1925 - 2016

주요 정보

  • Typical colors:
    • putty
    • espresso
  • Born: 1925, Montreal, Canada
  • Museums on this site:
    • 캐나다 국립 미술관
    • Musée Des Beaux
  • Lifespan: 91 years
  • Color intensity: monochromatic
  • Died: 2016
  • Top 3 works:
    • Virgin Forest
    • Tomac
    • Lower St. Lawrence

The Artistic Evolution of Marcel Barbeau

Born in Montreal, Canada, Marcel Barbeau was a multidisciplinary artist who engaged with various forms of abstraction and art techniques to express himself. He studied under Paul-Émile Borduas at l'École du Meuble in Montreal, where he shared a studio with Jean-Paul Riopelle. Alongside other students of Borduas, he was part of a group known as the Automatistes. During the period from 1946 to 1957, his work was influenced by an interest in psychoanalysis and the use of the unconscious. In 1948, he was a signatory of the Refus Global, a movement seeking freedom from formal structures.

His career saw a continuous investigation into different modes of abstraction. Following the departure of his contemporaries to Paris and New York, Barbeau explored several paths, including small ink non-objective paintings, calligraphy, drawing, and collage. His practice eventually expanded to include Op Art and film techniques, as well as performance art that materialized through various media.

A Multidisciplinary Legacy

Barbeau’s creative output spanned many fields within the visual arts, often transgressing disciplinary boundaries. His work included:

His work is represented in numerous public and corporate collections, including the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. He received several honors, such as being named an Officer of the Order of Canada and receiving the Paul-Émile Borduas Award.

Q&A

Marcel Barbeau의 작품을 색상별로 찾아볼 수 있나요?

Marcel Barbeau의 작품은 작가의 컬러 인덱스 페이지에서 색상별로 감상하실 수 있습니다.

Marcel Barbeau 작가의 국적은 어디인가요?

Marcel Barbeau은(는) Canada 출신입니다.

Marcel Barbeau의 작품을 컬러 팔레트별로 둘러볼 수 있나요?

컬러 팔레트별로 보기 페이지에서는 Marcel Barbeau의 작품들을 색상 팔레트별로 모아볼 수 있습니다.

Marcel Barbeau 작가 작품의 컬러 프로필은 어디에서 확인할 수 있나요?

Marcel Barbeau의 팔레트 지놈에서는 작가의 작품 세계를 구성하는 컬러 프로필을 확인하실 수 있습니다.

안목 테스트

각 질문의 정답은 하나뿐입니다.

질문 1:
Which group did Marcel Barbeau form along with other students of Paul-Émile Borduas?
질문 2:
In which city was Marcel Barbeau born?
질문 3:
Which movement did Barbeau and other signatories sign in 1948 to seek freedom from formal structures?
질문 4:
Between which years did Barbeau research Op Art and film techniques?
질문 5:
Which organization awarded Barbeau as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1995?