Chiharu Shiota, In the Light of Memory opens at Heredium in Daejeong
Published on 08/31/2026 at 14:24 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Chiharu Shiota opens her solo exhibition In the Light of Memory at Heredium in Daejeong, South Korea. As Heredium and Korean press reports on August 27, 2026 confirm, the show runs from August 30, 2026 to February 21, 2027 in the multi-purpose cultural and arts complex.
The solo show at Heredium
In the Light of Memory is announced as a large-scale solo exhibition dedicated to Chiharu Shiota’s installation practice in Heredium’s new cultural complex in Daejeong. The venue presents the show over several months, positioning it as a central attraction in its program.
Shiota’s official website lists In the Light of Memory as a solo show at Heredium with dates from August 30, 2026 to February 21, 2027, aligning with the institutional announcement. The project extends her ongoing exploration of memory, presence and absence through immersive environments.
Exhibition & Show context on Monday
According to the Heredium announcement, Chiharu Shiota: In the Light of Memory occupies the complex with an installation-based exhibition that invites visitors into dense spatial interventions. The institution frames the show as a highlight of its cultural program, with a detailed ticketing structure and visiting hours.
Heredium states that the exhibition is open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with last admission at 6:30 PM and closures every Monday and Tuesday. Admission is tiered, with different prices for adults, youth and children, underlining the project’s positioning in a broad public context.
All news and background on Chiharu Shiota
Readers can trace Chiharu Shiota’s exhibition trajectory from South Korea to Europe and North America via the AD HOC NEWS archive and official institutional sources.
How the artist works
Chiharu Shiota works primarily with large-scale installation, weaving dense networks of thread around everyday objects to materialize memory, absence and lived experience. Her environments often combine sculptural elements, drawings and performance traces to form multi-layered spatial narratives.
Where the artist stands now
Within the present 30-day window, Chiharu Shiota’s next confirmed date is the opening of In the Light of Memory at Heredium in Daejeong on August 30, 2026, with the run announced through February 21, 2027.
Key facts on Chiharu Shiota
- Artist: Chiharu Shiota
- Medium / Genre: Installation art and sculpture
- Born: 1972, Osaka, Japan
- Place(s) of practice: Studio base in Berlin and projects worldwide
- Active since: 1990s, with major international visibility since the 2000s
- Key work groups: The Soul Trembles, Uncertain Journey, In Silence, The Moment the Snow Melts
- Current/last exhibition: In the Light of Memory, Heredium, Daejeong, South Korea, August 30, 2026 - February 21, 2027
- Major collections: Works in public collections including Mori Art Museum (Tokyo) and institutions collaborating on The Soul Trembles worldwide.
- Awards: Various institutional commissions and biennial participations; documented recognition through major touring exhibitions such as The Soul Trembles.
- Next date: August 30, 2026, opening of In the Light of Memory, Heredium, Daejeong, South Korea
Frequently asked questions about Chiharu Shiota
Where is Chiharu Shiota currently on view in South Korea?
Chiharu Shiota’s solo exhibition In the Light of Memory is announced at Heredium in Daejeong, South Korea, running from August 30, 2026 to February 21, 2027, as confirmed by Heredium and her studio.
What is the core of the exhibition In the Light of Memory?
The Heredium exhibition presents Chiharu Shiota’s immersive installation practice, with thread-based environments and object constellations that engage with memory, light and spatial experience, according to institutional descriptions and her portfolio.
Which major touring exhibition anchors Chiharu Shiota’s international profile?
The large-scale exhibition The Soul Trembles, organized with the Mori Art Museum and now scheduled for the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, is cited as the most extensive survey of her work to date, shaping her international recognition.
This article was produced with a.i. support and editorially reviewed. All statements without guarantee; auction results, exhibition dates and awards may change at short notice.
