A somber black and white illustration by Miné Okubo captures the poignant reality of a 1942 medical exam during Japanese American internment through bold cartoon-style lines, inviting you to explore this historical masterpiece.

Mine Okubo’s ‘Waiting in Line for Supper,’ created during her incarceration at Tanforan Assembly Center (1942-1944), portrays a scene of quiet dignity amidst wartime hardship. This detailed ink drawing captures the essence of Japanese American experience, showcasing familial bonds and reflecting on the simple act of sharing a meal—a symbol of hope and perseverance.

Witness 'Medical exam...', Mine Okubo’s poignant 1942 illustration from Topaz Relocation Center. A powerful WWII memory, hand-painted reproduction available.

Explore Miné Okubo's poignant 'Untitled' painting from 1974, reflecting resilience during WWII internment through vibrant colors and symbolic floral forms. A powerful testament to artistic expression.

Explore Miné Okubo's poignant sketch of Tanforan Assembly Center during WWII—a powerful visual record of resilience and the challenges faced by Japanese Americans enduring internment amidst wartime anxieties.

Explore Miné Okubo's poignant illustration depicting the arrival at Tanforan Assembly Center during WWII, capturing the anxieties and realities faced by Japanese Americans unjustly detained. Witness history through art.

Witness wartime resilience through Miné Okubo's poignant sketch of Tanforan Assembly Center during WWII. Explore the struggles & community depicted in her powerful drawing, a vital historical record.

Explore Mine Okubo’s ‘(3 Women Going to Church)’ – a poignant Expressionist drawing depicting wartime displacement & faith. Discover its somber beauty & historical significance.

Explore Miné Okubo's poignant drawings documenting WWII Japanese American incarceration. Witness resilience & injustice through her powerful graphic novel, 'Citizen 13660,' a vital historical record.

Explore Miné Okubo's poignant illustration 'Waiting to use the washrooms,' depicting life at Topaz War Relocation Center during WWII, capturing resilience and documenting the experiences of Japanese American internees.

Witness the poignant scene of life within Tanforan Assembly Center during WWII through Miné Okubo's powerful black & white drawing, capturing resilience and confinement with striking detail.

Awaiting registration at the Civil Control Station at Pilgrim Hall of the First Congregational Church, Berkeley, California, 1942 is a striking black-and-white ink drawing by Miné Okubo. Created during WWII, it portrays a crowded hall reflecting the anxieties surrounding Japanese American internment and showcases Okubo's masterful use of hatching and crosshatching to convey tonal variations.

Miné Okubo's poignant drawing captures the stark reality of Japanese American internment during WWII. Witness their arrival at Topaz camp, symbolizing confinement and resilience through powerful lines & shading.

A somber mid-20th century black and white illustration by Miné Okubo captures a contemplative moment between two figures in a communal space, inviting you to explore this poignant piece of historical art.

Witness the poignant beauty of Miné Okubo's 'New barrack construction' – a powerful drawing capturing life within WWII Japanese American internment camps, offering a rare glimpse into resilience and hardship.

Explore Miné Okubo's poignant depiction of life within Topaz War Relocation Center during WWII—a testament to resilience and artistic observation amidst challenging circumstances.

Witness the poignant story of Japanese American resilience during WWII through Miné Okubo's 'Walking over muddy ground.' Explore her powerful drawing depicting hardship & determination at Topaz Relocation Center.