The Relationship Between Sendai Mediatheque’s Art Exhibitions and 3.11 Archives: A Case Study of “Record and Recalling: Walking on the House of Images”

This chapter explores how the Sendai Mediatheque utilized the archive of the Great East Japan Earthquake in their art exhibition, “Record and Recalling: Walking on the House of Images.” The author discusses the relationship between the public images, the archive, and the public, highlighting the importance of providing both utilization of video media and open criticism in the afflicted area. The chapter concludes by examining the challenges of representing such a disaster through video media.