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Melvin Charney

Melvin Charney (1935–2012) was a Canadian architect, artist and sculptor.

Melvin Charney in brief

Born
1935
Died
2012
Known for
architect, artist and sculptor
Place of birth
Montreal
Contents

Overview

Born at Montreal in 1935, died at Montreal in 2012.

In detail

Melvin Charney studied at McGill University, Yale University and Yale School of Architecture.

The field of work recorded is architecture, art of drawing and installation art. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are public art.

Employment is recorded with Université de Montréal. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Canada.

Work by Melvin Charney is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Canada, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, Pointe-à-Callière Museum, Musée d'art de Joliette and Laurentides Museum of Contemporary Art.

Distinctions recorded are Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎, Knight of the National Order of Quebec, Companion of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec and Prix Paul-Émile-Borduas.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Melvin Charney”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3305310: Melvin Charney

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