"These solo exhibitions celebrate Yin and Shiota's clearly distinct artistic styles and approaches, reflecting the different generations, places, and teachings that have impacted their work. Yet, these artists can be seen as united by a sensibility - one that elevates their own personal perspectives to reflect on our wider shared experiences."
"Known for expansive installations composed of thousands of interlaced wool threads, Shiota constructs immersive environments that envelop everyday objects such as beds, keys, chairs or clothing that evoke invisible emotional connections and the fragile ties between life, memory and loss."
Hayward Gallery in London hosts two simultaneous exhibitions featuring internationally celebrated artists Chiharu Shiota and Yin Xiuzhen, running until May 3rd, 2026. Curated by Hayward Gallery senior curator Yung Ma, the shows highlight distinct artistic trajectories while revealing shared sensibilities between the artists. Chiharu Shiota, a Berlin-based Japanese artist, occupies the upper level with her first major London solo exhibition, featuring expansive installations composed of thousands of interlaced wool threads that envelop everyday objects like beds, keys, and chairs. These immersive environments evoke invisible emotional connections and explore fragile ties between life, memory, and loss. The exhibitions are presented as part of the Southbank Centre's 75th anniversary program and continue the institution's focus on immersive installations responding to the gallery's iconic brutalist architecture.
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