Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Location: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. West
Tickets: $50
The Bata Shoe Museum is pleased to present the annual Founder’s Lecture, featuring special guest Charles Miers, Publisher and Editorial Director of Rizzoli imprints, in conversation with BSM Director and Senior Curator, Elizabeth Semmelhack, as they explore the intricate art of visual storytelling and the editorial vision behind some of the most celebrated fashion, design, and cultural books produced today.
Renowned for creating some of the world’s most important and beautiful publications, Miers has shaped contemporary visual culture through publishing. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we discover: How does an editor decide which stories deserve a physical form? What transforms a collection of images and ideas into an iconic book? How does passion drive editorial direction? And how did Miers first enter the world of publishing, leading to a distinguished career at Rizzoli spanning over three decades?
Agenda:
6:30 pm – Doors open
7:00 pm – Discussion followed by a short Q&A
8:00 pm – Wine & Hors d’oeuvres reception with the Speaker
9:00 pm – Doors close
Tickets include wine & hors d’oeuvres during the reception.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Charles Miers joined Rizzoli in 1990 and serves as Publisher and Editorial Director across all Rizzoli imprints, including Rizzoli New York, Rizzoli UK, Rizzoli Universe, Rizzoli Electa, and Chelsea Green Publishing. Over his tenure, he has championed extraordinary standards in design, production, and content, helping solidify Rizzoli’s global reputation as a premier publisher of illustrated books in fashion, architecture, art, and design.
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Tuesday, November 10
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Bata Shoe Museum · 327 Bloor St. W.
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