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Roy Kiyooka was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, and later moved to Saskatchewan.
Answer: False
Roy Kiyooka was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and spent his formative years in Calgary, Alberta, not Vancouver, British Columbia.
Roy Kiyooka's maternal grandfather was a renowned Canadian politician.
Answer: False
Roy Kiyooka's maternal grandfather, Ōe Masamichi, was not a politician but the distinguished headmaster of a school of swordsmanship.
Roy Kiyooka's family relocated to Opal, Alberta, in 1942 due to wartime policies affecting Japanese Canadians following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Answer: True
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor and subsequent wartime policies, Roy Kiyooka's family was relocated to Opal, Alberta, in 1942.
Roy Kiyooka's maternal grandfather, Ōe Masamichi, held the position of headmaster for the Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū school of swordsmanship.
Answer: True
Roy Kiyooka's maternal grandfather, Ōe Masamichi, was indeed the distinguished headmaster of the Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū school of swordsmanship.
Roy Kiyooka's brother, Harry Mitsuo Kiyooka, was known primarily as a potter.
Answer: False
Roy Kiyooka's brother, Harry Mitsuo Kiyooka, was known primarily as an abstract painter and professor of art, while his other brother, Frank, was a potter.
Roy Kiyooka was born in which Canadian province?
Answer: Saskatchewan
Roy Kiyooka was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
What was the significance of Roy Kiyooka being identified as a "Nisei"?
Answer: He was a second-generation Japanese Canadian, born in Canada to immigrant parents.
The term 'Nisei' specifically denotes a second-generation Japanese immigrant, meaning Roy Kiyooka was born in Canada to parents who had immigrated from Japan.
Who was Roy Kiyooka's maternal grandfather, known for his lineage?
Answer: Ōe Masamichi
Roy Kiyooka's maternal grandfather was Ōe Masamichi, a samurai and the headmaster of a distinguished school of swordsmanship.
In what year did Roy Kiyooka's family move to Opal, Alberta, due to wartime policies?
Answer: 1942
Roy Kiyooka's family relocated to Opal, Alberta, in 1942 as a consequence of wartime policies affecting Japanese Canadians.
Roy Kiyooka's brother, Harry Mitsuo Kiyooka, was known primarily as:
Answer: An abstract painter and professor of art
Roy Kiyooka's brother, Harry Mitsuo Kiyooka, was primarily known as an abstract painter and professor of art.
Roy Kiyooka's maternal grandfather, Ōe Masamichi, held the position of headmaster for which school of swordsmanship?
Answer: Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū
Roy Kiyooka's maternal grandfather, Ōe Masamichi, was the headmaster of the Musō Jikiden Eishin-ryū school of swordsmanship.
Roy Kiyooka's brother, Frank Kiyooka, established himself primarily as a:
Answer: Potter
Roy Kiyooka's brother, Frank Kiyooka, established himself primarily as a potter.
What does the term "Nisei" signify in the context of Roy Kiyooka's identity?
Answer: Second-generation Japanese Canadian.
The term 'Nisei' signifies a second-generation Japanese Canadian, indicating that Roy Kiyooka was born in Canada to immigrant parents.
Roy Kiyooka completed his initial art studies at the Instituto Allende and later attended the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art.
Answer: False
Roy Kiyooka's initial art studies were at the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art (1946-1949), followed by studies at the Instituto Allende in 1955.
Roy Kiyooka began his teaching career at the University of British Columbia in 1956.
Answer: False
Roy Kiyooka commenced his teaching career in 1956 at the Regina College of Art, not the University of British Columbia.
Roy Kiyooka taught at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax during the 1971-1972 academic year.
Answer: True
Roy Kiyooka was an instructor at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax during the 1971-1972 academic year.
Roy Kiyooka was a faculty member at the University of British Columbia for over two decades, from 1973 until 1991.
Answer: True
Roy Kiyooka served as a faculty member in the Fine Arts Department at the University of British Columbia from 1973 to 1991, a tenure spanning over two decades.
Which of the following institutions was NOT mentioned as a place where Roy Kiyooka studied art?
