Jun 27 2021

Siku Allooloo’s Akia

Siku Allooloo. Akia. Photo by: David Lipnowski

Watch Siku Allooloo discuss her work, Akia in this beautiful video. Allooloo is featured in INUA, the inaugural exhibition of Qaumajuq.

Read the transcript of Akia here!

This post is part of RBCxWAG: INUA Virtual Sessions, connecting you with Qaumajuq’s inaugural exhibition no matter where you are in the world! Watch for monthly programs with the artists and curators at wag.ca/inua-online.

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