The Art of Cartography: Why Do We Need Map-makers in 2016?
When you visit our TD Gallery exhibit, The Art of Cartography, you might get the impression that making maps is an art of the past. At a time when virtually every square metre of land on Earth has been accurately mapped, is there any need for map-makers in 2016?
Join us on Monday, October 3 at 6:30 pm in the Toronto Reference Library's Hinton Learning Theatre as cartographer Chris Brackley tackles just that question.
Courtesy of Chris Brackley
In his talk, Chris will explain how the cartographer's role has shifted from creating maps that help people get from A to B, to creating maps that help people understand the complexity and the beauty of the world that exists between A and B.
Courtesy of Chris Brackley
Chris Brackley is the cartographer for The Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Canadian Geographic Magazine, as well as the owner of As the Crow Flies cARTography.
Courtesy of Chris Brackley
This program is presented in partnership with The Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
The Art of Cartography is a free exhibit on display in the Toronto Reference Library's TD Gallery until October 16, 2016. It is open to the public during regular library hours.
8 thoughts on “The Art of Cartography: Why Do We Need Map-makers in 2016?”
October 6 2016 is a Wednesday, does that mean it’s on October 3?
October 6 2016 is a Wednesday, does that mean it’s on October 3?
Hi Caroline – thanks for catching that error. The date should have been Monday, October 3. I’ve made the change. Hope to see you there!
Hi Caroline – thanks for catching that error. The date should have been Monday, October 3. I’ve made the change. Hope to see you there!
Was fortunate enough to have checked out the exhibit, it was great. Hope the library can host it again in the future.
Was fortunate enough to have checked out the exhibit, it was great. Hope the library can host it again in the future.
can we have some materials from the presenter of the talk ,just following.
can we have some materials from the presenter of the talk ,just following.