Current Exhibition
Current Exhibition
About this Exhibition
Since 2007, JANM has partnered with Eric Nakamura, founder of Giant Robot, to produce the Giant Robot Biennale, a recurring art exhibition that highlights diverse creative works celebrating the ethos of Giant Robot—a staple of Asian American alternative pop culture and an influential brand encompassing pop art, skateboard, comic book, graphic arts, and vinyl toy culture.
Giant Robot Biennale 5 will feature artists Sean Chao, Felicia Chiao, Luke Chueh, Giorgiko, James Jean, Taylor Lee, Mike Shinoda, Rain Szeto, and Yoskay Yamamoto.
Giant Robot Biennale 5 is presented by JANM and Eric Nakamura, founder of Giant Robot.
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Top: Felicia Chiao, Imagination (detail), 2023, Copic marker and ink on brown toned paper. Courtesy of the artist.
About this Exhibition
March 02 - September 01, 2024
Japanese American National Museum
100 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
About this Exhibition
Since 2007, JANM has partnered with Eric Nakamura, founder of Giant Robot, to produce the Giant Robot Biennale, a recurring art exhibition that highlights diverse creative works celebrating the ethos of Giant Robot—a staple of Asian American alternative pop culture and an influential brand encompassing pop art, skateboard, comic book, graphic arts, and vinyl toy culture.
Giant Robot Biennale 5 will feature artists Sean Chao, Felicia Chiao, Luke Chueh, Giorgiko, James Jean, Taylor Lee, Mike Shinoda, Rain Szeto, and Yoskay Yamamoto.
Giant Robot Biennale 5 is presented by JANM and Eric Nakamura, founder of Giant Robot.
Sponsored by
Media Sponsor:
Top: Felicia Chiao, Imagination (detail), 2023, Copic marker and ink on brown toned paper. Courtesy of the artist.
Gallery Installation and Opening Night Celebration Photos
Eric Nakamura and featured artist James Jean.
Photo by Kazz Morohashi.
Featured artist Mike Shinoda talks about his work with visitors.
Photo by Kazz Morohashi.
View of gallery with works from featured artists Luke Chueh, Giorgiko, James Jean, and Yoskay Yamamoto.
Photo by Paloma Dooley.
Young visitors take photographs of Yoskay Yamamoto’s installation, “Moonage Daydream.”
Photo by Kazz Morohashi.
Gallery with works from featured artist James Jean.
Photo by Paloma Dooley.
A visitor looks at the Zine Years display.
Photo by Doug Mukai.
Visitors looking at Giorgiko’s painting, “Far From Home 2.”
Photo by Doug Mukai.
Gallery with works from featured artist Yoskay Yamamoto.
Photo by Paloma Dooley.
Visitors looking at the artwork in the galleries during the Opening Celebration.
Photo by Kazz Morohashi.
A visitor contemplates Mike Shinoda’s installation, “The Rising Tied.”
Photo by Doug Mukai.
Gallery with works from featured artists Taylor Lee and Giorgiko.
Photo by Paloma Dooley.
Luke Chueh laughs with visitors during the Opening Celebration.
Photo by Doug Mukai.
Gallery view with works from featured artists Yoskay Yamamoto and Giorgiko.
Photo by Paloma Dooley.
Martin Wong and Wendy Lau look at photographs in the Zine Years display.
Photo by Doug Mukai.
Visitor looking at the details in Sean Chao’s sculpture, “In The Sky.”
Photo by Doug Mukai.
Yoskay Yamamoto talks with visitors about his work.
Photo by Doug Mukai.
About this Exhibition
March 02 - September 01, 2024
Japanese American National Museum
100 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
About this Exhibition
Since 2007, JANM has partnered with Eric Nakamura, founder of Giant Robot, to produce the Giant Robot Biennale, a recurring art exhibition that highlights diverse creative works celebrating the ethos of Giant Robot—a staple of Asian American alternative pop culture and an influential brand encompassing pop art, skateboard, comic book, graphic arts, and vinyl toy culture.
Giant Robot Biennale 5 will feature artists Sean Chao, Felicia Chiao, Luke Chueh, Giorgiko, James Jean, Taylor Lee, Mike Shinoda, Rain Szeto, and Yoskay Yamamoto.
Giant Robot Biennale 5 is presented by JANM and Eric Nakamura, founder of Giant Robot.
Sponsored by
Media Sponsor:
Top: Felicia Chiao, Imagination (detail), 2023, Copic marker and ink on brown toned paper. Courtesy of the artist.
Saturday, May 11, 2024
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, Jun 15, 2024
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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