Osuitok Ipeelee

Osuitok Ipeelee (1923–2005) was a Canadian sculptor and artist.

Also recorded as Aipellie Osuitok; Ipeelee Oshaweetok; Ipeelee Osuitok; Oshaweetuk; Oshewatok; Oshooweetok "B".

Osuitok Ipeelee in brief

Born
1923
Died
2005
Known for
sculptor and artist
Place of birth
Qikiqtaaluk Region
Contents

Overview

Born at Qikiqtaaluk Region in 1923, died at Kinngait in 2005.

In detail

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture.

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

Work by Osuitok Ipeelee is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Canada, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of the American Indian and Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre.

Distinctions recorded are Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Osuitok Ipeelee”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2036233: Osuitok Ipeelee

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Elsewhere in Sculpture

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