….relating to new tendencies emerging through influences of technics fits also this interesting post on maps at Designobserver:

The Flickr map is, of course, a macro view of the world. The micro perspective of internet connectivity, its DNA if you will, is harder to get at — and why the map of Enron e-mail above, and its reporting by The New York Times, is so remarkable. (in relation to this article in NYT.

THe article connects starting with the graphic styles of mapping strategies as to continue on the influences creating them. In the comments some further links like on artists concerned with outlining mapping startegies like M.Lombardi can be found.