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Special Satellite Exhibition “Districts in the Process of Reconstruction: The Sequel – The Future of Housing” (English Ver.)

23 November, 2024 (Saturday) – 30 January, 2025 (Thursday)
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Exploring Hiroshima’s future through case studies from other cities

Art Gallery Miyauchi is pleased to present a special satellite exhibition of “Hiroshima Founding District 2045—Reconstruction and Creative Innovation,” an initiative led by the Motomachi Project active in the Motomachi residential district of Naka Ward, Hiroshima City.
This exhibition serves as a sequel to the “Photo Exhibition: Districts in the Process of Reconstruction” held in August by the Motomachi Project. It has been restructured with a focus on “housing,” incorporating previously unpublished materials and newly gathered documentation.

The previous photo exhibition featured images focused on architecture and urban landscapes, offering a glimpse into the unique goals and conditions of post-war reconstruction efforts in Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Tokyo, Germany, Poland, and other areas. These photographs illustrated not only the recovery from war damage but also the evolution of buildings in response to post-war housing shortages and urban planning demands. Despite differing objectives and contexts, significant development took place across all these regions in the post-war period.

As we approach the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing next year, this exhibition aims to provide an opportunity to reflect on how perspectives and historical contexts have shaped urban and housing environments and to explore what the future of Hiroshima’s urban landscape might hold, drawing inspiration from the experiences of other cities.

Related Events

❶Talk: About the research “Photo Exhibition: Districts in the Process of Reconstruction” *Reservation required
Date: 7 December 2024 (Saturday) 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Speakers: MASUDA Jun and HIRAISHI Momo (Motomachi Project)
Fee: Free
Capacity: 15 people
Venue: Art Gallery Miyauchi, 2nd Floor Exhibition Room
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❷Talk: About the Nakagin Capsule Tower Preservation and Restoration Project *Reservation required
Date: 12 January 2025 (Sun) 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Guest: MAEDA Tatsuyuki (Nakagin Capsule Tower Preservation and Restoration Project)
Participation Fee: 500 yen
Capacity: 15 people
Venue: 2nd Floor Exhibition Room, Art Gallery Miyauchi
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※To register, please use the application form at the bottom of this page.
※You may also register by phone or FAX. phone: 0829-30-8511 (available 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, except Tuesdays and Wednesdays), FAX:0829-39-8931

Concurrent Exhibition: Collection Exhibition 2024

This exhibition presents selected works from Art Gallery Miyauchi’s collection, focusing on the themes of “Reconstruction and Creation” and showcasing pieces from the modern and contemporary eras.

Dates: 23 November, 2024 (Saturday) – 6 April, 2025 (Sunday)
Venue: Art Gallery Miyauchi
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last admission at 4:30 PM)
Closed: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and 30 December – 3 January
Admission: Details to be confirmed

Reference Images, Keywords, and About "Motomachi Project"

This exhibition will incorporate materials from the “Photo Exhibition: Districts in the Process of Reconstruction” held in August, along with new materials that will be added to create a restructured presentation.

View from Municipal High-rise No. 20 in the Motomachi District, overlooking the artificial ground (Motomachi, Hiroshima, circa 1978, photo by Shinichi Sawada)
Sakaide Artificial Land after Completion of Phase 4 Construction (Sakaide, Kagawa, around 1986, provided by Sakaide City)
A section of Sakaide Artificial Land. Shops line the natural ground level, with municipal housing towering above on the artificial land (Sakaide, Kagawa, 2024, photo by Jun Masuda).
View of Toyama Heights from Mount Hakone (Shinjuku, Tokyo, around 1960, provided by the Shinjuku Historical Museum).
A corner of Toyama Heights. While there used to be many daily goods and grocery stores, as well as dining establishments, the area has seen an increase in offices and facilities for the elderly. In addition to Building No. 33, there are also Buildings No. 3, 10, and 25 that feature commercial spaces. (Shinjuku, Tokyo, 2024, photo by Momo Hiraishi)
Exterior of the Eme Zentrum (Hanover, Germany, 2017, photo by Azusa Sumioka)
Artist's studio at the cultural center "Future Workshop/Zukunftswerkstatt" in the Eme Zentrum (Hanover, Germany, 2024, photo by Hisako Aohara)

About "Motomachi Project"

Since 2014, Hiroshima City University and the Naka Ward Office of Hiroshima City have collaborated to engage in activities centered around the municipal Motomachi Apartment No. 17. Their initiatives focus on “creative cultural and artistic activities and community exchange,” while also continuing to present findings from photo archives that document the area before and after the war.

Event Participation Application Form

This event will be held in Japanese only.

MASUDA Jun、HIRAISHI Momo(Motomachi Project)

●MASUDA Jun
Joined the Motomachi Project in 2017. Primarily responsible for the “Chatting Salon,” a community gathering space in the Motomachi area, and the annual “Motomachi Photo Exhibition”. She was in charge of covering the Urakami district (Nagasaki) for the photo exhibition “Districts in the Process of Reconstruction”.[Photo right]

●HIRAISHI Momo
Joined the Motomachi Project in 2023. Primarily involved in academic collaboration projects with Hiroshima City University. Covered the Toyama Heights (Shinjuku) for the photo exhibition “Districts in the Process of Reconstruction”. [Photo left]

MAEDA Tatsuyuki(representative of Nakagin Capsule Tower Preservation and Restoration Project)

Born 1967 in Tokyo.Formed a project with owners and residents in 2014 with the aim of preserving and revitalising buildings.The project organises tours, operates monthly capsules where people can stay for one month at a time, and provides support for interviews and filming.He has edited and written several books, “Nakagin Capsule Style” (2020, Soshisha) and “Nakagin Capsule Tower Building: The Last Record” (2022, Soshisha).

基本情報

Exhibition Period

23 November Sat. 2024 – 30 January Thu. 2025

Opening Hours

10:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:30)

Close

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 30 December 2024 – 3 January 2025

Admission

Free

Venue

Art Gallery Miyauchi

Organizer

The Miyauchi Art Foundation

In Cooperation with

Motomachi Project (Hiroshima City University, Hiroshima City Naka Ward Office)

Aided by

Hatsukaichi Municipal Board of Education, FM Hatsukaichi 76.1MHz

ART hopping stamp rally in Hatsukaichi

This exhibition is part of the Hatsukaichi Art Resonance initiative, “Hatsukaichi ART hopping stamp rally” Visit all four participating museums and galleries in Hatsukaichi City to receive a complimentary admission ticket, with a chance to win luxurious prizes through a special drawing!
https://www.umam.jp/hatsukaichiartresonance/