Fourteen Japanese American survivors of the World War II internment camps in the western U.S. are profiled in this exhibit. A present-day photographic portrait, historical photos of their time in the camps and a short biography of each survivor's life before, during and after the internment are presented.
The exhibit was conceived by Seattle photographer, Julie Sotomura, who also photographed five of the individuals. In total, there are works from five Washington state photographers represented in the exhibit.
This exhibit commemorates the Day of Remembrance, the anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 on February 19, 1942.
Special Events
Sunday afternoon, February 1, 2009, 1 - 3pm
A conversation with Mary Matsuda Gruenewald and poetry by Larry Matsuda. Opening Reception to follow from 3 - 5pm.
Saturday evening, February 7, 2009, 7 - 8pm
Special presentation of "Within the Silence" with Mikano Fukaya
Through a Living Voices Production, witness the silent chapter of this history. Share one Japanese American family's fight to sustain faith and love in the country they love. (A theater and film presentation)
Katherine Shozawa - Kobo's first artist-in-residence
Please join us to witness an on-going installation of historical
artifacts and curiosities that re-tell the story of the
Murakami Family and the original Higo Variety Store in pre- and post-war Nihonmachi.
