Talofa lava and Greetings, My recent project with the Sydney Festival was very successful and images from the ‘Edge of Elsewhere’ exhibition can now be viewed on Flickr. I’m currently in the early stages of my research towards my next project for the Sydney Festival 2011, and will keep you informed of my progress… During […]
Shigeyuki Kihara featured in Kete Aronui
A half hour documentary of my work, filmed by Kirsty MacDonald, will be screened on Maori Television on 23 February 2010 at 9.30pm as part of Kete Aronui, an arts documentary series. The documentary features my solo performance Taualuga: the Last Dance staged at the launch of Paul Baragwanath and Art consultancy in Auckland to […]
Art Through Time Online
‘Art Through Time: A Global View’ is now online. Examining themes connecting works of art created around the world in different eras, the thirteen-part documentary series is an educational resource which explores diverse cultural perspectives on shared human experiences. My artworks are featured in the documentary series entitled ‘the body’ featuring commentaries by Zainab Bahrani, […]
Sydney Festival Events
Talofa lava and Greetings, Please find below the information and a list of events I’m involved with as part of the Sydney Festival 2010: 10 January 2010 Sydney Festival and MAU Forum presents 5th Pacific Thought Symposium – Bringing Forth the Ancestors Seymour Centre, Corner of City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale 3pm to 6pm […]
Los Angeles County Museum of Art acquires Shigeyuki Kihara’s video work
Shigeyuki Kihara Studio Media Release For Immediate Release 10 June 2014 Los Angeles County Museum of Art acquires Shigeyuki Kihara’s video work The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has recently acquired Siva in Motion (2012) by Shigeyuki Kihara: a silent dance video that conveys the wisdom and the beauty of Samoan dance while […]
Culture Court comes to NGV
Art on the Edge
By Richard Watts ArtsHub | Wednesday, January 06, 2010 A collaboration between the Sydney Festival, the Cambelltown Arts Centre in the south-western suburbs, and Gallery 4A in the heart of Chinatown, in the CBD, Edge of Elsewhere is a new exhibition presenting works developed in partnership with, and responding to, Sydney’s culturally diverse communities by […]
Edge of Elsewhere at Campbelltown Arts Centre
Dear friends! Below is the E-flyer to the upcoming launch of ‘Edge of Elsewhere’ held between Gallery 4a Asia Australia Arts Centre (opening 14 January 2010) and Campbelltown Arts Centre (opening 15 January 2010) in Sydney, as part of the visual arts program of Sydney Festival 2010! Artists include: Brook Andrew, Arahmaiani, Richard Bell, YOUNG-HAE […]
What I Think About When I Think About Dancing?
What I Think About When I Think About Dancing? Group exhibition at Campbelltown Arts Centre, Sydney opening 27th November 2009. Sydney’s Campbelltown Arts Centre is producing What I Think About When I Think About Dancing? This contemporary interdisciplinary project explores and responds to the shifting parameters and intersections of dance and other art practices by […]
Shigeyuki Kihara officially selected for Auckland Triennial 2010
Last month, Natasha Conland, curator of the 4th Auckland Triennial, announced the list of confirmed artists including Shigeyuki Kihara participating in next year’s Triennial to be held on 12 March to 20 June 2010. The Auckland Triennial is New Zealand’s leading international contemporary art exhibition. Over 30 international artists feature in this multi-venue exhibition held […]