Recent Acquisitions

Monthly Archive: December Rece

Of India and Modernism: Youngo Verma

Posted: April 30, 2014 - 16:58 , by Deepali Dewan
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South Asia, India, World Culture, Contemporary Culture, Recent Acquisitions, Collections
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Youngo Verma (1938-2014), Tantra 21, New Dehi, India, Graphite on Paper, 1981, 36 x 48 inches. ROM 2014.14.1

Bring on the Welcoming Committee: Doni the Komodo Dragon is Here

Posted: March 20, 2013 - 16:24 , by Nicole Richards
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Recent Acquisitions, Biodiversity, Collections, Education & Engagement
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A close-up of the Komodo Dragon in the Life in Crisis: Schad Gallery of Biodiversity

It's taken over a year to get this specimen ready, but the newest addition for the Schad Gallery was worth the wait.

Great Collections Make Great Museums: Constantinian Era Pendant

Posted: July 27, 2012 - 09:00 , by royal
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Collections, What's New, World Culture, Recent Acquisitions
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Great Collections Make Great Museums – An ongoing blog describing recent acquisitions added to the Greek, Etruscan, Roman or Byzantine Collections.

A gold pendant flanked with red gems with a silver inset depicting three human figures.

A Rare and Beautiful Bird

Posted: January 5, 2012 - 11:55 , by royal
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Collections, Natural History, What's New, Biodiversity, Canada, Nature, Research, Recent Acquisitions
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A closer look at a living barn owl perched.

Their distinctive heart-shaped face actually helps improve their hearing. With lop-sided ears, they can easily pinpoint prey with sound alone. Photo by Steve Brace