Here is Maurice Vellekoop’s commission from The Boston Globe for an article titled, “Thanksgiving, or how to eat American politics,†by Rachel Laudan, author of “Cuisine and Empire: Cooking in World Historyâ€. Her piece traces the evolution of the ‘traditional’ turkey dinner as a kind of populist reaction against stuffy, aristocratic, European modes of dining. Sarah Josepha Hale, editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book (pictured bottom left) democratically proposed inviting children to join adults in a simple, nutritious meal that was a reaction against the fancy sauces and elaborate molded desserts beloved of monarchs across the Atlantic. It was she who persuaded Abraham Lincoln to declare Thanksgiving a national holiday 150 years ago.
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November 29, 2013
Clayton Hanmer was commissioned by Just Eat Canada to create these Halloween Monster foods, for use on Just Eat Canada Social Media sites. Click on the image and link to the Just Eat Facebook page.
JUST EAT presents: NIGHT OF THE LIVING FALAFEL starring SHAWARMBIE – the shawarma zombie and more of his food monster friends, delivered this Halloween with tricks and treats for all.
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Artwork by Steven Guarnaccia.
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October 23, 2013
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July 4, 2013
Maurice created this image for York University 2013 Pride booth and other various swag…. like a fan and stickers. Click on the image and link to Maurice’s Blog to see the applications.
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July 2, 2013
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June 30, 2013
Maurice Vellekoop’s 1992 Aids Committee of Toronto poster was featured in the Toronto Star’s Life Section front page story on the work of ACT and other Toronto Aids advocates.
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June 28, 2013
