From 2 to 30 September 2025, UNU will host the exhibition "Conciencia" by acclaimed Peruvian artist Ciro Palomino. The exhibition is co-organized by the Embassy of Peru in Japan and UNU, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru.
Through a striking series of works that address themes such as war, migration, climate change, freedom of expression and education, Conciencia invites viewers to reflect on pressing global issues. In Palomino’s words: “Each piece is an imaginary character telling us its problem”, through which “art creates pathways for reflection". His works offer a powerful visual dialogue on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This exhibition has been curated by Arafat Al-Naim, Professor of Graphic Arts and Design in the United Arab Emirates.
Venue
The exhibition is located on the second floor of the United Nations University Headquarters in Tokyo. Admission is free and open to all. Pre-registration is not required.
Opening hours
Weekdays during 2–30 September 2025, 10:00–17:00
The exhibition will be closed on 15 and 18 September.
The exhibition may be fully or partially inaccessible on the following days* due to events being held in adjacent spaces: 12 and 17 September.
*Dates are subject to change. Please check this webpage for the latest information.
UNU@50
As a part of the UNU 50th anniversary celebration, UNU is bringing the past, present and future of UNU closer to local communities. The exhibition “Conciencia” promotes reflection on global challenges and the SDGs.
To learn more, visit: https://unu.edu/unuat50
About the Artist
Ciro Palomino, an award-winning Peruvian artist and a graduate of the Faculty of Arts and Design at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, has focused his work on social, environmental and humanitarian themes, also serving as a consulting partner for the UN in Brazil. His dedication to these causes has earned him international accolades, including awards from the UN and UNESCO.
One of his most significant projects is "Conciencia," which addresses social issues and had its first exhibition in 2017 at UN Headquarters in New York. This project has had a remarkable impact, being seen by over 200,000 people between 2019 and 2022 in various locations, including Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and 12 other Brazilian cities.
In addition to his individual work, Ciro has participated in international collective exhibitions on posters in countries such as Brazil, China, Iran, Mexico, South Korea, Switzerland and Turkey, reflecting his commitment and prominence in the global art scene. His work continues to contribute to dialogue on important social and cultural issues.
