2011 Tōhoku Tsunami Poster

Tōhoku Tsunami (2011)
Part of the Global Warming Awareness Poster Series
Design by Gianluca Franzese

A wave rose. A coastline vanished. The world watched in silence.
This poster captures the scale and sorrow of the 2011 Tōhoku Tsunami, one of the most powerful natural disasters in modern history. While rooted in seismic activity, the disaster echoes the vulnerability of coastal regions everywhere in an era of climate disruption.

Wave-like forms surge across the image, framed by the iconic red sun of Japan’s flag — a symbol of both national identity and endurance. The composition honors the strength and resilience of the Japanese people while inviting reflection on the broader environmental shifts that leave coastal communities increasingly exposed.

It’s a visual record of a real climate disaster — an image designed to hold space for what happened, and what’s still happening.
Each piece is a reminder that these events didn’t come out of nowhere, and they won’t be the last — unless we remember.

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