The research area included maps, topographical views, fine art representations, photography, film printed ephemera and performance. The chronological scope was from late medieval to the 20th century. Among the cities investigated were London, Glasgow, Paris, Lyon, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Prague, Istanbul and Cairo.
Topics for discussion under the sign of the visible included mapping, display, surveillance, fantasy, forensic investigation.
Members included: Jo Applin, Caroline Arscott, Katie Scott, Joanna Woodall along with selected Research students.