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23.39 x 33.11 inches, 60 x 40 inches |
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Yasuke i
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The piece a visual tribute to Yasuke but also an exploration of the complex relationships between cultures and the transformative power of acceptance and recognition.
Yasuke was a black warrior who reached the rank of samurai under the rule of Oda Nobunaga – a powerful 16th Century Japanese feudal lord who was the first of the three unifiers of Japan.
When Nobunaga bestowed the rank of samurai on Yasuke the idea of a non-Japanese samurai was something unheard of.
As the first foreign-born samurai, Yasuke fought important battles alongside Oda Nobunaga.
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The piece a visual tribute to Yasuke but also an exploration of the complex relationships between cultures and the transformative power of acceptance and recognition.
Yasuke was a black warrior who reached the rank of samurai under the rule of Oda Nobunaga - a powerful 16th Century Japanese feudal lord who was the first of the three unifiers of Japan.
When Nobunaga bestowed the rank of samurai on Yasuke the idea of a non-Japanese samurai was something unheard of.
As the first foreign-born samurai, Yasuke fought important battles alongside Oda Nobunaga.
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The piece may be interpreted as a commentary on the gender dynamics of power, and how women have historically been excluded from formal positions of authority and decision-making. By portraying women as "kingmakers," the artwork challenges the traditional notion that only men have the ability to shape the course of history.
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The piece is centered around the idea of women who hold significant power and influence, yet operate behind the scenes. In particular, the title implies that these women have the ability to shape the course of history by influencing the actions and decisions of powerful men.
The piece may be interpreted as a commentary on the gender dynamics of power, and how women have historically been excluded from formal positions of authority and decision-making. By portraying women as "kingmakers," the artwork challenges the traditional notion that only men have the ability to shape the course of history.
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