Lectures

Friday, April 5, 2013

Photo Credit: Chris Paulocik
Friday, April 5, 2013 | 16:00 - 18:00

Event offered by ROM Friends of Textiles & Costume.

Wood turtle (Glyptemys insculpta), currently listed as Endangered in Ontario, Photo Credit: Dave Ireland
Sunday, April 7, 2013 | 19:00 - 20:15

Learn about Ontario’s endangered species through stunning photos from the field and expert discussion. Be part of the conversation before Ontario amends the Endangered Species Act.

A silver coin from around 287-281 BC showing Alexander with attributes of Zeus Ammon (ROM Collection)
Monday, April 8, 2013 | 18:00 - 19:00

Alexander the Great (336-323 BC), was king of Macedon and conqueror of the Persian Empire. But before he died at the age of 32 did he also believe that he had become a god?

Fashion Crimes: The BIG Debate
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 | 19:00 - 20:00

A panel of experts from across the fashion industry discuss BIG Business, BIG Pressure, BIG Names and BIG Hype. Moderated by Jeanne Beker.

Suzuki Harunobu (1724-70) Two Lovers, ROM Sir Edmund Walker Collection
Saturday, April 20, 2013 | 10:15 - 15:00

Join ROM curators and outside experts as they reveal how ukiyo-e prints, ceramics and netsuke seduced the hearts and held an aesthetic grip over pioneer collectors and connoisseurs of Japanese art and their legacies today at the ROM.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 | 10:00 - 12:00

Come to the ROM to hear experts in the fields of natural history, world cultures, the environment, anthropology and archaeology. Lecturers will share new discoveries, amazing artifacts and cutting edge science in a fascinating series of monthly lectures.

ROMcafe: Drink, Debate, Discuss, Repeat
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 | 19:00 - 20:30

Meet ROM experts outside the museum &  engage in relevant conversations about what is going on in our world.

Free – Drop in – Drink – Debate – Discuss – Repeat!

Penguins Heading for the Ocean
Thursday, May 2, 2013 | 18:30 - 21:00

World renowned photojournalist Sebastião Selgado in a rare appearance comes to the ROM to discuss GENESIS, a photographic essay eight years in the making.

Raja Deen Dayal Photograph
Thursday, May 9, 2013 | 19:00 - 20:00

Dr. Deepali Dewan & Dr. Deborah Hutton reveal fascinating insights into India's Prince of Photographers,  Raja Deen Dayal.

 

Author Lawrence Hill
Thursday, May 16, 2013 | 19:00 - 20:00

Sir, I Intend to Burn Your Book: Lawrence Hill and Carol Duncan on Race, Censorship, and Free Speech

Please join us on Thursday, May 16, 2013 for a conversation with Lawrence Hill and Carol Duncan.  Moderated by Randy Boyagoda.