When and where will the Mel Chin exhibition be held?

It will be held from July 25 to October 12, 2026, at the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art.

What are the highlights of the exhibition?

The highlights are large-scale installations, it being his first solo exhibition in Japan, and a new work created for Hiroshima.

What kind of artist is Mel Chin?

He is an American artist who works in various media on themes of environmental and social issues.

What is the Hiroshima Art Prize?

It is an international award established by Hiroshima City in 1989 to honor artists who have contributed to world peace through art.

How much are the admission tickets?

Tickets are 1,600 yen for adults, 1,200 yen for university students, 800 yen for high school students and seniors (65+), and free for junior high school students and younger.

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[Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art] The 12th Hiroshima Art Prize Commemorative Exhibition: Mel Chin

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[Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art] The 12th Hiroshima Art Prize Commemorative Exhibition: Mel Chin
The Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art will host a commemorative exhibition for the 12th Hiroshima Art Prize winner, Mel Chin, from July 25 to October 12, 2026. This will be the artist's first solo exhibition in Japan, featuring approximately 60 works including sculptures and installations on themes of environmental and social issues. In addition to his representative works that question war and colonialism, a new piece created for Hiroshima, paying homage to Keiji Nakazawa, the author of "Barefoot Gen," will also be unveiled, exploring the potential for social change through art.
Source: PR TIMES
Date: Wed May 27 2026 16:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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The Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art will host a commemorative exhibition for the 12th Hiroshima Art Prize winner, Mel Chin, from July 25 to October 12, 2026. This will be the artist's first solo exhibition in Japan, featuring approximately 60 works including sculptures and installations on themes of environmental and social issues. In addition to his representative works that question war and colonialism, a new piece created for Hiroshima, paying homage to Keiji Nakazawa, the author of "Barefoot Gen," will also be unveiled, exploring the potential for social change through art.

Citation: [Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art] The 12th Hiroshima Art Prize Commemorative Exhibition: Mel Chin (Wed May 27 2026 16:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
Source: PR TIMES
Date: Wed May 27 2026 16:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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The Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art will host a commemorative exhibition for the 12th Hiroshima Art Prize winner, Mel Chin, from July 25 to October 12, 2026. This will be the artist's first solo exhibition in Japan, featuring approximately 60 works including sculptures and installations on themes of environmental and social issues. In addition to his representative works that question war and colonialism, a new piece created for Hiroshima, paying homage to Keiji Nakazawa, the author of "Barefoot Gen," will also be unveiled, exploring the potential for social change through art.

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Q: When and where will the Mel Chin exhibition be held?: A: It will be held from July 25 to October 12, 2026, at the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art.
Q: What are the highlights of the exhibition?: A: The highlights are large-scale installations, it being his first solo exhibition in Japan, and a new work created for Hiroshima.
Q: What kind of artist is Mel Chin?: A: He is an American artist who works in various media on themes of environmental and social issues.
Q: What is the Hiroshima Art Prize?: A: It is an international award established by Hiroshima City in 1989 to honor artists who have contributed to world peace through art.
Q: How much are the admission tickets?: A: Tickets are 1,600 yen for adults, 1,200 yen for university students, 800 yen for high school students and seniors (65+), and free for junior high school students and younger.