Image copyright Tom Haar, courtesy of Tom Haar & Shigeko Kubota Video Art Foundation
Title: Shigeko Kubota Video Art Foundation Archive Tour
Date & Time: Friday, February 13th, 2026, at 5:45PM (Tour begins promptly at 6PM)
Duration: 1 hour 30 Minutes
Capacity: 15
Admission: $20 (open to A.R.T. Members & Non-Members)
Location: 110 Mercer Street, New York, NY, 10012
The tour will begin with historical background on the neighborhood, the building, and its residents. Stepping into the 110 Mercer Street loft is like stepping back in time, as it remains virtually unchanged from when Shigeko and Nam June lived and worked here. Throughout the visit, we will explore a variety of objects from Shigeko’s paper, photo and video archives, all relating to her artistic and personal life. These archives contain thousands of objects including Shigeko’s personal journals, promotional posters, and studies for artworks. We will view a selection of her video works and video sculptures on display in what was once her workspace as well as a collection of Kubota and Paik’s technical equipment like the Paik-Abe video synthesizer.
This is an in-person event limited to 15 attendees. Registration is non-transferable. Please note that you MUST reserve a ticket in advance online in order to attend this event.
In the occasion that the event is sold out, we highly recommend joining the waitlist. An ART staff member will reach out to you if a spot becomes available. Unless you've been given permission, please do not show up at the event without registering.
How to find Shigeko Kubota Video Art Foundation
When you arrive at 110 Mercer Street, go to the door for "110 B.” Press #5 and the bell icon on the intercom and staff let you into the building and call you up in the elevator. A maximum of 5 people can go up in the elevator at a time.
ABOUT
Located in the heart of SoHo, this loft was once the home and studio of pioneering Video Artists Shigeko Kubota and Nam June Paik. For over four decades, it served as a hub of artistic experimentation and living space where the couple lived, worked, and helped define the language of video sculpture.
The Shigeko Kubota Video Art Foundation now occupies this historic space to preserve and present Kubota’s legacy and vision for the future. Through her sculptures, installations, and writings, Shigeko pushed the boundaries of technology and storytelling, blending video, memory, and sculpture.
Kubota believed that video was more than just a medium; it was a way of being, seeing, and remembering. Her groundbreaking work continues to shape the evolution of contemporary media art, and this Foundation ensures that her vision lives on.
For more information, you can check out our virtual guide on Bloomberg Connects
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