Virtual Academic Conference

Toro skewers the performance of professionalism in an era of remote work and online conferences. The humor is quiet but instantly recognizable—a knowing nod to anyone who’s ever balanced public expertise with private comfort. Smart, contemporary, and subtly absurd, this cartoon is a sharp snapshot of modern academic life.

Original cartoon art by Tom Toro, published in the Yale Climate Connections on October 12, 2020. Archival ink pen, ink wash, pencil, white-out on 11" x 14" Bristol vellum paper. Excellent condition.