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"AMUSÉUM" Holds Pop-Up Store at Hankyu Umeda Main Store: Expanded London Feature and Original Content Also Appear
AMUSÉUM's fourth pop-up store will be held at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from October 2 to 29, featuring an expanded London special, new museum goods, and original content.
Tosa Naoko Exhibition "Born from Generation" Held at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, Light Hall. Tracing Approximately 40 Years of Exploration into "Generation"
Naoko Tosa's solo exhibition "Born from Generation" at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum traces her 40-year exploration of "generation".
Kenta Yamazaki | "Theater of Zombies Who Want to Make a Movie"
A review of Toshiki Okada's new work, "Theater of Zombies Who Want to Make a Movie," exploring representation and the audience's body.
KOMURA Settai and TAKAYAMA Takuro, Two Artists Separated by About 100 Years, Meet at Shiseido Gallery in 'What Time Is It Now'
Shiseido Gallery hosts an exhibition connecting KOMURA Settai and TAKAYAMA Takuro, two artists separated by about 100 years.
Ryuichi Sakamoto's Photographs Taken in the 1980s to Be Exhibited: "PHOTO RYUICHI SAKAMOTO" at SAI
An exhibition of photographs taken by Ryuichi Sakamoto in the 1980s will be held at SAI.
[Chiba] "Moon and Stars: When Art Connects" Exhibition Related Events
Related events for the "Moon and Stars: When Art Connects" exhibition at Chiba City Museum of Art include a live concert and talks.
Large art book "The Apocalypse of St. John" designed by Dalí stolen from a museum in central France, weighing 210 kg
A valuable art book "The Apocalypse of St. John" with binding by Salvador Dalí was stolen from a museum in central France.
Tadao Ando, Herzog & de Meuron, Jean Nouvel: NOT A HOTEL Announces New Projects with Master Architects
NOT A HOTEL announced new projects with Tadao Ando, Herzog & de Meuron, and Jean Nouvel, revealing details of Ando's villa plan and new visuals for Jean Nouvel's project.
45 Art Exhibitions, Exhibitions, and Art Festivals Opening October 6 (Tuesday) to 10 (Saturday): Tale of Genji Exhibition (Kyoto National Museum), Cincinnati Art Museum Exhibition (Ueno Royal Museum), International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS", etc.
Forty-five art exhibitions and festivals open across Japan from October 6 to 10, featuring the Tale of Genji exhibition, Cincinnati Art Museum exhibition, and "TOKYO ATLAS".
"NOT A MUSEUM" Opens for a Limited Time at the Former Site of "Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo," Co-operated with SKWAT
"NOT A MUSEUM" will open for a limited time in summer 2027 at the former Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo site, co-operated with SKWAT.
NOT A MUSEUM to Be Born on the Former Site of Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo; NOT A CITY to Operate for About Four Years in Collaboration with SKWAT
NOT A CITY and SKWAT will launch NOT A MUSEUM, a roughly four-year cultural complex, on the former Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo site, opening in summer 2027.
"THE MASKS: People Fascinated by Masks" Held at Seikado Bunko Art Museum; All 67 Noh Masks in the Museum's Collection, Including "Wooden Oni Mask," Also Fully Displayed
Seikado Bunko Art Museum holds "THE MASKS" exhibition, displaying oni masks, Kano Tetsuya's reproduced ancient masks, and all 67 Noh masks in its collection.
Announcement of the 20th Liberal Arts Lecture: "Reading Artworks"
Gifu University will hold the 20th Liberal Arts Lecture on reading artworks by Professor Emeritus Yukihiro Nomura on November 10, 2026.
Anne Imhof "House of Swans" (Tai Kwun) Opening Report: New Performance Incorporating Classical Ballet
Anne Imhof's first major Asia solo exhibition opened at Tai Kwun, Hong Kong, featuring new performances that incorporate classical ballet.
First "Tsuwabuki Art Club OB Meeting" Held: Creative Exchange Event for Fans of "Makeine" and "Damo Yutaka"
