Yuki Kihara

Yuki Kihara

Yuki Kihara is an interdisciplinary artist based in Sāmoa. From a Pacific-indigenous perspective, Kihara challenges dominant and singular historical narratives through performance, sculpture, video, photography and curatorial practice.

Kihara’s works have been presented in numerous exhibitions, including Gwangju Biennale (2023), the New Zealand Pavilion at Venice Biennale (2022), Aichi Triennale (2022), Bangkok Art Biennale (2018), Honolulu Biennale (2017), Asia Pacific Triennial (2015 and 2002), Sakahàn Quinquennial (2013) and a solo exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (2008). Her works are also held in over 30 international collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; the British Museum; the National Museum of World Cultures, the Netherlands; the National Museum of Scotland; Sunpride Foundation, Hong Kong; Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art; the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, Taiwan; and the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.