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Kiugak Ashoona

Kiugak Ashoona was a Canadian sculptor, draftsperson, printmaker and artist (1933–2014). He was born at Qikiqtaaluk Region.

Also recorded as Kiawak Ashoona; Kiawak Ashooa; Kiowak Ashoona; Keeower Ashoona; Kioga Ashoona.

Kiugak Ashoona in brief

Born
1933
Died
2014
Known for
sculptor, draftsperson, printmaker and artist
Place of birth
Qikiqtaaluk Region
Contents

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Kiawak Ashoona, Kiawak Ashooa, Kiowak Ashoona, Keeower Ashoona and Kioga Ashoona. His recorded language was Inuktitut.

He was the child of Pitseolak Ashoona. He married Soroseelutu Ashoona. One child is recorded: Shuvinai Ashoona.

Recognition and collections

Kiugak Ashoona received Molson Prize, Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and Officer of the Order of Canada. Work by Kiugak Ashoona is held by National Gallery of Canada, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, Museum of Modern Art and Scott Polar Research Institute Archives, University of Cambridge.

Identity

What the record establishes about Kiugak Ashoona.

Kiugak Ashoona is recorded with the occupation draftsperson. Kiugak Ashoona is recorded as a citizen of Canada. Kiugak Ashoona is recorded as sculptor, draftsperson, printmaker and artist. Kiugak Ashoona is recorded with the citizenship of Canada.

Works and catalogued output

Owl Defending Nest is dated 1964 and held by The Art Institute of Chicago (inventory 1966.182). The Art Institute of Chicago catalogues 1 work under this heading.

Reception

Kiugak Ashoona is recorded as having received Molson Prize, Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and Officer of the Order of Canada.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Kiugak Ashoona may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Kiugak Ashoona is established in the international name authorities as Getty Union List of Artist Names 500126357, Gemeinsame Normdatei (GND) 119413868, Library of Congress no2002090638, ISNI 0000000078617546, IdRef 157712613, VIAF 96613305 and Wikidata Q3196315.

In detail

the recorded working language is Inuktitut.

Membership is recorded of Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and Kinngait Co-operative.

Work by Kiugak Ashoona is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Canada, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, Museum of Modern Art, Scott Polar Research Institute Archives, University of Cambridge and McCord Stewart Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Molson Prize, Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and Officer of the Order of Canada.

Chronology

  1. 1933Kiugak Ashoona born at Qikiqtaaluk Region.
  2. 1933Kiugak Ashoona was born on 16 September 1933.
  3. 1964Owl Defending Nest (The Art Institute of Chicago).
  4. 1964Owl Defending Nest is dated 1964 and held by The Art Institute of Chicago (inventory 1966.182).
  5. 2014Kiugak Ashoona died.
  6. 2014Kiugak Ashoona died on 3 December 2014.
  7. 2014Kiugak Ashoona died on 1 January 2014.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    Ashoona, Pitseolak, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2014

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  2. 2.

    Ashoona, Qaqaq or Kaka, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  3. 3.

    Cross-cultural lines of inquiry; the drawings of Pitseolak Ashoona.

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  4. 4.

    The Art Institute of Chicago, collection records associated with Kiugak Ashoona.

    museum collection · Unverified · The Art Institute of Chicago

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  5. 5.

    “Kiugak Ashoona”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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  6. 6.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3196315: Kiugak Ashoona

    authority record · Unverified · Wikidata

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