The first "Tsuwabuki Art Club OB Meeting" was held, bringing together fans of Toyohashi-related works for a creative exchange.
Mizuki Takezaki | [American Midwest] Sculpture Milwaukee [Part 1]: The Possibilities of International Networking
Curator Mizuki Takezaki reports on Sculpture Milwaukee, a public art nonprofit, and the possibilities of building international networks across regions.
Yamakawa Riku | Special Exhibition: Yoshitoshi, a Genius Ukiyo-e Artist Who Lived Through Turbulent Times (Part 1)
A review of the Mizuno Museum exhibition on Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, focusing on curation that avoids overemphasizing his gruesome works and on the contemporaneity of his Tokaido landmark series.
Yasushi Takashima | Hot Summer in Kyoto 2026 Dance Performance "Jérôme Bel" (Part 2)
Yasushi Takashima reviews Takao Kawaguchi's performance of "Jérôme Bel" at Kyoto Art Center, examining meta-dance and the impossibility of documentary theater.
Looking at the Layered History of the City and People's Lives Through Art: What Does the First "Sumida Goshiki Arts Festival" Aim For?
The first "Sumida Goshiki Arts Festival" opens in Sumida Ward, exploring the area's history and people's lives through art.
[Hyogo] "Matsukata Kojiro × Yamamura Tokutaro: Passion for Collecting" Exhibition Related Events
Related events announced for the "Matsukata Kojiro × Yamamura Tokutaro: Passion for Collecting" exhibition at Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art.
Masterpieces of 130 Years of Modern Japanese Art in the Collection of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) presents five masterpieces spanning 130 years of modern Japanese art, with commentary by Deputy Director Shogo Otani.
[Taiga Drama: Toyotomi Kyodai!] Episode 38 "Wa wo Motte, Yamato wo Nasu" Recap: Hidenaga Devoted Himself to Revitalizing the Castle Town; "Brushes" Are a Nara Specialty; Superstar of Japanese Art History Kanō Eitoku; "Toyotomi" Finally Appears
Episode 38 depicts Hidenaga's castle town revival, Nara brushes, Kanō Eitoku, and the birth of the Toyotomi surname.
【Preview】"NHK Sunday Museum of Art 50th Anniversary Exhibition" to Open at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka from October 10: A Multilayered Exhibition Where Precious Broadcast Footage and Actual Artworks Gather
The NHK "Sunday Museum of Art" 50th anniversary exhibition will open at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka on October 10, featuring valuable past broadcast footage and actual artworks.
Advocating freedom, respecting individuality: Annual art exhibition opens in Niigata City (Niigata News NST)
An art exhibition by the Nikaten Niigata Branch opened in Niigata City, featuring over 60 sculptures and paintings.
Assembling Anew: Japanese New Artists vol. 23 @ Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum presents vol. 23 of "Japanese New Artists," featuring five artists exploring image reconstruction.
What’s Coming to the Former Bank of Japan Kanazawa Branch? The Artworks to Be Exhibited… May Next Year, During the 21st Century Museum’s Long Closure (Hokkoku Shimbun)
Contemporary art by Mona Hatoum and Olafur Eliasson will be exhibited at the former Bank of Japan Kanazawa Branch during the Kanazawa Machinaka Art Festival.
[New Book Information] Books we want to read this month! From queer/feminism theory to the CFCL brand book and the aesthetics of dance (October 2026 edition)
October 2026 new book releases: queer/feminist literary criticism, curationism, CFCL brand book, dance aesthetics, and more.
"ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026" Opens: Three Days of Asia's Art Scene Gathering in Fukuoka
The Asia-themed art fair "ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026" has opened at Fukuoka International Center, bringing together about 100 galleries.
"Art Teller Tonia's Must-See Exhibitions This Month!!" October Issue: Museum Exhibition Navi Fest 2026 Participating Museums Exclusive! Top 3 Must-See Art Exhibitions This Month
Exclusive to Museum Exhibition Navi Fest 2026 participants: Top 3 must-see exhibitions include Hiroshige at Tokyo National Museum, Kandinsky at Miyagi Museum of Art, and tea bowls at Mitsui Memorial Museum.
