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The exhibition at the "Golden Noodle" gallery is dedicated to memory, identity and transformation
The "Golden Noodle" gallery presents a special exhibition of works by Californian artist Na Omi J. Shintani from September 14th to October 5th. The opening reception will take place on Sunday, September 14th, at 4 pm at Nieder-Ramstädter Straße 48.
Na Omi J. Shintani is a multidisciplinary artist, cultural mediator, and activist from Half Moon Bay, California. In her work, she combines contemporary art with the aesthetic traditions and craft practices of her Japanese ancestors.
Memory as a central theme
The exhibition focuses on personal and collective experiences connected with migration, cultural loss, and intergenerational memory. The artist's family once emigrated from Japan to California and worked there as oyster fishermen. During World War II, they—like over 120,000 people of Japanese descent—were affected by forced relocation and internment.
This biographical experience flows directly into Shintani's artistic work. Using techniques such as sashiko embroidery or the processing of momigami paper, she creates meditative installations that invite reflection on identity and transformation. Her series "Deconstructed Kimonos," in particular, addresses the loss of cultural traditions and the power of renewal.
International appeal
Na Omi J. Shintani has had more than ten solo exhibitions in the USA and has received numerous awards. In addition to her artistic work, she is involved in educational projects, curates exhibitions, and highlights marginalized perspectives in the art world.
The exhibition at the "Golden Noodle" gallery is on display until Sunday, October 5th. It is open from 5 pm onwards, except Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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