Josh Basseches, director and CEO of the Royal Ontario Museum, reflects on art history, travel and working for a great museum in an exceptional city. Growing up in Washington, D.C., Josh Basseches was surrounded by standout museums. Whether it’s the Smithsonian Institution, which stands today as 21 museums, galleries, gardens and a zoo, the National …
Tom Mihalik’s Tom’s Place stands atop men’s apparel from its modest beginnings in Toronto’s Kensington Market. In almost every major metropolitan city, there exists a certain retail “legend.” That special and distinctive man or woman, who personifies their business or industry, is known throughout the city, and possesses that larger-than-life personality trait that can best …
After closing its doors for months, the AGO’s director of visitor experience, Herman Lo, reflects on delivering exhibitions in lockdown and how the art world can prepare itself for the new normal. Growing up, Herman Lo always felt privileged living in a city like Toronto. With institutions spanning the Royal Ontario Museum, Bata Shoe Museum …
Kilani Jewellery is an inspiring international success story set amid the love of family and friends, and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. A signature of the hip-hop lifestyle since it emerged in the late 1980s is its jewelry, more commonly referred to in the culture as “bling”: the heavy chains, oversized diamond rings or large …
How a former Australian infantry-paratrooper-turned- Navy Clearance Diver survived a shark attack and became one of the world’s leading shark advocates. You’re 110 feet under water, surrounded by four of the ocean’s most ferocious predators — the great white shark — as you kneel on a bed of sea kelp. Without the safety of a …
Driven by their mutual passion and commitment to authenticity, Varvatos and Jonas took a hands-on approach to Villa One Tequila in creating a spirit that is memorable. Musician and actor Nick Jonas is known as one of the world’s most versatile entertainers, equally at home in front of a camera as he is in front …
