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September 2023
What's On
New Exhibition
OPENING NOVEMBER 1
We're taking a trip back to the 80s for our next exhibition, Dressed to Impress: Footwear and Consumerism in the 1980s. The decade known for its bold fashions: bright colours, sharp silhouettes, cone heels, and high-status sneakers, this exhibition highlights the joyful nostalgia of the times, while exploring the rise of conservative politics, globalization, and technological innovation that influenced our consumer habits of today. Dressed to Impress opens on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Book your tickets now.
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A Night of Music at the BSM
We're excited to partner with The Music Gallery as part of their annual X AVANT XVIII festival for a musical takeover of the Bata Shoe Museum. Peruse the galleries while being serenaded by the sounds of some of Toronto’s best improvisers featuring Tegan Dietsch, Lina Allemano, Why Be Normal, Tom Richards, and Annie Elgie. Buy your tickets now!
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Flowers and Footwear Panel Discussion
Flowers on footwear and flowers in gardens! Inspired by our current exhibit In Bloom, we've partnered with the Toronto Botanical Garden for an exciting panel discussion on the cultural meaning and signification of the botanical choices we make in textile adornment, garden design, and shoemaking.
This event will take place at the Toronto Botanical Garden.
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BSM x HOT DOCS
Friday, October 20 at 7:30 pm
Join us for a live episode as Avery Trufelman teams up with influential designer and activist Aurora James and our very own Director and Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack as they discuss the world of shoes as part of the Hot Docs Podcast Festival. Starting October 20, you can also see a pair of shoes designed by Aurora James in our Behind the Scenes gallery.
This event will take place at the Hot Docs Cinema.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Bata Shoe Museum will be closed on Saturday, September 30th.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Shop Highlight
A work of art called the Great Flowers jigsaw puzzle containing some of the most beautiful blooms in history from paintings, with works from more than 70 artists. Available in our museum shop and online.
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