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Tonight is my last night on Mount Akagi. ⛰️赤城の山も今宵限り。 On display at the Photography Centre, @vamuseum (London)
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🦀✨ Current & Upcoming Exhibitions 2026AW
Come see them if you’re nearby!
🇬🇧 London, UK
Mari Katayama: tree of life
15 Nov 2025 – 29 Aug 2027
V&A South Kensington
Photography Centre
The Parasol Foundation Gallery (G97)
@vamuseum @vamparasolwomenphoto
🇯🇵 Gunma, Japan
コレクション展示：新収蔵作品紹介
Collection Display: Introduction of Newly Acquired Works
19 Sep – 8 Nov 2026
群馬県立近代美術館
The Museum of Modern Art, Gunma
@gunmakinbi
🇬🇧 London, UK
What Rose from the Cut
14 Oct 2026 – 30 Jan 2027
Graces Mews, Camberwell
@gracesmews
🇺🇸 New York, USA
I’m So Happy You Are Here: Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now
15 Oct 2026 – 11 Jan 2027
International Center of Photography
@icp @aperturefnd
🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan
森アートアワード2026 グランプリ受賞記念展：片山真理
Mori Art Award 2026 Grand Prize Exhibition: Mari Katayama
31 Oct 2026 – 28 Mar 2027
森美術館
Mori Art Museum
@moriartmuseum @moricaf.jp
🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan
木村伊兵衛写真賞 第50回記念写真展
50th Anniversary Exhibition of the Kimura Ihei Photography Award
31 Oct – 23 Nov 2026
東京都写真美術館
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
@topmuseum
🇫🇷 Paris, France
Paris Photo 2026
Solo Presentation by Galerie Suzanne Tarasieve
12-15 Nov2026
Grand Palais
@parisphotofair @galerie_suzanne_tarasieve
@galerie_suzanne_tarasieve
@yutakakikutakegallery
@kazue_naka
@naokomabon
30 Sep 2026
‘Art should be for everyone’ – Mari Katayama 🪡 🧵
Artist Mari Katayama creates hand-sewn sculptures and photographs that prompt conversations and challenge misconceptions about our bodies. Born with the developmental condition congenital tibial hemimelia, Katayama chose to have her legs amputated at the age of nine. Her wearable sculptures, which also feature in her images, often include limbs, hands and embellished hearts.
In this film, we visit Katayama at her studio in Japan and hear about how she uses everyday materials that she finds around her – including her own body, clothes and newspaper clippings – to make her sculptures and images. As she says, ‘I use materials that anyone can get anywhere. I think that the needle and the thread are the strongest tools.’ 🩷
Discover Mari Katayama’s artworks on free display at Tate Modern today. 🏭
24 Jul 2024
Memories of 2022.
[About High Heel Project]
“High heels are not special. But I want them to be one of your free choices, which are important yet also nothing special.”
In High Heel Project (2011-), artist Mari Katayama aims to create prosthetic legs that allow her to wear high heels, walk, and perform on stage.
When she was a student, Katayama worked as a singer at a jazz bar. One day, a customer heckled “a woman who doesn’t wear high heels is not a woman.” The vexation led Katayama to initiate this project. As she carried out research and development of prostheses, however, she realised the fact of society that not everyone has the freedom or choice to even hold an aspiration, like a child walking awkwardly on their mother’s high heels. Especially in Japanese social welfare, fashion seemed to be a luxury and not important in the rehabilitation and social activities of the concerned party.
This is a problem faced by everyone in society, regardless of whether they have a disability or not. The most important thing is not that everyone should wear high heels, but that, first and foremost, they should have the freedom to say what they want and what they don’t want. “I must continue to walk and speak up wearing symbolic and extreme high heels.” With the goal of freedom of choice open to all, Katayama expanded the project through lectures, stage performances and productions.
