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François-Marc Gagnon

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Franco-Canadian art historian and professor (1935–2019)
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François-Marc Gagnon
Born(1935-06-18)June 18, 1935
Paris
DiedMarch 28, 2019(2019-03-28) (aged 83)
CitizenshipFrance, Canada
Academic work
DisciplineArt History

François-Marc Gagnon CM FRSC was a Canadian art historian and professor at Concordia University in Montreal. He was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and a member of the Order of Canada. Professor Gagnon became famous when a student using an online course which Gagnon developed before his death tried to contact him and realized that he had passed away in 2019.

He is the author of three books published by the Art Canada Institute: Paul-Émile Borduas: Life & Work (2014); Louis Nicolas: Life & Work (2017); and Jean Paul Riopelle: Life & Work (2019).

References

  1. "Concordia University says lectures from dead professor are 'teaching tool'". Times Colonist. The Canadian Press. 2021-01-28. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
  2. "François-Marc Gagnon (1935-2019): 'A creative thinker and inspiring educator'". www.concordia.ca. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
  3. "L'historien de l'art François-Marc Gagnon est décédé". Le Devoir (in French). Retrieved 2021-01-29.
  4. https://www.theregister.com/2021/01/27/online_prof

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