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782 reactions · 49 shares | "In the 80s and 90s being Japanese American wasn't cool. But it was cool to me!" Celebrating over three decades of culture-shaping influence, Eric Nakamura and Martin Wong's Giant Robot has evolved from a niche zine to a major art curator. Witness this evolution firsthand at the Giant Robot Biennale 5, Limited Time at JANM. | Japanese American National Museum | Facebook

From its bold beginnings in the gritty LA culture of the 80s, Giant Robot transformed Asian American identity into a badge of honor for a generation. Join us at JANM for a limited-time showcase of this pioneering spirit, with the Giant Robot Biennale 5. | Japanese American National Museum | Facebook

63 reactions · 4 comments | "In the 80s and 90s being Japanese American wasn't cool. But it was cool to me!" Once a beacon for the underground scene, Eric Nakamura and Martin Wong's Giant Robot magazine was the voice for a generation of Asian American outcasts. Now, its legacy blooms at the Giant Robot Biennale 5, transforming printed passion into prestigious art. Showing for a limited time at JANM. | Japanese American National Museum | Facebook