Material contribuído por vkm

A Yonsei's Reflections...
on the Women Who Inspire Me
Vicky K. Murakami-Tsuda
My grandmother and Yuri Kochiyama are two of the many women who, in their own ways, have helped shape who I am. March is Women’s History Month in the United States, so I’ve decided to take some time to reflect on the topic of women—not so much about feminism vs. …
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My Hinamatsuri
online exhibition
![]() Every year for as long as I can remember, my mother brings out our family's hina-ningyo to celebrate hinamatsuri. These colorful dolls were special because they were only brought out … |

A Yonsei's Reflections...
on a New Year and New Beginnings
Vicky K. Murakami-Tsuda
Shinnen Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu! Happy New Year!It’s a new year and a time for new beginnings and opportunities. This is the first of my new column series. I’ve never tried formally writing something like this before, so we’ll see how it goes. I’ll be reflecting on a variety of topics—cultural, …
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My Oshogatsu 2007
online exhibition
![]() I come from large extended families on both my mother's and father's sides. Actually, my mother's family is large (she's one of 8 kids). My father's family is extra large … |
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National Cherry Blossom Festival 2005
event photos
![]() In April 2005, my husband and I spent our first anniversary in Washington D.C. to see the National Cherry Blossom Festival. That year, the sakura trees were in peak bloom, … |
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National Japanese American Memorial in Washington D.C.
online exhibition
![]() In April 2005, my husband and I spent our first anniversary in Washington D.C. to see the National Cherry Blossom Festival. As part of our trip, we visited the National …
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vkm studio
online exhibition
![]() I am a yonsei artist from the Los Angeles area. This is a collection of some of my paintings. In my artwork, I explore my identity through cultural and historical … |