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Voici les gagnants du concours du Photographe naturaliste du ROM 2022

Voici les gagnants du concours du Photographe naturaliste du ROM 2022

Inspiré par la prestigieuse exposition  Le photographe naturaliste de l’année, le concours Le photographe naturaliste de l’année du ROM 2022 s’est tenu pour une huitième année de suite – et il était accompagné d’une remise de prix incroyable provenant de nos amis chez Henry’s!

Voici les gagnants du concours du Photographe naturaliste du ROM 2023

Voici les gagnants du concours du Photographe naturaliste du ROM 2023

Inspiré par la prestigieuse exposition  Le photographe naturaliste de l’année, le concours Le photographe naturaliste de l’année du ROM 2023 s’est tenu pour une neuvième année de suite – et il était accompagné d’une remise de prix incroyable provenant de nos amis chez Henry’s!

Top 4 ROM Blogs of 2013

We’ve covered a range of stories on the blog over the last 12 months. From Ancient Egyptian cat mummies, to new apps, to landmark discoveries by our curators and tons in between. This year we introduced new series that offered readers a closer look behind the scenes.  Brian Boyle  showed us

National Volunteer Week: Thank You, ROM Volunteers!

This week marks National Volunteer Week, an annual event that recognizes and celebrates the important contributions that volunteers make each day in Canada and around the globe. Volunteer Canada says volunteer action is like a stone thrown in a lake: its effects have both a direct impact and

ROM Style: Asian Inspired

ROM Style: Asian Inspired

Visit the ROM Boutique and bring home the treasures of a well-travelled collector Great interior designers have a long tradition of travelling far and wide in search of inspiration. They know that great designs can come from almost anywhere—art, fashion, fabric, and of course, furniture. Although

ROM Research Colloquium: Dr. Peter Kaellgren

ROM Research Colloquium: Dr. Peter Kaellgren

Name: Peter Kaellgren   Title: Curator Emeritus, Department of World Cultures (Speciality European decorative arts from 1500 onwards)   On February 8th from 9:15am to 6:30pm ROM experts deliver fascinating 15-minute presentations on the latest research in the arts, archaeology and pure and

The Fruits of our Labour: ROM images in print

The Fruits of our Labour: ROM images in print

It’s always a nice treat to receive publications from clients that license our images. When a book comes in I check to see which page our image is reproduced on, mark the page and record publication details for our records.  Here is a handsome pile of books that include ROM images and will be

International Volunteer Managers Day: Thank You, ROM Volunteer Managers!

International Volunteer Managers Day: Thank You, ROM Volunteer Managers!

November 5, 2015 marks International Volunteer Managers Day, an annual opportunity to celebrate the dedicated and hardworking staff who mobilize and support volunteers around the world. This year’s theme is “Volunteer Managers: the power behind superhero volunteers.” Indeed, behind every

Judging a Book By Its Cover: ROM Images in print

Judging a Book By Its Cover: ROM Images in print

As mentioned in the previous post when our clients license images for use in a book or other type of publication we ask that they send us a copy which is then transferred to the ROM Library and Archive.  As I’m sure our Shipping staff are well aware quite a few book packages arrive for Rights

The Japanese Art Collection of the ROM: A Look at Edo Period Tsuba

The Japanese Art Collection of the ROM: A Look at Edo Period Tsuba

  The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) has a large collection of tsuba (sword guard): 278 pieces ranging from the 15 th century to late 19 th century, some of which are currently on display in Prince Takamado Gallery of Japan. The primary function of the tsuba is to protect the wielder’s hands by