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How Sculptor Manasie Akpaliapik Pushes Himself
In a career spanning more than 45 years, Manasie Akpaliapik’s focus remains on improving his craft.
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10 Artists Longlisted for 2023 Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award
An all-Inuit jury selects 10 finalists for the prestigious art prize.
Artist Project
What’s Inside Kablusiak’s Surprise Bags?
Kablusiak combines nostalgia and artist multiples in Party City (where you belong).
Artist Project
Glenn Gear’s Love for Symmetry Inspires a Series of Circular Works
How the multidisciplinary artist combined geometrics and animals to create his symmetry series.
Artist Project
Ooleepeeka Eegeesiak Envisions an Alternate Reality for a Livable Planet
Iqaluit artist Ooleepeeka Eegeesiak envisions an alternate reality on a livable planet and emphasizes the importance of our dreams and futurisms as Inuit.
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Kablusiak Wins 2022 Gattuso Prize
The multidisciplinary artist was acknowledged for their work at the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.
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4 Inuit Nominated for the 2023 Juno Awards
Susan Aglukark, Tanya Tagaq and Nunavut throat singers Iva & Angu could all take home Canadian music awards this year.
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Inuit Art Foundation Launches First-Ever Dedicated Digital Resource for Inuit Artists
The Developing Qanuqtuurniq: Artist Portal offers Inuit artists exclusive access to resources for funding, community-building and professional development.
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IAF Launches Innovative New Grant Program for Inuit Artists
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David Ruben Piqtoukun Through 5 Works of Art
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Inuit Artists Inspired by Kenojuak Ashevak
How an Inuit art icon inspired 7 artists across generations and regions.
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Your Guide to Inuit Art in 2023
Inuit artists are in the spotlight with exhibitions, books and other exciting new initiatives!
News
Kenojuak Ashevak's Green-tailed Enchanted Owl Breaks Record at Auction
Annie Pootoogook, Tim Pitsiulak, Niviaxie and more set new personal records at Inuit art auctions.
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Susan Aglukark's Mission to Share Stories and Correct Narratives Through Art
The beloved Nunavut singer-songwriter ends 2022 with a new album, a kids’ book and an award celebrating her humanitarian efforts.
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IAQ Staff Share Their Favourite 2022 Stories
Check out these stories you may have missed!
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The 9 Inuit Art Moments You Need to Know: 2022 Edition
What were 2022’s most notable events in the Inuit art world?
Artist Project
Norma Dunning on Writing Herself Into Her Research
Inuk author’s book on disc numbers took her out of comfort zone.
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Inuk Curator Krista Zawadski Among Finalists for Talent Award
Prestigious $50,000 award recognizes outstanding research, leadership potential.
Artist Project
Shirley Moorhouse Explores New Beginnings Through Poetry and Drawings
The Nunatsiavummiut multimedia artist combines memories and imagination in this illustrated story.
Interviews
Kyle Aleekuk Tells the Stories Behind 5 Works of Art
The Inuk illustrator shares the cross-cultural inspirations behind his favourite works.
News
National Gallery Names Jocelyn Piirainen Associate Curator of Indigenous Ways and Decolonization
Piirainen joins the National Gallery of Canada curatorial team.
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Taqralik Partridge Named Associate Curator of Indigenous Art at AGO
As Associate Curator, Partridge will develop exhibitions, lead acquisitions, and champion new and diverse voices from across the circumpolar north.
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Inuk Artist Aedan Corey Designs Holiday Box for Purolator
Nunavut artist to work with program that sees $5,000 donated to food bank.
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How Inuktitut Music Took Over Northern Airwaves
The legacy and lasting impact of the CBC North recording sessions.
Interviews
Inuvialuk Artist Kyle Aleekuk Melding Traditions in Toronto Mural
Exploring cross-cultural traditions through tattoo design and illustration.
