100 artists calling for end the war
STOP
WAR
POSTER
EXHIBITION
IN
JAPAN
35th LOVE & PEACE Exhibition, 2024
Special Project PIN International Love and Peace Poster Exhibition
List of 100 “Stop the War” Visual Message Participants from 35 countries and regions around the world
Exhibited at Nagoya Civic Gallery Sakae from August 6th (Tue) to August 11th (Sun).
This special project is a joint project with the “STOP WAR International Poster Exhibition”.
We would like to thank all 197 artists who contributed more than 200 works, including participants who were unable to exhibit this time due to venue capacity.
Please check PIN Association Facebook page for the latest exhibition status.
Amir Asgari’s
Message
to
STOP WAR Exhibition
First of all, I must say I am happy that our exhibition will take place in Japan.
In 1945, millions of civilians in Hiroshima and Nagasaki were killed during the atomic bombings by US military forces. These civilians had no role in any kind of wars or conflicts, yet they suffered genocide. Parts of the country became uninhabitable for the long term.
Unfortunately, today we are once again faced with wars in Congo, Russia-Ukraine, and Israel-Gaza. These wars result in millions of displaced people and acts of genocide. Capitalist regimes in the 21st century kill people in the name of war and their political purposes, easily forgetting human beings, civilians, and even civil rights. One stark example of genocide is the death of over 40,000 civilians in Gaza, half of whom were children. Wars reveal the true nature of these regimes and their politics; they do not value human life.
As graphic designers and artists, we must stand against all kinds of war around the world. There is no excuse for killing people anywhere. We are human and must proclaim the Anti-War movement loudly. I call upon the awakened conscience of people everywhere to stand against war for peace and freedom around the world.
With warm greetings,
Amir Asgari
