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Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

March 24, 2001 - October 7, 2001

At the age of 19, Henry Sugimoto left Japan to make his life in America. Determined to become an artist, he studied in the San Francisco Bay Area and exhibited nationally and internationally.When he was unjustly incarcerated at 42 in the Jerome and Rohwer concentration camps in Arkansas, the experience irreversibly affected how he viewed himself, his art, and the Japanese American experience. The only thing that remained constant was his desire to paint.

This retrospective survey features works from the National Museum's extensive collection of Sugimoto's paintings, prints, drawings, and writing, and spans the entirety of his prolific career as an artist. Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience tells the compelling story of an immigrant, a Japanese American, and an artist.

 

Past Events

 


Saturday, April 14, 2001

Art, Culture, & Identity

Art Talk with Vicky Murakami

Artist Vicky Murakami will discuss selected works of Henry Sugimoto followed by a hands-on workshop.

In conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

1:30pm

 


Saturday, May 12, 2001

Art, Culture, & Identity

Art Talk with Cheryl Walker

Cheryl Walker, artist and art instructor at Santa Monica Emeritus College and UCLA Extension art courses, will discuss selected works of Henry Sugimoto followed by a hands-on workshop.

In conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

1:30pm

 


Saturday, June 09, 2001

Art, Culture, & Identity

Art Talk with Emily Anderson and Flora Ito

Emily Anderson, Curatorial Associate at the National Museum, will discuss selected works of Henry Sugimoto followed by a hands-on workshop conducted by Flora Ito, Education Associate at the National Museum.

In conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

1:30pm

 


Saturday, June 16, 2001

Art, Culture, & Identity

A Conversation with Madeleine Sugimoto

In honor of Father's Day, the National Museum presents this special opportunity to hear first-hand stories about artist Henry Sugimoto (1900-1990) from the perspective of his daughter, Madeleine. This program is held in conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience and will reveal the person behind the art. Audience members will be able to participate in a question and answer period moderated by Exhibition Curator Kristine Kim.

In conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

2:00pm

 


Saturday, July 07, 2001

panel

The Art of Injustice: Messages Behind the Images

Featuring: Kristine Kim, co-curator of the exhibition, Rick Moss, curator at the California African American Museum, Nelly Toll, contemporary artist and author of When Memory Speaks: The Holocaust in Art and moderated by Nancy Berman, Director Emeritus and curator at the Skirball Cultural Center.

Co-sponsored by the California African American Museum and the Skirball Cultural Center

In conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

1:00pm

 


Thursday, July 12, 2001

Harsh Canvas: The Art and Life of Henry Sugimoto

This documentary features rare home movie footage of Sugimoto painting in Jerome concentration camp and the voice of Academy Award-nominated actor Mako. The panel discussion immediately following includes Director John Esaki, musician David Iwataki and Mako.

In conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

7:30pm

 


Saturday, July 14, 2001

Art, Culture, & Identity

Henry Sugimoto Exhibition Art Talk

Ron Stroud, artist and the designer of the Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience exhibition, will discuss selected works of Henry Sugimoto.

In conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

1:30pm

 


Sunday, July 22, 2001

From Wakayama, Japan to New York City, U.S.A.

Japanese language program and guided tour

Henry Sugimoto chronicled his life in memoirs written entirely in Japanese. Join lead translator Emily Anderson and Director of Education Yoshi Miki as they present an overview of Henry Sugimoto's life and art as revealed through his autobiography. Japanese language guided tours will follow.

Co-sponsored by the Wakayama Kenjinkai

In conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

1:00pm

 


Sunday, July 22, 2001

Harsh Canvas: The Art and Life of Henry Sugimoto

Video Premiere Screening and Panel Discussion in New York

Please see National Programs for more information

In conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

3:00pm

 


Saturday, August 11, 2001

Art, Culture, & Identity

Art Talk with Emily Anderson and Flora Ito

Sugimoto Exhibition Art Talk
Emily Anderson, curatorial associate at the National Museum will discuss works on loan from Wakayama City, Sugimoto's birth place. A hands-on workshop conducted by artist Flora Ito will follow the discussion.

In conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

1:30pm

 


Saturday, August 18, 2001

Art, Culture, & Identity

Camp Artists and Their Teachers: Focus on Arkansas

Eddie Kurushima, professional artist, began studying under Henry Sugimoto while incarcerated in Arkansas. His story highlights the significant role art and art education played in the lives of Japanese Americans incarcerated in America's concentration camps. The panel also features curators Kristine Kim and Karin Higa.

In conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

1:00pm

 


Saturday, September 08, 2001

Art Talk with Allyson Nakamoto

Allyson Nakamoto, National Museum Educator, will lead a gallery tour exploring Sugimoto's life, followed by a unique hands-on workshop.

In conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

1:30pm

 


Saturday, September 15, 2001

panel

Behind the Exhibition: Discovering Henry Sugimoto

Join curators Kristine Kim and Karin Higa as they share their experiences uncovering new information during their 10-year journey to organize this exhibition.

In conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

1:00pm

 


Sunday, September 16, 2001

Workshops

Bird Carving Workshop for Children

Inmates of America's concentration camps carved bird pins out of found wood. Participants will examine bird pins on display in the exhibitions, Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience and Common Ground: The Heart of Community. Who made them and why? Following this activity, children will learn how to draw and make simple carvings of bird pins. Appropriate for children ages 6-12 years old. Cost: $5 for Museum members, $11 for non-Members.

In conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

1:00pm

 


Sunday, October 07, 2001

Closing of the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

Closing of the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

In conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

 


Saturday, January 26, 2002

Henry Sugimoto Exhibit Opening at the Crocker Art Museum

Henry Sugimoto Exhibit Opening at the Crocker Art Museum

In conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

 


Wednesday, January 30, 2002

Reception at the Crocker Museum in Sacramento, CA

Members and Community Reception to celebrate the opening of traveling exhibition, Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience.
Please see National Programs for more information.

In conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

1:00pm

 


Thursday, January 31, 2002

Books & Conversations

Lecture and Book Signing at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, California.

Kristine Kim, lead curator of the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience, will present the life and art of this incredible artist in a slide lecture at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, California.

In conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

 


Wednesday, March 20, 2002

Closing of the exhibition, Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

Closing of the exhibition, Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

In conjunction with the exhibition Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience

 

 

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