Chiharu Shiota Edition: Connected to the Universe — Red Lines

Last updated: 9 April 2026

What is the Chiharu Shiota edition?

Connected to the Universe — Red Lines is a traditional Japanese woodcut print (Ukiyo-e) by Chiharu Shiota, the Berlin-based Japanese artist behind the Threads of Life exhibition at the Hayward Gallery. Created in 2023, this Chiharu Shiota edition translates her signature red thread installations into the centuries-old discipline of woodblock printing. A web of scarlet strokes weaves across the composition, capturing the same intricate, layered quality that makes her gallery-sized installations so captivating.

For anyone who has walked through the red thread rooms at the Hayward and wanted to take a piece of that experience home, this is about as close as you can get. You can read our full thoughts on the exhibition in our Chiharu Shiota Hayward Gallery review.

Key details

Here is everything you need to know about this print before purchasing:

Artist: Chiharu Shiota
Title: Connected to the Universe — Red Lines
Medium: Traditional Ukiyo-e Woodcut Print
Paper: Echizen kizuki hosho washi, handmade by Living National Treasure Ichibei Iwano
Dimensions: 41 x 27 cm
Edition: Limited edition of 120
Year: 2023
Production: The Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints
Supervision: The Adachi Foundation for the Preservation of Woodcut Printing
Certificate: Includes certificate of authenticity
Price: £3,250
Delivery: Up to 10 weeks lead time. Pickup also available at the Southbank Centre Shop (usually ready in 2–4 days).
Limit: One per customer. International orders may incur customs duties.

Why this edition matters

Shiota is best known for her monumental thread installations, which have appeared at the Venice Biennale, the Grand Palais in Paris, and galleries worldwide. However, Connected to the Universe — Red Lines represents something different. It brings her visual language into the medium of Ukiyo-e, a Japanese printmaking tradition with roots stretching back centuries.

The print is produced by the Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints, one of the most respected producers of traditional woodcuts in Japan. On top of that, the washi paper is made by hand by Ichibei Iwano, designated a Living National Treasure by the Japanese government for his mastery of traditional papermaking. As a result, every element of this edition connects contemporary art with centuries of Japanese craft heritage.

For collectors, the combination of Shiota's rising international profile, a limited run of 120, and the prestige of the Adachi Institute makes this a compelling acquisition. It also serves as a permanent, tangible connection to the Threads of Life exhibition.

Who is Chiharu Shiota?

Born in Osaka in 1972, Chiharu Shiota has lived and worked in Berlin since the mid-1990s. She originally trained as a painter before studying under Marina Abramovic, eventually developing the immersive thread installations she is now celebrated for. Her work explores memory, the body, consciousness, and the invisible connections between people. Threads of Life at the Hayward Gallery marks her first major solo exhibition in a London public institution.

Frequently asked questions

How many Chiharu Shiota edition prints are available?

The edition is limited to 120 prints in total. Purchases are limited to one per customer. Once they sell out, they will not be reprinted.

Can I buy the edition online?

Yes. The print is available through the Southbank Centre Shop online, as well as in-store at the Hayward Gallery. Delivery takes up to 10 weeks.

Is the Chiharu Shiota edition a good investment?

Shiota is one of the most in-demand installation artists working today, and her limited edition prints have historically held and increased in value. That said, art is always a personal purchase, and market performance can never be guaranteed. Buy it because you love the work first.

What is Ukiyo-e?

Ukiyo-e is a traditional form of Japanese woodblock printing dating back to the 17th century. The technique involves carving images into wooden blocks, inking them, and pressing them onto paper by hand. Artists like Hokusai and Hiroshige made the medium world-famous. Shiota's edition continues that tradition with a contemporary subject.

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