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Sobey Art Award winner Kablusiak takes us through their path to art

The Calgary-based Inuvialuk artist talks to Q's Tom Power about their big win, the power of satire in visual art, and why having their work in the National Gallery makes them feel like a spy.

The Calgary-based artist talks to Q's Tom Power about their work

Head shot of Kablusiak.
Kablusiak is the winner of the 2023 Sobey Art Award. The announcement was made Saturday, Nov. 18, in a celebration at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. (Cinic Studio)

Last fall, the Calgary-based Inuvialuk artist Kablusiak was recognized with the $100,000 Sobey Art Award, one of the highest honours in the Canadian art world. Now, their work is on display at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa until March 3.

Kablusiak talks to Q's Tom Power about their big win, the power of satire in visual art, and why having their work in the National Gallery makes them feel like a spy.

The full interview with Kablusiak is available on our podcast, Q with Tom Power. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.


Interview with Kablusiak produced by Matthew Amha.