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Encounter Supreme Art Beyond Time and Distance: Savor Italian Art and Cuisine at the Osaka-Kansai Expo
The Italy Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo showcases masterpieces by Caravaggio and Michelangelo, a garden, and a restaurant, offering a taste of Italian art and cuisine.
Sayaka Uehara "White Season" @ SugarcaneRoom gallery+cafe
Sayaka Uehara's photo exhibition "White Season" is held at SugarcaneRoom gallery+cafe, showcasing her artistic beginnings.
Museum SAN in Wonju, South Korea: A Unique Place Where Tadao Ando's Architecture, the Contemporary Art of Turrell and Gormley, and Nature Meet
Museum SAN in Wonju, South Korea, is a unique museum where Tadao Ando's architecture, contemporary art, and nature converge.
《TOFU magazine Traveling Gifu 38》/ [Tajimi City] Galerie Momogusa Masanobu Ando
Galerie Momogusa in Tajimi City showcases artist Masanobu Ando's exploration of art and life.
1299 Entries Selected for Fukuoka Prefecture Art Exhibition [Searchable List of Winners and Selected Artists (Part 1)]
The 80th Fukuoka Prefecture Art Exhibition announced 1299 selected entries across seven categories including Japanese painting, Western painting, and sculpture.
Niigata City Art Exhibition Seeks Submissions in 7 Departments: Western Painting, Japanese Painting, Calligraphy, Sculpture, Crafts, Prints, Photography... Unreleased Works Only, Submission on October 4th
The 57th Niigata City Art Exhibition, opening October 15th, is now accepting submissions in seven art categories.
[2025 Silver Week] 20 Recommended Exhibitions at Museums and Galleries Nationwide | Yayoi Kusama, Yoshihiko Ueda, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Shinro Otake, etc.
This article introduces 20 recommended exhibitions at museums and galleries nationwide for the 2025 Silver Week.
[Art Exhibition Navigation Festival 2025] National Noh Theatre presents Talk & Performance “Getting Closer to Noh – The Beauty of Noh Paintings, Noh Masks, and Noh Costumes” – A special demonstration of Noh costume dressing, rarely seen by the public! Held at Yomiuri Otemachi Small Hall on September 8th
The National Noh Theatre will host a talk and performance on Noh at the “Art Exhibition Navigation Festival 2025,” including a rare demonstration of Noh costume dressing.
[BOOKS] “Enjoy Learning About Kimono and Traditional Japanese Patterns with Pictures” (Subarusha) – A Guide to Kimono Basics and the Meanings of Japanese Patterns
Subarusha has released a new book, “Enjoy Learning About Kimono and Traditional Japanese Patterns with Pictures,” explaining kimono basics and Japanese patterns with illustrations.
New Today's Artists Exhibition 2025: Penetrating Representation @ Yokohama Citizen's Gallery
The 'New Today's Artists Exhibition 2025: Penetrating Representation' will be held at Yokohama Citizen's Gallery, showcasing works by Taishi Hatayama, Yuta Hayakawa, and Mari Matsubara.
23 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in September: Van Gogh, Atsushi Suwa, Roppongi Art Night, Aichi 2025, and More [2025 Edition]
This article introduces 23 noteworthy exhibitions starting in September 2025 across Japan, featuring artists like Van Gogh and Atsushi Suwa.
Are Famous Print Publishers Born from Famous Artists? – “Tsutaya Jusaburo and a Succession of Publishers” (Ota Memorial Museum of Art) Opening Report
The Ota Memorial Museum of Art is holding an exhibition, “Tsutaya Jusaburo and a Succession of Publishers,” focusing on 12 publishers including Tsutaya Jusaburo.
When the sun goes up here, the sun goes down over there こちらに太陽が昇るということは、そちらで太陽が沈むということ Eiko Ishizawa Exhibition
Eiko Ishizawa's solo exhibition will be held at the Omiya City Museum of Art, showcasing her work from Europe and new pieces after moving to Izumo.
Yubinavi: Fine Arts / Tokyo - Mainichi Shimbun
Two exhibitions, one featuring Tove Jansson and the other focusing on Japanese school uniforms, are being held in Tokyo this September.
