This Place is a Message- Echoes of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in the Art of Kei Ito

On August 6 and 9, 2025, the world marks the 80th anniversary of the only nuclear bombs ever to have been dropped on civilians in war.

Through the lens of interdisciplinary artist Kei Ito’s works, this illustrated talk serves to invite audiences to better understand the horrors of past events, to contribute to a less violent future, and to honour the resilience of the human spirit in the face of profound historical shadows.

Following the talk, Ito will be joined by curator Akiko Takesue for a conversation on the role of intergenerational trauma and legacy in his work, as well as his hopes that these works might foster a sense of humanity and understanding of those impacted by the proliferation and use of nuclear weapons.

You may also like the following events from Royal Ontario Museum:

• This Wednesday, 23rd July, 09:00 am, ROMBus: Ismaili Heritage and the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto
• This Friday, 25th July, 07:15 pm, ROM After Dark: Island Heat in Toronto
• This Sunday, 27th July, 01:00 pm, Conversations Living Library: Newcomers' Stories of Belonging in Toronto

Also check out other Arts events in Toronto.