Special Guest Gallery Chat: Questions 27 & 28 with Author Karen Tei Yamashita
Join acclaimed author Karen Tei Yamashita for a Special Guest Gallery Chat in conjunction with the final week’s of OMCA’s current exhibition, Be Here / 1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration, closing December 27. Born in Oakland in 1951, Yamashita is a member of the Sansei generation, the grandchildren of Japanese immigrants. With both of her parents incarcerated at Topaz, Utah, during World War II, Yamashita brings a personal connection to this history. Centering her novel Questions 27 & 28, she will invite visitors to consider the questions—concerning Japanese American military service and allegiance to the United States—and their enduring significance in relation to Japanese American incarceration, identity, memory, and belonging. Copies of the novel will be available in the OMCA Shop for purchase. While you’re at the museum, check out our holiday market to browse unique finds from local artisans. Get Museum Admission Tickets Member Tickets About Karen Tei Yamashita: Karen Tei Yamashita is the author of ten books, including I Hotel, finalist for the National Book Award. A recipient of the National Book Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, she is Professor Emerita of Literature and Creative Writing at the University of California, Santa Cruz. In 2024 Yamashita was inducted as a Literature Fellow in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Accessibility Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible, welcoming, and inclusive of our community. Wheelchairs, sensory inclusive devices, and additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come, first served basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations, like American Sign Language (ASL), Cantonese, Spanish or another language interpreter, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. Return to Events
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