[Opening] "Mika Ninagawa with EiM Resonating Aquarium" at Kobe's Theater-Type Aquarium "AQUARIUM ✕ ART átoa" until November 3rd
Kobe's theater-type aquarium, átoa, hosts "Resonating Aquarium" by Mika Ninagawa and EiM, offering an immersive art and life experience.
Yokohama Hayato High School Art Club Holds First Solo Exhibition at Seya Civic Cultural Center Ajisai Plaza from September 3rd | Asahi Ward, Seya Ward | Town News
Yokohama Hayato High School Art Club is holding its first solo exhibition featuring about 140 works by 40 members at the Seya Civic Cultural Center.
Nobuko Watabiki
Nobuko Watabiki is an artist based in Germany, exploring themes of self-reflection and relationships with others in her work.
1st Exhibition: Beginning Art [Nishinomiya City 100th Anniversary Project] [2025 Nishinomiya Gallery Stroll Participating Project] – artscape
The "Beginning Art" exhibition showcases public submissions and guest works as part of Nishinomiya City's 100th anniversary project.
“Artworks on the Promenade” Two Bronze Statues Stolen – Who Did It?
Two bronze statues by sculptors Hokubu Funakoshi and Yoshitada Yanagihara were stolen from Takada Castle Site Park in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture.
[Museum Goods] 10 Must-Buy Items at the Ryuichi Sakamoto Exhibition "sakamotocommon OSAKA" (VS., Osaka)
This article highlights 10 recommended merchandise items from the Ryuichi Sakamoto exhibition "sakamotocommon OSAKA" in Osaka.
[Chuo City, Tokyo] Interview Videos Released for "Their Aboriginal Art: Contemporary Australian Art" - STRAIGHT PRESS
The Artizon Museum has released interview videos featuring four artists from the "Their Aboriginal Art" exhibition.
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. and Art Fair Tokyo co-host the event "Tokyo Midtown Hibiya WHAT IS ART". Works by Rauschenberg and others will also be exhibited.
The event "Tokyo Midtown Hibiya WHAT IS ART" will be held, featuring discussions on art's definition and value, with works by artists like Rauschenberg on display.
[Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2025] These are the Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! Idemitsu Museum of Art
The Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2025 will feature recommended goods from the Idemitsu Museum of Art, including Edo period painting catalogs and folding screen cards.
8 Artworks That Might Resonate with Ghibli Fans: Enjoy 'Princess Mononoke,' 'Spirited Away,' and More Even Further (CINRA) | d menu news
This article introduces 8 Japanese artworks from classical to modern times that resonate with the world of Studio Ghibli films.
Exhibition on 'East-West Cultural Exchange' from Nanban Art to World Expos and Japonisme Held in Osaka - Featuring Approximately 120 Items Including Monet and Hokusai Katsushika
An exhibition exploring East-West cultural exchange from Nanban art to Japonisme will be held in Osaka, featuring around 120 works.
[Art Exhibition NaviFes 2025] Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! The National Museum of Western Art
The National Museum of Western Art will showcase recommended goods, including a Monet-themed jacquard towel, at Art Exhibition NaviFes 2025.
Opening Report for "sakamotocommon OSAKA 1970/2025/Osaka/Ryuichi Sakamoto" (VS.). What are Ryuichi Sakamoto's connections to Osaka?
Ryuichi Sakamoto's first Osaka exhibition, "sakamotocommon OSAKA," opens, focusing on his 1970 Expo '70 experiences and their influence.
『Aichi 2025』International Arts Festival: Dialogue between Artistic Director Hoor Al Qasimi and Curator Akane Nakamura | NiEW
Aichi 2025, themed 'Between Ashes and Roses,' explores human-environment relations through contemporary art and performance.
Inuyama Nanbu Junior High Students Paint "Four Seasons" on Wooden Fence; Company Proposed, Art Club Undertakes "Graduation Project" Off-Campus
Art club students from Inuyama Nanbu Junior High School created a wooden fence with designs of the "Four Seasons" as a graduation project, proposed by a local company.
