Cultural News

On September 2017, 2017, Canada inaugurated its first national Holocaust Monument, in Ottawa, an endeavour ten years in the making. A grassroots campaign to build the monument was launched in 2007 by a student at the University of Ottawa, Laura Grossman, and construction on the project began last year. It was supported by the National Holocaust Monument Development Council, with matching funds from the Canadian Government. The concept of monument, landscape of loss, memory and survival, came from Toronto-based Lord Cultural Resources, and was chosen in 2014 from a shortlist that included proposals from the architects David Adjaye and Ron Arad.

Read the Art Newspaper's article about the Monument

Read more news about our journey to Canada's Holocaust Monument

It is with extraordinary pride, and great pleasure that Lord Cultural Resources announces that Gail Dexter Lord was invested as a Member of the Order of Canada today. The induction ceremony was held today at Rideau Hall, and was conducted by Governor General His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston. Gail was named to the Order of Canada for her contributions to museum planning and management and for her work in supporting the cultural sector in Canada and abroad.

On July 1st, 2017 the Canadian Museum of History inaugurated The Canadian History Hall, with Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall as the first of hundreds of visitors to walk through the revamped exhibit, which tells the history of Canada and its people from the dawn of human habitation to the present. Through authentic artifacts and compelling stories, the Hall explores the events, personalities and historical currents that have shaped and continue to shape this country.

The newly opened Canadian History Hall covers the expanse of the country’s history, affirming links from past narratives to future hopes. Read the Globe and Mail's article about the Canadian History Hall. 

In 2012, Lord Cultural Resources developed an innovative public engagement and consultation process for the Canadian Museum of History’s cross-Canada tour that sought input from the public on what they would like from their national history museum. Through a dynamic and interactive website, a survey, hands-on activities set up at kiosks in malls, airports and markets around the country as well as a series of panel discussions and roundtables, Canadians were asked to share their thoughts on the major themes, stories, events, and people who have shaped the country’s history. Read about our work with the Canadian Museum of History.

TORONTO, CANADA — The city is hoping its reputation for publicly accessible nature spaces will blossom with an ambitious plan to transform the Toronto Botanical Garden and adjacent Edwards Gardens.

Working with Garry Smith, Scott Torrance Landscape Architects, and Moryiama and Teshima Architects, Lord Cultural Resources contributed to the development of a Masterplan and Management Plan. We provided recommendations on facility, program and operations improvements that build on existing strengths, help to improve ecological resilience, accessibility, and functionality, and reimagine the existing gardens as a major cultural attraction offering an unparalleled visitor experience.

KENNETT SQUARE, USA — An hour or so after sunset on Saturday evening, visitors to Longwood Gardens near Philadelphia are due to see the debut of a fountain garden rivaling any in history.

Our work with the Gardens started in 2010 and has continued. Most recently, we were commissioned by Longwood to facilitate the development of its strategic plan for 2015-2020.

PHILADELPHIA, USA — The new Museum of the American Revolution, which opens here on Wednesday, stands on the site of a defunct welcome center built for the Bicentennial.

This project was one which Barry Lord had a great amount of enthusiasm for. Barry read voraciously on the subject of the American Revolution, and brought his expertise to bear on several projects of this kind.

TORONTO, CANADA — Barry Lord, who died on March 9 at the age of 77, was a true pioneer of Canada’s cultural scene – and one of its most colourful rebels. Early on in life, Lord perceived the need for a systematic approach to this country’s arts world. As explained in the announcement of his death from Lord Cultural Resources, the company he co-founded: “Museum planning as a profession didn’t exist, so he invented it.”

WINDSOR, CANADA — Windsor’s historical museum — housed on the riverfront jointly with the city’s art gallery — opened its doors Saturday with free admission to celebrate the first year with hundreds of visitors taking advantage.

PARIS, FRANCE — To mark 40 years since its inception, the Centre Pompidou, at the heart of Paris’s Le Marais, is celebrating with a year-long program of special exhibitions taking place all across France, before entering a two-year renovation phase slated for 2018-20, and estimated to cost about $108 million.