The article discusses the exhibit 'Rivers & Roads: The Art of Getting There,' which highlights non-traditional forms of mapmaking that do not adhere to standard latitude and longitude systems. Curator Molly Taylor-Poleskey emphasizes that these hyperlocal maps offer valuable insights into navigation that reflect cultural and contextual factors. The exhibit encourages viewers to appreciate the diverse approaches to mapping that exist beyond mathematical frameworks, revealing the subjectivity and local relevance of how people find their way in the world.
"Mapping throughout time and in different cultures has approached the question of getting around in so many ways, but we’ve become so used to thinking about mapping in this one way."
"A lot of the maps in this exhibit are hyperlocal, and they need to be seen in their contexts to understand what they’re trying to accomplish."
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