Curator’s Talk: André Perugia
January 15, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Doors open 6:30 pm)
Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W.
Tickets: Pay What You Wish
Step behind the scenes of the Bata Shoe Museum’s stunning new exhibition, André Perugia: A Design Legend Unveiled, with curator Nishi Bassi as she shares how the exhibition came together — from sourcing rare loans to the curatorial decisions that shaped the many intricate design and storytelling elements. Discover how Perugia’s innovative designs revolutionized footwear through bold experimentation, architectural form, and technical mastery, and how, nearly a century later, Perugia’s designs continue to influence fashion’s most daring creators.
Nishi Bassi, Curator and Exhibitions Project Manager at the Bata Shoe Museum, brings over 10 years of experience in the museum industry. Her educational background is in British history, and current research interests include fashion, consumer culture, and post-colonialism. She is also an EDI champion who strategically plans and advocates for change to ensure that accessibility remains a priority in all projects. Nishi has been with the Bata Shoe Museum since 2013, where she currently works as the Curator and Manager of Exhibitions. She also holds a volunteer position on the Board of Directors for ICOM Canada.
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