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Chu Aoyumi | Exploring the 'Shikaku i 'e' — Two Exhibitions Resonating with the Body
Two exhibitions in Fukuoka by Shin Lim and Tanaka Chizuko explore the role of frames and the body's interaction with art.
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Haru Chikei | Mako Idoko: Onna no Sakuhin—Autobiography of a Video Artist
An overview of Mako Idoko's retrospective exhibition focusing on video art and feminism.
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Czech Picture Book Exhibition in Ashiya, Hyogo: From Award-Winning Books to Japanese-Czech Collaborative Comics
An exhibition in Ashiya, Hyogo, featuring Czech picture books and related events including lectures and readings.
Tokyo Art Beat
New Art Hub 'Gallery Ji Dō Setsu' Opens in Tokyo's Odaiba; Solo Exhibition by Iida Yukichang 'Poiesis no Katachi'
Iida Yukichang's solo exhibition 'Poiesis no Katachi' at the new 'Gallery Ji Dō Setsu' in Tokyo's Odaiba features his latest nude-themed series, exploring human existence and cultural boundaries.
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Rin Nakai @ Hall Keiryu, 2F Hanbey-fu Building
Exhibition of Rin Nakai at Hall Keiryu, Kyoto, from June to August 2026.
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A Hall of Masterpieces of Esoteric Art: Special Exhibition "Kūkai and Shingon Treasures" at Tokyo National Museum, Until September 6
A special exhibition featuring Kūkai and Shingon treasures is running at Tokyo National Museum.
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Miracle of the Gaze: The Adventure of Japanese Women Photographers (Hikarie Hall) Opening Report. Illuminating the diverse photographic expressions overlooked from the historical stage
The exhibition Miracle of the Gaze: The Adventure of Japanese Women Photographers opened at Hikarie Hall in Shibuya, showcasing 30 Japanese women photographers curated by Mari K. Takeuchi and highlighting overlooked diverse photographic expressions.
朝日新聞
Gateway to 'Water Margin', the Allure of Classical Art – Exhibition at Osaka City Museum
An exhibition at Osaka City Museum explores the classic novel Water Margin through ukiyo-e, Song dynasty paintings, manga, and contemporary art.
時事ドットコム
Korean National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art to Digitize Korean Modern Art Materials in Japan
The Korean National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art will digitize Korean modern art in Japan from 2026-2030 via an MOU with Tokyo’s Institute.
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Focusing on the Charm of Details――Creating Nail Tips Using Artwork Images｜News List｜Kyoto Sangyo University
Students at Kyoto Sangyo University created nail chips using details from public‑domain artworks, such as a Renoir painting.
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Takashima Tsu | 'Is the Street an Intrusion?' — On the Street, Expression, and Publicness (Part 1)
The 'Is the Street an Intrusion?' exhibition explores the street as a public space, focusing on freedom and power dynamics through historical and contemporary artworks.
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【Tokyo】Art for Well-being Seminar & Workshop 'Dance × Care × Technology That Opens, A Journey Touching the Layers of Time'
A seminar and workshop in Tokyo as part of the 'Art for Well-being' project, focusing on dance, care, and technology, featuring artists and researchers.
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Yuko Mohri: Recompose – A Homecoming Exhibition from Japan Pavilion of the 60th Venice Biennale @ Yokohama Museum of Art
An announcement for Yuko Mohri's homecoming exhibition from the 60th Venice Biennale at Yokohama Museum of Art.
十日町市観光協会
Seasonal Beautiful Neriki Making Workshop with Matcha Experience at Daitozan Art Museum (Nihonmatsu City, Niigata Prefecture)
Daitozan Art Museum offers a seasonal neriki-making workshop combined with a matcha experience.
北國新聞
Ambitious Works Being Delivered One After Another: Hokkoku Junior and Senior High School Art Exhibition
The 46th Hokkoku Junior and Senior High School Art Exhibition began receiving entries at the Hokkoku Shimbun Hall.
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山川陸｜内田涼 Solo Exhibition "Water Bites"
Ryo Uchiya's solo exhibition "Water Bites" at Gallery BananaMoon in Nagano showcases abstract mountain paintings and fluid water motifs.
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【Tokyo】Sugimoto Hiroshi's 'Extinction Photography' Exhibition and Related Events
The 'Extinction Photography' exhibition by Sugimoto Hiroshi at the Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art features related events including film screenings and lectures.
