Visit Palestine Poster Exhibition vol.02 in Sendai
Palestine has been in an endless war since 1948. The Gaza Strip has been under Israeli control for 16 years, and relentless air bombing has resulted in as many as 40,000 casualties, including many civilians. In order to let as many people as possible know about the tragic situation in Gaza and to solicit support, we will be exhibiting original Palestine war protest posters from the 1970s to the present. The purpose of this exhibition is to raise awareness of the endless occupation and injustice of Palestine by the Israeli Zionist government. Poster catalogs, badges and other support goods will be sold at the venue, and related events will be held. Why not think about what we can do to help the Palestinian people regain their lives and dignity? Please come to the venue.
[Venue] Bookstore Kyokusen(2-3-30 Hchimanmachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi)
[Dates] 19th September, 2024 – 8th October , 2024
[Time] 12:00-19:00 (closed on Wednesdays *Ends at 17:00 on October 8)
“Visit Palestine” is a project by Andy, the owner of SUBstore in Koenji, Tokyo. Until now, it has traveled around Japan with the help of volunteers who have made connections. This time, PUMPQUAKES will be the contact point, and with the cooperation of the bookstore, Kyokusen, the exhibition will be held in Sendai. We, the members of PUMPQUAKES, were angry at the extremely horrific situation in Gaza, but at the same time, we felt ashamed of our ignorance. And in the face of the serious reality that continues to this day, we are overwhelmed with a sense of helplessness. I think there are many people who spend their days wondering if there is anything they can do. Nevertheless, we are encouraged by the actions of people all over the world who are calling for an immediate ceasefire and refusing to let a history of indifference and silence remain. Let’s think together about what each of us can do to bring about a ceasefire as soon as possible and help the Palestinian people regain their lives and dignity. We hope that this exhibition will provide an opportunity to share space with a variety of people and spark dialogue.
【PUMPQUAKES members’ attendance days】
21st (Sat) and 22nd (Sun) in September
both days from 13:00 – 15:00
If the weather is good, we will set up a tarp in the backyard of the curved building to create a gathering place. We will bring posters, banners, books, etc. that may be useful, so why not think about words and expressions to use in actions such as Palestine solidarity standing and demonstrations, and get your hands moving? We will also post information about various Palestine solidarity actions taking place in the neighborhood. By learning about access to various information, you can find ways to get involved that are easy for you. Children are welcome to come along. Please stop by.
This article was translated by AI from a Japanese painting.