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1986 – 1987

Roots to Reality II: Alternate Visions

October 17 - November 26, 1986

2nd Annual Asian American Multidisciplinary Arts Event. A Collaboration: Henry St. Settlement and the Alliance for Asian American Arts and Culture. A Festival of Asian American Visual & Performing Arts. Catalogue, 36 pages, with introduction by Fred Wei-han Houn, Exec. Committee. Exhibition introduction by Margo Machida, Project Director. Other selection committees for Dance, Media, Music, Theatre/Poetry. Project Director Joyce Griffen. Held at Henry St. Settlement.

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The Mind’s I, Part 1

February 6 – March 6, 1987

First in a series, an exhibition on the concept of Self in transition. Artists of diverse backgrounds approach their changing self-conceptions. “A merit society is designed for productivity then whose role is it to bring cultures and people together? Somehow it begins, the embrace not the fear of the question of difference…and the vision to accept the multicultural destiny of these United Blue Lands.” Curated and introduction by Robert Lee. Catalogue essay by Lowery S. Sims. Learn more.

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The Mind’s I, Part 2

March 13 – April 10, 1987

Second in a series, an exhibition on the concept of Self in transition. Artists of diverse backgrounds approach their changing self-conceptions. “People have stubbornly tied their lives to their moorings although the moorings themselves are afloat…Love our artists! Their efforts and strategems to win and affirm us demonstrate there is no easy or straightforward way…” Curated by and introduction by Robert Lee. Catalogue essay by Susana Torruella Leval. Learn more.

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The Mind’s I, Part 3

April 17 – May 12, 1987

keep whole the multiple contradictions of our milieu. A temple, a stronghold to which we are invited, a private alter encrusted with the heart of its maker. Nest building – a guide to cultural continuity and a humanity unsuppressed.” Curated and introduction by Robert Lee. Catalogue essay by Grace Stanislaus. Learn more.

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The Mind’s I, Part 4

May 29 – June 23, 1987

Fourth and last in a series, an exhibition on the concept of Self in transition. Artists of diverse backgrounds approach their changing self-conceptions. It is said in The Self Beseiged intro, consciousness evolves qualities of irony, satire, a critical imaginary of difference, a heroic effort to protect and empower ourselves. Each artist finds their own way to emerge from the siege. Altering what is as fundamental as one’s self concept, as the writer Russell Leong says, ‘brings the water home.’ Curated and introduction by Robert Lee. Catalogue essay by Russell Leong. Learn more.

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The 3rd Annual Open Studio Show

May 1987

Featured guided tours to seven artists studios in Chinatown commnity, and a group show of works by sixteen artists. Learn more.

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