Umakichi

1965

Ruth Asawa

Associated Names
Ruth Asawa

Artist, American, 1926 - 2013

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image displays a frontal view of a person's upper body. The person is centered and appears to be facing directly forward, giving a full view of the face. The facial features are somewhat abstract with subdued detail and the person's hair is short, forming a slight outline around the head. They are wearing a plain dark garment, contrasting with the lighter tone of the face. Around the person's neck is a rectangular pendant hanging on a string with visible decorative elements. The background is uniformly dark.
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On View

West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G27


Artwork overview

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Article:  Centering Asian Artists in the American Story

Asian Americans are often left out of view of US history. But their lives—and their art—are an essential part of the nation’s story.


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1989

  • Devon, Marjorie, and Peter Walch. Catalogue Raisonné: Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Inc., 1960-1970. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Art Museum, 1989, no. 1476.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: TAM IMP ASAWA

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Akagawa (T.2)

Wikidata ID

Q74040321

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