Featuring Video Works by Chim↑Pom, Hikaru Fujii, and Photographer Ryuji Miyamoto

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, previously hosted "Thoughts on Tohoku" in May 2011, shortly after the disaster, and "Thoughts on Tohoku – Memory, Reconstruction, Art" in January 2012. This third iteration focuses on how artists have responded and supported the affected regions in the aftermath of the earthquake, tsunami, and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, as well as how they have addressed the various issues that have emerged. Their works will be showcased.

The exhibition includes video works by the artist collective Chim↑Pom and Hikaru Fujii, acquired by The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, in fiscal year 2013. Through their unique artistic perspectives, they reveal aspects of Tohoku that are not apparent in news reports and are difficult to experience firsthand. The venue will also screen video works such as "3.11 TSUNAMI 2011" by photographer Ryuji Miyamoto.

These are works created with a profound sense of mission by artists for the people living in the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake and "Fukushima." How did they transform sorrowful events into art? This exhibition offers an opportunity to re-examine and contemplate the disaster through the lens of art.

Special Exhibition "After the Quake: Thoughts on Tohoku III"
Exhibition Dates: April 15 (Tuesday) – June 1 (Sunday) *Closed on Mondays, except for May 5. Closed on May 7.
Hours: 10:00–17:00 *Fridays until 20:00
Venue: The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
3-1 Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-5777-8600 (Hello Dial)
Admission: General ¥430, University Students ¥130
Free Admission Days: May 4 (Sunday), May 18 (Sunday), June 1 (Sunday)