Metallica’s Kirk Hammett holds one of the most significant archives of classic horror and sci-fi cinema art in the world. From July 13, 2019 through to January 5, 2020 at the Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. Level 4, Roloff Beny Gallery, there’s a multisensory exhibition presents an international selection of original pieces that Hammett has amassed over three decades, including rare film posters, artwork, props, and costumes that explore the connection between artistry, emotion, and the dark side of popular culture.
It’s Alive! Classic Horror and Sci-Fi Art from the Kirk Hammett Collection is organized by the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM), Salem, Massachusetts.