The project was suspended due to Katayama’s pregnancy and childbirth, but relaunched its 2nd edition in 2022. In this edition, the luxury Italian shoe brand Sergio Rossi became a partner to develop the high heels “Mari K.” VOGUE JAPAN, media collaborator, reported on the project’s journey and wrote articles on the interview series during 2022. Nabtesco, project sponsor, contributed the Japan-made electronic prosthetic legs “ALLUX2,” which dramatically expanded Katayama’s activities.
Through connecting and speaking with different people, the 2nd edition has questioned “freedom of choice” and the possibilities of social welfare and the body itself. As ever, the project keeps moving towards the goal of “freedom to aspire to ideals” for all.
“my way” Mari Katayama (2024)
15 May 2024
PARIS PHOTO - MARI KATAYAMA
tree of life
Come and visit us at our booth C38!💚
Thank you Mari for your trust and for being such an inspiring artist!
tree of life #012 commissioned by the V&A Parasol Foundation Women in Photography project with support from the Parasol Foundation Trust.
Photo 2 : @rebeccafanuelephoto
@katayamari
@parisphotofair
@galerie_suzanne_tarasieve
#art #photography #paris #contemporaryart
12 Nov 2026
Mori Art Award 2026 Grand Prize Exhibition: Katayama Mari
森アートアワード2026 グランプリ受賞記念展：片山真理
31 October 2026 – 28 March 2027
Mori Art Museum, Tokyo @moriartmuseum @moricaf.jp
I still vividly remember the judging day. I was shaking with nerves, but I managed to be myself without pretending.
This award taught me I could step into the world with hope and confidence—and always come home. It also helped me begin studying English and developing a new series.
After nearly ten years of imagining tree of life, it finally took shape last year through a V&A commission. In Synthesis (MACK / SPBH Editions), you can see its story gently woven into my work.
The hand-sewn objects in the photographs are on display for the first time. Come see them!
On opening night, my NAO TAKEKOSHI “Su Misura” suit gave me so much courage. I left for Paris right afterwards, carrying all that courage in my suitcase.
To my family, studio team and dear friends: thank you always. I love you all.
—
森アートアワード2026 グランプリ受賞記念展が森美術館にて開幕しました。
今も審査の日を鮮明に覚えています。緊張で身体がガクガク震えましたが、背伸びせず等身大の自分でいられたと思います。
このアワードは、希望と自信を持って外の世界へ踏み出していいこと、そして帰ってきてもいいことを教えてくれました。英語の勉強や新シリーズへの一歩も踏み出せました。大好きな森美に「ただいま！」と帰ってこられるなんて🥹
約10年構想を温めてきた《tree of life》は、昨年V&Aのコミッションでようやく作品となりました。MACK / SPBH Editions刊『Synthesis』では、その物語が少しずつ穏やかに作品へ編み込まれる過程をご覧いただけるかと思います。
写真に登場する手縫いのオブジェは今回が初公開。ぜひ会場でご覧ください。
オープニングではNAO TAKEKOSHIのスーツ"Su Misura"にたくさんの勇気をもらいました。息つく間もなく渡仏しましたが、その勇気をスーツケースにぎゅっと詰め、旅は続きます。
芸術の秋ですね。パリフォトでお会いしましょう！
家族、スタジオの仲間、そして大切な友人たちへ。いつも本当にありがとう。
—
Including works commissioned by the V&A Parasol Foundation Women in Photography project with support from the Parasol Foundation Trust.
@vamparasolwomenphoto @vamuseum
Suit by NAO TAKEKOSHI Su Misura @naotakekoshi
MK studio @kazue_naka
@yutakakikutakegallery @galerie_suzanne_tarasieve
Photo by レンゲさん、那須川さん、大ちゃん、中さん
07 Nov 2026
The Mori Contemporary Art Foundation (MoriCAF) and the Mori Art Museum open an exhibition showcasing the work of Katayama Mari, winner of the Mori Art Award’s inaugural Grand Prize. @moriartmuseum @katayamari
Through hand-sewn objects, photography, video, and installation, Katayama has presented compelling possibilities for expanding the boundaries inherent in society — such as those between the self and the other, and between the artificial and the natural.
