In the Spring 2026 issue of the IAQ, Tauttunnguaqti Napatsi Folger has chosen Transformation as the issue theme. Transformation is a rich topic for Inuit artists and a popular subject for enthusiastic collectors of Inuit art, so it seemed fitting for a transitional time of year when nature awakens again after a long and cold winter. ⁠
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Inside, you’ll find a portfolio that examines the transformative power art can have on the mind and spirit, from Sápmi to Inuit Nunangat, and delves into artworks with deep cultural, social, and political meaning. And in Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona’s feature on contemporary linocut printmaking, she delves into some of the history and reasoning behind the transition from lithograph, stonecut and other forms of printmaking to linocut for a lot of contemporary artists. ⁠
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In addition to editing this issue, Folger also postulates on the importance and presence of Nuliajuk throughout Inuit art across time and regions in her Legacy feature story. ⁠
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We couldn’t do an issue on the subject of transformation in Inuit art without including the mesmerizing transformations of shamans and animals, so check out our Five Works for some truly inspiring spiritual moments. ⁠
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In this first issue of the new year, prepare for pages chock full of incredible sculptures and a fascinating blend of contemporary and legacy artworks!⁠