Kira Freije: Unspeak The Chorus Catalogue

Kira Freije’s quietly compelling sculptures are bringing new life to the art world’ - British Vogue

Kira Freije: Unspeak the Chorus explores the emotionally charged works of British artist Kira Freije. The artist’s sculpted figures are connected by a deep sense of kinship, while remaining individually absorbed in their own thoughts or imaginings. This publication, accompanying her exhibition at The Hepworth Wakefield, delves into her unique uses of aluminium, steel, and blown glass.

The book is beautifully designed by Studio Mathias Clottu, with striking installation photography by Lewis Ronald. An interview between Kira Freije and Laura Smith gives a unique perception onto Freije’s work, while essays by Jennifer Higgie, Amy Budd and Jamieson Webster provide insight into her creative processes, and a poetic contribution by Vanessa Onwuemezi offers a profound understanding of the artist’s transformative practice.

Publisher: The Hepworth Wakefield

Editor: Laura Smith

112 pages

Authors: Amy Budd, Jennifer Higgie, Vanessa Onwuemezi and Jamieson Webster

Freije has been nominated for the Turner Prize for her first major solo exhibition, Unspeak The Chorus, at The Hepworth Wakefield November 2025-May 2026 and Modern Art Oxford May-August 2026.