Projects “George Nakashima, Woodworker” I am thrilled to announce that the long-awaited documentary about Uncle George is now completed. It is because of your generous contributions that it was possible to accomplish this significant undertaking. I think...
News “Mira Nakashima speaks to the importance of the restoration and preservation of the buildings on the Nakashima grounds. With the aid of the World Monuments Foundation they are able to continue the process of preserving the architecture while utilizing the...
Projects In June 2019, we welcomed Zoriana Siokalo as our second employee dedicated solely to our foundation. We are excited she has joined us to focus on grants administration, writing, and research. Zoriana has added a cheerful note to our guided tours, which she...
Saving The Poet’s Beard After decades of weathering taking a toll on Ben Shahn’s mosaic, “The Poet’s Beard”, we are thrilled to announce a successful restoration! Russian mosaicist Vladimir Aituganov and his son Alexei conducted a...
In November of 2017, we were approached by Mumbai-based architects Samuel Barclay and Anne Geenen to discuss the Avasara School, a sustainably designed school for girls in Pune, India that they were in the midst of building. Both Barclay and Geenen hold a shared...
Nakashima Foundation for Peace
