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Keith Haring (1958–1990) was a leading American artist of the 1980s, known for his bold lines and bright colors. Did you know he visited Hiroshima in 1988?
Haring came to Hiroshima hoping to paint a mural for a more peaceful world. He searched the city for the perfect spot and kept thinking about how to make his dream come true even after returning to New York.
Later, Haring was diagnosed with “AIDS,” a disease that had no treatment at the time. Despite his illness, he never gave up on his Hiroshima dream but sadly passed away about a year and a half after his visit, at just 31 years old.
In this event, we will share Haring’s reflections on Hiroshima and explore the meaning of peace together. Draw your own twin birds of peace on a large banner!
Drawing Peace with Keith Haring
Organized by Nakamura Keith Haring Collection
Supported by the City of Hiroshima, Hiroshima Municipal Board of Education
In collaboration with The Keith Haring Foundation
Sponsored by HOKO’S Co., Ltd., THE KNOT HIROSHIMA
Dates and Hours:
November 28, 2025 (Fri) 1:00–5:00 p.m.
November 29, 2025 (Sat) 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
November 30, 2025 (Sun) 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. *Come rain or shine
Group Photo: November 30 (Sun), from 3:00 PM
*Participants on November 28 and 29 can also join the photo session.
How to join: No reservation required / Participation is free
Venue: Hiroshima Gate Park, under the Large Roof
Special Giveaway
Workbook: “Drawing Peace with Keith Haring”
This workbook shares Haring’s messages of peace and freedom, including his Hiroshima
visit, and invites kids to explore and imagine the future.
*Distribution will end once the scheduled number of copies for the day has been reached.
