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>> SOLO EXHIBITION CATALOGUE
The new French edition of the exhibition catalogue The Soul Trembles is available for purchase at the Grand Palais Museum Shop. Featuring stunning images of the original exhibition at the Mori Art Museum in 2019 in addition to a QR Code, allowing online access of in situ images of the exhibition at Le Grand Palais as well as insightful texts by curator Mami Kataoka and the artist herself. This beautifully designed book delves into the profound themes of Chiharu Shiota's work, capturing the emotional depth of her art.
Views of the exhibition Chiharu Shiota The Soul Trembles, Grand Palais, Paris 2024,
Scenography Atelier Jodar © GrandPalaisRmn 2024 / Photo Didier Plowy © Adagp, Paris, 2024 and the artist
>> NEW SOLO EXHIBITION CATALOUGE
Kunsthalle Praha has released The Unsettled Soul, the official catalogue accompanying the solo exhibition of the same name. This publication offers a deep dive into Chiharu Shiota’s evocative installations, where intricate threads and everyday objects intertwine to evoke themes of memory, connection, and a shared journey.
The catalogue features extensive photographic documentation of the exhibition, capturing both the scale and emotional resonance of the work. It also includes a thoughtful essay by Jason Waite, which explores the artist’s early career, as well as an exclusive interview with Shiota, conducted by curator Christelle Havranek. The interview offers insight into the creation of the Prague exhibition and the key themes that shape Shiota's artistic practice.
The Unsettled Soul is available for purchase online and at the museum shop.
>> NEW Publication
CHIHARU SHIOTA – MILESTONES: AT THE HEART OF CREATION
Éditions Skira is excited to announce the release of the new Chiharu Shiota monograph, a stunningly curated volume that delves into the key moments of the artist’s remarkable career. This book not only highlights Shiota’s most iconic installations and sculptures but also offers an intimate look into her personal world and the creative processes that shape her powerful, immersive works. With insightful commentary and striking imagery, it is an essential addition for anyone captivated by Shiota's profound exploration of memory, identity, and the human condition.
The extensive monograph is available at the Le Grand Palais, Paris museum shop as well as online.
>> New Solo Catalogue
Chiharu Shiota - I to Eye
The Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka, have published the exhibition catalogue I to Eye, in conjunction with the extensive new exhibition of the same name. This catalogue documents the creative journey and the memories of connection, from Shiota's past works to the pieces featured in the current exhibition. It includes reflections on the emotional and sensory experiences of facing oneself during formative times.
With the new exhibition catalogue, Shiota invites viewers into a world of interconnectedness, perception, and the profound bonds that shape human experience. The catalogue features stunning photographs of the works displayed in the exhibition, alongside insightful essays and interviews that reflect on the themes of memory, and the intersections of self and others that are central to Shiota’s practice.
With detailed images of her installations, sculptures, and drawings, I to Eye provides a deeper understanding of Shiota’s creative process and the emotional resonance of her art. The catalogue also includes personal reflections from the artist, offering unique insights into her artistic evolution and the inspiration behind this particular body of work.
This beautifully designed catalogue is now available for purchase at the museum shop and online
Current
until 20.04.2025
Between Worlds, solo show, Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, Istanbul, Turkey
until 28.04.2025
The Unsettled Soul, solo show, Kunsthalle Praha, Prague, Czech Republic
unti 13.06.2025
Dreischritt, stage design, Saarländisches Staatstheater, Saarbrücken, Germany
until 22.06.2025
At the Edge of Fate, solo show, Jupiter Art Museum, Shenzhen, China
until 27.06.2025
The Soul’s Journey, solo show, Fundacion Calosa, Irapuato, Mexico
until 31.08.2025
Silent Emptiness, solo show, Red Brick Museum, Beijing, China
until 11.01.2026
The World is Yours, solo show, Casa Wabi, Puerto Escondido, Mexico
open end
Duo Exhibition: Song Dong x Shiota Chiharu, two person show, Yuelai Art Museum, Chongqing, China
Upcoming
13.04 - 13.10.2025
Hill of Language, outdoor installation, Expo 2025, Osaka, Japan
22.04 - 15.06.2025
Ukiyo-e In Play, group show, Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo, Japan
18.04 - 25.05.2025 / 01.08 - 31.08.2025 / 03.10 - 09.11.2025
Memory of Lines, installation, Setouchi Triennale 2025, Kagawa, Japan
opening 08.05.2025 - permanent installation
Crystallizing Identity, Swarovski Kristallwelten, Wattens, Austria
15.05. - 21.09.2025
In the Light, solo show, Museum für Kunst + Geschichte, Fribourg, Switzerland
22.05. - 01.09.2025
Home Less Home, solo show, ICA Watershed, Boston, MA, USA
27.05. - 28.09.2025
My House is your House, solo show, Azkuna Zentroa, Bilbao, Spain
Permanent Installation
The Ship of Memories, Fukuoka Art Museum, Fukuoka, Japan
Passage, WinX Tower, Frankfurt/Main, Germany, commissioned by WinX GmbH & Co Immobilien KG, Bad Homburg
In the beginning was..., PLANTA, Balaguer (Lleida), Spain
Memory of Water, Collection at Towada Art Center, Aomori, Japan [open end]