Taro Okamoto's atomic bomb mural in Tokyo to be restored
The first phase of the restoration work, beginning from the right side of the piece, will commence on Oct. 10 and span approximately 40 days.
Source: japantimes.co.jp
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Okamoto's A-bomb mural in Tokyo to be restored
A giant mural by late artist Taro Okamoto installed near Tokyo's Shibuya Station, which depicts the moment an atomic bomb explodes, will undergo extensive restoration work spanning several years, his memorial foundation said Thursday. The "Myth of Tomorrow," a 5.5-meter by 30-meter mural installed on the wall of a walk-t...
Source: japantoday.com
Ramón Fonst Segundo: First Latin American / Cuban Olympic Medalist
This article by Marlén González (CiberCuba, 2015) features Ramón Fonst Segundo, who was born and died in Havana, Cuba (August 31, 1883-September 10, 1959). He is considered to be the first Latin American and first Cuban Olympic medalist. According to EcuRed, he was known as “El Zurdo” [The Lefthanded One] and “El nunca Segundo” [“The one…
Source: repeatingislands.com
FOCUS: Osaka frets over World Expo failure amid slow pavilion construction
Concerns are growing among the organizers of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka that the event may flop due to the slower-than-anticipated construction of pavilions by overseas participants.
Source: kyodonews.net
Artist to stage cat-themed exhibition
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
Source: taipeitimes.com