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Shipments begin: From November 2026
Mari Shimizu — Passion of the Mimic Girls
Passion of the Mimic Girls is an international monograph dedicated to Japanese doll artist Mari Shimizu, whose distinctive practice explores the beauty, mystery, and emotional presence of ball-jointed dolls and experimental doll-like objects.
Originally from Amakusa, Kumamoto, Shimizu graduated from Tama Art University and has developed a unique artistic language that extends far beyond conventional doll making. Her work has appeared in music, film, television, theater, fashion, and contemporary art, establishing her as one of Japan’s most distinctive and internationally recognized doll artists.
Her dolls have been exhibited across Japan and internationally, including in Italy, France, the United States, Azerbaijan, Taiwan, South Korea, and Germany. She has also collaborated with artists, filmmakers, fashion designers, galleries, and cultural institutions throughout her career.
From her long-standing collaboration with the band MUCC to her work for Alice in Dreamland, exhibitions at the Yokohama Doll Museum, and appearances in international art and design publications, Shimizu’s practice continuously crosses the boundaries between sculpture, photography, performance, and popular culture.
Passion of the Mimic Girls brings together a selection of her remarkable creations, offering an intimate portrait of an artist whose dolls exist somewhere between the familiar and the uncanny, the beautiful and the mysterious.
Published internationally by The Guide Artists.
Book specifications
9,7 x 12,2 INCH (24.64 x 31.24 CM)
HARDCOVER IMAGEWRAP 176 PAGES HARDCOVER MATT LAMINATION 160 GR Art Paper COVERFLAPS 200 GR HIGH QUALITY, BRIGHT WHITE DUST JACKET (157 GSM)
Shipping
*Orders when outside of the initial Pre Order are printed on demand within 10 to 15 working days.
*Our shipments are safe, with tracking and arrive at destination within 3 to 6 days working days.
Publishing Brand
The Guide Artists ® is a registered trademark
All content is copyright with all rights reserved.
Editor in Chief and Design: Ramón A. Olivares
Published by The Guide Artists © Copyright 2026
Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written permission of the director is prohibited.
Mari Shimizu © All rights reserved
Shipments begin: From November 2026
Mari Shimizu — Passion of the Mimic Girls
Passion of the Mimic Girls is an international monograph dedicated to Japanese doll artist Mari Shimizu, whose distinctive practice explores the beauty, mystery, and emotional presence of ball-jointed dolls and experimental doll-like objects.
Originally from Amakusa, Kumamoto, Shimizu graduated from Tama Art University and has developed a unique artistic language that extends far beyond conventional doll making. Her work has appeared in music, film, television, theater, fashion, and contemporary art, establishing her as one of Japan’s most distinctive and internationally recognized doll artists.
Her dolls have been exhibited across Japan and internationally, including in Italy, France, the United States, Azerbaijan, Taiwan, South Korea, and Germany. She has also collaborated with artists, filmmakers, fashion designers, galleries, and cultural institutions throughout her career.
From her long-standing collaboration with the band MUCC to her work for Alice in Dreamland, exhibitions at the Yokohama Doll Museum, and appearances in international art and design publications, Shimizu’s practice continuously crosses the boundaries between sculpture, photography, performance, and popular culture.
Passion of the Mimic Girls brings together a selection of her remarkable creations, offering an intimate portrait of an artist whose dolls exist somewhere between the familiar and the uncanny, the beautiful and the mysterious.
Published internationally by The Guide Artists.
Book specifications
9,7 x 12,2 INCH (24.64 x 31.24 CM)
HARDCOVER IMAGEWRAP 176 PAGES HARDCOVER MATT LAMINATION 160 GR Art Paper COVERFLAPS 200 GR HIGH QUALITY, BRIGHT WHITE DUST JACKET (157 GSM)
Shipping
*Orders when outside of the initial Pre Order are printed on demand within 10 to 15 working days.
*Our shipments are safe, with tracking and arrive at destination within 3 to 6 days working days.
Publishing Brand
The Guide Artists ® is a registered trademark
All content is copyright with all rights reserved.
Editor in Chief and Design: Ramón A. Olivares
Published by The Guide Artists © Copyright 2026
Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written permission of the director is prohibited.
Mari Shimizu © All rights reserved
