Henk Fisch "If I must die, you must live" Brochure Difficult to obtain outside of this location Wako Works of Art (Roppongi) is pleased to announce the exhibition "If I must die, you must live," curated by Dutch artist Henk Fisch, focusing on the works of Palestinian poets and painters. The exhibition will be held from Friday, May 17, to Saturday, June 29, 2024. The title of this exhibition is taken from the opening lines of a poem posted on social media by Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer (born 1979), shortly before his death. Alareer was killed in an Israeli airstrike the month after posting this poem. This final poem left by Alareer serves as the underlying message of the entire exhibition. The exhibition will feature sculptures and drawings by Fisch, including new works, poetry by Mosab Abutouh (born 1992), prints by painter Sliman Mansour (born 1947), and Posters for Gaza created by artists for Gaza. Additionally, new works by Yoshitomo Nara (born 1959), who has had a long-standing relationship with Fisch and supports the intention of this exhibition, will also be displayed. Henk Fisch, born in the Netherlands in 1950, gained recognition around the 1980s for his anthropomorphic sculptures born from poetic and philosophical contemplation, as well as his highly abstract works that leave a strong impression on the viewer's memory. He has participated in numerous international exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale (1988) and Documenta 9 (1992). Since the 2000s, he has expanded his activities to Asia, including Japan, Singapore, and China. In 2023, he received the Wilhelminaring Award, established to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Queen Wilhelmina's accession to the throne in the Netherlands. His award-winning exhibition "Dance in the Court of Justice" is currently being held at the CODA Museum in the Netherlands (until June 23).