The red maple leaf is the quintessential symbol of Canada and the flag that popularized it throughout the world was designed in the 1960s as a result of government legislation aimed at creating a vital, new Canadian national identity through objects, events, and building projects. Made in Canada looks at the development of Canadian craft, design, and culture through ambitious government programs meant to reinforce the country's identity as a modern, sophisticated, and autonomous nation. As well, it documents the demise of a singular notion of modern life and its replacement with a focus on personal identity and consumerism. Changes in the 1960s included the building of modern airports, its first space satellite, and new national symbols such as the maple leaf flag. Expo 67 was the turning point - one final expression of optimism before Canada was rocked by social change and varied struggles for identity. Canadians embraced this heightened sense of individuality and demanded products that were equally individual. As a result pop culture objects sat on cool furniture influenced by Scandinavian modernism while handmade crafts reflected a growing concern with environmental issues. Made in Canada examines national dreams and expressions of individuality in thoughtful and illuminating essays. Contributors include Sandra Alfoldy (NSCAD University); Paul Bourassa (Musee des beaux-arts de Quebec); Brent Cordner (designer and educator, Toronto); Douglas Coupland (artist and author, Vancouver); Bernard Flaman (Government of Saskatchewan); Rachel Gotlieb (freelance curator and writer, Toronto); Michael Large (Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning); and Michael Prokopow (Design Exchange).
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Alan C. Elder is the curator of Canadian Crafts, Decorative Arts and Design at the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
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Canadian Fine Crafts, United States, World War, Jacques Guillon, Moshe Safdie, National Gallery of Canada, Robin Bush, Department of Transport, Gordon Duern, Hugh Spencer, Montreal World's Fair, Canadian Government Pavilion, Community Arts Council, Dolce Vita, Moncrieff Williamson, Allan Fleming, Canadian Crafts Council, Clairtone Sound Corporation, Cold War, Crystal Palace, Margit Bennett, Massey Report, Vancouver International Airport, Weekend Magazine New!
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A half-century ago, Canada's air terminals were an embarrassment to the nation. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Canadian Fine Crafts, United States, World War, Jacques Guillon, Moshe Safdie, National Gallery of Canada, Robin Bush, Department of Transport, Gordon Duern, Hugh Spencer, Montreal World's Fair, Canadian Government Pavilion, Community Arts Council, Dolce Vita, Moncrieff Williamson, Allan Fleming, Canadian Crafts Council, Clairtone Sound Corporation, Cold War, Crystal Palace, Margit Bennett, Massey Report, Vancouver International Airport, Weekend Magazine New!
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- Colony to Nation: History of Canada by Arthur R.M. Lower in Back Matter
- Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man by Marshall McLuhan on page 26
- Paradise Won by Elizabeth May on page 8
- In Good Hands: The Women of the Canadian Handicrafts Guild (Women's Experience Series) by Ellen Mary Easton McLeod in Back Matter
- The Invention of Tradition (Canto) by Eric Hobsbawm in Back Matter
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