Miyamoto and Okumura's Minimalist Anyway exhibition at White Rainbow explores Japanese identity and Sol LeWitt's legacy.

From 3 May to 10 June 2017, the White Rainbow gallery in London showcased 'Minimalist Anyway,' featuring the works of Kazuko Miyamoto and Lydia Okumura, both of whom were once assistants to Sol LeWitt. Miyamoto, who was born in Japan in 1942, and Okumura, born in Brazil in 1948, both possess Japanese roots but pursue unique artistic practices. The exhibition displayed a variety of prints, drawings, paintings, and sculptures. Highlights included Miyamoto's 'Box' from 1975 and 'Stunt (181 Chrystie Street, 1981)' from 1982, along with Okumura's 1980 piece 'Untitled I.' Their art engages with Japanese cultural themes, prompting discussions on cultural appropriation and the male-dominated narrative of Minimalism. This marked their inaugural joint exhibition, emphasizing their common backgrounds and differing methodologies within Minimalist art.