Oscar Cahén
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<strong>Oscar</strong> <strong>Cahén</strong><br />
Life & Work by Jaleen Grove<br />
<strong>Oscar</strong> <strong>Cahén</strong> lived a brief but intense life. Although he worked in Canada for only<br />
fourteen years and exhibited his paintings for a scant eight, his role in the development<br />
of both illustration and abstract painting in Canada was pivotal. He gave fellow artists<br />
and designers confidence to experiment and to stand up to conservative backlash,<br />
setting an inspirational example with his engaging art.<br />
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