About Marie Kuunnuaq
Lived 1933 – 1990 (aged 56–57). Marie Kuunnuaq was a sculptor.
Marie Kuunnuaq (December 21, 1933 – March, 1990) was a Canadian Inuk artist.
Born in the vicinity of Mallery Lake, Kuunnuaq later moved to Baker Lake, where she lived with her husband and seven children until her death. She was known for her sculptures and for her appliquéd wall hangings, and her work was featured in many shows across Canada, the United States, and Greenland, including three solo exhibits. The Winnipeg Art Gallery, the Canada Council Art Bank, and the Inuit Cultural Institute are among organizations holding examples of her art.
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Who was Marie Kuunnuaq?
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When was Marie Kuunnuaq born?
Marie Kuunnuaq was born on 21 December 1933.
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Marie Kuunnuaq died in 1990.
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Marie Kuunnuaq was a sculptor.
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