Marcel (Christian) Barbeau is born on February 18, 1925 in Montreal (Quebec, Canada) where he lives until 1952. Between 1942 and 1947, Marcel Barbeau studies the drawing of furnishing at the School of Furniture of Montreal. With his professor of drawing, the painter Paul-Emile Borduas he initiates himself with art, particularly with the modern art and discovers his artistic passion. Between 1944 and 1953, Marcel Barbeau attends the workshop of Paul-Emile Borduas.
