About this Event
This lecture traces the history of the interior as a reflection of modern selfhood. From the emergence of privacy in the 17th-century home, to the Victorian interior as a refuge from the growing city, to the glass and steel condo, each shift shows a change in how people see themselves, how they live, and what they expect from home.
It looks at the things you do without thinking, closing a door, deciding where to sit, taking your shoes off, and how the space sets that up. Some homes feel homey, others feel like you’re stepping into a museum, and the way a home is furnished, what it looks like, dictates how people behave and live in it. From the boudoir to the man cave, these spaces have always told people where to go, what to do, and how to be.
If you’ve ever felt like your space doesn’t quite reflect you, or that you act differently at home depending on who is there, this lecture gives you a way to understand that.
Keith Bresnahan is an architectural historian and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. His work focuses on modern architecture, interiors, and housing, and how design connects to the way people live. His research spans exhibitions, publications, and public work, and he is known for making design history feel relevant to everyday life.
Agenda
6:00 p.m. - Arrival. Doors open as soon as 5 p.m. Come in, grab a drink, some food, and settle in. If you’d like to sit closer with your friends, we advise coming in early.
7:05 p.m.- Introduction, lecture begins, followed by Q&A
8:15 p.m. -One-on-one with the lecturer, socializing. You can order another round of drinks.
8:30 p.m. -Wrap up
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Oria on King, 220 King Street West, Toronto, Canada
CAD 27.96 to CAD 43.93
