From 1 September to 16 October 2026, UNU will host the exhibition "Conciencia Vol. 2" 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". Palomino's works offer a powerful visual dialogue on the Sustainable Development Goals.
This exhibition is a sequel to last year’s “Conciencia”, offering both a renewed look at selected works from the original exhibition and an expanded selection of pieces on display at UNU for the first time.
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 1 September –16 October 2026, 10:00–17:00
The exhibition may be partially or fully inaccessible on some days due to events being held in adjacent spaces. Please check this webpage for the latest information.
About the artist
Ciro Palomino is an award-winning Peruvian artist and a graduate of the Faculty of Arts and Design at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. He has focused his work on social, environmental and humanitarian themes, and has served as a consulting partner for the United Nations in Brazil. His dedication to these issues 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.
