Heritage Minutes S06E11 · Kenojuak Ashevak

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As a founding member of Cape Dorset's famed print making cooperative, Kenojuak Ashevak introduced Inuit art to the world (1927-2013).

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11. 11 11. Kenojuak Ashevak2016-10-20 · 1mAs a founding member of Cape Dorset's famed print making cooperative, Kenojuak Ashevak introduced Inuit art to the world (1927-2013).
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