Artists Unite For Japan 2011

Posted by on Feb 12, 2011 in 2011, AFTA Exhibitions, Fundraising, Special Events & Community Outreach | Comments Off on Artists Unite For Japan 2011

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Contributing Artists

Jud Bergeron, Caroline Blackburn, Peter Callas, YaYa Chou, Jennifer Davis, Joy Feuer, Kathie Foley-Meyer, Seonna Hong, Yosuke Hasegawa, Jordan Isip, Kiel Johnson, Debbie Kupinsky, Jon Langford, John Matthews, Rick McClean, Lisa Occhipinti, Jill Platner, Jean-Pierre Roy, Gwen Samuels, Nina Savill, Andrew Schoultz, Karen Sikie, Nathan Spoor, Mike Stilkey, William Stranger, Sinton Stranger, Mayumi Tanaka, Lydia Tjioe Hall, Evan Vieser, Martin Webb, Yoskay Yamamoto, David Yow. Performances by Motoko Honda & Jesse Gilbert, Spencer Ludwig, Matt Sharp, Lauren Chipman & The Section Quartet.

Partners & Sponsors

Royal/T, LA Weekly, Art. Ltd. Magazine, Visual Art Source, California Green Press, Halter Ranch Vineyard, Kirin Beer, Markham Vineyards Shirokuro Restaurant & Cafe Dulce

AFTAJapanOverview from ART from the ashes on Vimeo.

On March 11th one of the worst earthquakes in history struck northeastern Japan and triggered a series of tragic events. The number of people killed and still missing is unconscionable. The level of destruction will take billions of dollars and many years to rebuild. The need for support and resource remains immense as communities strive to recover from this disaster. As we were not able to reclaim actual materials from the disaster site, participating artists were encouraged to “reclaim” their own remnants (castoffs from their creative process) to create their work for this exhibition.


Proceeds Support

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Japan Society is the leading U.S. organization committed to deepening mutual understanding between the United States and Japan in a global context. Now in its second century, the Society serves audiences across the United States and abroad through innovative programs in arts and culture, public policy, business, language and education.

Creative Partner

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For the past 5 years Royal-T held ground-breaking exhibitions and hosted memorable happenings and events. From The Warholian show curated by Eric Shiner to TAG You’re It! curated by Amber Noland, the shows at Royal-T have been ‘can’t miss’ occasions on the California art scene. Designed by celebrated architect Kulapat Yantrasast of wHY Architecture, this incredible exhibition space boasted a world-class collection with a Japanese twist. From the gift-shop to the café, the brick-lined walls to the innovative protective Lucite vitrines, and the bold industrial interior to the ivy-draped exterior, Royal-T was the daringly audacious idea of a true artistic visionary. But the core of the institution has always been the inspired art collection which has been constructed with amazing intuition, sensitivity and vision. Assembled by world renowned collector Susan Hancock, the Royal-T inspired the Southern California art scene with its irrepressible energy and international flavor.