International contemporary art platform02.10.1936–09.10.2020
Francine Simonin
Francine Simonin (1936–2020) was a Swiss-Canadian artist, engraver, designer, and university professor. Her work is associated with expressionism. She was connected to both Switzerland and Canada during her lifetime.
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Francine Simonin was born on October 2, 1936, in Lausanne. She was a Swiss-Canadian artist, engraver, designer, and university professor, as well as an active figure in the visual arts. Her creative legacy is associated with the expressionism movement. Among her notable works is a piece titled "Le bateau ivre." Throughout her life, she was connected to two countries — Switzerland and Canada. She passed away on October 9, 2020, in Montreal.
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