Answer: University of Saskatchewan
While Kiyooka studied at the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art and the Instituto Allende, and participated in Emma Lake workshops, the University of Saskatchewan is not listed as an institution where he formally studied art.
Where did Roy Kiyooka hold his first academic appointment as an instructor?
Answer: Regina College of Art
Roy Kiyooka began his teaching career with his first academic appointment at the Regina College of Art in 1956.
Roy Kiyooka's artistic career was exclusively dedicated to painting, with no significant contributions to other mediums.
Answer: False
Roy Kiyooka was a multidisciplinary artist, recognized for his contributions across painting, poetry, photography, and teaching, rather than being exclusively known for painting.
Roy Kiyooka interacted with abstract expressionist painter Barnett Newman at the Emma Lake Artists' Workshops.
Answer: True
During his attendance at the Emma Lake Artists' Workshops in the late 1950s, Roy Kiyooka interacted with prominent figures including the abstract expressionist painter Barnett Newman.
After moving to Vancouver in 1959, Roy Kiyooka shifted his primary artistic focus from painting towards sculpture.
Answer: False
Following his move to Vancouver in 1959, Roy Kiyooka shifted his artistic focus from painting primarily towards photography and filmmaking, not sculpture.
After shifting focus from painting, Roy Kiyooka primarily explored sculpture and printmaking.
Answer: False
Following his shift from painting, Roy Kiyooka primarily explored photography and filmmaking, not sculpture and printmaking.
Which of the following artistic disciplines was NOT mentioned as a primary area of work for Roy Kiyooka?
Answer: Sculpture
While Roy Kiyooka was recognized for painting, poetry, and photography, sculpture was not mentioned as a primary area of his artistic work.
Roy Kiyooka's artistic practice evolved significantly after moving to Vancouver in 1959, with a shift in focus towards:
Answer: Photography and filmmaking
After relocating to Vancouver in 1959, Kiyooka transitioned his focus from painting towards photography and subsequently explored filmmaking.
Which influential art critic did Roy Kiyooka interact with at the Emma Lake Artists' Workshops?
Answer: Clement Greenberg
Roy Kiyooka interacted with the influential art critic Clement Greenberg during his attendance at the Emma Lake Artists' Workshops.
Roy Kiyooka's move to Vancouver in 1959 marked a shift in his artistic focus from painting primarily towards:
Answer: Photography and filmmaking
Upon moving to Vancouver in 1959, Roy Kiyooka shifted his primary artistic focus from painting towards photography and filmmaking.
What was the significance of the Emma Lake Artists' Workshops for Roy Kiyooka's artistic development?
Answer: It provided exposure to influential figures like Clement Greenberg and Barnett Newman.
The Emma Lake Artists' Workshops were significant for Roy Kiyooka's development, offering exposure to influential figures such as Clement Greenberg and Barnett Newman.
The artwork *Barometer No. 2*, created for the Art Gallery of Ontario, utilized the square as its primary geometric form.
Answer: False
The artwork *Barometer No. 2*, created for the Art Gallery of Ontario in 1964, utilized the ellipse as its primary geometric form.
Roy Kiyooka represented Canada at the Eighth Sao Paulo Biennial in 1965 and received a Gold Medal for his contribution.
Answer: False
While Roy Kiyooka represented Canada at the Eighth Sao Paulo Biennial in 1965, he received a Silver Medal, not a Gold Medal.
The sculpture created by Roy Kiyooka for the Canadian pavilion at Expo '70 was titled *The Painted Bird*.
Answer: False
The sculpture created by Roy Kiyooka for the Canadian pavilion at Expo '70 was titled *Abu Ben Adam’s Vinyl Dream*, not *The Painted Bird*.
In 1975, the Vancouver Art Gallery organized a major retrospective exhibition celebrating Roy Kiyooka's artistic career.
Answer: True
The Vancouver Art Gallery organized a significant retrospective exhibition in 1975 to celebrate Roy Kiyooka's extensive artistic career.
Roy Kiyooka was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1978.
Answer: True
Roy Kiyooka received the significant honor of being appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1978.
The photographic series *StoneDGloves: Alms for Soft Palms* was exhibited at the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Answer: False
The photographic series *StoneDGloves: Alms for Soft Palms* was exhibited at the National Gallery of Canada, not the Art Gallery of Ontario.
