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Step into the captivating world of Henry Yuzuru Sugimoto, a Japanese American artist whose journey from Wakayama, Japan, to Hanford, California, and ultimately to the bustling streets of Manhattan, influenced his diverse and evocative body of artworks.
Henry Sugimoto’s Artistic Evolution is an online exhibition that invites you to explore Sugimoto’s journey and the evolution of his art over five time periods of his life. The featured works survey JANM’s expansive collection of his paintings and lesser-known wood and linoleum cut prints. This curated selection of works spans the breadth of the artist’s prolific career, from serene scenes of the French countryside to striking depictions which narrate the Issei immigration experience as well as the challenges of the World War II incarceration.
Read Henry Sugimoto’s biography, browse an interactive map of his works by location, and explore the timeline to view his artworks through five periods of his life.
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (MA-252045-OMS-22).
Step into the captivating world of Henry Yuzuru Sugimoto, a Japanese American artist whose journey from Wakayama, Japan, to Hanford, California, and ultimately to the bustling streets of Manhattan, influenced his diverse and evocative body of artworks.
Henry Sugimoto’s Artistic Evolution is an online exhibition that invites you to explore Sugimoto’s journey and the evolution of his art over five time periods of his life. The featured works survey JANM’s expansive collection of his paintings and lesser-known wood and linoleum cut prints. This curated selection of works spans the breadth of the artist’s prolific career, from serene scenes of the French countryside to striking depictions which narrate the Issei immigration experience as well as the challenges of the World War II incarceration.
Read Henry Sugimoto’s biography, browse an interactive map of his works by location, and explore the timeline to view his artworks through five periods of his life.
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (MA-252045-OMS-22).
Exhibition Resources
Henry Sugimoto Collection
Explore the full collection of artwork in the Henry Sugimoto Collection through eMuseum.
Preserving Legacy and Artistry: A Behind-the-Scenes Look into the Henry Sugimoto Collection
By Maya Lee
Hear from the curator for a behind-the-scenes look at her experiences working with the Henry Sugimoto Collection.
Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience
A retrospective exhibition featuring works from Museum’s collection was presented at JANM from March 24–October 7, 2001.
2001 Exhibition Catalog
By Kristine Kim. Introduction by Karin Higa. Foreword by Lawrence M. Small.
The companion book for the Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience exhibition is available at the JANM Store.
Harsh Canvas
2001
Henry Sugimoto’s translated memoirs, brought to life by Academy Award–nominated actor Mako, reveal the artist’s own journey through his life and art. The documentary features his paintings and sketches, rare archival footage, and film of the artist just before his death.
Harsh Canvas: Henry Sugimoto
Harsh Canvas: Henry Sugimoto