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OceaniaEuropeAmericasAfricaAsia

Posted by on Aug 3, 2012 in DESIGN

Are all Olympic rings treated equal? A Tumblr page titled oceaniaeuropeamericasafricaasia visualizes countries’ statistical differences via Games-themed infographic. The five regions are each assigned a certain colored ring that, in each image, grows or shrinks in accordance with the region’s current state. Tackling anything from hazardous waste to McDonald’s outlets to billionaires, the project cleanly represents contemporary disparities.

 

Janet ABOUT JANET WLODY - Janet is a senior at Kenyon College studying English with a Creative Writing emphasis. She has a particular affinity for American literature, and enjoys discovering the narrative(s) behind a piece of art. GBlog is her blogging debut, and she is grateful for newfound exposure to objects such as the “Bug Light.” (She favors the stately praying mantis.)
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