Hasegawa Peacebuilding Study Group Hosts Lecture on “Exploring UN Art” with Visiting Professor Chikako Hoshino (29/3/2026)

At this session of the Hasegawa Peacebuilding Study Group, we welcomed Professor Chikako Hoshino, Visiting Professor at Higashi Nippon International University and columnist for “Exploring UN Art,” who delivered a detailed lecture on artworks donated by countries around the world to United Nations Headquarters as symbols of their hopes for peace. Her presentation carefully explored the “prayers for peace” embedded in these works and offered participants a valuable opportunity to deepen their understanding of the role of art in the international community.

Following the lecture, an engaging dialogue with Head of School Sukehiro Hasegawa was held, along with a question-and-answer session involving participants. The discussion provided a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the intersection of art and peacebuilding from multiple practical and intellectual perspectives. The small-group format also allowed for especially rich and substantive exchanges among the participants.

Participants from the Hasegawa School included Yuto Minawa, John Ueki, and other members of the school. The event was also joined by Teruaki Fujiyoshi, Ruri Kanbe, and Yutaro Shirai, all of whom are active in companies in the arts field. The session was moderated by Yuto Minawa.

For a more detailed report, please see below.

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