"Maruyama Okyo: Beyond the Real — Spatial Revolution" Held at Edo-Tokyo Museum: Tracing His Career from Early to Late Period
A special exhibition tracing Maruyama Okyo's career from early to late period with over 120 works opens at Edo-Tokyo Museum.
"To Get Ideas for My Work..." First Trial of Art Teacher Accused of Indecent Act at School [Iwate] | IAT Iwate Asahi TV
An art teacher at an Iwate prefectural high school admitted to indecent acts on a female student but denied any sexual intent during his first trial.
TOKAS Project Vol. 9 "Reenacting Being" @ Tokyo Arts and Space Hongo
TOKAS marks 20 years of Japan-Korea exchange with "Reenacting Being," featuring five artists exploring the body, history, and life.
2026 Collection Exhibition II @ Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art
Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art hosts '2026 Collection Exhibition II' from October 20, 2026 to February 23, 2027, featuring avant-garde art, Noe Aoki's sculptures, and a special on Wang Yiting.
[Gunma] "Art Learning Exhibition: Practice Problems for Art Inclusion" Exhibition Related Events
Related events for the "Art Learning Exhibition" at Tomioka City Museum of Art in Gunma include a symposium, workshops, and lectures.
Takashima Yasushi | Kyoto's Hot Summer 2026 Dance Performance "Jérôme Bel" (Part 1)
A review of the lecture-performance "Jérôme Bel" by Jérôme Bel, part 1.
原ちけい | Viviane Sassen "Myriads"
Review of Viviane Sassen's solo exhibition "Myriads" at The Mass gallery in Tokyo, examining body representation and the politics of the gaze.
Yu Tsukada | Toward an Even Newer Theory of Images: Osamu Maekawa, Morihiro Sato, and Nobuhiro Masuda (eds.), Adventurers of Image Theory (Part 2)
A review of the second part of Adventurers of Image Theory, discussing the expansion of image theory, the relativization of modernism, and Osamu Maekawa's mapping.
[Hiroshima] "30 Years After His Death: Kumi Sugaï" Exhibition Related Events
The Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum will host related events for the "30 Years After His Death: Kumi Sugaï" exhibition, including a memorial lecture, art lecture, workshop, and gallery talks.
ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 Opening Report: Unique Charm That Brings Out the Individuality of Local Galleries
ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 opened at Fukuoka Kokusai Center, gathering about 100 galleries and highlighting unique Asian artist presentations.
Best 11 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Susumu Sugai and ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA to the Marimekko Exhibition and "Zen and Ghibli"
Bijutsu Techo selects the top exhibitions to visit this weekend, from Susumu Sugai to "Zen and Ghibli".
UK's 15 national museums and galleries to remain free, including for overseas tourists
The UK government announced that 15 national museums and galleries will remain free for all visitors, including overseas tourists.
Duet—Asian Contemporary @ Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum presents "Duet—Asian Contemporary," featuring photographic and video works by six artists from China and Japan.
"Swedish Textile: Nordic Design Breathing with Life and Nature" (Setagaya Art Museum) Opening Report. Decoding Swedish Aesthetics Embedded in Design
The Setagaya Art Museum opens an exhibition showcasing Swedish textiles and Nordic design aesthetics rooted in daily life and nature.
Former 8-Floor Capsule Hotel Transformed into Art Space: Inaugural "Tokyo Jazz Club" to Feature Domestic and International Galleries and Artists
The inaugural "Tokyo Jazz Club" art event will take place across eight floors of a former capsule hotel in Kanda Nishikicho, Tokyo, featuring domestic and international galleries and artists.
Keiko Ueki Appointed New Director of the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka
The Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka appointed Keiko Ueki as its new director on October 1, 2026.
