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In order not to forget <Kizuna>
In September 2017, Mr. Keiji Usami's work <Kizuna>, which was inadvertently discarded during the renovation of the central cafeteria, was donated by officers and employees to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the University of Tokyo Co-op in 1976. It was commissioned by Mr. Keiji and donated in the same year. For 40 years since 1977, it has been displayed on the wall of the central cafeteria, staring at the members of the University of Tokyo.
The University of Tokyo Co-op deeply regrets the fact that it was disposed of due to a lack of information sharing and a lack of understanding of paintings, and pledges to work on preventing recurrence and passing on history.
Important documents related to the background (Affiliations and titles are as of May 2018)
[May 8, 2018]
Disposal of Paintings in the University of Tokyo Central Cafeteria
Yojiro Ishii (in charge of scholarships and welfare), Toshihiko Koseki (in charge of facilities), Executive Vice President of the University of Tokyo
[May 8, 2018]
Apology and report on the disposal of paintings at the University of Tokyo Central Cafeteria
Kazuya Masuda Representative Director and Managing Director The University of Tokyo Co-op
[May 8, 2018]
Apology for disposal of paintings at the University of Tokyo Central Cafeteria
The University of Tokyo Co-op Shogo Takekawa Chairman
