Marcel Barbeau was born in rue Saint-Hubert, Montreal, Quebec in 1925. Studying with Paul-Emile Bordas and Jean-Paul Riopelle at the Ecole du Meuble, together they formed a group titling themselves "The Automatistes". Barbeau was a painter and a sculptor who addressed many fields within the arts. He leaned into becoming a multidisciplinary artist between 1985-1992, and he often researched contemporary trends to renew his art. He is represented in many public institutions, including the National Gallery of Canada and the Art Gallery of Ontario. To read more about Barbeau's CV please click here.