Talk Event
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Join Japanese American cartoonists Yumi Sakugawa and MariNaomi at FabCafe Tokyo to meet like-minded peers and participate in a conversation about creativity, publishing, and art on October 30th! We will also be hosting a free week-long exhibition from October 25-31.
Wed, October 30, 2024 UTC+09:00
19:00 – 21:00 * Open at 18:30
Please register via Peatix for the talk event
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MariNaomi
MariNaomi (they/them) is a nisei Japanese American hafu cartoonist, podcaster, and teacher living in Northern California, whose family lives in Gifu prefecture and Fukuoka. They, too, have published nine books so far, including the recently re-released memoir Turning Japanese and the Life on Earth young adult graphic novel series, the first book of which was banned in Texas due to LGBTQ+ content. Their comics and artwork has been featured in nearly 100 print publications, and websites such as the New Yorker Daily Shouts, LA Times, Washington Post, and Buzz Feed. Their art has been featured at the de Young Museum, the Cartoon Art Museum, and the Asian Art Museum. Mari is the founder and administrator of the Cartoonists of Color, Queer Cartoonists, and Disabled Cartoonists databases, and is California Chapter leader of Authors Against Book Bans.MariNaomi (they/them) is a nisei Japanese American hafu cartoonist, podcaster, and teacher living in Northern California, whose family lives in Gifu prefecture and Fukuoka. They, too, have published nine books so far, including the recently re-released memoir Turning Japanese and the Life on Earth young adult graphic novel series, the first book of which was banned in Texas due to LGBTQ+ content. Their comics and artwork has been featured in nearly 100 print publications, and websites such as the New Yorker Daily Shouts, LA Times, Washington Post, and Buzz Feed. Their art has been featured at the de Young Museum, the Cartoon Art Museum, and the Asian Art Museum. Mari is the founder and administrator of the Cartoonists of Color, Queer Cartoonists, and Disabled Cartoonists databases, and is California Chapter leader of Authors Against Book Bans. -
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Yumi Sakugawa
Yumi Sakugawa (she/they) is a second-generation Japanese-Okinawan interdisciplinary artist based in Tongva land and the author of nine published books so far, including Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One with the Universe and There Is No Right Way to Meditate. Her multimedia installations have been exhibited at the Japanese American National Museum, the Smithsonian Arts & Industries Building, and the Peabody Essex Museum.Yumi Sakugawa (she/they) is a second-generation Japanese-Okinawan interdisciplinary artist based in Tongva land and the author of nine published books so far, including Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One with the Universe and There Is No Right Way to Meditate. Her multimedia installations have been exhibited at the Japanese American National Museum, the Smithsonian Arts & Industries Building, and the Peabody Essex Museum. -
Mari and Yumi will read from their recent books, and, after their readings, will have a conversation about inspiration, process, and creating art in the current cultural climate before opening up their conversation to a Q&A with audience members. After the event, a short meet-and-greet and social gathering will take place.
Time: October 30th, from 7PM-9PM
Language: English
Capacity: ~35 people
Price: 1,500 yen (one drink included; please register in advance via Peatix)
Location: FabCafe Tokyo
Exhibition Statement:
MariNaomi and Yumi Sakugawa are American visual storytellers who first met online in 2012. The nature of their work (experimental independent comics exploring their Japanese heritage) and shared struggles finding footing in a predominantly white, sexist industry strengthened their allyship. Shortly after meeting, Mari moved from San Francisco to Yumi’s Los Angeles, and they became friends in real life. They met regularly for work dates, gallery and museum outings, and hiking in the mountains, comparing their experiences, both professional and personal. They share love for tasty food, fashion photoshoots in the desert, and having adventures.
Over the years, Mari and Yumi have had many art shows, readings, and book signings together, as both have become prominent figures in their industry. In 2021, Mari moved back to the San Francisco Bay Area, but their friendship was set. Yumi and Mari continue to talk every day, and are excited to come together in Japan to realize their lifelong dream of connecting with a Tokyo audience.
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By Yumi Sakugawa
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FabCafe Tokyo
FabCafe is a place to accelerate creative serendipity with a nice cup of coffee and collaborative peers.
As an open creative platform, FabCafe aims to empower everyone to take the initiative to make anything, turning their ideas into reality and sharing those ideas in a more tangible way with local and global communities.
A single FabCafe can be a creative hub for designers and the local community to share and experiment with innovative ideas. A network of FabCafe communities worldwide can create an ecosystem that kick starts the next mass customization movement from the bottom up! FabCafe is located around the world, in Tokyo, Barcelona, Bangkok, Taipei and more!FabCafe is a place to accelerate creative serendipity with a nice cup of coffee and collaborative peers.
As an open creative platform, FabCafe aims to empower everyone to take the initiative to make anything, turning their ideas into reality and sharing those ideas in a more tangible way with local and global communities.
A single FabCafe can be a creative hub for designers and the local community to share and experiment with innovative ideas. A network of FabCafe communities worldwide can create an ecosystem that kick starts the next mass customization movement from the bottom up! FabCafe is located around the world, in Tokyo, Barcelona, Bangkok, Taipei and more! -
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18:30 – 19:00
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Doors open
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19:00 – 20:30
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Event and Q&A session
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20:30 – 21:00
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Meet-and-greet, networking
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Date & Time
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Wed, October 30, 2024 19:00 – 21:00 * Open at 18:30 UTC+09:00
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Venue
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FabCafe Tokyo
150-0043 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 1-22-7 Dogenzaka Pier 1F
tel. 03-6416-9190
https://fabcafe.com/jp/tokyo/
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Fee
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1,500 yen *includes one free drink
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Capacity
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35 people
Please register via Peatix for the talk event