The 2011 earthquake off the Pacific coast of Tōhoku, often referred to in Japan as the Great East Japan Earthquake, was a devastating undersea megathrust earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0–9.1. It remains the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan and the fourth most powerful globally since modern record-keeping began in 1900.
awards
🏆 Platinum, Graphis Social&Political Protest Posters
🏆 Platinum, Graphis Poster Annual 2013
🥇 Gold, Graphis 100 Best In Design Annual 2013
The earthquake triggered massive tsunami waves, reaching heights of up to 40.5 meters, which swept across the Japanese mainland, causing widespread destruction. The tsunami claimed over 10,000 lives, with the Japanese National Police Agency reporting 15,899 confirmed deaths, 6,157 injuries, and 2,529 people still missing.
This poster was created as a tribute to this tragic event and has been featured in exhibitions worldwide. Its purpose is to raise awareness and funds to support the families of the victims, ensuring their stories and struggles are not forgotten.
exhibitions
Cannes, France: ACT Responsible Expo at Cannes Lions, 58th Festival of Creativity
Cologne, Germany: Japanese Cultural Institute
Dortmund, Germany: Kulturort Depot (Cultural Center Depot)
Düsseldorf, Germany: Fachhochschule Düsseldorf (University of Applied Science)
Düsseldorf, Germany: Project Sunshine for Japan, Japanese House
Frankfurt, Germany: Asia Lounge, 6.1 D15 Book Fair Frankfurt
Kōbe, Japan: Peace Boat, Kōbe's Port
Kütahya, Turkey: Dumlupinar University (Fine Arts Faculty, Graphics Department)
Nagoya, Japan: Peace Boat, Nagoya's Port
Osaka, Japan: Creative Network Center Mebic Ogimachi
Osaka, Japan: Project Sunshine for Japan, ATC Asian and Pacific Trade Center
Seoul, Korea: Green+You Posters for Japan Exhibition, Doosung Inthepaper Gallery
Shiraz, Iran: Vesal e Shiraz at Souratgar Gallery
Tehran, Iran: House of Art (Graphic Design Week)
Tehran, Iran: International Poster Exhibition, Imam Ali Museum of Arts
Tehran, Iran: International Poster Exhibition, Iran Art Organization
Tokyo, Japan: Global Conference for a Nuclear Power Free World 2
Tokyo, Japan: Trade Fair Tokyo
The 2011 earthquake off the Pacific coast of Tōhoku, often referred to in Japan as the Great East Japan Earthquake, was a devastating undersea megathrust earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0–9.1. It remains the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan and the fourth most powerful globally since modern record-keeping began in 1900.
awards
🏆 Platinum, Graphis Social&Political Protest Posters
🏆 Platinum, Graphis Poster Annual 2013
🥇 Gold, Graphis 100 Best In Design Annual 2013
The earthquake triggered massive tsunami waves, reaching heights of up to 40.5 meters, which swept across the Japanese mainland, causing widespread destruction. The tsunami claimed over 10,000 lives, with the Japanese National Police Agency reporting 15,899 confirmed deaths, 6,157 injuries, and 2,529 people still missing.
This poster was created as a tribute to this tragic event and has been featured in exhibitions worldwide. Its purpose is to raise awareness and funds to support the families of the victims, ensuring their stories and struggles are not forgotten.
exhibitions
Cannes, France: ACT Responsible Expo at Cannes Lions, 58th Festival of Creativity
Cologne, Germany: Japanese Cultural Institute
Dortmund, Germany: Kulturort Depot (Cultural Center Depot)
Düsseldorf, Germany: Fachhochschule Düsseldorf (University of Applied Science)
Düsseldorf, Germany: Project Sunshine for Japan, Japanese House
Frankfurt, Germany: Asia Lounge, 6.1 D15 Book Fair Frankfurt
Kōbe, Japan: Peace Boat, Kōbe's Port
Kütahya, Turkey: Dumlupinar University (Fine Arts Faculty, Graphics Department)
Nagoya, Japan: Peace Boat, Nagoya's Port
Osaka, Japan: Creative Network Center Mebic Ogimachi
Osaka, Japan: Project Sunshine for Japan, ATC Asian and Pacific Trade Center
Seoul, Korea: Green+You Posters for Japan Exhibition, Doosung Inthepaper Gallery
Shiraz, Iran: Vesal e Shiraz at Souratgar Gallery
Tehran, Iran: House of Art (Graphic Design Week)
Tehran, Iran: International Poster Exhibition, Imam Ali Museum of Arts
Tehran, Iran: International Poster Exhibition, Iran Art Organization
Tokyo, Japan: Global Conference for a Nuclear Power Free World 2
Tokyo, Japan: Trade Fair Tokyo
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Milano / Ripatransone
andrea@acastelletti.com