Atomic bomb and other themes Mr. and Mrs. Maruki's byoubu To art college in Tokyo 6th August 13:17

Marutoki Iri and Shun, who are known for their "atomic bomb illustrations" depicting the tragic situation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, have been moved from the closed museum in Osaka to the art university in Tokyo. It will be used for general public.

Marisa Iri and Shun's wife has 18 paintings on the theme of the atomic bomb, in addition to the "Atomic Bomb Illustration" series of 15 paintings depicting the tragedy of Hiroshima and Nagasaki immediately after the atomic bombing. Is known.

One of these, the "Atomic Bomb Illustration Takahari Lantern," completed in 1986, was located in Kodaira, Tokyo last month (July) because the Osaka Human Rights Museum, which was in its possession, was closed in May. Moved to Musashino Art University Museum.

This work is about 1.9 meters in length and 3.8 meters in width, and it is a vivid picture of people suffering from discrimination after suffering the atomic bombing on Hiroshima.

Since it has not been open to the public except for special exhibitions, I hope to use it as a research material for students and faculty at the museum, and to create an opportunity to open it to the public through exhibitions.

Tomotaka Kitazawa, a curator at the Musashino Art University Museum and Library, said, "I felt a very powerful and unusual atmosphere, and I felt the unity as a picture of the atomic bomb drawn in my later years. Firmly to convey valuable works to future generations. I want to save it and make it available to students and the general public."