2011 Tōhoku Tsunami Poster

Tōhoku Tsunami (2011)
Poster documenting the 2011 tsunami along Japan’s northeastern coast.
Design by Gianluca Franzese

A wave rose. A coastline vanished.
This poster documents the scale and aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku tsunami, one of the most powerful natural disasters in modern history. Entire towns along Japan’s northeastern coastline were destroyed within minutes, leaving lasting human and environmental loss.
Wave-like forms surge across the image, framed by the red sun of Japan’s flag. The composition draws on national symbols while focusing on movement, force, and rupture, presenting the event with restraint rather than spectacle.

Printed on synthetic 4533 press, this poster benefits from enhanced durability and color vibrancy. The synthetic 4533 press technology uses advanced printing techniques to ensure that the colors remain vivid and the material withstands various environmental conditions, making it ideal for long-term display and preservation.

Poster Size: 12 inches x 18 inches