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[Image: Chiharu Shiota "The Key in the Hand" (2015) installation: old keys, wooden Venetian boat, red yarn; Exhibited at the 56th Venice Biennale; Photo: Sunhi Mang ©JASPAR, Tokyo, 2021 and Chiharu Shiota]

Chiharu Shiota "The Shape of Life"

Naha Cultural Arts Theater NAHArt

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Artists

Chiharu Shiota

Featuring three installations by the contemporary artist Chiharu Shiota: "Inochi no Katachi" (The Shape of Life) made with damaged tiles from Shuri Castle, "Kibo no Dansu" (The Dance of Hope) created with Naha citizens on the theme of "people's wishes," and "Chisana Kioku wo Tsunagete" (Connecting Small Memories), which ties together participant's prized objects with thread. Shiota was stunned by images of damage to Shuri Castle when it burned on October 31, 2019, and she decided to "breathe new life" into its incinerated tiles. She created these works through exchanges with the people of Okinawa and research into the island's history.

Schedule

Dec 4 (Sat) 2021-Mar 6 (Sun) 2022

Opening Hours Information

Hours	9:00-22:00
Closed	Closed on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Open on public holidays and Okinawa Memorial Day but closed on the following day. Closed during the New Year holidays. (12/29-1/3)
Notice	Exhibition Hours 12:00-20:00

Fee

¥300

Website

https://www.nahart.jp/sp/stage/1630660829/