norman laliberté

Norman Laliberté was a multidisciplinary artist born in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1925 to French-Canadian parents. Raised in Montreal, he later studied at the Institute of Design in Chicago and the Illinois Institute of Technology. His artistic practice spanned painting, sculpture, installations, and graphic arts, reflecting a career marked by diversity and experimentation.

He gained international attention as the artistic director of Expo 67 in Montreal, a milestone event in Canada’s visual arts history. His work was exhibited in major institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Smithsonian. Known for his vibrant, symbolic style, Laliberté often drew inspiration from folk art, spirituality, and universal visual language.

Throughout his prolific career, he consistently explored materials and symbols with an imaginative and expressive approach. Norman Laliberté remains a key figure in North American contemporary art. He passed away in 2021 at the age of 95.