Her practice was highly praised by the Mori Art Award, and she is expected to achieve further success on the international art scene.
The exhibition will present twelve works, including large-format photographs, hand-sewn objects, and wall-based works, centered on her recent series “tree of life” (2024–), works from which have also been acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
“Mori Art Award 2026 Grand Prize Exhibition: Katayama Mari”
Venue: Small Exhibition Gallery, Mori Art Museum, Tokyo
Period: 2026.10.31 [Sat] - 2027.3.28 [Sun]
* “Mariko Mori: All That Shines” admission ticket valid for entry.
Learn more about the Mori Art Award and the exhibition— link in bio
一般財団法人森現代芸術財団（MoriCAF）と森美術館による「森アートアワード2026 グランプリ受賞記念展：片山真理」が本日開幕します。
片山は、手縫いのオブジェを起点に写真、映像、インスタレーションを展開。自己と他者、人工と自然など、社会に内在する境界を問い、拡張する可能性を提示してきました。その実践が同アワードで高く評価され、国際的なアートシーンでのさらなる飛躍が期待されています。
本展では、受賞の際にも評価され、ヴィクトリア＆アルバート博物館（ロンドン）にも収蔵された近作「tree of life」シリーズ (2024 年 ~) を軸に、大判写真、手縫いのオブジェ、壁面作品の計 12 点を発表します。
森アートアワード2026 グランプリ受賞記念展：片山真理
会期：2026.10.31（土）～ 2027.3.28（日）
会場：森美術館 小企画展示室
※本展は「森万里子：燦燦」のチケットでご入館いただけます。
本アワードと展覧会の詳細はプロフィールのリンクをご覧ください。
Installation View:
Mori Art Award 2026 Grand Prize Exhibition: Katayama Mari, Mori Art Museum, Tokyo, 2026-2027. Including works commissioned by the V&A Parasol Foundation Women in Photography project with support from the Parasol Foundation Trust.
Photo: Kato Ken
Suit by NAO TAKEKOSHI Su Misura @naotakekoshi
📸02: @naotakekoshi
📸03: @shiori.osk
MK studio @kazue_naka
#片山真理展 #アートアワード2026 #森美術館 #KatayamaMari #moricaf
31 Oct 2026
「針と糸は最強のメディア」___アーティスト・片山真理
𝕄𝔼𝔼𝕋 𝕐𝕆𝕌ℝ 𝔸ℝ𝕋𝕀𝕊𝕋𝕊 🔍✨
#片山真理（ @katayamari ）
今回は、手縫いのオブジェを起点に、写真や映像、インスタレーションなど、多様な表現を展開するアーティスト・片山真理さんが登場！
幼い頃から親しんできた #裁縫 を「針と糸は最強のメディア」と語る片山さん。
自身の身体を作品に取り入れながら、社会の中で形づくられる役割や、他者との関係性を問い続けています。
作家の属性ばかりに目を向けるのではなく、「作品を見ましょうよ」という片山さんの言葉から、作品そのものと向き合うことの大切さや、アートを取り巻く評価のあり方についても考えます。
身近な素材や自身の身体を通して、社会の当たり前を問い直す片山さん。
10/31（土）〜森美術館に開催される「森アートアワード2026」のグランプリを受賞した記念展にぜひ、足を運んで作品を体感してみてください✨
📺 フルインタビューは @meet_your_art のリンクからチェック✔️
★片山真理さん最新展示情報はこちら！
森アートアワード2026 グランプリ受賞記念展：片山真理
会期：2026.10.31（土）～ 2027.3.28（日）
会場：森美術館 小企画展示室（六本木ヒルズ森タワー53階）
#meetyourart #art #森山未來
16 Oct 2026
森アートアワード2026 グランプリ受賞記念展：片山真理
📅 会期：2026.10.31（土）～ 2027.3.28（日）
📍 会場：森美術館 小企画展示室（六本木ヒルズ森タワー53階）
一般財団法人森現代芸術財団（MoriCAF）と森美術館は、「森アートアワード」の初代グランプリを受賞した片山真理の受賞記念展を共同開催いたします。
片山は、フィルム写真や刺繍・縫いものなどの手仕事を通じて、自身の身体の境界を拡張する可能性を社会へ提示してきました。その実践が同アワードで高く評価され、国際的なアートシーンでのさらなる飛躍が期待されています。本展では、受賞理由にもなったヴィクトリア＆アルバート博物館（ロンドン）に収蔵された近作「tree of life」シリーズ（2024年～）を中心とした作品を紹介します。
※本展は「森万里子：燦燦」のチケットでご入館いただけます。
“Mori Art Award 2026 Grand Prize Exhibition: Katayama Mari”
📅 Period: 2026.10.31 [Sat] - 2027.3.28 [Sun]
📍 Venue: Small Exhibition Gallery, Mori Art Museum (53F, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower)
The Mori Contemporary Art Foundation (MoriCAF) and the Mori Art Museum will hold an exhibition showcasing the work of Katayama Mari, winner of the Mori Art Award’s inaugural Grand Prize.
