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Masters of Modern Design
Japanese American influence in postwar American art and design is unparalleled.
From the iconic typeface of “The Godfather” book cover to Herman Miller’s Noguchi table, the influence of Japanese American artists and designers in postwar American art and design is unparalleled. While this second generation of Japanese American artists have been celebrated in various publications and exhibitions with their iconic work, less-discussed are the effects of the WWII incarceration.
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Isamu Noguchi, who was based on the East Coast, volunteered to be incarcerated, driven by an idealistic desire to be of service in the camps by using his skills to design and build structural improvements.
Art and the Creation of a Resilient Japanese American Spirit (Article)
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How WW2 Incarceration Affected Five Japanese American Artists (Clip)
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Ruth Asawa, Gyo Abata, and George Nakashima (Clip)
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Isamu Noguchi and S. Neil Fujita (Clip)
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