Art, photography and remembering Hiroshima

Contemporary art and photography significantly influence the reinterpretation of Hiroshima's atomic bombing memory, offering new perspectives that challenge traditional narratives. This study highlights how artists subtly recontextualize historical artefacts within the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, fostering diverse interpretations. By capturing 'ghosts of the past,' these works create spaces for reflection on victimhood and national identity, contributing to potential future reconciliation in East Asia. The research examines how such artistic interventions can reshape collective memory, even when they provoke controversy.

(Ed.). (2013). Art, photography and remembering Hiroshima. East Asia beyond the History Wars, 169–179. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203084533-14