Janet Kigusiuq
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Janet Kigusiuq (b. 1926 Putuqsuqniq camp, near Garry Lake, Nunavut; d. February 27, 2005 Baker Lake, Nunavut) was an Inuk artist. [1][2]
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Janet Kigusiuq | |
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Born | 1926 (1926) Garry Lake, Canada |
Died | 2005(2005-00-00) (aged 78–79) Baker Lake, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian |
Known for | Printmaking, Drawing |
Spouse | Mark Uqayuittuq |
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Kigusiuq came from a large family of artists: she was the eldest daughter of Jessie Oonark, her siblings included artists Victoria Mamnguqsualuk, Nancy Pukingrnak, Peggy Qablunaaq Aittauq, Mary Yuusipik Singaqti, Josiah Nuilaalik, Miriam Marealik Qiyuk, and William Noah, and she was married to Mark Uqayuittuq, son of Luke Anguhadluq, themselves both artists.