Art This Way’s Takaoka, Japan Inspired Mural in Fort Wayne
This mural is titled, “ Lion’s Dance” and is inspired by the kabuki play, Kagamijishi. The art is located at 128 West Wayne Street in Fort Wayne.
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In 2020, Art This Way within the Fort Wayne Downtown Improvement District worked to recruit internationally recognized Tokyo-born muralist, Juuri to bring her vibrant, figure-driven work to Fort Wayne. Juuri was commissioned to incorporate our Sister City, Takaoka, Japan into her design.
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Juuri’s beautiful “Lion’s Dance” Mural was created from 09/05 to 09/10/2020.
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Juuri signing her hanko to the mural.
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Fort Wayne Sister Cities founding member, Howard Chapman spoke at the mural dedication.
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A dedication ceremony was held on 09/18/2020.
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