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Un homme et son projet (de retraite)

Un homme et son projet (de retraite)

Un après-midi à visiter leur galerie préférée, un déjeuner prolongé au Café, une balade à la Promenade des philosophes du Musée- voici quelques-unes des choses que Swee Goh et son épouse décédée depuis, Lilian, appréciaient le plus au ROM. Lorsqu’ils ont pris leur retraite à

Apprendre avec cœur

Apprendre avec cœur

Près de vingt ans après avoir reçu une invitation à participer à un événement de conservation au ROM, le Musée est devenu comme une seconde maison pour Neera Chopra et son mari, Deepak. Ils sont devenus membres du Cercle royal des bienfaiteurs et Neera Chopra a eu envie d’y faire une

Yamana Gold Invests in a One-of-a-kind Ore and Mineral Collection

Yamana Gold Invests in a One-of-a-kind Ore and Mineral Collection

Douglas Kirwin, a professional geologist with more  than 40 years in the mineral exploration industry, collected a staggering 22,000 ores and minerals while  on his world travels. Many of his pieces are from mines that have since closed or are otherwise inaccessible  due to access

Haute couture et engagement social

Haute couture et engagement social

Biographe réputée, Marian Fowler se spécialise dans le portrait intime de femmes faisant preuve d’individualisme, d’élégance et de personnalité. Elle collectionne les bijoux de fantaisie d’époque et a écrit des livres sur Marlene Dietrich, Wallis Simpson, Jackie Kennedy et autres

Eric Huang

Eric Huang

Meet YPC Member Eric Huang What is your occupation? I'm the Founder and Executive Director of Advanced Analytics and Research Lab Inc., an analytics consulting an education company. What was the last book you read? Last book I read was Ulysses, currently reading The Fountainhead. If you could

The Changing Face of Philanthropy

The Changing Face of Philanthropy

At 26, Peggy Lau is the youngest member of the ROM’s Currelly Society—a group of individuals who have promised future gifts to the Museum. A former intern with the ROM Governors office, Peggy chats easily about her love of art and culture and her decision to leave a legacy to the Museum. “The

Michael Lockhart

Michael Lockhart

Each month, we profile a passionate member of the ROM's Young Patrons Circle, whose philanthropy is bringing art, nature and culture to life at the Museum. Meet Michael Lockhart, Vice-Chair of the YPC Committee.  What is your occupation?  Digital Strategist at the Ontario Pension Board.

Keeping Philanthropy En Vogue

Keeping Philanthropy En Vogue

Jennifer Ivey Bannock as a fashion model in the 80s Jennifer Ivey Bannock has been a long-time friend and supporter of the ROM. A member of the Board of Governors since 2000, she has supported a diverse range of ROM exhibitions, galleries and programs. Stemming in part from her years as a fashion

Private viewing of Egyptian Mummies

On October 1, Currelly Legacy Society (CLS) members enjoyed a private, before-hours viewing of the Royal Ontario Museum’s latest exhibition, Egyptian Mummies: Ancient Lives. New Discoveries. This was the first time many CLS members had returned to the ROM since the Museum reopened its doors in

Alf Wirth: A Museum Aficionado

Alf Wirth: A Museum Aficionado

ROM Governor Alf Wirth has visited hundreds of museums. We caught up with him in the Wirth Gallery of the Middle East—one of many ROM initiatives he has generously supported—to talk about his passion for arts and culture. “I used to come to the ROM with my dad,” recalls Alf Wirth. “I