News
TikTok Accelerator Program Welcomes 6 Inuit Content Creators
The National Screen Institute launches the second edition of its TikTok Accelerator.
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Darcie Bernhardt, Jessica Winters Receive Emerging Artists Award
Annual $5,000 Saunderson Prize recognizes emerging artists with great potential.
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What Happens When You Put Inuit Art on a Global Stage?
How Inuit art at Expo 67 shaped perceptions of Inuit art and artists then and now.
Artist Project
The Significance of Stories in Video Game Research
How Bronson Jacque gathered information from his community to develop his video game on Inuit legends.
News
Inuit Artists to Watch For at Art Toronto
Contemporary, historical Inuit artists to share the world stage at “Canada’s art fair”
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Telefilm Partners with Arctic Indigenous Film Fund
Telefilm joins network funding Arctic Indigenous productions
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Presenting Cultural Identity Through Traditional Clothing
How the gift of a Greenlandic annoraaq connected Jonas Henderson to his culture.
News
Uvagut TV Petitioning for Mandatory Inclusion on Basic Cable
First Inuktut-language channel in Canada aims to change their broadcast status.
Interviews
Exploring Northern Indigeneity with the TETHER Curatorial Team
The Arctic Arts Summit exhibition highlighting the bonds across the circumpolar North.
Interviews
Kinngait Studios' New Print Collection Showcases Artist Collaboration
Kinngait Studios Arts Manager discusses 2022 standouts.
News
9 Inuit- and Sámi-Directed Films to Catch at imagineNATIVE
Inuit and Sámi filmmakers bring Arctic life to the screen at Indigenous film and media arts fest.
Interviews
Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona Print Chosen for Canada Post Stamp Series
Inuk artist’s design is one of four selected to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Feature
Bridging the Distance Between the Arctic and the Amazon
A cross-Americas exhibition at the Power Plant illuminates the commonalities between Indigenous artists, their relationships to the land and desire for ancestral knowledge.
Feature
Three Inuit Artworks to Reflect On for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
This September 30, we invite you to spend time with and amplify the voices of Indigenous artists.
News
Inuit Art Adorns New Truth and Reconciliation Coin
Jason Sikoak co-designs Truth and Reconciliation Medallion.
Artist Project
How to Design Meaningful Video Game Characters
Nunatsiavut Inuk artist Bronson Jacque explains what it takes to create authentic and multifaceted characters.
News
Inuit Art Must-Sees at Nuit Blanche 2022
Inuit art installations you just can’t miss in Toronto at Nuit Blanche.
Interviews
Language, Life Skills and Legends in “Okpik: Little Village in the Arctic”
Director Tiffany Ayalik explains the process behind the film about Kylik Kisoun’s quest for autonomy.
Artist Project
Can a Video Game Help Bring Inuit Stories to Life?
Follow Bronson Jacque on his journey into video game development.
Interviews
The Magic of Improvisation in Tanya Tagaq’s “Ever Deadly”
An interview with Chelsea McMullan and Tagaq on their new documentary premiering at TIFF 2022.
Interviews
Tracing the Narratives of Inuit Filmmaking Talents
An interview with cultural historian Mark David Turner on his new book “On Inuit Cinema | Inuit Takugatsaliukatiget”
News
ÁRRAN 360° and ARCTIC XR Premiere at Venice Biennale Sámi Pavilion
Circumpolar filmmakers use 360-degree screens to blend Indigenous storytelling with new technology.
Interviews
INUA Curators Discuss How Inuit Artists Create Space for the Future
A roundtable discussion with asinnajaq, Heather Igloliorte, Kablusiak and Krista Ulujuk Zawadski.
Artist Project
Flower Blossoms | Chantal Jung
How one Labrador Inuk artist speaks Indigenous Futurisms and family through digital collage.
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Tanya Tagaq Documentary “Ever Deadly” to Premiere at TIFF 2022
The Inuk throat singer tells her story in an immersive music doc at Toronto film festival.
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