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from Empty Skies: the Passenger Pigeon Legacy
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Empty Skies

This exhibition is a thought-provoking exploration of the extinction of a species at the time of the ROM’s inception. The Passenger Pigeon ( Ectopistes migratorius), known as one of the most abundant
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Tattoos

For Belonging. For Devotion. For Life. The practice of tattooing has evolved through cultural exchanges around the world, from those on the fringes of society to mainstream groups, from subculture
Minoan Mystery or Modern Masterpiece
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Minoan Mystery or Modern Masterpiece?

A favourite of the ROM's Aegean Bronze Age collection since it came to the museum in 1931, this beautiful ivory figurine has also been believed to be a fake created in the early 20th century. The
Headdress, Small Skills, Special Effects: Unusual Chinese Works of Art
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Small Skills, Special Effects

Imagine you were a craftsman during China’s Qing Dynasty several hundred years ago. You would create paintings, fans, snuff bottles or amulets. Despite your humble status, you would endeavour to make
An artist's illustration of an ancient sea scape teeming with life.
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The Burgess Shale

Take an online dive into a 500-million-year-old sea Famous for its stunning fossils, The Burgess Shale is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located high up in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The fossils
ICC_Institute for Contemporary Culture
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Observance and Memorial

From 1975-1979, Cambodia endured one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century under the rule of the Khmer Rouge. 103 photographic prints developed from original negatives abandoned at the S-21
Jorinde Voigt: Beethoven
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Jorinde Voigt

The art of music; the music of art Beethoven 1-32, commissioned by Luminato as part of its 2012 festival, features a series of 32 original drawings by Jorinde Voigt, a rising star of the German art
Douglas Coupland: everywhere is anywhere
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Douglas Coupland

One of Canada's most provocative artists and cultural thinkers questions what our future holds Douglas Coupland: everywhere is anywhere is anything is everything is organized and circulated by the
isaac julien western, union series
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Isaac Julien

A rare opportunity to see two remarkable and relevant film installations A rare opportunity to see two remarkable and relevant film installations by acclaimed British contemporary artist Isaac Julien
Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China's Emperors
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The Forbidden City

Presented by: While China's last emperors called it home, their subjects called it… The Forbidden City. Peer through the massive gates and gain access into the heart of the world's largest imperial
Pompeii In the Shadow of the Volcano (Cover Image)
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Pompeii

Almost 2,000 years ago in southern Italy, the volcano Mount Vesuvius erupted violently, with tremendous force and little warning. Within 24 hours, the nearby ancient Roman city of Pompeii perished in
Striding Lion - terracotta relief Babylon, Southern Citadel. 605 - 562 BCE From the throne room facade of the palace of King Nebuchadnezzar II 937.14.1 © ROM 2013
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Mesopotamia

The world we live in was born in Mesopotamia more than 3,000 years ago. Home to the world’s first great cities, the land “between the rivers” is the birthplace of writing, of codified laws, of urban
Inspired by Canada: Frances Anne Hopkins
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Inspired by Canada

The name “Frances Anne Hopkins” has long been synonymous with images of voyageurs of Canada’s fur‐trading past. Born in England, Hopkins arrived in Canada in late 1858, a young bride and new
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¡Viva México! Clothing and Culture

Presented by: We're taking over an entire gallery to showcase our collection of Mexican textiles. It's one of the largest and most important in the world, yet few textiles from this remarkable
Sir Asman Jah and Fancy Dress Ball Guests, Bashir Bagh Palace, February 1890, Albumen print
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Between Princely India and the British Raj

Noted for remarkable beauty, aesthetic nuance and technical skill, Deen Dayal's photographs capture the architectural heritage of India, its landscape and people, and provide a lens through which we