Exhibition "Artists Gathering at Cafes" at Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum of Art, featuring "Cafes and Art" with approximately 130 works by Van Gogh, Picasso, and others
An exhibition titled "Artists Gathering at Cafes" will be held at the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum of Art, showcasing about 130 works by artists like Van Gogh and Picasso.
Ako Sugie | Picturesque Ceramics: Enjoying Art Through Pottery - From 'Mingei' to the Present
This exhibition showcases Ako Sugie's picturesque ceramics, exploring the diverse expressions of contemporary pottery as art.
Hoshino Futoshi | Mori Valley Lisa 'Art and Humanity under Siberian Internment: Recollections from Records and Memories'
This research book illuminates the artistic activities of Siberian internees based on extensive historical materials, focusing on music and theater.
Editorial Notes... 36 - On Curator-Related Readings Edited in August
This article reviews two curator-related essays edited in August, exploring the spatial, institutional, and social contexts surrounding art.
【Tokyo】Makoto Ito "Machine for Dreaming"
Sculptor Makoto Ito's exhibition "Machine for Dreaming" is held at Musashino Art University, showcasing nearly 60 works spanning five decades.
Joshibi University of Art and Design / Joshibi Junior College of Art and Design Assistant Exhibition 2025
An exhibition of works and research by 59 assistants from Joshibi University of Art and Design will be held.
documenta 16 Announces Artistic Team
documenta 16 has announced its artistic team, who will work with Artistic Director Naomi Beckwith on the exhibition and publications.
Toyohashi City Museum of Art | "The Art of Wind and Light: The World of Eizin Suzuki" Exhibition Held! Featuring Tatsuro Yamashita's LP Jackets and New Works (August 29, 2025)
Toyohashi City Museum of Art hosts Eizin Suzuki's 45th anniversary exhibition, showcasing about 300 works including Tatsuro Yamashita's LP jackets and new pieces.
Excellan High School Art Department 3rd Year Student Azusa Moriyama's First Solo Exhibition at Matsukawa Suzunone Hall Until August 31st
Azusa Moriyama, a 3rd-year student at Excellan High School's Art Department, is holding her first solo exhibition in Matsukawa Village, featuring 17 digital illustrations and oil paintings.
Cartier and Bijutsu Techo to Hold Talk Event at Osaka-Kansai Expo, Focusing on "Art and Women" to Gaze Towards the Future
Cartier and Bijutsu Techo will host a talk event at the Osaka-Kansai Expo on "Art and Women."
17 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: Tsuguharu Foujita, Veins of Japanese Art, From Van Gogh to Ryuichi Sakamoto
This article highlights 17 must-see exhibitions, focusing on Tsuguharu Foujita, Japanese art, and Van Gogh, detailing their highlights, dates, and prices.
Tetsuya Ishida's "My Anxious Self" Resonates in New York: Gagosian Paves the Way for International Recognition
Gagosian Gallery's handling of Tetsuya Ishida and its New York exhibition brought the artist significant international attention.
Toyota Tsusho and CFAO Establish "African Art Award" to Support Contemporary African Art
Toyota Tsusho and CFAO launch the "African Art Award" to support contemporary African art, discovering and backing emerging artists.
AI Art and Ecology Merge: "Synthetic Natures: Entangled Worlds: The Current State of AI and Life" Held at Chanel Nexus Hall (Bijutsu Techo)
The exhibition "Synthetic Natures," merging AI art and ecology, is being held at Chanel Nexus Hall.
Unknown Possibilities of Calligraphy: 7 Artists Exhibit at Taguchi Art in Gifu City
An exhibition titled "ART SHODO SEVEN" featuring seven contemporary calligraphers is being held at Taguchi Art in Gifu City, exploring new possibilities in calligraphy.
5 Art Exhibitions to Visit in Tokyo in September
Tokyo hosts five must-see art exhibitions in September, featuring Japanese contemporary art, high jewelry, Indian textiles, artisanal crafts, and realist paintings.
[0 Yen Art Walk] 8 Free Exhibitions in Tokyo | September 2025 Recommended Picks from Museums to Galleries This month, also focus on art displayed in the city!