In May 1971, the Bau Xi Gallery in Vancouver exhibited Roy Kiyooka's *Ottoman/Court Suite* collection of paintings.
Answer: False
In May 1971, the Bau Xi Gallery exhibited Roy Kiyooka's *16 Cedar Laminated Sculpture* series and his *Ottoman/Court Suite* collection of silk-screen prints, not paintings.
The exhibition "Roy Kiyooka: Accidental Tourist" was held at the Vancouver Art Gallery in March 2005.
Answer: False
The exhibition "Roy Kiyooka: Accidental Tourist" was held at the Doris McCarthy Gallery in Scarborough, Ontario, in March 2005, not the Vancouver Art Gallery.
The retrospective exhibition "Roy K. Kiyooka: 25 Years" was presented at the Vancouver Art Gallery in late 1976.
Answer: True
The Vancouver Art Gallery presented the retrospective exhibition "Roy K. Kiyooka: 25 Years" from November 21 to December 16, 1976.
Roy Kiyooka received the Victor Martyn Lynch-Staunton Award in 1973 for his contributions to Canadian art.
Answer: True
Roy Kiyooka was honored with the Victor Martyn Lynch-Staunton Award in 1973, recognizing his significant contributions to Canadian art.
The inclusion of Roy Kiyooka in authority control databases like ISNI and VIAF signifies his unrecognized status in the international art community.
Answer: False
Inclusion in authority control databases like ISNI and VIAF signifies recognized status and standardized cataloging, not unrecognized status.
The designation CM associated with Roy Kiyooka stands for Commander of the Order of Merit.
Answer: False
The designation CM associated with Roy Kiyooka stands for Member of the Order of Canada, not Commander of the Order of Merit.
Roy Kiyooka was a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (RCA).
Answer: True
Roy Kiyooka was indeed a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (RCA), an honorary institution for distinguished artists.
Roy Kiyooka received a Silver Medal at the Eighth Sao Paulo Biennial in 1965 for his photographic work.
Answer: False
Roy Kiyooka received a Silver Medal at the Eighth Sao Paulo Biennial in 1965, but the specific medium for which he was awarded is not detailed as solely photographic work.
The inclusion of Roy Kiyooka in artist-specific authority control databases like ULAN and RKD Artists signifies his recognized status within the art world.
Answer: True
Inclusion in specialized databases like ULAN and RKD Artists confirms Roy Kiyooka's recognized status and standardized cataloging within the international art community.
What was the title of the sculpture Roy Kiyooka created for the Canadian pavilion at Expo '70?
Answer: *Abu Ben Adam’s Vinyl Dream*
The sculpture Roy Kiyooka created for the Canadian pavilion at Expo '70 was titled *Abu Ben Adam’s Vinyl Dream*.
Roy Kiyooka represented Canada at the Eighth Sao Paulo Biennial in 1965 and received which award?
Answer: Silver Medal
Roy Kiyooka represented Canada at the Eighth Sao Paulo Biennial in 1965 and was awarded a Silver Medal.
What artistic element did Roy Kiyooka utilize in the artwork *Barometer No. 2* for the Art Gallery of Ontario?
Answer: The ellipse
In the artwork *Barometer No. 2*, created for the Art Gallery of Ontario, Roy Kiyooka utilized the ellipse as its primary geometric form.
In what year was Roy Kiyooka appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada?
Answer: 1978
Roy Kiyooka was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in the year 1978.
Which photographic series by Roy Kiyooka was exhibited at the National Gallery of Canada?
Answer: *StoneDGloves: Alms for Soft Palms*
The photographic series *StoneDGloves: Alms for Soft Palms* was exhibited at the National Gallery of Canada.
The exhibition "Roy Kiyooka: Accidental Tourist" was held in March 2005 at which gallery?
Answer: Doris McCarthy Gallery
The exhibition "Roy Kiyooka: Accidental Tourist" was held at the Doris McCarthy Gallery in March 2005.
What does the designation "RCA" signify in relation to Roy Kiyooka?
