Maruki Gallery for the Hiroshima Panels, Art museum in Higashimatsuyama, Japan
Description
The Maruki Gallery displays fifteen large painted panels, each measuring 1.8 by 7.2 meters, that depict the consequences of atomic bombings in Japan. These works form the core collection and remain permanently on view within the gallery spaces.
History
The husband-and-wife artists Iri and Toshi Maruki opened this gallery in May 1967 to display their collaborative works about the aftermath of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The pair spent decades creating paintings that recorded these events through their artistic vision.
Culture
The artists drew on traditional Japanese ink methods and used red pigment to convey the experiences of civilians affected by nuclear weapons. The works reveal how ordinary people endured and responded in moments of extreme crisis.
Practical
The gallery is accessible by multiple routes and the visitor spaces are arranged clearly so you can navigate easily. A typical visit takes one to two hours depending on how long you spend with each work.
Did you know?
One panel titled Fire is currently undergoing restoration work that will continue until 2025. This careful maintenance reflects how the institution preserves these important artistic records for the future.
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