Background
Sano, Emily Joy was born on February 17, 1942 in Santa Ana, California, United States. Daughter of Masao and Lois Kikue (Inokuchi) Sano.
Sano, Emily Joy was born on February 17, 1942 in Santa Ana, California, United States. Daughter of Masao and Lois Kikue (Inokuchi) Sano.
Bachelor, Indiana University, 1967. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1970. Master of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1976.
Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1983.
Lecturer Oriental Art, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1974-1979; curator Asian Art, assistant director programs, Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, 1979-1989; deputy director collections and exhibitions, Dallas Museum Art, 1989-1992; deputy director, chief curator, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, 1993-1995; director, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, since 1995.
(Catalog of the first exhibition of classic Japanese sculp...)
Active Association Art Museum Directors. Visiting committee Harvard University Art Museum.