Children of the Gulf War

A photographic exhibition by Takashi Morizumi

10 May - 4 July 2005
Redland Art Gallery, Capalaba

Image: Safaa, 8 years old, leaves the hospital today. She was forced to leave the hospital because the medicine needed for her treatment is no longer available. But she was only too happy to be going home. (In the leukemia ward of Mansour Teaching Children’s Hospital, Baghdad)

This deeply moving exhibition of 58 black and white photographs with accompanying captions has received international critical acclaim.
 
It documents the aftermath of the Gulf War and focuses on the lasting effects of the 300 tonnes of depleted uranium weapons that were used. It especially centres on the plight of the many children and babies who have been affected by these weapons.
 
“This exhibition is among the best of documentary photography. Skillful compositions communicate a vital message and carefully chosen subjects enable us to see what lies beneath the surface.” (Susanna Clark, Courier-Mail, 17/2/2003)
 
The photojournalist Takashi Morizumi was born in Kanagawa, Japan and has worked in nuclear test sites and war torn countries throughout his career. Takashi has photographed civilian victims of all major recent conflicts including the Balkan and Afghan people, the victims of Chernobyl and the workers from Indian uranium mines.
 
The exhibition is brought to the Australian public by the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) and supported by humanitarian groups.
 
It is intended for adult viewers and for students as a powerful resource that addresses humanitarian and global issues relating to Studies of Society and Environment, English, languages, Arts and many other curriculum areas.
 
Please be advised that this photo-appeal contains some extremely shocking images.