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Lectures & Discussions

"Peaceful Painter Hisako Hibi: Memoirs of an Issei Woman Artist"

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Lectures & Discussions

"Peaceful Painter Hisako Hibi: Memoirs of an Issei Woman Artist"

Ibuki Hibi Lee compiled a selection of her mother's journal notes and art, which offer an insight into the daily life of a woman who would not abandon her art or betray her spirit. Kristine Kim, director of Program Initiatives, will talk about Hisako Hibi's life. From her days as an art student in Japan, to her role as an art instructor in the Topaz Concentration camp, and finally as a celebrated painter in San Francisco where she exhibited her work in numerous shows.

Sunday, Dec 05, 2004

2:00 PM PST

Ibuki Hibi Lee compiled a selection of her mother's journal notes and art, which offer an insight into the daily life of a woman who would not abandon her art or betray her spirit. Kristine Kim, director of Program Initiatives, will talk about Hisako Hibi's life. From her days as an art student in Japan, to her role as an art instructor in the Topaz Concentration camp, and finally as a celebrated painter in San Francisco where she exhibited her work in numerous shows.

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