Douglas Coupland exhibition opens on January 31
Vanity Fair writer Bob Colacello explores the cultural influence of Warhol and Reagan
Best-selling author Sarah Thornton speaks on her new book
Performance of Sara Angelucci’s A Mourning Chorus on September 26
(Toronto, Ontario – September 18, 2014) – ROM Contemporary Culture (RCC) today announced its new season of exhibitions, events and lectures. RCC’s dynamic new calendar features Douglas Coupland’s exhibition everywhere is anywhere is anything is everything, presented by TD Bank Group, opening at the ROM and the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (MOCCA) on January 31, 2015. Also featured is Bob Colacello, Vanity Fair Special Correspondent and former editor of Andy Warhol’s Interview, who will present this year’s Eva Holtby lecture Warhol and Reagan: Architects of Change? on November 17, 2014. In addition, best-selling author Sarah Thornton will speak on October 30, 2014 on her new book 33 Artists in 3 Acts which examines the inner lives of contemporary artists.
“ROM Contemporary Culture is a catalyst for today’s leading creators and thinkers. Our new season presents provocative ideas that will inspire people to think differently and look at contemporary culture anew. I’m delighted to be sharing such engaging and internationally respected thinkers with our visitors during the Museum’s Centennial year,” said Ann Webb, Managing Director of ROM Contemporary Culture.
ROM Contemporary Culture Exhibition Highlights
Douglas Coupland: everywhere is anywhere is anything is everything
January 31 – April 26, 2015 (ROM Engagement)
Douglas Coupland’s everywhere is anywhere is anything is everything, in collaboration with MOCCA, and presented by TD is the first major survey exhibition of the artist’s work. Featuring more than 100 works by one of Canada’s most celebrated contemporary artists, writers and thinkers, the exhibition looks at what defines Canadian culture through the exploration of popular culture, cultural identity, and technology’s ubiquity, raising provocative questions about the 21st century condition. Coupland incorporates everyday materials and objects such as plastic lids, children's toys, pencils and books, to probe the way that the things, images and process of contemporary life affect our understanding of the world around us.
ROM Contemporary Culture Fall & Winter Programming Highlights
De-Extinction Dialogues, Presented by ROM Biodiversity and ROM Contemporary Culture
Friday, September 26, 2014 @ 6:15 pm (performance) and 7 pm (lecture)
Art, science and culture intertwine, through performance and debate. Explore how human ingenuity and innovation can change the definition of extinction as world experts shed light on the demise – and legacy – of the passenger pigeon, declared extinct 100 years ago.
Directly before the lecture, attend the performance of A Mourning Chorus, by Sara Angelucci. Based on research the artist conducted in the ROM’s ornithology department, this unique performance features seven female vocal artists exploring the sounds of disappearing North American song-birds through the historic framework of women's public mourning rituals.
Sarah Thornton: 33 Artists in 3 Acts
Thursday, October 20, 2014 @ 7 pm
Presented in partnership with the Canadian Art Foundation International Speaker Series
Best-selling author Sarah Thornton will talk on her new book 33 Artists in 3 Acts which examines the role of artists in society. In researching her book Thornton gained unprecedented access to major international artists, such as Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, Ai Weiwei, and Isaac Julien. She will share her observations from these experiences and explore the relationship between artists’ everyday lives and art practices. A Q&A session and a book signing will follow Thornton’s talk.
9th Annual Eva Holtby Lecture on Contemporary Culture
Warhol and Reagan: Architects of Change? An Evening with Bob Colacello
Monday, November 17, 2014 @ 7 pm
The Eva Holtby lecture is generously supported by the Holtby and Schury Families.
Bob Colacello was the editor of Andy Warhol’s Interview magazine from 1971 to 1983. Since 1984 he has been a Special Correspondent for Vanity Fair and has written more than 100 profiles of prominent cultural, political, and social figures,the author of several books including Ronnie and Nancy: Their Path to the White House and Holy Terror: Andy Warhol Close Up. Colacello will present the ROM’s 9th Annual Eva Holtby Lecture on Contemporary Culture and recount some of his personal experiences with Warhol and Reagan, as well as explore the profound differences and surprising similarities between the “Pope of Pop” and the “Great Communicator”.
For exhibition and event information visit http://www.couplandto.ca or www.rom.on.ca/whatson.
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