The Contemporary Arts Society was founded by John Lyman in 1939 to promote modern art in Montreal, at a time when Canada was dominated by academic art.[1] Lyman was the Society's first president. The additional officers were vice-president Paul-Émile Borduas, secretary Fritz Brandtner, and treasurer Philip Surrey.[2] The Society lasted until 1948.[3]

Early membership

Early members included Alexander Bercovitch, Paul-Émile Borduas, Simone Mary Bouchard, Stanley Cosgrove, Louise Landry Gadbois, Eric Goldberg, Jack Humphrey, John Goodwin Lyman, Louis Muhlstock, Alfred Pellan Goodridge Roberts, Jori Smith, and Philip Surrey.[4][2] Moe Reinblatt was included later. The Society had up to 62 members: artists, but also collectors and art professionals, such as historian and critic Maurice Gagnon.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Contemporary Arts Society". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Canadian Painting in the 30s: part 7. The Eastern Group and the Contemporary Arts Society". National Gallery of Canada. Archived from the original on 25 October 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  3. 1 2 Clement, Eric (Jan 7, 2023). "Montreal Museum of Fine Arts: A new look at the Contemporary Art | Society / Société d'art contemporain". La Press. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  4. ↑ Carney, Lora Senechal (2017). Canadian Painters in a Modern World, 1925–1955: Writings and Reconsiderations. McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. p. 146. ISBN 978-0773551923. Retrieved 25 November 2017.


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