Copernicus: Where art meets science on show at MaRS Discovery District in Toronto

Especially curated for the 45th anniversary of the Delegation of the European Union to Canada, the exhibit is brought to you thanks to the support of European Commission’s Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space.

Copernicus is the European Union’s signature Earth Observation Programme. Also known as Europe’s eyes on Earth, Copernicus offers vast amounts of global data from satellites and from ground-based, airborne and seaborne measurement systems, with the goal to improve quality of life worldwide.

“We invite you to discover Canada and Europe’s majestic beauty from a different perspective, in a new light, through a collection of 24 satellite images. These images were captured by Copernicus Sentinels - a set of dedicated satellites orbiting the Earth since 2014,” said Dr. Melita Gabrič, Ambassador of the European Union to Canada. “Canada and the European Union are strong believers in data sharing and open science - and we have gained new understanding of the importance of science, research and innovation in the wake of the pandemic.”

At the recent EU-Canada Summit in Brussels, EU and Canadian leaders acknowledged the socioeconomic benefits of space and the importance of international collaboration in addressing global challenges, such as the climate crisis, with particular consideration to the impacts on the Arctic. Canada and the EU share a commitment to ensuring that space remains free of conflict so that all humanity can benefit from the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes.

“We're thrilled to mark Canada's strong and committed partnership with the EU. This exhibit showcases the intersection of art, advanced satellite technology and the geographies of our two jurisdictions. Bringing innovators from diverse backgrounds together is a priority at MaRS and we're pleased to work in close collaboration with Ambassador Gabrič and Canadian Ambassador to the EU, Ailish Campbell, to do so,” said Cory Mulvihill, Vice-President, ecosystem development, MaRS.

“While we look forward to welcoming the general public back into the MaRS Centre as soon as possible, we are glad to be able to inspire visitors to the virtual exhibit as well as those receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations at our clinic hosted in partnership with the University Health Network (UHN)."

Copernicus: Where art meets science will be on display at MaRS Discovery District until 31 December 2021. Make sure to check it out next time you drop by, and make sure to follow public health protocols.

To explore the virtual exhibit and get updates on future exhibit dates and locations, go to www.euincanada.ca

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