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Strings of origami cranes, circles of wish lanterns, maneki nekos and daruma figures—for deca…

Tamiko Nimura • July 14, 2021

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A Family of Artists - Part 2: The Goodenow Brothers Make Their Own Marks

Read Part 1 >> Although their father Kyohei Inukai achieved the greatest renown as an arti…

Greg Robinson • July 8, 2021

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A Family of Artists - Part 1: Kyohei Inukai, Society Portraitist

One remarkable clan of artists is that of the Inukai-Goodenow family. It was formed by Kyōhei Inuka…

Greg Robinson • July 7, 2021

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The World of Kenzi Shiokava

I was deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of the sculptor Kenzi Shiokava on June 18, 2…

Emily Anderson • June 30, 2021

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Eliana Otta, inspired by the city

Memories often seem to come from a past that fades in memory. Luckily, Eliana Otta Vildoso (Lima, 1…

Javier García Wong-Kit • June 4, 2021

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Interview: Paper-cutting artist Aki Sogabe - Part 1

You may have seen Aki Sogabe's work, which cuts out the scenery of Washington State with a simp…

Hitomi Kato • May 19, 2021

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“Be Bold”: The Artistry of 99-Year Old Kibei Nisei Artist Koho Yamamoto

Was I looking at a pile of charred kindling, a set of raven’s wings or feathers? “I&rs…

Tamiko Nimura • May 11, 2021

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Luciana Yamashiro: Plasticine Spirit

When playing with her partner's daughter, Luciana Yamashiro noticed that her dolls must be tire…

Javier García Wong-Kit • May 3, 2021

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On Nikkei and Cross-Racial Solidarity: Three Seattle-Area Artist/Activist Perspectives

In a heightened wave of anti-Asian racism, including attacks on Asian elders and the murders of 8 A…

Tamiko Nimura • April 22, 2021

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Kizuna 2020: Nikkei Kindness and Solidarity During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Young artists in the new virtuality - Part 2

Read part 1 >> An empty wall is endless possibilities. This is how the plastic artist and cul…

Javier García Wong-Kit • March 5, 2021

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A Sister Artist Interview: Teruko Nimura And the Eloquence of Handmade Objects