Malak Karsh
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Malak Karsh, OC, renowned photographer, died in Ottawa in 2001 and is buried near Wakefield, Quebec, in the Gatineau hills, on Chemin MacLaren, Wakefield, QC.
Waymark Code: WMEB8M
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 05/01/2012
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Malak Karsh, OC (March 1, 1915 – November 8, 2001) was a Canadian photographer of Armenian heritage, brother of Yousuf Karsh, who is best known for his photographs of the Ottawa region. While his brother is best known for his portrait photography, Malak's work leaned more to nature.
Born in Mardin, Ottoman Empire, he emigrated to Canada in 1937 and went to work with his brother. In 1963, he took a picture of the floating logs on the Ottawa River, called Paper and Politics, which was put on the back of the 1969-1979 series Canadian $1 bill.
He was one of the founders of the Canadian Tulip Festival and its honorary president at the time of his death. According to mayor Bob Chiarelli, "He helped put Ottawa on the map. Probably the biggest and best brand for Ottawa was his tulips."
In 1996, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 2005, the city of Ottawa established the Karsh Prize, honoring Ottawa photo-based artists, in honor of Malak and Yousuf Karsh.
His brother's Yousef's final resting place can be found here - WMBJW9
Description:
The final resting place of Malak Karsh. In Wakefield, Qc.
Date of birth: 03/01/1915
Date of death: 11/08/2001
Area of notoriety: Art
Marker Type: Headstone
Setting: Outdoor
Fee required?: No
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Not listed
Web site: Not listed
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