Street Nihonga
Sam & Connie Perkins Central Court, The Estelle S. & Robert A. Long Ellis Foundation Gallery, Dolph Simons Family Gallery
Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani, Cat Looking at Fish, circa 2001
Street Nihonga will explore the art of Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani (1920–2012), whose work blends Japanese aesthetics with the rawness of street life in New York City. This exhibition will showcase Mirikitani’s artistic talents while exploring his compelling narrative of survival against the backdrop of historic events between Japan and the United States. With more than 120 works, Street Nihonga will be the first opportunity for the public to experience a substantial body of Mirikitani’s work and learn about his artmaking and storytelling strategies.
Street Nihonga is co-curated by KU Associate Professor of Japanese Art Maki Kaneko and Spencer Curator of Global Contemporary & Asian Art Kris Ercums.
