Background
Balkind, Alvin Louis was born on March 28, 1921 in Baltimore. Son of Benjamin and Nessie (Bers) Balkind.
Balkind, Alvin Louis was born on March 28, 1921 in Baltimore. Son of Benjamin and Nessie (Bers) Balkind.
Student, Sorbonne U., Paris, 1954-1955; Bachelor, Johns Hopkins University, 1953; diploma in fine arts (honorary), Emily Carr College of Art and Design, 1991.
Curator Fine Arts Gallery, U. B.C., Vancouver, Canada, 1962-1973;
curator contemporary art, Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada, 1973-1975;
chief curator, Vancouver Art Gallery, 1975-1978;
head visual art studio, Banff (Alberta) School Fine Arts, Canada, 1985-1987;
freelance writer, 1987-1992. Member arts advising committee Canada Council, Ottawa, Ontario, 1971-1973. Member visiting com.Nat.
Gallery Canada, Ottawa, 1969-1971.
Served with United States Navy, 1943-1946.
