Multiple Difficulties: Hiroshima in Hiroshima, Tokyo, or Japan

Addressing the topic of Hiroshima within Japan is fraught with challenges, particularly in a society that often hesitates to engage with political subjects—even within contemporary art. Ironically, it might be easier to organize art exhibitions about Hiroshima in New York City, a place that allows for critical discussions, even those addressing American policies.

For this discussion, we will remotely invite two art practitioners: Isao Yamamoto, who runs an alternative art space in Hiroshima, and Buntaro Aoki, the founder of Hatonosu, a Tokyo-based theater group that focuses on the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Together, they will share insights into their practices and the complexities of engaging with Hiroshima-related themes in Japan.