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Art in Incarceration: Artistry in the Japanese American Internment Camps

Art in Incarceration: Artistry in the Japanese American Internment Camps

Forty years ago, Northeastern Illinois University was the center for a hearing to force the federal government to acknowledge acts of racism with the hope that an apology and monetary compensation to redress these acts would follow. While successful for the Japanese Americans unjustly incarcerated during World War II, systemic racism continues to be at the cornerstone in much of America’s immigration, criminal justice, employment and housing practices. For people of color, racism continues to be a fact of daily life. The University is proud to house the Japanese American Redress Collection which contains both the video testimonials and their transcripts from the Redress hearings.

In September of 2021, Northeastern Illinois University hosted a conference titled With Liberty and Justice for All: Racism, Redress, and Reparations, A Conference Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Chicago Redress Hearings. As part of the 40 year anniversary of the Chicago Redress Hearings, art made in the internment camps by forcibly imprisoned Japanese Americans was photographed and mounted for a digital exhibit. This exhibit is an opportunity to consider artwork and the stories of those Japanese Americans unjustly interned during World War II.

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  • Tennis Trophies by Tetsu Nakao

    Tennis Trophies

  • Envelopes by Mikisaburo Izui

    Envelopes

  • Wood Placard by Ikeda and Ryozo Ogura

    Wood Placard

  • Handcrafted Wooden Box by Fusaichi “Frank” Hyosaka

    Handcrafted Wooden Box

  • Bunka Shishu (embroidery thread-painting) of Cranes by Rui Tominaga Maruyama

    Bunka Shishu (embroidery thread-painting) of Cranes

  • Butsudan (Buddhist family altar) by Itashiro Fujiura

    Butsudan (Buddhist family altar)

  • Sweater by Sae Ikeya

    Sweater

  • Wood Sculpture by Kisakichi Ishii

    Wood Sculpture

  • Loom and Partially Assembled Bracelet by Tsujime Ishii

    Loom and Partially Assembled Bracelet

  • Bird Pins by Michio Iwao

    Bird Pins

  • Bag by Michiko _

    Bag

  • Crochet Piece by Shizue Mizuno

    Crochet Piece

  • Sword by George Kaoru Morishige

    Sword

  • Tiger Relief Sculpture by George Kaoru Morishige

    Tiger Relief Sculpture

  • Ring by Hanako Murata

    Ring

  • Watercolor by Masaichi Tanaka

    Watercolor

  • Pencil Case by Yutaka Tsurutome

    Pencil Case

  • Shell Pin by Unknown _

    Shell Pin

  • Watercolor by Suimura Yamasaki

    Watercolor

 
 
 

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