The Art Gallery of Ontario is hosting a new exhibition featuring two of the biggest Inuit artists: Tunirrusiangit: Kenojuak Ashevak and Tim Pitsiulak led by curator Georgiana Uhlyarik. We’re giving away two tickets to Tunirrusiangit: Kenojuak Ashevakand and Tim Pitsiulak. See giveaway details below.
Kenojuak Ashevak (1927-2013) and her nephew Tim Pitsilulak (1967-2016) were hugely influential in the domain of Inuit art. The AGO exhibit, which is curated by a team of Inuit artists, contains the artists’ drawings and rare sketches of contemporary Inuit culture and life.
Ashevak, referred to as the “grandmother of Inuit art,” has an international reputation for inspiring other Inuit artists to pursue their work. Ashevak was able to transform her storytelling into sharp graphic representation. Pitsiulak’s large-scale works, infused with humour, resulted in him becoming one of the most recognized Inuit artists of his generation.
Pitsilulak was inspired by his aunt to start drawing and was able to support his family through his drawing, as well as by hunting and making jewellery. The exhibit is the first major retrospective of Tim Pitsilulak since he died in December 2016.
Tunirrusiangit: Kenojuak Ashevak and Tim Pitsiulak marks a turning point for the AGO, with Inuit artists leading a major Canadian exhibit. Kenojuak Ashevak and Tim Pitsiulak have built upon tradition to present a current representation of Inuit culture.
No I haven’t been in a while.
Yes–I love visiting the Group of Seven room!
Cannot tell a lie…have not been in some time.
Have not had a visit this year.
I have yet to be this year – however always thoroughly enjoy my visits there!
No I have yet to go to the AGO this year or for the last few years 🙁
its been aout 3 years i really need to go soon
No I have not visited this year
No, but I would love to go and see all the new exhibits!
Yes I was lucky to get tickets to see Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors this year at the AGO.
My husband, daughter and I have never been to the AGO before but would love a chance to visit!
So neat. I would love to check out this exhibit!
I have not been to the AGO since I went with my grade two class 3 years ago.
It’s definitely time to visit again then! Good luck! Lori
This exhibit seems so cool
I haven’t been this year, but it’s on my summer “to-do” list. This exhibit looks amazing! I’d love to check it out.
Yes, I usually have visiting the AGO on my summer to-do list too! Good luck! Lori
Sounds like an exhibit I’d enjoy! congrats to the winner of the tickets!
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