"What is America, the 'Country of Immigrants'? And Where is it Heading?" Bijutsu Techo April 2026 Issue Features "Immigration and America: The History and Present of Japanese American Artists"
The April 2026 issue of Bijutsu Techo focuses on the history and current state of Japanese American artists amidst shifting immigration policies in the US.Summary
The April 2026 issue of *Bijutsu Techo* focuses on the theme "Immigration and America: The History and Present of Japanese American Artists," examining the fundamental shifts occurring in the American art environment due to hardline immigration policies and anti-DEI movements following the 2024 presidential election. The issue explores who the "Country of Immigrants" is now rejecting while simultaneously highlighting the re-evaluation and study of Japanese American artists, exemplified by the large-scale retrospective of Ruth Asawa. Through expert roundtables, interviews with active Japanese American artists, historical articles, and scholarly essays, the feature investigates the reality of artists working across the US-Japan border. It ultimately seeks to understand what America is through the history and current expressions of these artists, considering the possibilities of expression from the perspectives of immigration and diaspora. Additionally, the issue includes an interview with Ukrainian artist Nikita Kadan, who has strong ties to Japan.
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