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Nico Williams

b. 1989

Anishinaabe beadwork artist (born 1989)

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About Nico Williams

Born 1989. Nico Williams is a beadworker.

Nico Williams (born 1989) is a contemporary Aamjiwnaang (Anishinaabe) First Nation Canadian artist based in (Tiohtià:ke) Montréal, Quebec.

He completed his MFA at Concordia University in 2021.

In 2021, Williams contributed to Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto through his work, Monument to the Brave, which consisted of 250 000 beads matched by an additional 3000 beads donated by SickKids’ Bravery Beads Program spearheaded by the Women's Auxiliary Volunteers group.

Awards and recognition In 2021 he was awarded with the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Fellowship in Contemporary Art and most recently won the 2024 Sobey Art Award.

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Important facts

Born
1989
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Beadworker

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Nico Williams?

Anishinaabe beadwork artist (born 1989)

When was Nico Williams born?

Nico Williams was born in 1989.

What is Nico Williams's occupation?

Nico Williams is a beadworker.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nico Williams

· Wikidata: Q111182259

· DBpedia: Nico Williams (artist)

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