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Wing Luke Asian Museum changes name, adding Asian Pacific American Experience

The Seattle museum named after Wing Luke has changed its name. Photo source: Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience via Facebook.

The Wing Luke Asian Museum, one of Seattle’s most well-known institutions, changed its name, representatives announced Wednesday.

It is now the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience – and has taken “The Wing” as a shorter version.

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Artist Roger Shimomura’s new Seattle show to examine ethnic identity and culture

If you’re in Seattle tonight, drop by The Wing Luke Asian Museum for the opening reception for artist Roger Shimomura and his new show, “Yellow Terror.”

The free public reception starts at 7 p.m. at the museum, located at 719 S. King St.

If you can’t make the reception, the show will open Friday and run through April 18.

Shimomura, a third-generation Japanese American, deals with stereotypes and how people perceive race. One central theme of the show is ”Always a Foreigner.”

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