It is with deep shock that we have seen the terribly destruction left by the massive earthquake and tsunamis that struck northeastern Japan.

All the staff of the KGOA extends its heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences to the people of Japan who lost loved ones in the disaster.

We hope with all our hearts that there will be an end soon to the unbroken line of tragedies unfolding themselves in Japan.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan during this difficult time.

Sincerely
Hans Thomsen
Chair of the KGOA
Section for East Asian Art History
University of Zurich

Links:

• Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz
• 18.03.2011 Frankfurter Allgemeine: Klees Kaffeetasse und Japans Katastrophe. Von Bettina Gockel.
• 16.03.2011 Kulturplatz SF TV: Japans Katastrophen. Die Angst vor der Gefahr tritt in der Populärkultur zutage.
• 15.03.2011 Frankfurter Allgemeine: Godzilla, mon amour. Von Rüdiger Suchsland.