Chiharu Shiota: The Soul Trembles

The Soul Trembles is the largest solo exhibition to date of Berlin-based Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota (born in Osaka in 1972). Since its premiere at the Mori Art Museum, Tokyo, in 2019, it has travelled to eight other venues around the world and will make its first stop in North America at the MMFA in the fall of 2026. It is also the first exhibition of Shiota’s works to be presented in Canada.

Join our guides for a chance to discover this groundbreaking exhibition that pays tribute to the oeuvre of this internationally acclaimed artist, who is well known for her performances and large-scale, immersive installations made with red, black or white thread. Employing a visual language that resonates on a universal level, her art transcends time and borders, rousing audiences in a collective joining of the spirit.