Save the Hiroshima Panels - Preservation Fund
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| Organization | Maruki Gallery for the Hiroshima Panels Foundation |
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| Region | Japan |
| Website | Website |
| ProjectLeader | Yumiko Iwasaki |
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The Maruki Gallery preserves memories of wartime atrocities and other forms of violence through the exhibition of the Hiroshima Panels. Iri and Toshi Maruki, who jointly produced the series of 15 paintings, opened the Gallery in 1967 hoping to capture visitors' imagination, prevent similar atrocities, and invigorate others who are suffering. This project will fund the restoration and preservation of the Hiroshima Panels, and support the construction a new gallery building.
Challenge
The Hiroshima Panels have gained historical and social importance in recent years, and are highly valued throughout the world. However, the paintings have been facing serious problems from damage caused by the Gallery's aging exhibition halls and archival warehouse, which lack controls for temperature and humidity, as well as protection from UV rays, insects, and dust. We urgently need to construct a new building, restore the paintings, and create replicas to give the originals a rest.
Long-Term Impact
The Hiroshima Panels were one of the first works of art in the world to resist the nuclear era, and they captured the public's imagination. The Marukis started with depictions of the Hiroshima bombing, but the subject of their works diversified as they decided to give voice to other victims of structural violence. Once restored and kept in an optimum environment for preservation, the Marukis' works will continue to serve as a global tool for peacebuilding in the future.
References
- https://marukigallery.jp/en/
- https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/25751654.2019.1698141
- https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/1187/
- https://hyperallergic.com/255344/the-historic-painted-panels-that-exposed-the-hell-of-hiroshima/
Project Gallery
Maruki Gallery for the Hiroshima Panels
Explaining the panels and the history
H.S. students getting a close look at the panels
College students in front of "Atomic Desert" (VI)
Many people visit the Gallery in the summer
The late works deal with diversified subjects
The Marukis also painted other forms of violence
Visitors looking at "Relief" (VIII)
School groups visit for peace education
Kamishibai (picture-story show) event
