Replica of Guernica Displayed at a Site of Atomic Bombing: Preserving Art for Future Generations with Ceramic Plates
A ceramic plate replica of Picasso's "Guernica" was displayed at a site of atomic bombing, highlighting the preservation of art for posterity.Summary
In the summer of 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a ceramic plate replica of Pablo Picasso's "Guernica" was displayed at a special exhibition on war at the Nagasaki Prefectural Museum of Art. The replica, nearly life-size at about 3.5 meters tall and 8 meters wide, was assembled from 18 ceramic plates and captivated visitors. Otsuka Orime Togyo and the Otsuka Museum of Art, the creators, emphasized the significance of using ceramic plates to semi-permanently archive and pass down artworks and cultural properties. Company president Eitsugu Otsuka reflected on his company's value. The display at a location affected by the atomic bombing likely amplified the painting's anti-war message. The original article is from Asahi Shimbun and contains a paywall after the initial text.
(Source：朝日新聞)