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Kakulu Saggiaktok
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| Born | 1940 |
| Died | 2020 (aged 79–80) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Known for | Visual Art |
Kakulu Saggiaktok (born in 1940, died in 2020) was a talented Inuit artist from Canada. She was known for her beautiful drawings and prints, especially those showing animals. Her artwork is displayed in many museums around the world.
Early Life and Artistic Beginnings
Kakulu Saggiaktok was born in 1940 on a ship called the Nascopie. This ship belonged to the Hudson's Bay Company, a very old trading company. The ship was traveling from Clyde River to Pangnirtung in Canada's Arctic region.
Her parents and older brother were part of a small group of Inuit people. They traveled from the southern part of Baffin Island to the northern area. They went there to hunt animals and trap furs. Kakulu's mother, Ikayukta Tunnillie, was also a graphic artist. This means art was in her family!
In the 1960s, Kakulu moved to Cape Dorset, a community known for its art. There, she began to draw. She joined the West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative, a group that helped Inuit artists share and sell their work. Since 1966, her art has been shown in many important collections. These are called the Cape Dorset Annual Print Collections.
Her Artistic Career
Kakulu Saggiaktok was best known for her amazing artwork on paper. This includes drawings and prints. Her art is kept in many famous museums. Some of these include the National Gallery of Canada and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Her work is also in the Winnipeg Art Gallery and the National Museum of the American Indian.
Kakulu married a sculptor named Saggiaktok. They had four children together. She continued to create art throughout her life, leaving behind a wonderful collection for people to enjoy.
