Fourteen years ago, the world watched as the Fukushima disaster unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on Japan’s landscape and collective memory. In the aftermath of the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown, communities grappled with tremendous loss and physical destruction and with questions of recovery, resilience, and meaning in the face of catastrophe.
The Art of Recovery, marks the anniversary of the tragedy, with a two-day interdisciplinary event exploring how Japanese religious practices, media, and the arts have been shaped by and responded to the 3/11’s legacy. Bringing together academics, artists, and filmmakers, the gathering wishes to deepen our understanding of the social, cultural, and environmental impacts of disasters, as well as the mediating and healing functions of community-based and artistic practices.
Programme at a Glance
Tuesday, March 11 2025, 18:00-20:00, Screening
UK Premiere of The Invisible Island by Keïko Courdy at Watershed, Cinema 3, 1 Canon’s Rd, BS1 5TX.
Wednesday, March 12 2025, 10:00-17:00, Workshop
Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to the Fukushima Disaster at the University of Bristol, Room G.H01, 7 Woodland Road, BS8 1TB Arts Complex, Clifton Campus MAP
Wednesday, March 12 2025, 18:00-20:00, Screening
Tracing the Future: Photographer Naoya Hatakeyama by Hatakeyama Yohei at the University of Bristol, B.H05 Lecture Theatre, 7 Woodland Road, BS8 1TB Clifton Campus MAP
Registration
All events in this series are free and open to the public, but registration is required. You can sign up for one or more sessions using the links provided on this website.
This series is made possible through the support of (in alphabetical order): the Brigstow Institute, the British Association of Japanese Studies, the Cabot Institute, the Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences at the University of Bristol, the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation, and the Japan Foundation.
