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REMEMBERING THE TOGETHER WE STAND JUNETEENTH GALA☆
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Art Update… ☆
CHIPHAS
The Legacy Foundation Japan recently had the opportunity to attend the “Jafronese”, Black and Yellow” exhibition by Nigerian artist CHIPHAS and Japanese artist Louis Terai. We highly recommend this excellent experience on display at the Monkey Cafe until the 4th of August. Check out our story on Instagram:
Pictured above is artist CHIPAS at the 2024 Juneteenth Gala, standing next to the artwork which he generously donated to the Legacy Foundation Japan. Check out our story on him over on our instagram @legacyfjp and visit his current exhibition “Jafronese, Black and Yellow” on display in Shibuya City until Sunday 04 August.
Delphine Diallo
Don't miss this amazing exhibition The Warrior Journey by Delphine Diallo from the newly opened first African Gallery in Japan, 'space Un'.
Summer closure: August 13th-30th
Artist Talk: Saturday July 27th, 5.00pm
Reception: Saturday July 27th, 5.30pm-7.00pm In 2024,
Delphine Diallo embarked on a journey to train with Master Zen Takai, a descendant of a lineage of samurai stretching back sixteen generations in Tsushima. In June, she participated in the space Un Residency Program in Yoshino, Nara, where she stayed to complete her collage works using materials shot in Teshima and reflected back on her journey. Delphine Diallo is a Senegalese-French photographer renowned for her captivating work. Recently appointed as an ambassador for Nikon UK, her photography has graced the pages of prestigious publications including The New York Times, National Geographic, Vogue Portugal, The Washington Post. Diallo's artistry extends to collections worldwide, with her works held in esteemed institutions such as the Baltimore Museum and the Private Collection Guerlain. Additionally, her pieces have found homes in the Permanent Collection of the Museum de la Femme Mougin and have garnered attention from acquisition committees at Tate and George Pompidou.
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Join us in GHANA ☆
Legacy Foundation Japan is thrilled to announce that we are going to GHANA! Join us from December 26th, 2024, to January 4th, 2025 as we reconnect with our roots, explore Ghana's rich culture, and discover new business opportunities. This tour offers a unique blend of heritage exploration, cultural immersion, and networking with local and expat entrepreneurs. Learn more here!
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Upcoming Events! ☆
Join Japan’s Cold Phront for an All White Boat Party on September 1st, 2024! This dinner cruise includes a variety of foods, etc. and will be a night to remember! RSVP here.
In Legacy News… ☆
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Donate to YouMeWe ☆
Legacy Foundation Japan is honored to work with YouMeWe, a Tokyo-based NPO whose primary goal is supporting local students from institutionalized homes and helping them be successful in their daily lives.
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