Name: Jörgen Axelvall “Most likely, the flames will destroy themselves” Part. 2
Start: 2024-11-08T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-11-30T20:00:00+00:00
Location: LOWW

Jörgen Axelvall “Most likely, the flames will destroy themselves” Part. 2

Nov 08, 2024 at 12:00am ~ Nov 30, 2024 at 8:00pm

LOWW will host an exhibition featuring Tokyo-based Swedish photographer and artist Jörgen Axelvall. This exhibition is the second part of the series “Most Likely, the Flames Will Destroy Themselves,” following the first part held at Ken Nakahashi Gallery.

Axelvall’s visit to Ōkunoshima—where Japan secretly developed chemical weapons during WWII—offered insights into the complex legacy of Fritz Haber, the Nobel-winning chemist who discovered synthetic ammonia. While initially intended for agricultural fertilizer, his invention also enabled the production of explosives, influencing both human progress and immense destruction.

Born Jewish but converted to Christianity, Haber developed poison gas for Germany during WWI, convinced it was a humane approach to reduce casualties. Yet, his work eventually led to the creation of Zyklon B, later used by the Nazis in the Holocaust.

Information

Start: Nov 8th 2024 at 12:00am

End: Nov 30th 2024 at 8:00pm

LOWW
1-6-6 Ookayama, Meguro City, Tokyo, Ookayama 152-0033 Tokyo

Free

https://www.loww.co.jp/jrgen-axelvall

Takeshi Dylan Sadachi

(佐立武士) Journalist, editor and cultural critic. Born in 1997, Takeshi grew up in Japan and the U.S. After studying at Waseda University, they worked as a journalist and editor for the Japanese edition of WWD. They have also contributed to publications and media in Japan and abroad. After several years in the industry, Takeshi was awarded a fully-funded scholarship from the UK government to pursue research at SOAS University of London, focusing on Japanese queer history and culture. Since returning to Japan in late 2023, they served as an editor at Metropolis, and are currently an editor at Esquire. A keen traveler, Takeshi has visited over 40 countries and territories, with more always on the list. You can find them on Instagram at @takeshiordylan or on Substack at @sadachi.