Inuit art, also known as Eskimo art, refers to artwork produced by Inuit, that is, the people of the Arctic previously known as Eskimos, a term that is now often considered offensive.

Aug 9, 2023 · To recognize those whose artistic legacies have paved the way for artists today, we conducted interviews with one artist from each region: Alaska, Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland) and the areas of Sápmi that currently fall within Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish borders.

Some examples of the finest Alaskan artists featured are Ahgupuk, Mayokok, Walluk, Malewotkuk

Specializing in Northwest Coast & Traditional Alaskan Native Artwork - Arctic Spirit Gallery is one of the most unique native art galleries throughout Southeast Alaska’s Inside Passage.

The human dimension of the Arctic is the focus of I AM INUIT, a project launched in July 2015 by the Inuit Circumpolar Council-Alaska that connects people with the Arctic through a shared humanity. This exhibition features the photographs of Anchorage-based Iñupiaq editorial and commercial photographer Brian Adams, who specializes in ...

Jul 14, 2021 · You may be familiar with the stylized owls of Kenojuak Ashevak or bold patterns of Jessie Oonark, but what makes these artists historically significant? What does it take to make history in the world of Inuit art?

Sculptured from wood, alabaster, marble, glass, ivory and cast in bronze or other metals, his images' pristine, clean-lined form and an almost reverent presence capture the spirit of the Inuit/Eskimo.

Aug 30, 2017 · The Inuit Art Quarterly is pleased to connect readers to institutions around the world with a sampling from some of the most unique holdings of Inuit art. For this spotlight on the Anchorage Museum in Anchorage, Alaska, we asked Aaron Leggett, Curator of Alaska History and Culture, to pick the five works he believes speak to the heart of the ...

Nov 7, 2024 · Visitors can explore a variety of Inuit sculptures, prints, and textiles and learn about the cultural significance of Inuit art. Additional opportunities. Many Native Alaskan villages have their own museums, offering unique insights into local culture and history.

6 days ago · Discover MMFA’s new presentation of the Inuit art collection! With remodeled and expanded galleries, the museum’s ongoing Inuit art galleries bring together an extensive variety of works – prints, drawings, photographs, paintings, sculptures and installations – some of which are recent acquisitions.