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CONTACT—2022 NEH Landmarks Little Tokyo Workshop
Contact information for “Little Tokyo: How History Shapes a Community Across Generations,” an NEH Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop for teachers.
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Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit - Artist
Bio and artist statement for Paul Kitagaki Jr. for the “Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit” exhibition.
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30th Anniversary Benefit - 30 Changemakers Under 30
To celebrate the Japanese American National Museum’s 30th anniversary, JANM recognizes 30 young people under 30 years old that are making extraordinary contributions to advance the Museum’s mission through the arts, business, culture, education, politics, sports, and technology. As JANM looks to the future, the Museum celebrates the connection between the next generation and the Museum’s past honorees, whose achievem...
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30th Anniversary Benefit - Press
PRESS INQUIRIES For press inquiries, email mediarelations@janm.org or call 213.830.5690.
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Kokeshi: From Folk Art to Art Toy - Traditional
Explore the origins and history of the kokeshi with over 200 examples from the collection of Itske and Anthony Stern. Origins Kokeshi were originally produced and sold in northern Japanese villages as souvenirs to the areas’ hot springs. Different towns created their own take on the simple style with variations in shape, painting method, design elements, facial expressions, hair and head designs, structure...
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Kokeshi: From Folk Art to Art Toy - Contemporary
Marvel at the work of eleven contemporary artists whose works demonstrate some of the ways the iconic image of the kokeshi has been reinterpreted.
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Kokeshi: From Folk Art to Art Toy - Custom Kokeshi 2009
A reprise of Christina Conway’s 2007 custom show in San Diego, Custom Kokeshi 2009 feature custom painted kokeshi by over 100 international artists and designers. Custom Kokeshi 2009 Artists Adolie Day | Aline Yamada | Allison Sommers | Amy Huddleston | Amy Paul | Amy Ruppel | Amy Sol | Ande Cook | Andrea Innocent (Innocentgirl) | Annie Wilkinson | APAK | Bailey Saliwanchik | Betsy Walton | Brigitte Coover...
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Kokeshi: From Folk Art to Art Toy - Resources
Explore related resources produced in conjunction with the exhibition on JANM’s DiscoverNikkei.org, a project about Nikkei identity, culture, and history that provides an inviting space for the community to share, explore, and connect with each other through diverse Nikkei stories, experiences, and perspectives.