Government of Canada recognizes Paul-Émile Borduas as a person of national historic significance
Ottawa, Ontario – The Government of Canada today recognized Paul-Émile Borduas as a person of national historic significance. This designation recognizes Borduas’ outstanding achievements and contributions to the history of Canada.
Borduas was born in Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, in 1905. He studied art at the École des beaux-arts de Montréal and the Académie Julian in Paris. In the 1930s, he became a leading figure in the Automatist movement, which sought to liberate art from the constraints of traditional representation. Borduas’ work was often characterized by its abstract forms and vibrant colors.
In 1948, Borduas published the influential manifesto “Refus global,” which called for a radical break from the established art world. This manifesto had a profound impact on the development of contemporary art in Canada.
Borduas died in Paris in 1960. He is considered one of the most important artists in Canadian history. His work is represented in major museums across Canada and around the world.
“Paul-Émile Borduas was a visionary artist who challenged the status quo and helped to shape the course of Canadian art,” said the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage. “This designation recognizes his significant contributions to our country’s cultural heritage.”
The Government of Canada’s Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC) advises the Minister of Canadian Heritage on the designation of persons, places, and events of national historic significance. The HSMBC is composed of experts from a variety of disciplines, including history, archaeology, architecture, and geography.
Government of Canada recognizes Paul-Émile Borduas as a person of national historic significance
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