Maria Taniguchi

Maria Taniguchi is a contemporary Filipino artist known for her minimalist and conceptual approach to sculpture and painting. She was born in Dumaguete City, Philippines in 1981, and grew up in a family of artists. 

Taniguchi studied at the University of the Philippines, where she earned a degree in Visual Communication. She then moved to London to pursue her art career further and obtained her MA in Fine Art from Goldsmiths, University of London.

Throughout her career, Taniguchi has been interested in exploring the intersection of space, form, and time through her minimalist and abstract works. She is particularly known for her series of sculptural works made from concrete blocks, which she arranges in precise and repetitive formations to create dynamic and immersive environments.

Taniguchi's work is characterized by a rigorous attention to detail and an interest in the process of making. She often works in series, creating variations on a theme or motif, and her works are marked by their minimalist aesthetic and understated beauty.

In 2015, Taniguchi represented the Philippines at the Venice Biennale, where she presented a series of new concrete sculptures that explored the relationship between architecture, materiality, and form.

Taniguchi's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Asia Society in Hong Kong, and the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design in Manila.

Today, Taniguchi continues to live and work in Manila, where she maintains an active studio practice and remains a vital figure in the contemporary art scene in the Philippines and beyond. Her work continues to inspire and challenge audiences, and her commitment to exploring the possibilities of form and space has earned her a reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative artists of her generation.