At the intersection of art, nature, and geography, explore Wild World, an epic pictorial map by cartographer Anton Thomas. Rather than political or human-made boundaries, Thomas’s map is defined by 1,642 hand-drawn animals—all wild, native, and living today—in their areas of habitation. “Wild World is a place that still exists; a world that can still be cared for, cherished, and protected,” he says. It took three years to complete this highly detailed work, channeling his lifelong love of maps and his admiration for this diverse planet we inhabit. Although his life story began in New Zealand, it was during a visit to Canada that Thomas’s mapmaking took an unusual turn: he found himself perched in front of a refrigerator for six weeks, illustrating on its surface a map of North America. Next up, the world.
PUZZLE INFORMATION
- Completed puzzle is 39" x 20"
- High-quality 250-GSM matte art paper for superior color, crisp details, and no glare
- Ribbon-cut thick board for snug fit and minimal dust
- Produced using thick recycled paper board
- Includes a 12 x 24 in. insert of the art for puzzle assembly reference and a booklet describing the artist’s process and identifying all animals in the puzzle
- Exclusive selection of art from museums and artists around the world
