Ruth Asawa - Japanese-American Sculptor (1926-2013)

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Ruth Asawa is having a moment. 

As a teen, Asawa and her family were forced into Japanese-American internment camps during World War II where she received art lessons from Japanese-American artists who had worked for The Walt Disney Company.  Later she attended the Black Mountain College art program.  

In August, the U.S. Postal Service will be releasing a series of commemorative stamps featuring her work.

She is also being featured in the New York Times Magazine:

The Japanese-American Sculptor Who, Despite Persecution, Made Her Mark

Locally, I know that Glenstone has several of her wire sculptures.

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Ruth Asawa commemorative stamps are now available.