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Ichiro “Eddie” Itani was one of several Japanese American photographers taking part in an adventurous avant-garde photography movement in Los Angeles during the 1920s and ’30s. This video offers a glimpse into Itani’s life and work.
This video was produced for the exhibition “Making Waves: Japanese American Photography, 1920–1940,” on view at the Japanese American National Museum from February 28 – June 26, 2016. For more info: janm.org/making-waves
A production of the Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center at the Japanese American National Museum.
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Japanese American National Museum
100 N. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
janm.org
Ichiro “Eddie” Itani was one of several Japanese American photographers taking part in an adventurous avant-garde photography movement in Los Angeles during the 1920s and ’30s. This video offers a glimpse into Itani’s life and work.
This video was produced for the exhibition “Making Waves: Japanese American Photography, 1920–1940,” on view at the Japanese American National Museum from February 28 – June 26, 2016. For more info: janm.org/making-waves
A production of the Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center at the Japanese American National Museum.
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Projects like this are made possible by the generous support of JANM's members and donors. Become a member (janm.org/membership) or consider making a tax-deductible gift so that we can continue to present more films like these:
janm.org/donatenow . Your support makes a difference. Thank you!
Japanese American National Museum
100 N. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
janm.org