Journey to Encounter Art in Fukuoka! From Public Art to Asian Art and Sri Lankan Curry
A travel guide introducing public art, Asian art, and Sri Lankan curry to enjoy in Fukuoka.
[Review] The Film "Backrooms", Generative AI, and Hallucination, Collapse (Text by Yuma Kishi)
AI artist Yuma Kishi discusses the film "Backrooms" and its similarities to generative AI imagery.
Shigeru Hasegawa's First Major Museum Solo Exhibition "Shigeru Hasegawa: Pain Tengu" Held at Toyota Municipal Museum of Art. From Unpublished Works from His German Study Period to a Major Work About 30 Years in the Making
Shigeru Hasegawa's first major solo museum exhibition will be held at Toyota Municipal Museum of Art from October 24 to January 24, 2027, featuring about 120 works.
Over 300 New Goods from Participating Facilities of "Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2026" Available to Check and Purchas… on the Art Exhibition Navi Online Store
More than 300 new goods from 27 participating facilities of "Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2026" are now available on the online store.
Best 21 Exhibitions to See in October | Page 5
Introducing must-see exhibitions from October 2026 to 2027, featuring Turner, Hikaru Fujii, Moto Hagio, Mariko Mori, and Lieko Shiga.
21 Best Exhibitions to See in October
A guide to 21 must-see exhibitions in Japan from October to December 2026, featuring diverse artists and themes.
[Discount] 5 Must-See Exhibitions in October Where "Myupon" Can Be Used | Marimekko, "Synchronic Constellations" Exhibition, Georges Rouault, and More
Five October exhibitions covered by the "Myupon" discount: Marimekko, "Synchronic Constellations," Water Margin, Botanical Art and Design, and Georges Rouault.
Kao Foundation "FY2027 Grants for Media Art" Call for Applications
The Kao Foundation is accepting applications for its FY2027 media art grants, with a deadline of November 10, 2026.
Special Exhibition "140th Birth Anniversary: Textile Artist Yamaga Seika—Cosmic Imagination" (Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art) Opening Report: Tracing the Footsteps of a Pioneer of Textile Art
The Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art opens a major retrospective of Yamaga Seika, a pioneer of textile art, showcasing her innovative techniques.
The Tokyu Foundation Establishes a New Art Award: Discovering and Nurturing Artists and Those Who Support Regional Culture
The Tokyu Foundation has established a new art award to discover and support artists and those who sustain regional culture, and applications are now open.
International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" Offering Cruises Around Odaiba, Oi, and Tennozu | Tokyo Metropolitan Government
International art exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" runs in Tokyo's waterfront area with a cruise option.
"Matsumoto Architecture Art Festival 2026 ADVANCE" Second Phase to Open: Lee Ufan, teamLab, Julian Opie, and 18 Groups Participate
The second phase of "Matsumoto Architecture Art Festival 2026 ADVANCE" will open on November 3, featuring 18 groups including Lee Ufan, teamLab, and Julian Opie.
2026 Edition: Latest Art Guide to Seoul, South Korea (3) Hongik University, Hapjeong, and Mapo — Introducing Notable Art Spaces Including CR Collective
The third installment of the 2026 Seoul art guide introduces notable art spaces in the Hongik University, Hapjeong, and Mapo area, including CR Collective.
Yu Tsukada | Toward a Further New Theory of Images: A Review of 'Adventurers of Image Theory' edited by Osamu Maekawa, Morihiro Sato, and Nobuhiro Masuda (Part 1)
A review of 'Adventurers of Image Theory,' organizing key theorists in art history and photography/film theory.
58th Minamiuonuma Art Exhibition Judging Results - Minamiuonuma City
The 58th Minamiuonuma Art Exhibition announced its judging results and award winners in each category.
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"AMUSÉUM" Holds Pop-Up Store at Hankyu Umeda Main Store: Expanded London Feature and Original Content Also Appear

