David Hoffos

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David Hoffos (born Montreal, 1966) is a contemporary artist who maintains a practice in Lethbridge, Alberta. He is widely recognized for unique illusionist installations that draw their inspiration from archaic special effects and cinematic techniques.[citation needed]

He received a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Lethbridge in 1994. He has participated in solo and group exhibitions in Canada, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland and the United States. In 2002, he was awarded second place in the prestigious Sobey Art Award.

He has received extensive media coverage in recognized publications like Canadian Art and Border Crossings, as well as television interviews on the CBC.[citation needed] He is represented commercially by the Trépanier Baer Gallery in Calgary, Alberta.