TORRANCE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS ITS EARLY SPRING EXHIBITIONS!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Hope Ezcurra, Outreach Specialist
310-618-3842
HEzcurra@TorranceCA.Gov

TORRANCE, CA (January, 2023) – Torrance Art Museum (TAM) proudly presents the schedule for its early spring exhibitions, featuring:

TAM Main Gallery presents BRIDGING THE PACIFIC, Los Angeles Art of the Japanese diaspora, curated by Max Presneill.

LOS ANGELES ART OF THE JAPANESE DIASPORA

2023 is the 50th Anniversary of the Sister-City program between the city of Kashiwa, in Japan, and the city of Torrance. To celebrate this milestone TAM is presenting an exhibition of the myriad artistic talents of the Japanese American community based here in southern California. These diaspora artists reflect the complexity and diversity of art practices from those who share a dual legacy, inclusive of the cultures of both countries, to form unique composite expressions of culture.

Featuring work by: Tetsuji Aono, Yumiko Glover, Kio Griffith, Clement Hanami, Bryan Ida, Ichiro Irie, Takeshi Kanemura, Wakana Kimura, Ibuki Kuramochi, Kaoru Mansour, Yoshie Sakai, Macha Suzuki, Misato Suzuki, Tomoaki Shibata, Devon Tsuno, Miki Yokoyama, Bruce Yonemoto

TAM Gallery Two hosts FREE FALL, An exploration into the sculptural vocabulary of ROCHELLE BOTELLO.

A sculptural exploration into the complex and contradictory nature of everyday life. Rochelle Botello’s work describe an idiosyncratic world that draws upon the absurd to visualize sensations of wonder and play, aiming to engage with ideas of existence. She aims to exploit extremes and contradictions that explore themes such as stability/ instability, fragility/strength, chaos and control.

Early Spring Exhibitions are on view Saturday, January 28th - March 4th, 2023.
Opening Reception on Saturday, January 28th from 6-9pm.

As always TAM is free and accessible to the public. Masks are suggested. No reservations required. All programs, schedules, and locations are subject to change. For the latest information and other museum programming, please visit TorranceArtMuseum.com.

 
 

Torrance Art Museum: 

Founded in 2005, the Torrance Art Museum is the premier visual art space to view contemporary art in the South Bay. The museum encourages all people to develop and increase their understanding and appreciation for modern programs, artist talks, lectures, and symposia. Through its emphasis on contemporary artistic expression in Southern California and globally, the Torrance Art Museum brings together visual artists and community members; fosters experiences in the arts to strengthen creative and critical thinking skills; and builds bridges between the visual arts and other disciplines in the humanities and sciences. Torrance Art Museum is a program of the City of Torrance Cultural Services Division of the Community Services Department. 

For more information visit 
www.TorranceArtMuseum.com or call 310-618-6388. 

Museum Hours (please contact TAM and visit the website for updates concerning opening hours and to make a reservation): 
Reopening July 17
Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
Admission to the Torrance Art Museum is Free. 

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