Handcut New York City Map by Karen O’Leary [Design + NYC]

Design Milk turns us to this piece of art by architectural designer Karen O’Leary. She stripped the familiar map image of New York City of all the unnecessary such as symbols, words, and colors. “She cut the lines by hand to show the city in a simplified and intriguing light. New York natives who observe this piece would probably enjoy identifying streets, destinations, and neighborhoods.” We’re doing that as we speak; where’s Mamoun’s?

More images after the jump.