Born in the suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt on March 4, 1957, Michel Suret-Canale spent his childhood in the artistic center of Paris, growing up in the home of his grandfather, medalist and publisher of art medals Victor S. Canale (1883-1958) who was also a sculptor, ceramicist, printmaker and inventor.
Michel Suret-Canale decided to become an artist by the age of 14.