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Tosa Naoko Exhibition "Born from Generation" Held at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, Light Hall. Tracing Approximately 40 Years of Exploration into "Generation"

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Kenta Yamazaki | "Theater of Zombies Who Want to Make a Movie"

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KOMURA Settai and TAKAYAMA Takuro, Two Artists Separated by About 100 Years, Meet at Shiseido Gallery in 'What Time Is It Now'

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Ryuichi Sakamoto's Photographs Taken in the 1980s to Be Exhibited: "PHOTO RYUICHI SAKAMOTO" at SAI

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[Chiba] "Moon and Stars: When Art Connects" Exhibition Related Events

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Large art book "The Apocalypse of St. John" designed by Dalí stolen from a museum in central France, weighing 210 kg

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Tadao Ando, Herzog & de Meuron, Jean Nouvel: NOT A HOTEL Announces New Projects with Master Architects

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45 Art Exhibitions, Exhibitions, and Art Festivals Opening October 6 (Tuesday) to 10 (Saturday): Tale of Genji Exhibition (Kyoto National Museum), Cincinnati Art Museum Exhibition (Ueno Royal Museum), International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS", etc.

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"NOT A MUSEUM" Opens for a Limited Time at the Former Site of "Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo," Co-operated with SKWAT

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NOT A MUSEUM to Be Born on the Former Site of Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo; NOT A CITY to Operate for About Four Years in Collaboration with SKWAT

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"THE MASKS: People Fascinated by Masks" Held at Seikado Bunko Art Museum; All 67 Noh Masks in the Museum's Collection, Including "Wooden Oni Mask," Also Fully Displayed

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Announcement of the 20th Liberal Arts Lecture: "Reading Artworks"

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Anne Imhof "House of Swans" (Tai Kwun) Opening Report: New Performance Incorporating Classical Ballet

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First "Tsuwabuki Art Club OB Meeting" Held: Creative Exchange Event for Fans of "Makeine" and "Damo Yutaka"

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Mizuki Takezaki | [American Midwest] Sculpture Milwaukee [Part 1]: The Possibilities of International Networking

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Yamakawa Riku | Special Exhibition: Yoshitoshi, a Genius Ukiyo-e Artist Who Lived Through Turbulent Times (Part 1)

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Yasushi Takashima | Hot Summer in Kyoto 2026 Dance Performance "Jérôme Bel" (Part 2)

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Looking at the Layered History of the City and People's Lives Through Art: What Does the First "Sumida Goshiki Arts Festival" Aim For?

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[Hyogo] "Matsukata Kojiro × Yamamura Tokutaro: Passion for Collecting" Exhibition Related Events

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Masterpieces of 130 Years of Modern Japanese Art in the Collection of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

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[Taiga Drama: Toyotomi Kyodai!] Episode 38 "Wa wo Motte, Yamato wo Nasu" Recap: Hidenaga Devoted Himself to Revitalizing the Castle Town; "Brushes" Are a Nara Specialty; Superstar of Japanese Art History Kanō Eitoku; "Toyotomi" Finally Appears

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【Preview】"NHK Sunday Museum of Art 50th Anniversary Exhibition" to Open at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka from October 10: A Multilayered Exhibition Where Precious Broadcast Footage and Actual Artworks Gather

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Advocating freedom, respecting individuality: Annual art exhibition opens in Niigata City (Niigata News NST)

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Assembling Anew: Japanese New Artists vol. 23 @ Tokyo Photographic Art Museum

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What’s Coming to the Former Bank of Japan Kanazawa Branch? The Artworks to Be Exhibited… May Next Year, During the 21st Century Museum’s Long Closure (Hokkoku Shimbun)

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[New Book Information] Books we want to read this month! From queer/feminism theory to the CFCL brand book and the aesthetics of dance (October 2026 edition)

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"ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026" Opens: Three Days of Asia's Art Scene Gathering in Fukuoka

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"Art Teller Tonia's Must-See Exhibitions This Month!!" October Issue: Museum Exhibition Navi Fest 2026 Participating Museums Exclusive! Top 3 Must-See Art Exhibitions This Month

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"Maruyama Okyo: Beyond the Real — Spatial Revolution" Held at Edo-Tokyo Museum: Tracing His Career from Early to Late Period

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"To Get Ideas for My Work..." First Trial of Art Teacher Accused of Indecent Act at School [Iwate] | IAT Iwate Asahi TV

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TOKAS Project Vol. 9 "Reenacting Being" @ Tokyo Arts and Space Hongo

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2026 Collection Exhibition II @ Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art

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[Gunma] "Art Learning Exhibition: Practice Problems for Art Inclusion" Exhibition Related Events

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Takashima Yasushi | Kyoto's Hot Summer 2026 Dance Performance "Jérôme Bel" (Part 1)

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原ちけい | Viviane Sassen "Myriads"

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Yu Tsukada | Toward an Even Newer Theory of Images: Osamu Maekawa, Morihiro Sato, and Nobuhiro Masuda (eds.), Adventurers of Image Theory (Part 2)

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[Hiroshima] "30 Years After His Death: Kumi Sugaï" Exhibition Related Events

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ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 Opening Report: Unique Charm That Brings Out the Individuality of Local Galleries

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Best 11 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Susumu Sugai and ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA to the Marimekko Exhibition and "Zen and Ghibli"