Contemporary Arts Society

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 Alexandre 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. "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. 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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