This exhibition focuses on Léonard Foujita (1886-1968) and Yasuo Kuniyoshi (1889-1953), two Japanese painters who experienced success and setbacks while living abroad in the turbulent times of the early 20th century. After graduating from the Tokyo School of Fine Arts at the age of 26, Foujita struck out on his own for France. There, he developed a unique style distinguished by his “grand milky white ground” nudes and made a name for himself as the darling of the École de Paris. At the age of 16, Yasuo Kuniyoshi moved to the U.S. After being recognized for his talent and diligently applying himself to his studies, Kuniyoshi established a reputation as one of America’s premier figurative painters. The two met in Paris in 1925 and 1928 and again in New York in 1930, however the Pacific War ruined their relationship. Foujita spent 10 months in New York in 1949, but was unable to reunite with Kuniyoshi, who was there. Here, we explore the artists, both of whom had two homelands, by examining the awareness and perspective that inspired their works. The two painters, who have been discussed individually, will be introduced through nine chapters, contrasting their works.