The Automatiste Movement was an artistic and literary movement that emerged in the 1940s in Montreal, Canada. It was characterized by a focus on spontaneity and the subconscious, drawing inspiration from Surrealism. The movement aimed to break free from traditional artistic constraints and explore new forms of expression. Key figures in the movement included artists like Paul-Émile Borduas and writers associated with the Refus Global manifesto, which called for artistic freedom and social change. The Automatiste Movement significantly influenced modern art in Canada and contributed to the development of abstract expressionism.