The exhibition was opened by the ambassador of Japan in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Toshihiro Aiki, who said that the Japanese natural environment is characterized by diverse geography, changing seasons and frequent natural disasters such as earthquakes, typhoons and floods.
– The Japanese people have developed a recognizable built environment that adapts to those conditions – he pointed out.
He stated that the exhibition presents 80 examples of architecture, construction and landscape from different parts of Japan and explores the ways in which people have shaped the space they live in, while preserving and creating local identity.
He particularly drew attention to one exhibit, the waste incinerator in Hiroshima, pointing out that such facilities are usually objects that people do not want in their neighborhood.
– However, this was designed in such a way as to make such an object aesthetically attractive – said the ambassador.
In the end, he said that he hopes that today’s exhibition will provide an opportunity for visitors to learn more about the diverse natural environment of Japan and the way in which the Japanese shaped and built their environment.
The director of the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ana Marić, also addressed the guests, pointing out that this cultural institution and the Embassy of Japan in Bosnia and Herzegovina have nurtured successful cooperation for many years.
She noted that the exhibition is interesting for several reasons, one of which is the unusual concept of the installation, which may surprise visitors at first glance and require a little more time and attention.
However, she emphasized that the most important message of the exhibition is the connection between architecture and nature.
– Architecture and construction are connected with nature, they do not exclude each other and must be in symbiosis – said Marić, expressing the hope that the exhibition will offer ideas for alternative solutions and encourage visitors to think outside the established framework.
The exhibition “Built Environment: An Alternative Guide to Japan” is one of a series of Japanese cultural events marking 30 years of diplomatic relations between BiH and Japan.
The exhibition will be open to visitors until June 30.
(Vijesti.ba / FENA)
