BATA SHOE MUSEUM update

 

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SUPPORT    #BSMFROMHOME         May 2021   What's On Weekly   #BSMFromHome Catch up on the latest #BSMFromHome There's always something new to experience at the Bata Shoe Museum. Explore some of our exhibitions online, enjoy colouring sheets inspired by the collection, keep your kids entertained with shoe art and so much more! Check out our latest offerings of #BSMFromHome. WATCH NOW   How the sky-high heels of AW21 reflect the economy “We’ve seen some of the most inventive women’s shoes in terms of height and complexity of design around times of economic and social crisis.” - Elizabeth Semmelhack interview with Dazed Digital   READ MORE   Step into the BSM Catch up on what we're up to with our blog Step into the BSM! Here you'll find new acquisitions, see hidden gems in our collection, get sneak peeks behind the scenes and be the first to hear about some of our exciting projects!    READ MORE Ask a Curator In out latest episode of #AskACurator, Elizabeth gives us an update on our recent acquisitions and our commitment to diversify our collection. WATCH NOW Product Spotlight Interested in learning about the fascinating history of the high heel? STANDING TALL: The Curious History of Men in Heels takes an in-depth look at the history of elevating shoes in Western dress. Available for purchase from our online shop! SHOP NOW     Friends Around the Globe   Design Museum Join the Design Museum on June 10 as four inspiring women discuss what it's like to work in the sneaker industry. Moderated by our very own Director & Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack, sneaker strategist Jazerai Allen Lord, designer Charlotte Lee and collector Shernay La Touche will join together for this incredible event!   LEARN MORE The Metropolitan Museum of Art Be sure to check out The Met's 100 Years | 100 Women Conversation Series in recognition of the complex legacy of the 19th Amendment which gave some women the right to vote. With a focus to uplift underrepresented women, the conversations will also address art and disability advocacy, and the past and future of women of color in film and television. Learn more about the series on their website. LEARN MORE