Through analogue photography and handicraft practices such as needlework and collage, Katayama has presented compelling possibilities for expanding the boundaries of her own body and its relationship with others. Her practice was highly praised by the Mori Art Award, and she is expected to achieve further success on the international art scene.
This exhibition will feature an installation that includes the “tree of life” series (2024-), Katayama’s recent work that is now part of the collection at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and served as a key reason for her selection.
* “Mariko Mori: All That Shines” admission ticket valid for entry.
https://www.mori.art.museum/jp/exhibitions/moricaf2026/
#片山真理展 #KatayamaMari #moricaf #moriartaward #森美術館 #moriartmuseum
@katayamari @moricaf.jp
Katayama Mari “tree of life #001” 2024
C-print (hand-printed)
Courtesy: Galerie Suzanne Tarasieve, Paris; Yutaka Kikutake Gallery, Tokyo
* Referential image
02 Oct 2026
today’s shell.
02 Oct 2026
Meet the Grand Prize Winner: Mori Art Award 2026 | Katayama Mari
The inaugural Grand Prize winner, Katayama Mari, talks about her artistic practice, her work, and what receiving the award means to her. She also shares her thoughts on the future, her hopes for the next generation, and her upcoming exhibition, ”Mori Art Award 2026 Grand Prize Exhibition: Katayama Mari”, opening on October 31, 2026. Watch the full interview to hear more about her practice, the award, and the exhibition.
森アートアワード2026 初代グランプリ受賞者、片山真理さんのインタビューを公開しました。これまでの作品や制作、受賞への思い、そして今後の活動についてお話しいただきました。
「森アートアワード2026 グランプリ受賞記念展：片山真理」は、2026年10月31日より開催！
Mori Art Award 2026 Grand Prize Exhibition: Katayama Mari
2026.10.31 [Sat] – 2027.3.28 [Sun]
Small Exhibition Gallery, Mori Art Museum
Learn more about our award — link in bio.
片山さんの最近の活動についてはこちら。
For more on Katayama's recent activities, see below.
