Denver Art Museum shows exhibit depicting Amache incarceration camp

A new art exhibit in Denver is showcasing the work of a Japanese artist incarcerated at a camp in southeastern Colorado during World War II, called “Amache.” As Emma VandenEinde from member station KUNC reports, the paintings offer more than a history lesson — they underscore a complex human experience.

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