Editor's Notes……59──Within the Disaster
Summary
This article reflects on the impact of the July 28 Kumamoto earthquake (maximum intensity 7) and extreme heatwave, highlighting the role of art institutions in supporting affected communities. It references an interview with Kumamoto City Museum of Contemporary Art curator Sakamoto Akiko about the museum's response to the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake. The piece also discusses the concept of 'disaster intervals' (災間) through the words of Sato Raijo, emphasizing the importance of human connection and collective resilience in the face of ongoing global crises. The article concludes with updates on the partial reopening of the Kumamoto City Museum of Contemporary Art on August 5 and the impact of heavy rains in Chiba on August 13.
(Source:artscape)