I'm So Happy You Are Here: Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now, International Center of Photography (ICP), NY @icp
Photography Now: The Parasol Foundation Women in Photography Project, V&A, London ＠vamuseum
I’ll Be Your Mirror: Women’s Self-Portraits from the Collection, Fotomuseum Den Haag, Netherlands @fotomuseumdenhaag
Introduction of Newly Acquired Works, The Museum of Modern Art, Gunma, Japan @gunmakinbi
＠katayamari
@moriartmuseum
#moriartaward2026
30 Sep 2026
2005年、太田市立商業高等学校情報科(あえてフルで表記したい！)時代に制作した作品『足をはかりに』が21年の時を経て、群馬県立近代美術館へ帰ってきました。
この作品で「群馬青年ビエンナーレ’05」の奨励賞を受賞し、当時担当学芸員だった田中さんや、審査員だった東谷隆司さんと出会いました。そこから、私のアーティストとしての道が始まりました。
この作品は、アーティストとしての私のすべてであり、私の原点と言っても過言ではありません。
そしてそれから11年後、つまりいまから10年前、つまりつまり2016年、故郷・群馬を流れる川を巡りながら、セルフポートレートのシリーズ《on the way home》を制作しました。
当時、娘を妊娠していた私は、自分の人生だけで捉えていた時間感覚が、娘の誕生を前に、過去から未来へと大きく広がっていくのを感じました。それまで教科書に書かれた出来事だった歴史が、自分自身の時間軸の上に重なり、過去も未来も地続きのものとして感じられるようになったのです。
そんな時間の流れを故郷の川に重ねながら撮影した作品たちも、10年の時を経て、群馬県立近代美術館のコレクションに加わりました。
それぞれの時間を経て、作品たちが再び故郷へ帰ってきたことを、とても嬉しく思います。🖤
群馬県立近代美術館「新収蔵作品紹介」
会期：2026年9月19日（土）〜11月8日（日）
会場：群馬県立近代美術館 2階 展示室3
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In 2005, I created a work titled “Ashi wo Hakari ni” (Measuring My Feet) while studying in the Department of Information Technology at Ota Municipal Commercial High School (太田市立商業高等学校情報科).
Twenty-one years later, this work has finally come home to the Gunma Museum of Modern Art.
With this work, I received an Encouragement Award at the Gunma Biennale for Young Artists ’05, where I met curator Tanaka, who was in charge of the exhibition at the time, and Takashi Azumaya, who was one of the judges.
That was where my journey as an artist began.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that this work represents everything I am as an artist. It is where it all began.
And then, eleven years later — which means ten years ago from now, which means, yes, 2016! — I created my self-portrait series “on the way home,” traveling along the rivers of my hometown, Gunma.
At the time, I was pregnant with my daughter, and I began to feel that my sense of time, which had previously been limited to my own lifetime, was expanding far beyond it, stretching from the past into the future.
History, which had once existed only as events written about in textbooks, became part of my own timeline. The past and the future began to feel connected to my own life.
These works, created while reflecting on the passage of time through the rivers of my hometown, have also become part of the collection of the Gunma Museum of Modern Art, ten years later.
I’m so happy to see these works finally come home, each after its own journey through time. 🖤
24 Sep 2026
I’m delighted to share that works from my “tree of life” series have been acquired by The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) @themuseumofmodernart , New York.
『tree of life』が、ニューヨーク近代美術館（MoMA）のコレクションに収蔵されました。
The works are from tree of life, a series originally commissioned by the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), London, with the support of the V&A Parasol Foundation Women in Photography Project.
I am deeply honored to have my work become part of MoMA’s collection.
My heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported this work and helped bring it to life. Thank you so much!
I look forward to sharing more about future opportunities to present the works at MoMA.
ヴィクトリア＆アルバート博物館（V&A、ロンドン）のコミッションワークとして、V&A Parasol Foundation Women in Photography Projectの支援により制作・発表された「tree of life」シリーズより作品が収蔵されました。
MoMAのコレクションに、自分の作品が加わることを心から光栄に思いますし、この作品を支え、一緒につくり上げてくださったすべての皆さまに、あらためて感謝します。去年のニューヨーク、ロンドンでのこのシリーズの発表と、今年のYKGでの個展を終え、やっと「次は何作る？」って言えるようになってきました。
何が起きるかわからない、飽きない毎日！楽しくて仕方ないね！
今後のMoMAでの発表の機会も、どうぞご期待ください。
tree of life #012, #017, and #018 were commissioned by the V&A Parasol Foundation Women in Photography project with support from the Parasol Foundation Trust. @vamparasolwomenphoto @vamuseum
Installation view: Mari Katayama "tree of life", Yutaka Kikutake Gallery, Tokyo, 2026.
© Mari Katayama. Courtesy of Galerie Suzanne Tarasieve Paris, Yutaka Kikutake Gallery, and Mari Katayama Studio.
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28 Aug 2026
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