Josie Papialuk
Josie Pamiutu Papialuk (surname variously spelled as Papialook and Paperk) (1918–1996) was an Inuk artist who lived in Puvirnituq, Quebec.
Also recorded as Josie Pamiutu Papialuk · Josie Paperk
Josie Papialuk
- Born
- 1918
- Birthplace
- Issuksiuvit Lake area of Quebec
- Died
- 1996
- Nationality
- Canada.
- Occupation
- sculptor, draftsperson and printmaker.
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Josie Pamiutu Papialuk (surname variously spelled as Papialook and Paperk) (1918–1996) was an Inuk artist who lived in Puvirnituq, Quebec.
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Key facts
• Born — 1918 • Birthplace — Issuksiuvit Lake area of Quebec • Died — 1996
Early life
Early life
He was born in the Issuksiuvit Lake area of Quebec.
Career
Career
He worked in printmaking (including in the Povungnituk print shop), and sculpted as well. His work is held in a variety of museums, including the National Gallery of Canada, the British Museum, the University of Michigan Museum of Art, the Canadian Museum of History, the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, and the McMaster Museum of Art.
Identity
Identity
Josie Papialuk is recorded with the occupation draftsperson. Recorded as sculptor, draftsperson and printmaker. Recognition and collections.
Life and career
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Life and career
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1918
Josie Papialuk was born on 1 January 1918.
1996
Josie Papialuk died on 3 October 1996.
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Lac Issuksiuvit.
Birth place
Puvirnituq.
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q3186065: Josie Papialuk
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- “Josie Pamiutu Papialuk”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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