In some situations, people write things on pieces of paper and wood, and raise them in the air. Through this simple action, these placards send a message, raise questions, and even have the power to motivate people.
In 1961, the artist Tabe Mitsuko wrote a text called “For a Placard,” in which she stated that a single placard has the potential to change society. She also expressed the idea, act, and hope of resisting the harsh realities of a society in her artworks.
This exhibition, titled after Tabe’s text, comprises works by seven artists who consider what it means to live with dignity as it relates to their own lives.
Artists:
Tabe Mitsuko, Ushijima Tomoko, Shiga Lieko, Kanagawa Shingo, Tanizawa Sawako, Iiyama Yuki, Sasaoka Yuriko
Information about the Exhibition
〈Dates〉
November 1, 2025–February 15, 2026
Closed Mondays (except November 3, November 24, January 12) and November 4, November 25, December 28–January 5 and January 13.
〈Organized by〉
The National Museum of Art, Osaka
〈Sponsored by〉
Daikin Foundation for Contemporary Arts
