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Mao Ishikawa's photography captures intimate portraits of Okinawan barmaids, showcasing raw life and untold stories over five decades of her career.
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Mao Ishikawa in Whitney Biennial 2026, solo show opens

After five decades intimately capturing the raw lives of Okinawan barmaids, Philadelphia's African American community, and port workers, photographer Mao Ishikawa finally receives major institutional

Adrian Vale·May 30, 2026