Paul-Émile Borduas
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Paul-Émile Borduas (November 1, 1905 – February 22, 1960) was a Québecois 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.[1][2]
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Born | November 1, 1905 (1905-11) Saint-Hilaire, Quebec |
Died | February 22, 1960 (1960-02-23) (aged 54) Paris, France |
Education | Ateliers d'Art Sacré in Paris |
Known for | Painter |
Movement | Les Automatistes |
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