Thursday, January 28 to Tuesday, February 23, 2016
The Nippon Gallery at The Nippon Club
145 West 57th street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10019
At this exhibition, people from all walks of life—politicians, government workers, architects, manufacturers, fishermen, farmers, grocers, craftsmen, medical workers, caregivers, entrepreneurs, educators, cultural workers, journalists, modern artists, university students, children, and the elderly—have all gathered at the Nippon Gallery to become one voice as they share with the world their story of recovery.
This exhibition was made possible by four cameramen who moved to the Tohoku region after the disaster and who contributed to this exhibition on an entirely voluntary basis. Through this exhibition, attendees will witness their passionate desire to help revitalize Japan even in the face of despair, their overwhelming compassion for the people of Tohoku, and their powerful sense of mission to share photos and videos with the rest of the world.
Youth for 3.11, a student volunteer organization formed after the disaster, has also made contributions through their interviews with Mr. Tatsuo Hirano, the first Minister of Reconstruction, and the famous Japanese architect Mr. Toyo Ito. There is no doubt that this valuable experience will serve as a powerful inspiration for these aspiring young leaders.
Miya Ando, a modern artist based in New York whose works have been exhibited throughout the world, will be contributing an installation art piece. Through this piece, she hopes to honor the souls lost in the disaster and to aspire for a future full of peace for Japan.
For more information visit: http://www.nipponclub.org/