The following events are being organized by Associate Professor Wakana Shiino, a member of the Center's faculty. Please come and join!!
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This exhibition, Tales after Forced Eviction: Home, Resilience, Return, and Reconstruction, focuses on the residents of Mukuru Kwa Njenga, an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya, who were forcibly evicted from their homes by the authorities but returned to rebuild their lives and homes. The exhibition consists of two projects, Materiality of Lives and Rebuilding Home and Dignity, which highlight the resilience and creativity of the residents while also addressing critical issues such as land use, poverty, and urban governance.
The exhibition is the result of collaboration among experts from various fields, including art, anthropology, architecture, and politics. While informal settlements are often discussed from a "support and aid" perspective, this exhibition aims to explore the multifaceted relationship between people, their homes, and society through the lens of resident-driven rebuilding. It also seeks to resonate with issues of disaster recovery and regional revitalization in Japan, offering perspectives that encourage reflection on sustainable societies and global human rights challenges.
■Exhibition Period: March 2, 2025 (Sun) - March 23, 2025 (Sun), 12:00 - 18:00
Closed on Mondays
Admission: Free
Venue: Gallery 6B01, B1, Bldg 6, Tokyo Polytechnic University, Nakano Campus
Yasushi Noguchi (Professor, Department of Interactive Media, Tokyo Polytechnic University)
Wakana Shiino (Associate Professor, Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia and Africa, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies)
Saori Imoto (Associate Professor, Department of Architecture and Design, Japan Women's University)
Kithinji Kinyua (Researcher, Institute of Asian Cultures, Sophia University)
March 8, 2025 (Sat.), 15:00~17:00
Guest: Ran Muratsu, Yoshinari Nishio
A home is not merely a physical space but a vital place that nurtures personal dignity and identity. This talk will focus on the "rebuilt homes" of residents in informal settlements, delving into the relationship between people and their dwellings. It explores how individuals strive to create a comfortable living space for themselves, and how homes support their daily lives, provide a sense of belonging, and shape cultural and familial bonds.
◆Talk Events：Homes and Urban Policy: Social Challenges Reflected in Informal Settlements
March 22, 2025 (Sat.), 13:00~15:00
Guest: Haruka Ono, Daisuke Mizoguchi
The process of rebuilding homes by residents in informal settlements highlights critical issues in urban policies, such as land use, redevelopment, and residents' rights. This talk will examine the structural contradictions and social inequalities inherent in urban policy, using the reconstruction efforts of residents following forced evictions as a case study. Additionally, starting with the example of Mukuru, the discussion will explore connections to contemporary urban challenges in Japan, such as urban redevelopment and the problem of vacant houses.
Note 1: Project members will join the discussions on both March 8 and March 22.Note 2: Event details and guest speakers are subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest updates.
[Organized by]
Noguchi Lab., Department of Interactive Media, Tokyo Polytechnic University
[Co-organized by]
Field Science Commons, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Imoto Laboratory, Department of Architecture and Design, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Japan Women's University
[Supported by]
Tokyo Polytechnic University
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Phone: 03-5371-2728
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