Answer: Royal Canadian Academy of Arts
The designation RCA signifies that Roy Kiyooka was a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.
The retrospective exhibition "Roy K. Kiyooka: 25 Years" was held at the Vancouver Art Gallery in which year?
Answer: 1976
The retrospective exhibition "Roy K. Kiyooka: 25 Years" was held at the Vancouver Art Gallery in 1976.
What award did Roy Kiyooka receive in 1973 from the Canada Council for the Arts?
Answer: The Victor Martyn Lynch-Staunton Award
In 1973, Roy Kiyooka received the Victor Martyn Lynch-Staunton Award from the Canada Council for the Arts.
The listing of Roy Kiyooka in authority control databases like ULAN and RKD Artists signifies:
Answer: His status as a recognized artist with standardized cataloged information.
Inclusion in authority control databases like ULAN and RKD Artists signifies that Roy Kiyooka is a recognized artist whose information is standardized and cataloged internationally.
Roy Kiyooka's 1975 publication, *Transcanada Letters*, was solely a collection of his poetry.
Answer: False
*Transcanada Letters* (1975) was a multifaceted work by Roy Kiyooka, combining photography, personal correspondence, and experimental writing, rather than being solely poetry.
The book *Kiyooka’s Pear Tree Pomes*, illustrated by David Bolduc, was nominated for a Governor General's Literary Award.
Answer: True
*Kiyooka’s Pear Tree Pomes*, featuring illustrations by David Bolduc, was recognized with a nomination for a Governor General's Literary Award.
Roy Kiyooka's 1964 book *Kyoto Airs* was inspired by his travels in China.
Answer: False
Roy Kiyooka's 1964 book *Kyoto Airs* was inspired by his travels in Japan, not China.
Roy Kiyooka provided the text for Dorothy Livesay's book *The Unquiet Bed*.
Answer: False
Roy Kiyooka provided illustrations for Dorothy Livesay's book *The Unquiet Bed*, he did not provide the text.
*The Fountainebleau Dream Machine: 18 Frames from A Book of Rhetorick* was published by Talonbooks in 2004.
Answer: False
*The Fountainebleau Dream Machine: 18 Frames from A Book of Rhetorick* was published by Coach House Press in 1977, not Talonbooks in 2004.
The 1981 book detailing a journey through Honshu's Backcountry was titled *Pacific Rim Letters*.
Answer: False
The 1981 book detailing a journey through Honshu's Backcountry was titled *Wheels, a trip thru Honshu’s Backcountry*, not *Pacific Rim Letters*.
Roy Kiyooka's book *StoneDGloves* was first published in 1970 and reprinted in 1983.
Answer: True
Roy Kiyooka's book *StoneDGloves* was initially published in 1970 and subsequently reprinted in 1983.
The reprint of *transcanada letters* was published by Coach House Press in 1975.
Answer: False
The reprint of *transcanada letters* was published by Talonbooks in 2004, not by Coach House Press in 1975.
*Mothertalk: Life Stories of Mary Kiyoshi Kiyooka* was edited by Roy Kiyooka himself.
Answer: False
*Mothertalk: Life Stories of Mary Kiyoshi Kiyooka* was edited by Daphne Marlatt, though Roy Kiyooka had reworked the interviews prior to its publication.
Roy Miki edited the 1997 collection of Roy Kiyooka's poetry, titled *Pacific Windows*.
Answer: True
Roy Miki edited the 1997 collection of Roy Kiyooka's poetry, titled *Pacific Windows: Collected Poems of Roy K. Kiyooka*.
The 2004 book edited by Smaro Kambourelli features posthumously published writings by Roy Kiyooka and is titled *Pacific Rim Letters*.
Answer: True
The 2004 book edited by Smaro Kambourelli, featuring posthumously published writings by Roy Kiyooka, is titled *Pacific Rim Letters*.
The 2009 publication edited by Roy Miki, exploring Kiyooka's artistic identity, is titled *Mothertalk*.
Answer: False
The 2009 publication edited by Roy Miki, exploring Kiyooka's artistic identity, is titled *Roy Kiyooka: The Artist & the Moose: A Fable of Forget*, not *Mothertalk*.
