GTAA Exhibition Program continues with
2 new ROM coordinated exhibits
Travellers passing through Toronto Pearson International Airports Terminal
1 will have the opportunity to experience two new museum-quality exhibits
opening this summer as part of the ongoing Greater Toronto Airports
Authority (GTAA) Exhibit Program. Coordinated by the Royal Ontario Museum
(ROM), the GTAA will display the ROMs Tea & Coffee from July 9 to
November 13, 2005, in the domestic departures area of the new Terminal 1.
Travellers will also enjoy A Canadian Story - Bushplanes from July 23,
2005 to April 16, 2006, displayed in the Malton Airport Gallery (Level 2
above the meeters/greeters hall), with display pieces from the Canadian
Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC) in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Featuring over 130 exquisite tea- and coffee-related artifacts from the
ROM's renowned Western Art & Culture collection, Tea & Coffee
explores the interesting history of these hot beverages, acknowledging the
prevailing decorative styles, and explaining the drinking habits of
specified periods. The exhibit includes fabulous silver and ceramic
teapots and coffee pots, as well as related paraphernalia from the 18th
century to the present originating from North America, Europe, China and
Japan. Social commentary of the day is added with several humorous 18th
and 19th century postcards and illustrations.
A Canadian Story - Bushplanes honours the work of Canadian bush pilots and
engineers who pioneered the Northern skies, and outlines the history of
the Ontario Provincial Air Service (O.P.A.S.) from its origins in 1924 to
today. Over 35 artifacts from the CBHC plus numerous archival photographs
trace the evolution of bushplane types, with an emphasis on Canadian
invention. The exhibit relates who the original bush pilots were and
details the important role played by bushplanes in forest-fire detection
and suppression, emergency response services, and communication to
northern communities.
Background:
Launched in April 2004, the GTAA Exhibition Program offers the public a
wide range of engaging exhibits showcasing Canadian art and culture from
museums, galleries, institutions, and private collectors in Ontario and
Canada. The program aims to promote Canada's reputation as an important
international cultural destination and create an enhanced environment for
the 28 million-plus visitors passing through Toronto Pearson Airport
annually. The exhibit program, produced and designed by the ROM, features
stories of human history and culture.
The ROM's Things That Fly (April to July 2004) was the inaugural exhibit
in this series, featuring artworks by 32 Canadian Aboriginal artists from
the ROM's Native art collection. Toronto's Bata Shoe Museum's Mobility
(July to October 2004) displayed footwear - the original travel gear -
from around the world. Black Creek Pioneer Village's delightful exhibition
Child's Play: Toys in Canada 1850 1920 offered travellers a glimpse into
history through an array of 40 children's toys (October 2004 to February
2005). Most recently, the ROMs Our Crystalline World: Its Many Faces
featured over 40 crystal specimens from the ROM's renowned mineral
collection (February 2005 to July 2005).
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