicolas
Urban Cartography by Alex Varanese
Cities by Vesa Sammalisto
NEW YORKER COVERS by Eric Drooker
CITY LIFE! by Kelly Chilton
Miscillstration by John Lee
Cityscapes by Lok Jansen
TFL Urban Design by David Enker
FORGET 2074 by Radek Sadowski
