EDMONTON — Renowned artist Alex Janvier has died at the age of 89.

Officials at the Assembly of First Nations annual general meeting announced his death and held a moment of silence on Wednesday.

Janvier, who was from Cold Lake First Nations in Alberta, is considered one of Canada’s greatest painters. His work is widely collected and hangs in private homes and public galleries across the country and around the world.

EDMONTON — Renowned artist Alex Janvier has died at the age of 89.{ai:summary}<p>Renowned Canadian artist Alex Janvier from Cold Lake First Nations has died at 89. A moment of silence was held at the Assembly of First Nations meeting to mourn his passing. Janvier's art is celebrated and showcased globally. #culture</p>

Renowned artist Alex Janvier, part of Indian Group of Seven, dies at age 89

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