Mary Mark, ITP Alum, Directs the World Bank's Understanding Risk Opening Ceremony in Himeji, Japan

Friday, Aug 23, 2024

large scale painting

Understanding Risk Opening Ceremony

Over the Summer, ITP alum Mary Mark was the Creative Director for the World Bank’s Understanding Risk Opening Ceremony in Himeji, Japan. She worked on creating a show intended to craft a balance of tradition and innovation in the context of disaster resilience. The ceremony featured Shodo and Taiko performances, a keynote by a renowned architect Shigeru Ban, many inspiring speakers, and custom-designed elements such as programmable Andon LED lanterns. Click here to watch the ceremony.

Drummers performing together

Taiko Performance