archivesofamericanart: In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we’re reading
In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we’re reading this illustrated poem by landscape painter Reuben Tam (1916-1991). Tam’s work was deeply influenced by coastal landscapes both in Maine and in his native Hawaii.
This 1939 poem, “Converted Native” was found amidst his diaries, which often include unpublished writings, poems, and sketches. Browse the papers at http://s.si.edu/2prX1lG
Wed, 02 May 2018 10:00:35
