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Saturday, November 12

Nakashima: A Bridge between East and West
Time:
1:30 pm
Presenter:
Mira Nakashima
Location:
Cathedral of Learning, CL 324
Sponsored by:
Asian Studies Center, Global Hub and Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs along with Japanese Nationality Room Committee, Pitt Japanese Student Association and Japan Iron and Steel Federation and Mitsubishi endowments at the University of Pittsburgh
Contact:
Kati Csoman
Contact Phone:
412-624-6000
Contact Email:
kcsoman@pitt.edu

Mira Nakashima is the daughter of the acclaimed architect, furniture designer, and craftsman George Nakashima. She will speak about her father's legacy and how his cultural ties to Japan affected his method of design in both furniture and architecture.

Mira Nakashima is President and Creative Director of George Nakashima Woodworkers, who produce one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted, made-to-order furniture at their workshop in New Hope, Pennsylvania.

Registration must occur in advance https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d4GeVKVaVHRzbF4