Established in 1989 by the City of Hiroshima, site of the first atomic bombing in human history, the Hiroshima Art Prize aims to appeal to a wider world about the "Spirit of Hiroshima",” which seeks everlasting world peace, through contemporary art.

The prize is awarded once every three years, with a special edition held subsequently at the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art.

This year the museum presents an exhibition by Mona Hatoum, winner of the 10th Hiroshima Art Prize, open to the public until 15 October.