About John Pangnark
Lived 1920 – 1980 (aged 59–60). John Pangnark was a Canadian sculptor.
John Pangnark (1920 in Windy Lake, Nunavut – 1980) was an Inuk sculptor, and native of Arviat, Northwest Territories (now Nunavut, Canada). His work is notable for its frequent use of geometric abstraction and its nearly exclusive focus on the human figure in carved stone.
His work is in the collections of the Dennos Museum Center in Traverse City, Michigan, and the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa.
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Who was John Pangnark?
Canadian artist (1920–1980)
When was John Pangnark born?
John Pangnark was born in 1920 in Kivalliq Region.
When did John Pangnark die?
John Pangnark died in 1980 in Rankin Inlet.
What was John Pangnark's occupation?
John Pangnark was a sculptor.
What nationality was John Pangnark?
John Pangnark was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Pangnark. https://biography.guide/john-pangnark/
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