Public Programs
Programs are free for Members and included with admission for visitors, unless otherwise noted. Reservations are recommended by calling 213.625.0414 or by e-mail to rsvp@janm.org at least 48 hours prior to the event (please indicate name, number of reservations, date, and time of the event). Seating is limited.
To see a complete listing of the Museum’s programs, visit janm.org/events.
Giant Robot: Opening Reception:
2009-10-24-
2009-10-24,
Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, October 24, 2009
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Giant Robot: Opening Reception
Join us to celebrate the opening of the exhibition with live music by Goh Nakamura and attendance by many of the participating artists. Special merchandise and surprises planned!
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6:00 PM
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Chiptune Electronic Music Workshop:
2009-11-07-
2009-11-07,
Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, November 7, 2009
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Chiptune Electronic Music Workshop

Come for an amazing day of electronic chiptune culture! See how the gaming culture has influenced modern electronic dance music, especially dance-pop, house music and techno in this extremely unique workshop hosted by Adam Robezzoli of attractmo.de.
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2:00 PM
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Dirty Hands: The Art and Crimes of David Choe:
2009-11-12-
2009-11-12,
Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles, CA
Thursday, November 12, 2009
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Dirty Hands: The Art and Crimes of David Choe

Director, Harry Kim goes through eight haphazard years filled with mayhem to follow and deliver a portrait of David Choe, a young street artist that devises numerous schemes that afford him to hitchhike across the globe. A discussion will immediately follow this presentation providing an insider perspective on the life of artist David Choe.
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7:30 PM
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Hand Transfer Workshop:
2009-12-05-
2009-12-05,
Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, December 5, 2009
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Hand Transfer Workshop

Come meet the artist Albert Reyes and learn about the various drawing techniques that he uses in creating his drawings. And then create your own work of art in this hands-on workshop.
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2:00 PM
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James Jean Artist Talk:
2009-12-11-
2009-12-11,
Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles, CA
Friday, December 11, 2009
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James Jean Artist Talk

Come for an intimate conversation with artist James Jean and Giant Robot publisher Eric Nakamura. The talk will cover various aspects of the artist’s career and associations with the pop culture magazine.
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7:00 PM
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Giant Robot artist Stella Lai :
2009-12-12-
2009-12-12,
Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, December 12, 2009
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Giant Robot artist Stella Lai

Join Giant Robot artist Stella Lai as she leads an art-making workshop for kids of all ages!
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11:00 AM
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<i>Giant Robot Biennale 2: 15 Years</i> Closing Party:
2010-01-21-
2010-01-21,
Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles, CA
Thursday, January 21, 2010
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Giant Robot Biennale 2: 15 Years Closing Party

To close out the hugely successful group art show and 15 year celebration of Giant Robot magazine, JANM will be open for extended hours on Thursday, January 21. Admission will be free, and many of the participating artists and key members of the Giant Robot family will be in attendance as part of this special gathering. Expect refreshments, a musical guest, The Binges and DJ Puffs, and other surprises.
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5:00 PM
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Exhibition Closing:
2010-01-24-
2010-01-24,
Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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Exhibition Closing
Giant Robot Biennale: 15 Years closes.
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