From the 1950s to the 1980s Harold Town (1924–1990) was a brilliant figure in Canadian art. He made a distinct contribution to the country’s Abstract Expressionist movement as a founding member of the artists’ collective Painters Eleven. In the graphic arts he gained international acclaim for his 1950s prints; at the same time his paintings fetched record prices and ignited a new local art scene in Toronto. With his early international success and his determination to make world-challenging art while remaining rooted in Toronto, Town contributed a new confidence and maturity to the Canadian art scene.
Harold Town: Life & Work
