Tai Shani's M.I.A.S.M.A. to debut at Jupiter Artland in UK premiere
Jupiter Artland is set to unveil the UK premiere of Tai Shani's exhibition, M.I.A.S.M.A., on October 29. This groundbreaking showcase marks the venue's first international co-commission, partnering with institutions such as Kunsthalle Bern, Busan Biennial, and Groninger Museum. M.I.A.S.M.A., which stands for Moral Injury in the Apocalyptic Sunsets of Modernity disAssociation, first launched at Kunsthalle Bern in mid-2026. The exhibition offers a fresh interpretation of the Ancient Greek play Antigone, exploring complex themes like grief, forgotten lives, and themes of love and resilience within the context of political, ecological, and moral challenges.
Key facts
- Jupiter Artland presents M.I.A.S.M.A. by Tai Shani from 29 October.
- Co-commissioned with Kunsthalle Bern, Busan Biennial, and Groninger Museum.
- First international co-commission for Jupiter Artland.
- First presented at Kunsthalle Bern from 12 June to 23 August 2026.
- M.I.A.S.M.A. reimagines Antigone for the present moment.
- Exhibition asks who is mourned and whose deaths are invisible.
- Follows Jupiter's presentation of Shani's The Spell or The Dream.
- Tai Shani is a Turner Prize-winning artist.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Jupiter Artland
- Kunsthalle Bern
- Busan Biennial
- Groninger Museum
Locations
- United Kingdom
- Switzerland
- South Korea
- Netherlands