NYC Artworks: One Mighty Detailed Map Of Manhattan

Michael Albert, a 44-year-old collage artist based in Westchester, created one of the most unique New York City maps we've ever seen. He spent months spelling out a painstakingly detailed map of the city using letters collected from advertisements and commercial packaging. Resembling a gigantic ransom note, it's endlessly fascinating and embedded with little delights, including streets, neighborhoods, museums, stores, bridges and subway stops. Click to see it even larger. *