Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The history of Tokyo is characterized by frequent destruction and reconstruction. Between the 20th to 21st centuries, there were earthquakes, wars, environmental pollution, and a pandemic—all of which reshaped the city and caused psychological impact on Tokyoites. Consider how modern and contemporary Japanese visual culture has responded to disasters and rapid recoveries of the capital city through a variety of media such as postcards, paintings, sculptures, photography, performances, and installations.

Asako Katsura, Ishibashi Assistant Curator of Japanese Art, Art of Asia

Thursday, October 30, 2025