“Vase to Pray from Nagasaki” Commemorating 80 Years Since the Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki Through Art and Dialogue In The Netherlands and Japan June 2025

In 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the bombing, the project will host its fi rst European exhibition in the Netherlands, a country with deep historical ties to Nagasaki. The exhibition will take place in The Hague and Amsterdam, two cities renowned for their commitment to peace and justice. The exhibition will off er an immersive, interactive experience. Visitors will have the opportunity to physically engage with the Vase to Pray, view and purchase related artworks and items, and explore a series of multimedia presentations—including interviews with Nagasaki residents and a documentary tracing the evolution of the project. Attendees will also be invited to share their refl ections, which will be recorded and later presented as part of a cross-cultural video installation. Following its presentation in the Netherlands, the exhibition will travel to Nagasaki, fostering a dialogue on peace that transcends borders and generations. Through the shared voices and experiences of visitors in both countries, the project aspires to create a living bridge of memory and hope. Exhibition at Sakura Photo Studio & Place3, Den Haag From Sat. 21st June 2025 to Mon. 23rd June 2025 Opening hours: 11:00-18:00 Address: Zoutmanstraat 26, 2518 GR Den Haag Admission: Free Exhibition at Japans Cultureel Centrum, Amsterdam From Thu. 26th June 2025 to 28th June 2025, and from Tue. 1st July 2025 to Sat. 5th July 2025 Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 Address: Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 177, 1012 RK Amsterdam Admission: Free Exhibition at PW/GALLERY, Hamanomachi, Nagasaki, Japan From Sat. 12th July 2025 to Mon. 21st July 2025 Address: Largo Building 2F, Hamanomachi 2-25, Nagasaki