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Jean-Paul Mousseau, Lumière et mouvement dans la couleur, 1961-1962. Hall d’entrée du siège social d’Hydro-Québec. Photo: Hydro Québec


When Television Was the Future
The sleekly designed Philco Predicta TVs of the late 50s were ahead of the times. Yet, their visions of the future were short lived.
May 4, 20226 min read


When 1960s Mi’kmaq Culture Met Traditional English Bone China
During the '60s, the Micmac Indian Craftsmen produced a unique series of artwork and products that showcased their designs and stories.
Jan 19, 20226 min read


Searching for Mid-Century Modern Design in Halifax
By Stephen Archibald Magazine Issue: Fall/Winter 2021 Growing up in Halifax in the 1950s and 60s I craved a modern built environment, but...
Jan 5, 20224 min read


Thor Hansen: Crafting a Canadian Aesthetic Legacy
By Rachel Gotlieb Magazine Issue: Fall/Winter 2021 In the global economy, where so much design is unconnected to a local culture or a...
Dec 8, 20216 min read


Morgan Asoyuf's 'Royal Portrait': Commemorating Northwest Coast matriarchal power
In 2OI9, The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art in Vancouver, BC presented the solo exhibition “Royal Portrait” by Ts’msyen artist Mor
Sep 7, 20217 min read


Norman Rockwell’s ‘Cana-tea-an’ Campaign
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) was one of the twentieth century’s most prolific artists, celebrated for his impeccably detailed illustrations o
Aug 31, 20218 min read
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