Chiharu Shiota
Chiharu Shiota (Japan, 1972) creates immersive installations using threads, often red or black, to weave haunting environments that explore memory, absence, and human connection. Trained in performance and visual art, she blends sculpture and conceptual art. Her large-scale thread works have been exhibited globally, including at the Venice Biennale.

Artwork by Tracey Emin
What is feminist art?
Feminist art refers to the art that emerged from the feminist art movement during the 1960s and 1970s. It developed with the intention of critiquing 20th-century gender ideals and challenging the traditional canon of art history. Feminist art seeks to create a dialogue between the artwork and the viewer through a feminist lens, often addressing issues of gender, identity, and social justic