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Gokurosama - photography exhibit capturing images of Nisei

Exhibition
In Person
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
2454 S. Beretania St. Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America

Date: June 16, 2007 – Aug. 3, 2007


The Star Bulletin has an article about an exhibit at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii:

Without formality: The photographer's goal was to capture images of nisei as they really lived by Joleen Oshiro

It's a very touching story and is accompanied by some great photos from the exhibition. Be sure to click on the link for "More photographs from the collection in Portfolio" for additional photos.

'GOKUROSAMA'
"Contemporary Photographs of the Nisei in Hawaii":

» On exhibit: Through Aug. 3
» Place: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 2454 S. Beretania St.
» Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays
» Admission: $3 Hawaii residents
» Call: 945-7633 or e-mail info@jcch.com
» Exhibit catalog: $12; includes 35 images


Hawai'i Nisei photographs

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vkm Updated Dec. 7, 2024

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