Yoshiko Shimada: Selfless Devotion / Loving Care @ Ota Fine Arts

Ota Fine Arts in Tokyo is hosting a solo exhibition by Yoshiko Shimada titled "Selfless Devotion / Loving Care," running from March 14 to May 16, 2026. The exhibition features a significant selection of Shimada’s seminal works from the early 1990s, including "A Woman Shooting II," "A House of Comfort," and "Tied to Apron Strings." These pieces utilize photography, installation, and found objects to confront difficult historical narratives.

Shimada is a pivotal figure in Japanese contemporary art known for her unflinching exploration of women's roles during World War II and the complexities of Japanese imperialism. By revisiting these specific works from the 1990s, the exhibition highlights her career-long commitment to uncovering suppressed memories and questioning the intersection of gender, nationalism, and state ideology. This retrospective look provides a critical opportunity to engage with art that remains highly relevant in today's geopolitical climate.