Panel Discussion: The Making of Nature in Brilliant Colour

Registration Begins November 12, 2024. Exclusively for Members.

Friday, December 13, 11 am to 12 pm - Signy and Cléophée Eaton

A dash through Chinatown in search of searingly spicy peppers. An out-of-commission freight elevator. Condolence calls about the death of a beloved pet peacock. Nature in Brilliant Colour, ROM’s kaleidoscopic new exhibition on the meaning of colour in the natural world, forced a small crew of Museum experts to contend with innumerable challenges and venture far beyond their comfort zones to mount the exhibition. Hear how they pulled it all off at this Members-exclusive panel, which goes deep into the process of bringing a big exhibition to life.

The Panelists

Kimberly Tait, Teck Endowed Chair of Mineralogy & Senior Curator of Mineralogy

Kimberly Tait, who joined ROM in 2007, is a Senior Curator of Mineralogy, overseeing mineralogical, gemmological, and meteoritic research at ROM. She is also a cross-appointed Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Toronto.

Simona Margaritescu, Collections Specialist 2

Simona Margaritescu has been caring for ROM’s Fungal Collection (TRTC Fungarium) in the Department of Natural History since 2004. She is also responsible for the operations of the Molecular Mycology Research Laboratory.

Courtney Murfin, Interpretive Planner

Courtney has been developing exhibitions at ROM since 2010. As an Interpretive Planner, she helps to build the story, content, and experiences in ROM exhibitions and galleries, ensuring they are engaging, informative, and exciting for visitors.

The Moderator

Colin J. Fleming, Executive Writer and Creative Communications Strategist

A graduate of Columbia University, Colin collaborates with experts across the Museum to write everything from ROM magazine articles to ad copy.