Gilles Hébert

Gilles Hébert is a Canadian artist and the director of numerous art institutions.

Early life and education

Born in St. Boniface, Manitoba,[1] Hebert received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manitoba.[2]

Career

Hebert has worked extensively across Canada, particularly in the Western provinces of the country. As a previous director of the Mendel Art Gallery in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Hebert worked with Joni Mitchell in curating a critically acclaimed[3] retrospective show of Mitchell's art work which attracted an average of 1,000 people per day, doubling attendance.[4] In October 2009, he left his position as Director of the Art Gallery of Windsor in Ontario to assume the role of chief executive officer of the Art Gallery of Alberta.[1][5]

References
  1. "Alberta gallery snags Windsor director". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 25 September 2009. Retrieved 13 November 2009.
  2. "Art Gallery of Alberta Appoints Gilles Hébert as New Executive Director". ArtDaily. 6 October 2009. Retrieved 13 November 2009.
  3. "Joni Mitchell's art big hit in Saskatoon". CBC News. 1 July 2000. Retrieved 13 November 2009.
  4. Brooke, James (22 August 2000). "For Joni Mitchell, artist, Singing Was Not Enough". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 November 2009.
  5. "Art Gallery of Alberta unveils new logo". Edmonton Journal. 12 November 2009. Retrieved 13 November 2009.
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