early life and artistic beginnings oscar cahén, a painter and illustrator, was born in denmark in 1916. his life trajectory took him to canada, where he became an integral part of the country's art scene, particularly as a member of the painters eleven, a group of abstract artists active in toronto from 1953-1960. artistic contributions and style cahén's work is characterized by its versatility, ranging from abstract pieces to illustrations for canadian magazines, which he contributed to for over fifteen years. his style, though varied, often reflected the post-war avant-garde spirit of his t…