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Close-up of a group of toy soldiers in red jackets standing in formation
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Toy Soldiers

Enjoy the artistry and detail of the Hal Jackman Toy Soldier Collection, and learn about the legacy of Britains Ltd.’s years of lead toy production.
Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
Veronika Gervers Fellow

Miriam Ali de Unzaga

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Iconic: Cleopatra

This granite bust is most likely a representation of one of history's most famous women, Cleopatra, and is a Royal Ontario Museum iconic object. Only three pieces of Ptolemaic sculpture like this
Brightly coloured ceramic hand shapes
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The Story of my World: De-VIA and the Art of Maryam Hafizirad

Explore the art of Deaf Canadian contemporary artist Maryam Hafizirad, whose work fuses her Persian and Deaf identities through Deaf View Image Art (De’VIA). This digital conversation, led by curator
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Glenn Lowry's Eva Holtby Lecture on Contemporary Culture

The Institute for Contemporary Culture at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto presented the third annual Eva Holtby Lecture on Contemporary Culture on November 20, 2008. Glenn Lowry introduces his
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Iconic: Striding Lion

A city known for many of the great wonders of the world, the striding lion of Babylon once adorned the citadel of the Nebuchadnazzar castle. Found in the throne room, the decorated relief on clay
Book cover of Maya
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Maya: Secrets of Their Ancient World (French)

Maya: Secrets of their Ancient World explores the relationships connecting Maya rulers, their followers, the environment, the cosmos, as well as the passage of time. Trace the history of this advanced
Front ocover of the book On the High Road: The History of Godin Tepe, Iran
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On the High Road: The History of Godin Tepe, Iran

Written to a general-interest audience, On the High Road explores the 4,000-year history of the village of Godin Tepe, on the fabled Silk Road, situated at an intersection of cultures. The authors
Royal Ontario Museum Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. Bloor Street Entrance.
Veronika Gervers Fellow

Peter McNeil

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Curator Conversations: Kokum Scarves in 2022

Researcher Leah Hyrcun and Kaska-Dena designer Natasha Peter sit with textile specialist Sarah Fee to explore, through textile design, the historical connections between Indigenous communities and
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Iconic: The Death of General Wolfe

This historic painting recreates the pivotal moment in 1759 when Britain defeated France on the Plains of Abraham. As one of only five original versions painted by Benjamin West, this object is one of
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Iconic: Totem Poles

These four totem poles, carved by the Nisgaa and Haida peoples of Canada's Pacific Northwest Coast, commemorate family origins, rights, privileges, achievements and experiences. Standing just outside
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Iconic: Statue of Sekhmet

Dating to the reign of King Tutankhamun's grandfather, this Egyptian sculpture is a very fine example of one of the oldest known Egyptian deities, the lion-headed warrior goddess also known as
J'net AyAy Qwa Yak Sheelth and Justin Kewaquado.
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Indigenous Voices: Indigenous Flag Art Activity (Grades 1-6)

Flag day is an important day for Canadian identity. In this episode, we challenge assumptions about flag day and expose its lack of representation of Indigenous identities. Our craft will be drawing
Insect on a leaf
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2024 Quimby F. Hess Lecture