Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award 2018

Three winners of the Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award, Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory (2019), Tarralik Duffy (2021) and Ningiukulu Teevee (2023), discuss the impact of the prize on their lives and practices.

Plus, designs by Taalrumiq and Haley Edmunds-Shiwak featured in Netflix series, Beatrice Deer launches new podcast and more!

Multidisciplinary artist becomes the first Inuvialuk ever to win the award.

An overview of the Inuit work featured at this year’s fair which runs October 26–29.

Circumpolar filmmakers use 360-degree screens to blend Indigenous storytelling with new technology.

The multidisciplinary Calgary-based artist is a second-time finalist for the prestigious prize.

With new team, Nunavut performing arts society emphasizes community connection.

This marks the second time the multidisciplinary Calgary-based artist has been nominated for the prestigious prize.

After eight years of annual consultations, Qaggiavuut! is preparing to launch an international fundraising campaign for a Nunavut Performing Arts Centre, pursuing financial support for a dedicated performance space for the region.

Iqaluit-based artist Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory is the recipient of the inaugural Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award, for her multi-disciplinary practice which centres on uaajeerneq (Greenlandic mask dance).

The Iqaluit-based artist is the first Inuk in 15 years to receive the honour.

Inuit musicians Tanya Tagaq, Kelly Fraser, PIQSIQ, Iva and more have boycotted the Indigenous Music Awards over concerns of cultural appropriation in the work of nominee Cikwes, who incorporates throat singing within her work.

From experimental shorts and animations to inspiring feature length productions, we have rounded up our must-see film and video works by creators across Inuit Nunangat on view during the course of the 58th Venice Biennale.

Inaugural prize recognizes Indigenous artists around the world.

First time in the award’s history that 4 circumpolar Indigenous artists have appeared on a longlist together.

Third Inuit artist ever to reach the shortlist!

The multidisciplinary artist is the second winner of the IAF’s $10,000 prize, plus solo exhibition and residency at WAG-Qaumajuq.

The Inuk throat singer tells her story in an immersive music doc at Toronto film festival.

Inuit art installations you just can’t miss in Toronto at Nuit Blanche.

Contemporary, historical Inuit artists to share the world stage at “Canada’s art fair”

Mila Heilmann Kreutzmann and Nivi Larsen discuss their acting debuts and plans for the Academy Award night.

What were 2022’s most notable events in the Inuit art world?

2021 Sobey shortlisted artist gets real about her recent work.

Inuit artists Eldred Allen, Tarralik Duffy, Kablusiak and Couzyn van Heuvelen in the running for $10,000 prize.

Dance like no one’s watching.

The IAQ talks with KAMA shortlisted artist Kablusiak.

Àbadakone | Continuous Fire | Feu continuel is the second in an ongoing series of exhibitions organized by the National Gallery, focusing on contemporary Indigenous art from around the world.

The under-the-radar stories of 2020.

An interview with Chelsea McMullan and Tagaq on their new documentary premiering at TIFF 2022.

The stories you loved, all wrapped up in a bow.

The IAQ talks with KAMA shortlisted artist Eldred Allen.

The IAQ talks with the Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award shortlisted artist.

The IAQ talks with the Kenojuak Ashevak Memorial Award shortlisted artist.

Must-see artworks to visit across Canada.

Happy Nunavut Day! In honour of the 25th anniversary of the land claims agreement that initiated the establishment of the territory, we’re celebrating by bringing you a selection of work by artists from Nunavut including Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory, Alethea Aggiuq Arnaquq-Baril, Tim Pitsiulak, Jesse Tungilik, Andrew Qappik, Jessie Oonark, Lucy Tasseor Tutsweetok, Kenojuak Ashevak and Hinaani Design.

Six more Inuit art exhibitions to visit online.

Our top picks for events and major projects happening with Inuit art in 2020.

The stories you loved, all wrapped up in a bow.