Erin Shigaki
Seattle-based artist known for public artworks addressing Japanese American incarceration and social justice; creator of the mural 'Never Again Is Now' discussed and being rededicated at Bellevue College.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 14min
A defaced mural becomes permanent at Bellevue College
Erin Shigaki, a Seattle artist who creates public work about Japanese American incarceration and social justice, joins to discuss her mural 'Never Again Is Now.' She talks about the mural's erasure controversy, the decision to permanently rededicate and protect the piece, and plans to expand interpretation and campus outreach. Short reflections on trust, vandalism risk, and using the work for teaching conclude the conversation.
