Best Art Globes in the World
by Mark Jeffery, globemaker at goodwoodglobes
Globes have always been objects of beauty as well as objects of utility. Today, a few artists in far-flung corners of the Earth are using the globe as inspiration for their art.
Here’s a curated collection of the best globe-inspired art available from around the world.
Julia Forte
As well as historical maps of London, Julia Forte makes 10 and 15 cm art globes showing London vistas from the 16th and 17th centuries.
This one shows Matthaus Merian’s 1638 “View of London looking over Southwark to the North”, including the Globe, Swan and Rose theatres.
Prices: £220 – £280 (around $275 – $375)
Pyro Globes
These extraordinary pyrographic globes are handmade by Jeremy W. Goldsmith in Colorado.
The 5″ desk globes show the major rivers of the world meandering across the continents.
Prices: $350 – $850
Luke Calder
Luke makes globes in spun aluminium and steel, gilded with copper. Some of his artworks are literal representations of the Earth’s land masses, while others are more abstract.
His globes are available from several galleries in New Zealand, or you can contact him directly to commission your own artwork.
Prices: each globe individually priced
Paranneaux Globes
Paranneaux Globes, based in Colorado Springs, carve one-of-a-kind wooden globes by hand.
The detail of the mountains, rivers, lakes and oceans is incredible!
Prices: on request
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