This article highlights 8 free exhibitions in Tokyo for September 2025, including city art.
"Venus of the New Era! Art Deco 100th Anniversary Exhibition" to be Held at Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts from October, Shedding Light on the Representation of Women in Art Deco
Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts hosts an Art Deco 100th anniversary exhibition focusing on the representation of women.
Atelier Grapefruit, which provides a place for free artistic expression regardless of disability or age... - Tatsuo Ishiguro | Senkyo.com
Atelier Grapefruit offers a space for free artistic expression, welcoming individuals regardless of disability or age.
Experience Art Using Firewood: Myoko City to Host Event on 30th and 31st, Students from Joshibi University of Art and Design (Tokyo) Will Guide
Myoko City will host an art event using firewood on the 30th and 31st, with guidance from Joshibi University of Art and Design students.
Onomichi's Scenery Expressed in Various Ways: Art School Graduates to Hold Group Exhibition from August 30
An exhibition by art school graduates will showcase Onomichi's scenery through diverse artistic expressions starting August 30.
Omnibus Exhibition 2024-25
Zushiya Ginza Main Store will hold a joint exhibition looking back at its past five exhibitions.
[N High School Group Art Club] "Did the Art Club See It!?" Operation Members Reveal the Behind-the-Scenes Report of 'Magnet Festival ZERO'
The N High School Group Art Club's operating members report on the behind-the-scenes of their projects at the 'Magnet Festival ZERO' cultural festival.
ART iZONE Museum releases interview videos of 4 artists from the exhibition "Her Aboriginal Art: Australian Contemporary Art" held until September 21!
ART iZONE Museum has released interview videos of four artists from its Aboriginal art exhibition.
Press Release PRTIMES Article Details | Sanichi Eye Yamanashi Nichinichi Shimbun Digital
Artizon Museum releases interview videos with four artists from the "Her Aboriginal Art" exhibition.
Post-War 80th Anniversary Project Kaede Yamato Solo Exhibition "Sitting in the Time" @ Ritsumeikan University International Peace Museum
Kaede Yamato's solo exhibition "Sitting in the Time" is held at Ritsumeikan University International Peace Museum, exploring memory and history related to the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Monet's 100th Anniversary of Death: The World's Foremost Monet Collection Arrives from the Musée d'Orsay
The Musée d'Orsay is bringing its world-class Monet collection to Japan for an exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of his death.
【Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2025】Enjoyment Guide Released! "Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2025" Packed with Highlights to be Held at Yomiuri Otemachi Small Hall on September 8th
Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2025, on September 8th, features 21 participating institutions, museum goods, stage events, and Wajima-nuri chopsticks as an admission bonus.
Joshibi University of Art and Design / Joshibi Junior College of Art and Design Assistant Exhibition 2025
The Joshibi University of Art and Design Assistant Exhibition 2025 showcases the work of young artists and researchers in art and design.
ARTIZON MUSEUM releases interview videos with 4 artists from the exhibition "Their Aboriginal Art: Australian Contemporary Art" held until September 21!
ARTIZON MUSEUM has released interview videos featuring four artists from its ongoing Aboriginal art exhibition.
Why does Louis Vuitton garner support? An interview with the curator of the "Volez, Voguez, Voyagez" exhibition
Florence Müller, curator of Louis Vuitton's "Volez, Voguez, Voyagez" exhibition, discusses the brand's appeal.
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Encounter Supreme Art Beyond Time and Distance: Savor Italian Art and Cuisine at the Osaka-Kansai Expo

