Saskatchewan modern artist William Perehudoff dies at 94

Well-known Saskatchewan artist William Perehudoff has died at age 94.

Perehudoff, who grew up in Langham, Sask., died peacefully on Tuesday, his family told CBC News.

Best known for his abstract style, his paintings have been displayed all over the country including the National Gallery of Canada.

Fellow artist Robert Christie says he was a pioneer of abstract painting in this province.

"He was a bit of a mentor to me and certainly to others," Christie said. "Not just in Saskatoon, but in Edmonton, Calgary and further afield and even into Britain."

Perehudoff was in the news in November 2009, when several of his murals from 1950 were successfully removed form the former Intercontinental Packers plant, which was slated for demolition.

The murals will find a home in Saskatoon's new art museum.

He was a member of the Order of Canada and had been awarded the Saskatchewan Order of Merit.

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