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Drawing the Line

Japanese American Art, Design and Activism in Post-War Los Angeles

VIDEOS

In addition to the artwork and artifacts, the exhibition included several media components—a film by Norman Yonemoto, and video footage of performances by Linda Nishio and the musical Chop Suey.

Videos were created for each featured artist that included interviews with the artists, their friends, and family. Watch them in the playlist below or purchase the DVD.

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GIDRA

View scans from four issues of Gidra on JANM’s Discover Nikkei website, including the first and final editions.

2011年10月15日-2012年02月19日

Japanese American National Museum

VIDEOS

In addition to the artwork and artifacts, the exhibition included several media components—a film by Norman Yonemoto, and video footage of performances by Linda Nishio and the musical Chop Suey.

Videos were created for each featured artist that included interviews with the artists, their friends, and family. Watch them in the playlist below or purchase the DVD.

VIEW THE PLAYLIST

 

 

GIDRA

View scans from four issues of Gidra on JANM’s Discover Nikkei website, including the first and final editions.

2011年10月15日-2012年02月19日

Japanese American National Museum

VIDEOS

In addition to the artwork and artifacts, the exhibition included several media components—a film by Norman Yonemoto, and video footage of performances by Linda Nishio and the musical Chop Suey.

Videos were created for each featured artist that included interviews with the artists, their friends, and family. Watch them in the playlist below or purchase the DVD.

VIEW THE PLAYLIST

 

 

GIDRA

View scans from four issues of Gidra on JANM’s Discover Nikkei website, including the first and final editions.

Gidra Issues

Gidra cover issue April 1969

April 1969 (first issue)

The inaugural issue included articles about Yellow Power, the Third World Liberation Front, the firing of county coroner Dr. Thomas Noguchi, Yellow Brotherhood, Asian American women, and the establishment of an institute for the study of American Cultures at UCLA. It also included a poem and cartoon about stereotypes.

Gift of Janice Diane Tanaka, Japanese American National Museum (90.8.20)

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Gidra issue Jan 1971

January 1971

The January 1971 issue of Gidra focused on women’s issues with articles like “G.I.’s and Asian Women,” “Power to the Workers—Recognize the working women and women’s work for their part in production,” “A Woman’s Life Story—A true biography of oppression,” “War Brides—White man, Asian woman,” and more.

Collection of Karen Ishizuka

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Gidra issue Feb 1973

February 1973

The February 1973 issue of Gidra included articles about the Vietnam War, a demonstration held in Little Tokyo, redevelopment in Little Tokyo, and more. 

Collection of Karen Ishizuka

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Gidra issue April 1974

April 1974 (final issue)

The fifth anniversary issue of Gidra was also its last. It included an article by Mike Murase reflecting on Gidra’s 5-year life and the decision to suspend publication, articles, poetry, short stories, illustrations, and community photos.

Gift of Janice Diane Tanaka, Japanese American National Museum (90.8.1)

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