In this talk, artist Katie Yamasaki will reflect on the vision and values of her grandfather, Japanese-American architect Minoru Yamasaki, and explore the complex legacy of the Twin Towers, which he designed, from her personal perspective as his granddaughter in the years following 9/11.

Drawing on her book, Shapes, Lines, and Light: My Grandfather’s American Journey, she will also discuss what she hopes to convey about her grandfather’s life and work, and what she wishes to pass on to younger generations.

About the contributors

Katie Yamasakii
Katie Yamasaki is an award-winning picture book author/illustrator and muralist. Over the past 25 years, she has painted over 90 walls around the world, exploring local stories of identity and social justice. Yamasaki’s books have received numerous awards and starred reviews and appeared on many ‘Best of __’ lists, including Publishers Weekly and the New York Public Library, and her book and mural work has been covered by and featured in prominent publications such as The New York Times and NHK Global Japanese Network. Yamasaki has presented her work at institutions across the country, including The Brooklyn Museum and the New York Public Library. She earned her BA at Earlham College and her MFA at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where she served on the faculty for several years. Currently, she co-facilitates an expressive arts program at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility and Taconic Correctional Facility, respective maximum and medium security women’s prisons in Upstate New York.

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