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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 1d

Literally one of the most inspiring and important places in the world!!!

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 5d

Its kind of impossible to go to the Rumsey Map cent and not find incredible stuff: www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet...

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 7d

Thank YOU!!!! We both really appreciate it!

Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 7d

We are simply delighted to have the opportunity to share with the commuters of the LA region. There's really a lot to discuss in the exhibition, and we hope you can check it out for yourself! More info here: art.metro.net/artworks/exh...

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 7d

We worked with many different groups from across Los Angeles, including data and trail cam photos from Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy, as well as members of the Gabrieleno/ Tonga peoples. This wall is about Coyotes and their SCAT! HA!

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 7d

This wall is all about Pumas and features a life-size cat jumping over the audience. The side panel shows the life of one of the most famous mountain lions - P-22!

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 7d

While each wall is special, this design shows a disturbing dataset. This huge 7x10 foot dendrogram shows the "Special animals" that are at risk of extinction, created in the shape of the California Poppy. Huge thanks to @pstuffa.bsky.social for the help and collaboration!

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 7d

Because I know you want to see it up close, here's the map! You'll see every building and most sightings for hawks, puma, coyote, and snakes! There is so much detail, we really want people to get the "god's eye view" of the LA area! We worked on it for months, so we really hope you enjoy it!

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 7d

We are extremely excited to finally share this incredible 3D map created in collaboration with @julianhoffmann.bsky.social!! As you can see, its already a crowd favorite! It shows you a high-fidelity 3D map of the entirely of LA county (as well as a fair-bit of Orange county!)

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 7d

The exhibition is made up of 5 large walls, several with large cut outs. Each wall has a different focus, this one is about the California King Snake. /2

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 7d

Huge news: @datavandals.bsky.social have opened a new year-long exhibition "LA on the Move" now on view at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles! Discover how people and wildlife all move through LA and how we can support the ecosystem together. /1. datavandals.com/la-on-the-move

LA on the Move — Data Vandals

We turn data into captivating art in cities, galleries, museums, and parks. Our work sparks conversations that encourage people to see and engage with their world in new ways.

datavandals.com

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 10d

I'm very excited to share the official announcement from School of Visual Arts on the new MPS Data Visualization & Communication (DV&C) program!! It is a real thrill to build such an ambitious new project in the heart of NYC. We're just thrilled to create something truly new! sva.edu/features/sva...

SVA Announces New Graduate Program in Data Visualization and Communication | School of Visual Arts | SVA NYC

A feature on the upcoming MPS Data Visualization and Communication program arriving in fall 2026.

sva.edu

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 12d

Yes!!!! Really lasts the test of time!

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you so much for sharing! Yeah, that was a ton of fun then and it really holds up still! Joels and I reconnected last year actually! He's amazing!!!!

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 13d

Awesome! Maybe, in time, it will get annoying, but for now its a lot of fun!

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datavandals.bsky.social @datavandals.bsky.social · 16d

Embroidered sweatshirt

HERE IT IS: the sweatshirt that you will wear all the time and every time you do someone will ask you "what is a data vandal" and then you'll have this amazing conversation that will lead to swapping...

datavandals.myshopify.com

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 18d

Blackout in Grand Central

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Robert Simmon @rsimmon.bsky.social · 21d

Since it’s the #equinox, time to re-post the best #dataviz I’ve ever done: 365 pictures of the Earth from space, taken at exactly 6:00 a.m. Details on the NASA Earth Observatory: earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/52248...

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 23d

That time when I made an official remix for Arcade Fire: soundcloud.com/jason-forres...

Arcade Fire - No Cars Go (Jason Forrest Remix)

I'm super proud of this remix I made for one of my most favorite bands. This was for the 20 year anniversary of the awesome MERGE records, and all profits go to charity! <a href="http://www.prefix

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 23d

Actually funny, actually scary:

Dave Lee @davelee.me · 24d

Dutch late night TV has its take

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 27d

I'm thrilled to share a *new job posting* for the new MPS Graduate program I'm starting at the School of Visual Art (SVA) in NYC. The Director of Operations will be a partner with me on all aspects of the new program. Apply here:
sva.breezy.hr/p/c84c7addcd...

👉👉👉👉👉👉👉👉👉 Please share!

Director of Operations at School of Visual Arts

Job Title: Director of Operations Job Posted: September 9, 2025 Department: MPS Data Visualization & Communication (DV&C) Reports to: Department Chair Schedule: Full-time, M...

sva.breezy.hr

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 27d

You gotta take data to the streets!! Well, in this case- halls!!!!

Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · 28d

Honored to launch the world’s first MPS in Data Visualization & Communication at SVA NYC—10 months focused on design, data, & communication. Seeking innovators and revolutionaries! for Sept 2026. Learn more/apply: sva.edu/mpsdataviz

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · Sep 13

@datavandals.bsky.social are sick of supporting social media apps but want to try to create a big community of friends - but how do we do it? We made a survey to get your thoughts docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

How can we start a global friend group without pushing social media apps?

We feel like our social media channels are crumbling, and everyone wants you to subscribe to something- like a newsletter - to try to "win" social - but what do we, as people get out of another newsl...

docs.google.com

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Jason Forrest @jasonforrest.bsky.social · Sep 11

In the subway, a smidge tipsy, and this tune is hutting it: open.spotify.com/track/4knHbT...

Red Lady

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