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Shimabuku

SHIMABUKU

Self Portrait Barbara Wien 23 August–1 November 2025 Berlin
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In Shimabuku’s third solo exhibition at Galerie Barbara Wien – titled Self Portrait and featuring works from 1991 to 2023 – we encounter an artist whose works usually arise and develop in and through interaction with other cultures and beings, human and non-human. His artistic approach is mostly characterised by straightforward and somewhat open concepts – based on elementary questions about daily habits and routines. Most of his works are accompanied by a text that introduces the viewer to the ideas behind them, typically in a succinct, concentrated form. These texts are usually displayed alongside his photographs, videos, sculptures or installations.

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About the Artist

From the beginning of the 1990s, Shimabuku has travelled to various places in Japan and overseas, creating installations and performance that consider the daily lives and cultures of people he encounters, as well as new forms of communication. He also works in a diverse range of media including sculpture, film and photography. Full of poetic sentiment and humor while also inspiring people in metaphorical ways.

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INGRID WIENER Gobelins, Films and Dreams Barbara Wien 1 May–1 August 2026 Berlin
About the Gallery

Based in Berlin’s central Tiergarten district, Barbara Wien is an established contemporary art gallery with a focus on conceptual art. Since Barbara Wien opened her namesake gallery in 1988, it has also operated a bookshop, selling artist books that date as far back as the 1960s.

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Schöneberger Ufer 65, 3rd floor
Berlin
Germany
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Wed – Sat 12–6pm
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Berlin Schöneberger Ufer 65, 3rd floor
Barbara Wien contemporary art gallery in Berlin Germany
Barbara Wien
Schöneberger Ufer 65, 3rd floor, Berlin, Germany
+49 30 28 38 53 52
http://www.barbarawien.de

Opening hours
Wed – Sat 12–6pm
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