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Sayaka Uehara "White Season" @ SugarcaneRoom gallery+cafe

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Museum SAN in Wonju, South Korea: A Unique Place Where Tadao Ando's Architecture, the Contemporary Art of Turrell and Gormley, and Nature Meet

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《TOFU magazine Traveling Gifu 38》/ [Tajimi City] Galerie Momogusa Masanobu Ando

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1299 Entries Selected for Fukuoka Prefecture Art Exhibition [Searchable List of Winners and Selected Artists (Part 1)]

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Niigata City Art Exhibition Seeks Submissions in 7 Departments: Western Painting, Japanese Painting, Calligraphy, Sculpture, Crafts, Prints, Photography... Unreleased Works Only, Submission on October 4th

Tokyo Art Beat

[2025 Silver Week] 20 Recommended Exhibitions at Museums and Galleries Nationwide | Yayoi Kusama, Yoshihiko Ueda, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Shinro Otake, etc.

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[Art Exhibition Navigation Festival 2025] National Noh Theatre presents Talk & Performance “Getting Closer to Noh – The Beauty of Noh Paintings, Noh Masks, and Noh Costumes” – A special demonstration of Noh costume dressing, rarely seen by the public! Held at Yomiuri Otemachi Small Hall on September 8th

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[BOOKS] “Enjoy Learning About Kimono and Traditional Japanese Patterns with Pictures” (Subarusha) – A Guide to Kimono Basics and the Meanings of Japanese Patterns

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New Today's Artists Exhibition 2025: Penetrating Representation @ Yokohama Citizen's Gallery

Tokyo Art Beat

23 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in September: Van Gogh, Atsushi Suwa, Roppongi Art Night, Aichi 2025, and More [2025 Edition]

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Are Famous Print Publishers Born from Famous Artists? – “Tsutaya Jusaburo and a Succession of Publishers” (Ota Memorial Museum of Art) Opening Report

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When the sun goes up here, the sun goes down over there こちらに太陽が昇るということは、そちらで太陽が沈むということ Eiko Ishizawa Exhibition

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Yubinavi: Fine Arts / Tokyo - Mainichi Shimbun

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[Opening] "Mika Ninagawa with EiM Resonating Aquarium" at Kobe's Theater-Type Aquarium "AQUARIUM ✕ ART átoa" until November 3rd

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Yokohama Hayato High School Art Club Holds First Solo Exhibition at Seya Civic Cultural Center Ajisai Plaza from September 3rd | Asahi Ward, Seya Ward | Town News

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Nobuko Watabiki

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1st Exhibition: Beginning Art [Nishinomiya City 100th Anniversary Project] [2025 Nishinomiya Gallery Stroll Participating Project] – artscape

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“Artworks on the Promenade” Two Bronze Statues Stolen – Who Did It?

Tokyo Art Beat

[Museum Goods] 10 Must-Buy Items at the Ryuichi Sakamoto Exhibition "sakamotocommon OSAKA" (VS., Osaka)

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[Chuo City, Tokyo] Interview Videos Released for "Their Aboriginal Art: Contemporary Australian Art" - STRAIGHT PRESS

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Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. and Art Fair Tokyo co-host the event "Tokyo Midtown Hibiya WHAT IS ART". Works by Rauschenberg and others will also be exhibited.

美術展ナビ

[Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2025] These are the Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! Idemitsu Museum of Art

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8 Artworks That Might Resonate with Ghibli Fans: Enjoy 'Princess Mononoke,' 'Spirited Away,' and More Even Further (CINRA) | d menu news

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Exhibition on 'East-West Cultural Exchange' from Nanban Art to World Expos and Japonisme Held in Osaka - Featuring Approximately 120 Items Including Monet and Hokusai Katsushika

美術展ナビ

[Art Exhibition NaviFes 2025] Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! The National Museum of Western Art

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Opening Report for "sakamotocommon OSAKA 1970/2025/Osaka/Ryuichi Sakamoto" (VS.). What are Ryuichi Sakamoto's connections to Osaka?

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『Aichi 2025』International Arts Festival: Dialogue between Artistic Director Hoor Al Qasimi and Curator Akane Nakamura | NiEW

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Inuyama Nanbu Junior High Students Paint "Four Seasons" on Wooden Fence; Company Proposed, Art Club Undertakes "Graduation Project" Off-Campus

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Exhibition "Artists Gathering at Cafes" at Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum of Art, featuring "Cafes and Art" with approximately 130 works by Van Gogh, Picasso, and others

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Ako Sugie | Picturesque Ceramics: Enjoying Art Through Pottery - From 'Mingei' to the Present

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Hoshino Futoshi | Mori Valley Lisa 'Art and Humanity under Siberian Internment: Recollections from Records and Memories'

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Editorial Notes... 36 - On Curator-Related Readings Edited in August

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【Tokyo】Makoto Ito "Machine for Dreaming"

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Joshibi University of Art and Design / Joshibi Junior College of Art and Design Assistant Exhibition 2025

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documenta 16 Announces Artistic Team

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Toyohashi City Museum of Art | "The Art of Wind and Light: The World of Eizin Suzuki" Exhibition Held! Featuring Tatsuro Yamashita's LP Jackets and New Works (August 29, 2025)

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Excellan High School Art Department 3rd Year Student Azusa Moriyama's First Solo Exhibition at Matsukawa Suzunone Hall Until August 31st

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Cartier and Bijutsu Techo to Hold Talk Event at Osaka-Kansai Expo, Focusing on "Art and Women" to Gaze Towards the Future

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17 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: Tsuguharu Foujita, Veins of Japanese Art, From Van Gogh to Ryuichi Sakamoto