artists
Umberto Bruni (1914-)
Born in Montreal, Umberto Bruni is initiated, at the age of 13
years, to painting, decorating, mural and stained glass by Professor
Guido Nincheri. From 1930 to 1938 he studied at the Ecole des
Beaux-Arts de Montréal. In 1939 he teaches at the Academy Querbes
Outremont and then from 1947 to 1969 to l’École des Beaux-Arts de
Montré al. Subsequently, he taught for many years at the University
of Quebec at Montreal (UQAM). During this period, he participated in
over 30 exhibitions in Quebec and Europe. In 1972, he was appointed
director and curator of the Gallery of the University of Quebec at
Montreal. In 1980, he retired to devote himself entirely to his
art. Bruni is a member of The International Institute
for Preservation of Historical & Artistic Works of London, the
Accademia Gentium Pro Pace of Rome and the Royal Canadian Academy of
Arts. It is also an honorary member of Institute of Figurative
Arts.
In April 1989, the son of Italy Order of Canada awarded him the
Golden Lion for his contribution to Canadian society as a
teacher and artist. Bruni’s paintings and sculptures can be found in
many corporations and important private collections in Canada, USA
and Europe.
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