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Avrom Yanovsky (April 3, 1911 – May 22, 1979) was a Canadian graphic artist and editorial cartoonist, whose work appeared in a variety of leftist publications. He was known professionally as Avrom, though some of his work was also signed Armand, Richards or Tinòdi.
Yanovsky was born in Kirov Rog now the Ukraine in 1911, and came with his family to Winnipeg, November 22, 1913. He grew up in the labour movement. His parents were both labour activists and were involved in the Winnipeg General Strike which occurred from 15 May to 26 June in 1919.
10 de feb. de 2019 · Avrom Yanovsky (1911–1979) was a versatile and prolific artist who created political cartoons, comics, murals, and more for the radical left in Canada. This article explores his life and work, his influences and legacy, and his role in the cultural front of the Canadian left.
Lucy Kaplansky chose one of Avrom Yanovsky’s painting for the cover of her Reunion CD released in September, 2012. It’s a painting of Lucy Kaplansky’s grandmother’s bakery in Toronto. (Yanovsky worked at the bakery and painted himself into the bottom left-hand corner).
15 de ago. de 2013 · Learn about Avrom Yanovsky, a Ukrainian-born artist who created Major Domo and Jo-Jo, Hugh Dunnit and Mr. Distracted Attorney for Bell Features Publications. He also drew editorial cartoons, murals and paintings with socialist and labour themes.
8 de ago. de 2019 · Avrom Yanovsky (1911–1979) was a Canadian graphic artist and editorial cartoonist, whose work appeared in a variety of leftist publications. He was known professionally as Avrom, though some of his work was also signed Armand, Richards or Tinòdi.
10 de feb. de 2019 · This is a preliminary exploration of the work of Avrom Yanovsky (1911–1979) as a cultural producer associated with the radical left in Canada.
