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Paul-Émile Borduas

1905-11-01 – 1960-02-22

Portrait of Paul-Émile Borduas
Paul-Émile BorduasCredit: AnonymousUnknown author

Life & Legacy

Paul-Émile Borduas (November 1, 1905 – February 22, 1960) was a Canadian artist known for his abstract paintings. He was the leader of the avant-garde Automatiste movement and the chief author of the Refus Global manifesto of 1948. Borduas had a profound impact on the development of the arts and of thought, both in the province of Quebec and in Canada.

Occupation & Career

painter, sculptor, professor, draftsperson, writer, essayist, watercolorist, teacher

Education

École des beaux-arts de Montréal

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

designated historic person

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

designated historic person

Education & Institutions

École des beaux-arts de Montréal

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q360286 — wikidata View source

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