National Hansen's Disease Museum to Hold "Understanding Kawase Hiroko's World of Art Through Paintings and Knitting"
Summary
Kawase Hiroko (born 1943) was admitted to a sanatorium at age 12 and continued to create paintings and knitted works through isolation, marriage, and social reintegration. The exhibition showcases 18 pieces to explore her economic independence, gender roles, and the challenges faced by Hansen's disease survivors.
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