One of my stops during the Doors Open event was the Bata Shoe Museum on Bloor St which is the only museum in North America dedicated to the history of footwear. The building was designed by architect Raymond Moriyama and he says that he designed it to reference an opening shoe box. It has really interesting displays of the development of shoes through the ages and always has special exhibits as well. The sign saying "Want" is advertising a show of Depression era footwear that is now on and is fabulous.
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16 comments:
...an interesting idea for a museum.
Incredible architecture Pat, bet the shoe exhibition was interesting also ✨
I would love to see it!
Have a great day!
Now that is my kind of museum. I have to remember to go there if I ever get back to Toronto.
Fascinating architecture.
Hello,
A shoe museum, that is different. It is a cool looking building. Wishing you a happy day!
The architecture is amazing.
How fascinating! Another reason to visit Toronto
Una tienda con un diseƱo muy original.
Un abrazo.
That's a very interesting looking building. And the history of footwear could be pretty compelling too.
Good one.
An interesting building and the museum must be great to visit.
Niche museums are the best, I think :)
I have heard of it!
I really do like this building's design!
It does look like a shoebox, doesn't it?
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