Roy Kiyooka's book *Kyoto Airs* was published in 1963, the same year he visited Japan.
Answer: False
Roy Kiyooka's book *Kyoto Airs* was published in 1964, the year after his visit to Japan in 1963.
The book *Mothertalk* compiles the life stories of Roy Kiyooka's father, based on his interviews.
Answer: False
The book *Mothertalk* compiles the life stories of Roy Kiyooka's mother, Mary Kiyoshi Kiyooka, based on interviews he reworked.
Roy Miki edited *Pacific Rim Letters*, a collection of Kiyooka's posthumous writings published in 2004.
Answer: False
Roy Miki edited *Pacific Windows* and *Roy Kiyooka: The Artist & the Moose*. Smaro Kambourelli edited *Pacific Rim Letters*.
Which of the following publications is a collection of Roy Kiyooka's personal correspondence and photography, exploring his identity as a second-generation Japanese-Canadian?
Answer: *Transcanada Letters*
*Transcanada Letters* (1975) is a significant publication by Roy Kiyooka that combines personal correspondence, photography, and experimental writing to explore his identity as a second-generation Japanese-Canadian.
The book *Kiyooka’s Pear Tree Pomes*, published in 1987, received a nomination for which prestigious Canadian literary award?
Answer: The Governor General's Literary Award
*Kiyooka’s Pear Tree Pomes*, published in 1987, was nominated for a Governor General's Literary Award.
Roy Kiyooka's book *Kyoto Airs* was inspired by a visit to which country?
Answer: Japan
Roy Kiyooka's book *Kyoto Airs* was inspired by his visit to Japan in 1963.
What was Roy Kiyooka's contribution to Dorothy Livesay's book *The Unquiet Bed*?
Answer: He provided illustrations.
Roy Kiyooka provided the illustrations for Dorothy Livesay's book *The Unquiet Bed*.
The book *Mothertalk: Life Stories of Mary Kiyoshi Kiyooka* was edited by whom?
Answer: Daphne Marlatt
*Mothertalk: Life Stories of Mary Kiyoshi Kiyooka* was edited by Daphne Marlatt.
Who edited the posthumous collection *Pacific Windows: Collected Poems of Roy K. Kiyooka*?
Answer: Roy Miki
Roy Miki edited the posthumous collection *Pacific Windows: Collected Poems of Roy K. Kiyooka*.
What was the conceptual basis for Roy Kiyooka's 1975 publication *Transcanada Letters*?
Answer: An exploration of his identity and experiences as a second-generation Japanese-Canadian.
*Transcanada Letters* explored Roy Kiyooka's identity and experiences as a second-generation Japanese-Canadian through a blend of photography, correspondence, and experimental writing.
Which book, edited by Smaro Kambourelli, features posthumously published writings by Roy Kiyooka?
Answer: *Pacific Rim Letters*
The book *Pacific Rim Letters*, edited by Smaro Kambourelli, features posthumously published writings by Roy Kiyooka.
What was the title of Roy Kiyooka's 1964 book, designed and printed by Takao Tanabe?
Answer: *Kyoto Airs*
Roy Kiyooka's 1964 book, designed and printed by Takao Tanabe, was titled *Kyoto Airs*.
The publication *Roy Kiyooka: The Artist & the Moose: A Fable of Forget* (2009) was edited by Roy Miki and focuses on:
Answer: His artistic identity.
The 2009 publication edited by Roy Miki, *Roy Kiyooka: The Artist & the Moose: A Fable of Forget*, focuses on Kiyooka's artistic identity.
Which of the following books was based on interviews that Roy Kiyooka himself had reworked?
Answer: *Mothertalk: Life Stories of Mary Kiyoshi Kiyooka*
*Mothertalk: Life Stories of Mary Kiyoshi Kiyooka* was based on interviews that Roy Kiyooka himself had reworked before its editing by Daphne Marlatt.
The book *Wheels, a trip thru Honshu’s Backcountry* published in 1981 chronicles:
Answer: A journey through Japan's Honshu island.
The 1981 book *Wheels, a trip thru Honshu’s Backcountry* chronicles a journey through Japan's Honshu island.