and just off the fashionable
shopping district of Bloor Street West. Discount parking
available at The Parking Authority of Toronto lot on Bedford
Road, north of Bloor Street, one block west of Avenue Road.
South Asian and East Asian Religious Sculpture
Situated next to the Levy Gallery, the
Asian Sculpture Gallery showcases a remarkable array from
the ROM's collections, with approximately 25 religious stone
sculptures, primarily of the Buddhist religion from East
Asia and South Asia, dating from the 2nd to 16th century
A.D.
Asian Sculpture Gallery - Continues to Fall, 2002
Silver: The Sterling Choice - Sliver from the Norman and
Marian Robertson Collection
Featuring highlights from one of the most
important European silver collections in Canada, a gift to
the Museum by Mr. & Mrs. Robertson. This exhibit
demonstrates the evolution of social activities and
manufacturing techniques of silver from the 17th to early
20th century.
Samuel European Gallerg - Continues to Fall, 2000
Sponsored by Global Strategy Financial Inc.
Treasures of Japanese Art from the ROM's Collection
This exhibit showcases Japanese paintings
and woodblock prints from the 17th to 19th centuries, drawn
exclusively from the ROM's Asian collections.
Herman Herzo~ Levy Gallery - Opens mM-May, 2000
The Arts of the Sikh Kingdoms
To commemorate the 300th anniversary of
the creation of the Sikh Khalso (Brotherhood of the Pure)
the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, has developed a
major touring exhibition showcasing the artistic heritage of
The Punjab under Sikh rule. This exhibition traces the birth
of the religion, the history of its people and their
magnificent culture. Approximately 200 objects are featured
including paintings, photographs, jewels, textiles, coins
and weaponry.
Garfield Weston Exhibition Hall - Opens
May 27, 2000, until August 20, 2000
Exhibition organized by the Victoria and
Albert Museum, London. The ROM Foundation gratefully
acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada
provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage, and the
support of the Government of Ontario, through Ontario 2000
and the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation. The
Toronto engagement of the exhibition is presented by the ROM
with the support of The Sikh Foundation Canada Inc., in
association with the Ontario Gurdwaras Committee and the
Guru Gobind Singh Children's Foundation.
The Pritzker Architecture Prize 1979-1999
Established by Chicago's Pritzker family
as an annual award, The Pritzker Architecture Prize 1979-
1999 presents architectural drawings,
models, photographs and plans of key works by some of the
world's greatest contemporary architects, all recipients of
this prestigious international prize. Among the 23
outstanding architects featured are Philip Johnson, Frank
Gehry, Norman Foster, Richard Meier, Ieoh Ming Pei, and this
year's recipient, Rem Koolhaas.
Institute of Contemnorarv Culture. Roloff Beng Gallery - Opens
June 10, 2000 until October 1, 2000 This exhibition is
organized by The Art Institute of Chicago and is made
possible by The Hyatt Foundation.
Kaxlava Gvilas - "The Ones Who Uphold The Laws of
Our Ancestors"
This exhibition of Heiltsuk art and
culture features over 50 stunning Heiltsuk masks, carved
figures, musical instruments, jewelry, fishing gear and
tools. This new exhibition showcases the att'and histury/ of
the native Bella Bella community of the Canadian West Coast,
with objects from the ROM's late 19th century collection and
contemporary Heiltsuk artists, as interpreted through the
voices of the/ people.
Gallery of Indigenous Peonies - Opens
June 21, 2000 to Spring, 2001
Paul Kane: Land Study, Studio View
Originating from the ROM's popular
exhibition, Wilderness to Studio: Four Views of Paul Kane,
this new exhibit focuses on the "fourth view".
Paul Kane's importance in the history of Canadian art is
celebrated and the ethnographic significance of his sketches
in relation to the romanticized nature of his formal oil
paintings is highlighted.
Hydro One Canadiana Exhibition Gallery - Opens August,
2000 to January, 2001
The Christopher Ondautje South Asian Gallery
This new gallery presents artifacts from
the ROM's collection, including wall relief panels dating
from 200 AD, religious sculpture, illuminated manuscripts,
textiles, arms and armour, jewelry and richly ornamented
decorative arts. This spectacular selection is enhanced by
the addition of Sri Lankan objects from the impressive
collection of the gallery's benefactor, Christopher Ondaatje.
Opens November, 2000
Power for the People: Electricity Transforms Ontario
The story of electricity, how it was discovered and
developed, its applications to everyday life, past and
present, and future uses of electrical power is told in
Power for the People. The work of Sir Adam Beck and other
"powerful" contributors to the development of
electricity in Ontario are highlighted. Garfield Weston
Exhibition Hall - Opens December, 2000 until March, 2001
Offering
assorted hands-on galleries, activities for youngsters, and
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The
ROM’s other attractions include one of the world’s
finest collections
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a hands-on biodiversity display explores the living things
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