Self-Portrait

Girl Wearing Bandana

Upside-Down Table and Mask

Mr. Ace

【Date/Time】
February 10, 2025
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm（ET）

【Speaker】
Mr. Shun Ito, Specially Appointed Assistant Professor
at the Faculty of Education, Okayama University

【Participation fee】
Free

【Registration】
Please register using the link below
[Zoom Registration Link]

We are delighted to invite you to an upcoming event, a special presentation titled “Yasuo Kuniyoshi’s Life and Work in New York” by the guest presenter, Mr. Shun Ito, Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Education, Okayama University.

This presentation will explore the fascinating life and remarkable work of Yasuo Kuniyoshi (1889–1953), a Western-style painter who lived and worked in New York during the tumultuous early 20th century. Known for his extraordinary talent, Kuniyoshi achieved numerous accolades, including representing the United States at the Venice Biennale, often referred to as the “Olympics of Art.”

Despite his artistic achievements, Kuniyoshi remains relatively unknown in Japan and was largely forgotten in the United States following his death. His life tells a compelling story of navigating two cultures—the land of his birth, Japan, and the country that shaped his career, the United States. In this insightful presentation, Mr. Ito will delve into how Kuniyoshi rose to prominence as a representative artist of the U.S. while also facing challenges stemming from his choices and views on art, education, and society.

Register Here

This event is organized by the Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in NY, hosted by The Nippon Club, and generously supported by the J.C.C. Fund, the Consulate General of Japan in New York, the SMBC Global Foundation, the Asian American Studies Center at UCLA, and the Aratani C.A.R.E. Award.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover the legacy of Yasuo Kuniyoshi and celebrate the profound contributions of Japanese artists in New York. We look forward to seeing you at this inspiring event!

Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York & The Nippon Club