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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
A bald man with glasses wearing a dark sweater adjusting his glasses against a black background.
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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
Gray and brown marble surface with white and black veins.
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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

Portraits of two women; the left wears glasses and a green top with a dark blazer, the right wears a colorful floral jacket and poses with a black dog.
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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
A woman with light brown hair wearing a black top stands in front of a historical painting depicting a battle scene.
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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
All boots have steel caps installed on toes
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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
Close-up of a weathered stone sculpture of a human face with visible nose and eye details.
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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
Woman's huipil (bodice). Probably Mazatec culture. State of Oaxaca, Mexico. 1875-1899. Cotton tabby and gauze with cotton satin-stitch embroidery. 943.35.1 Gift of Mrs. Percy Robertson.
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Mexican Textiles in the Collections of the Royal Ontario Museum: A Survey

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

Front cover of the book Burton and Isabelle Pipistrelle: Out of the Bat Cave
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Burton & Isabelle Pipistrelle: Out of the Bat Cave

Burton & Isabelle Pipistrelle is an imaginative children's book telling the nocturnal adventure of a small Pipistrelle bat named Burton, and his sister Isabelle. The book follows Burton as he ventures
J'net AyAy Qwa Yak Sheelth and Naulaq LeDrew.
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Inuksuit & Inuit Drum Dance Lesson (Grades 4-6)

April is a big month in history for Inuit peoples. The territory of Nunavut was formed on April 1, 1999. This episode’s art activation celebrates this recent historical event with an Inukshuq art