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Jori Smith

1907 – 2005

Canadian artist

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About Jori Smith

Lived 1907 – 2005 (aged 98). Jori Smith was a Canadian painter.

Marjorie "Jori" Smith (January 1, 1907 – November 25, 2005) was a key figure in the 1930s in initiating Canada's modernist art movement. She was a founding member of the Contemporary Arts Society in 1939. Her early training was at the Art Association of Montreal where she studied under Randolph Hewton. In 2002, Jori Smith was appointed a member of the Order of Canada. She was made a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.

Her memoirs, Charlevoix County, 1930, were published in 1998. The book was shortlisted for the QSPELL Mavis Gallant Prize and First Book Prize.

Smith died in Montreal on November 25, 2005.

Legacy Her works are held in museums including the National Gallery of Canada, notably "The Communicant", dating from her many years at Petite Rivière St Francois. The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal, and the Library and Archives Canada also maintain collections of her work.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
École des beaux-arts de Montréal
Awards
Member of the Order of Canada; Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts

Family & relationships

Spouse
Jean Palardy

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jori Smith?

Canadian artist (1907-2005)

When was Jori Smith born?

Jori Smith was born on 1 January 1907 in Montreal.

When did Jori Smith die?

Jori Smith died on 12 November 2005 in Montreal.

What was Jori Smith's occupation?

Jori Smith was a painter.

What nationality was Jori Smith?

Jori Smith was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jori Smith

· Wikidata: Q3183910

· DBpedia: Jori Smith

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