Alfred Pinsky

Alfred Pinsky (March 31, 1921 - November 21, 1999) was a Canadian artist and art educator. He was described as part of the informal Jewish Painters of Montreal group.

Professional history

Pinsky's artistic education began at Baron Byng High School, where he was a student of, and later assistant to, Anne Savage.

During the Second World War, Pinsky served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, he later returned to Montreal, where he co-founded the Montreal Art School. and Joan Rankin.

Personal life

In 1945, Pinsky married fellow artist Ghitta Caiserman; they had one daughter, Kathe, but divorced in 1959. He subsequently married fellow artist Claire Hogenkamp.

Honors Every year, Concordia University awards the Alfred Pinsky Medal to the highest-ranking student graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.