Abraham Anghik Ruben (1951) (1)

An important Canadian sculptor, carver, draftsman and printmaker, Abraham Anghik Ruben (aka: Abraham Apakark Anghik) was born in Paulatuk, Northwest Territories (about 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle) and currently lives on Salt Spring Island, B.C. Ruben's life and work are discussed in most of the recent comprehensive books on Inuit* art, he is the subject of several scholarly monographs, and his biography has been included in Canadian Who's Who since 1993. His carvings have been featured in numerous landmark group and solo exhibitions and dozens of his works are in the collections of major Canadian museums. (2) (3)

Ruben's mediums include Brazilian soapstone, stone, jade, ivory, wh...