BATA SHOE MUSEUM,update

 

On view starting tomorrow Starting tomorrow (Friday, July 31), we'll be featuring 22 new artifacts showcasing more innovative designs from André Perugia including footwear that he designed for Elsa Schiaparelli and Jacques Fath. Other highlights include new platforms and wedges from the 1930s, and metal novelty heels from the early 1950s including the corkscrew heel. LEARN MORE  Guided Walks Sunday, August 9 & 16 Join Saulteaux/Métis educator and memory activist Sam Howden and settler scholar and artist Andrew Lochhead on a guided walk, bringing the idea of Land Acknowledgements out of the Bata Shoe Museum’s walls and onto the Land itself, in the area currently known as The Annex. Sunday, August 23 This guided walk, led by artist and scholar Andrew Lochhead, invites you to see the city differently. Thinking of street names as the most visible “texts” of a city, we’ll explore the streets surrounding the Bata Shoe Museum and uncover the meanings behind their names. Together, we’ll consider what these names reveal about the Annex neighbourhood, its histories, and its wider connections. LEARN MORE  Summer at the BSM Inspired by our newest exhibition, Unearthing Vindolanda: Footwear from the Edge of the Roman Empire, the BSM is excited to host a series of presentations, activities, and exhibition tours throughout the summer every Monday to Friday until August 21. Included with general admission, families and summer camp groups are invited to explore the entire museum, while taking part in self-guided crafts, including Roman puppet-making, iSpy games, and take home a themed activity booklet. BUY TICKETS  Curator Talks this Fall September 17: Unearthing Vindolanda 7:00 pm, $25 Join us for a fascinating evening with archaeologist Elizabeth Greene, whose extensive research at Vindolanda has helped reshape our understanding of life on the edge of the Roman Empire. November 30: Time, Labour, and the Value of Beads 7:00 pm, $25 Join Director & Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack for an informative and illuminating exploration of beadwork traditions from around the world, and their role as markers of wealth, prestige, and cultural meaning. December 15: A Look Into André Perugia 6:00 pm, $25 Step behind the scenes for a curator talk with Nishi Bassi, who will share how the André Perugia exhibition came together – from sourcing rare loans to the curatorial decisions that shaped the many intricate design and storytelling elements. BUY TICKETS Enhance your visit Enjoy access to our free digital guide available in 40 languages through the Bloomberg Connects app. LISTEN NOW

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