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  • Perseverance at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (Richmond, VA)

    May 29, 2015 - Nov 29, 2015

    TRAVELING EXHIBITION Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Richmond, VA Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World is a groundbreaking photographic exhibition that explores the master craftsmanship of traditional Japanese tattoos and their enduring influence on modern tattoo practices. Even as Japanese-style tattooing has moved into the mainstream, it remains an enigmatic and misunderstood ar...

  • InSight: LAB Writers Group Presents: "Why No Mouth?"

    May 26, 2015

    FREE This group of Asian American theater writers led by traci kato-kiriyama presents Why No Mouth?, a reading and discussion of Hello Kitty–inspired writings produced in their monthly workshop. The works are geared toward theater and look at themes of consumerism, relationships, and need. Members of the group, who experiment with writing in live time and through an Asian-American lens, have included Greg Watan...

  • Good-bye, "Hello!" Complimentary Breakfasts

    May 24, 2015

    Saturdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30 Sundays, May 10, 17, 24, 31 Make the most of your membership privileges! JANM members are invited to celebrate the final month of Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty with free light refreshments, served during exclusive members’ viewing hours.

  • Good-bye, "Hello!" Complimentary Breakfasts

    May 23, 2015

    Saturdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30 Sundays, May 10, 17, 24, 31 Make the most of your membership privileges! JANM members are invited to celebrate the final month of Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty with free light refreshments, served during exclusive members’ viewing hours.

  • "Hello!" Closing Party

    May 22, 2015

    6 p.m.–7 p.m.: Members Only Reception 6 p.m.–8 p.m.: Hello! Catalog Signing* with Becca, Michael Courville, Paul Frank, Martin Hsu, Kozyndan, Simone Legno, Nicole Maloney, Mark Nagata, Souther Salazar, Edwin Ushiro, Yoskay Yamamoto, Jeni Yang, and Yarns and Noble 6 p.m.–8 p.m.: Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be giving out Hello Kitty bottled water and a donut (one per guest, while supplies last). 8:30 p.m.: Nyl...

  • Good-bye, "Hello!" Complimentary Breakfasts

    May 17, 2015

    Saturdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30 Sundays, May 10, 17, 24, 31 Make the most of your membership privileges! JANM members are invited to celebrate the final month of Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty with free light refreshments, served during exclusive members’ viewing hours.

  • Hello Kitty "Decoden" Workshop

    May 16, 2015

    This program is sold out. Decorate a small Hello Kitty plush decoden-style—with loads of sparkly charms and jewels! $20 members, $25 non-members. Materials and museum admission following the workshop are included. Limited to 25 participants.

  • Hello Kitty Crochet Workshop

    May 16, 2015

    This program is sold out. Learn the art of amigurumi (miniature toy crochet) and make your own Hello Kitty charm. Ages 14 and up, all skill levels welcome. $36 members, $45 non-members. Materials and museum admission following the workshop are included. Limited to 10 participants.

  • SOGETSU IKEBANA SCHOOL TO PROVIDE DEMONSTRATION JULY 20

    Jul 24, 2008

    The Sogetsu Ikebana Los Angeles Branch, one of the three local Japanese flower arranging schools creating and maintaining installations as part of the Japanese American National Museum’s exhibition, Living Flowers: Ikebana and Contemporary Art, will give a demonstration on Sunday, July 20, beginning at 2 p.m., at the National Museum in Little Tokyo. Living Flowers is an innovative exhibition that features traditio...

  • LINKIN PARK'S MIKE SHINODA OPENS EXHIBIT AT JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM

    Jul 10, 2008

    Musician/producer/artist Mike Shinoda will premiere Glorious Excess, his most ambitious and powerful series of paintings and digital works to date, on July 12. The special engagement features large-scale pieces that blend Shinoda’s experiences in the spotlight with pop commentary and classical vanitas influences. The first in a two-part series, the exhibition will be displayed in the George and Sakaye Aratani Central...