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Postwar Art of Okinawa（沖縄の戦後美術）
おきなわのせんごびじゅつ Postwar Art of Okinawa
Under occupation, painters formed their own village, living by selling pictures to American servicemen while making their own work.
| Genre | Western-style painting / Contemporary art |
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| City / town | Naha |
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| Area in the prefecture | Southern Okinawa Island |
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FAQ
- Where is Postwar Art of Okinawa?
- It is in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is a gallery.
- What can I see at Postwar Art of Okinawa?
- Under occupation, painters formed their own village, living by selling pictures to American servicemen while making their own work. The focus is Western-style painting, contemporary art.
- When was Postwar Art of Okinawa established?
- It dates from the 1950s.
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