Special Exhibit

In 1942, Executive Order 9066 forced the incarceration of Japanese Americans living on the West Coast. Told from the perspective of Sansei – third-generation Japanese Americans – Resilience features the work of eight artists whose families experienced this injustice and whose art reflects on its impact across generations.

Through sculpture, photography, textiles, and multimedia installations, the exhibition explores themes of memory, silence, survival, and identity. These artists – including Kristine Aono, Reiko Fuji, Wendy Maruyama, Lydia Nakashima Degarrod, Tom Nakashima, Roger Shimomura, Judy Shintani, and Jerry Takigawa – use their craft both to honor their heritage and to confront the racism, hysteria, and exploitation that made incarceration possible.

This exhibition is located in the Karpati Gallery. The Karpati Gallery, named in memory of József and Peter Karpati, is located on the Museum’s lower level and features a rotating selection of special exhibitions on history, culture, and art. 

Museum members will be among the first to see the exhibit & reserve tickets. Become a member today to reserve your early look at this exciting new exhibit. 

This exhibition was made possible through the generosity of the Japanese American Citizen’s League.

Ellen Gale

Nancy Keyser

Mike Kimzey

Steven Mitori

Elyse Picker

Wendy Roll