Paintings of Nagasaki Bombing by Artists Exposed to Bomb Displayed
NAGASAKI — Visitors can see paintings depicting the city of Nagasaki after the 1945 atomic bombing, created by artists who survived the bombing themselves, at an exhibition at the Urakami Christian Museum in Heiwa, Nagasaki.
Nagasaki — An exhibition at the Urakami Christian Museum in Heiwa, Nagasaki, is showcasing paintings of the city after the 1945 atomic bombing. These artworks were created by artists who themselves survived the devastating event. One such artist is Shigenobu Tsukiji, who is now 91 years old. Tsukiji, born in China, moved to Nagasaki with his family following World War II.
As a fourth grader during the bombing, he managed to escape injury, although his family perished near Urakami Cathedral. His passion for drawing began at a young age, and around age 60, his experiences as a survivor inspired him to create over 200 pieces of art. Currently, the museum is featuring 13 of Tsukiji's paintings, which include depictions of the ruined cathedral and individuals who perished around a bomb shelter.
Eight additional paintings, including works by Hiroshi Matsuzoe and Akira Fukahori, are also on display. Matsuzoe and Fukahori, like Tsukiji, were survivors of the bombing. Some of these eight paintings are reproductions of originals held by the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum. The exhibition is open to the public free of charge and runs until the end of October.
Note that the museum is closed on Mondays, or the following day if Monday coincides with a national holiday.
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