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Collection Exhibition "She Who Goes Beyond the Sea" @ Yokohama Museum of Art
An exhibition at Yokohama Museum of Art focusing on female artists who worked across borders.
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CAMK Screening Vol.4 Hibi no Kotsuke Performance Materials
Kumamoto City Museum of Modern Art exhibits performance materials in CAMK Screening Vol.4, featuring Aoi Yamada's new work.
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“Marie Antoinette Style” (Yokohama Museum of Art) Opening Report: How Was Antoinette’s “Mode” Inherited?
The Yokohama Museum of Art opens a V&A-organized exhibition reexamining Marie Antoinette’s style and legacy through art, history, and Japanese pop culture.
Tokyo Art Beat
Director Cédric Klapisch's "The Colors of Time" to be released in September. A story of mystery surrounding a painting, where modern times and Belle Époque France intersect.
Director Cédric Klapisch's new film "The Colors of Time" will be released in Japan on September 18.
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Report on the Opening of "The 12th Hiroshima Prize Commemorative Mel Chin Exhibition" (Hiroshima Museum of Contemporary Art): Practices of Reweaving Society Across Media
A report on Mel Chin's first solo exhibition in Japan at Hiroshima Museum of Contemporary Art.
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[Opening Report] Exhibition 'Geidai-style Art's 'Mikata' – Become a Geidai Student This Summer' – Enjoyable and Deep Exhibition Tokyo…
The exhibition at Tokyo University of the Arts invites visitors to learn art through imitation, modeling, and diverse themes like animal art and prints.
Tokyo Art Beat
Who is the Late-Emerging Artist Munehiro Yoshimura? Paintings of 'Sadness' After a Long Experimental Period
Munehiro Yoshimura, a 65-year-old Japanese artist, began his career in his 50s and is now showcasing his unique style at a solo exhibition in Tokyo's KAYOKOYUKI.
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Nahart Conference 2026 'Conditions of Artists 2 - Living and Creating' Held on August 1st and 2nd
The 2026 Nahart Conference in Okinawa focuses on improving artists' working conditions, bringing together artists and stakeholders to discuss challenges like low wages and harassment, and develop guidelines for sustainable art practices.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Disability Comprehensive Art Exhibition | Tokyo Metropolitan Government
The Tokyo Metropolitan Disability Comprehensive Art Exhibition runs August 12–16 at the Tokyo Arts Theater, showcasing works by artists with disabilities.
Tokyo Art Beat
Japanese Beauty Preserved and Passed Down Through Eras: Report on "The British Museum Japanese Art Collection: Full Bloom — Edo Paintings That Crossed the Sea" (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum)
A report on an exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum featuring 200 works from the British Museum's Japanese collection.
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[Tokyo] Publication Commemorative Exhibition "Satsuei: Naoki Takehisa"
An exhibition celebrating photographer Naoki Takehisa's first photo book "Satsuei" will be held at POST in Ebisu.
Tokyo Art Beat
A Summer Destination! Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter Special Project "Invitation from Hogwarts" Guided Tour Report
A report on the special "Invitation from Hogwarts" guided tour at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo.
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Shooting the Moon @ KAG
The 'Shooting the Moon' exhibition at KAG in Okayama runs from May 19 to August 16, 2026.
Tokyo Art Beat
“KYOTO EXPERIMENT 2026” Announces Full Program: 19 Groups from Japan and Abroad to Present Experimental Programs in October
KYOTO EXPERIMENT 2026 has announced its full program, featuring 19 experimental groups from Japan and abroad this October.
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artscape Editorial Department | Catalogs & Books | July 2026 [Upcoming Publications]
Introducing upcoming exhibition catalogs and books related to art and design for July 2026.
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[Kyoto] 30th Kyoto International Dance Workshop Festival "Kyoto's Hot Summer"
The 30th Kyoto International Dance Workshop Festival "Kyoto's Hot Summer" will be held.
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[Limited to 3 groups of 6 people] Tokyo University of the Arts Museum "The 'Viewpoint' of Geidai-style Art—Become a Geidai Student This Summer" Invitation Giveaway. Deadline: August 7 (Fri)
A giveaway for exhibition invitations to the Tokyo University of the Arts Museum for 3 groups of 6 people.
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Editorial Notes…58 — The 'K' Part of Media Management (What to Do with Tags? About the Meeting)
artscape added new tags and held a meeting to refine editorial policy and operational details.
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Baito Meibutsu Honbuten Presents 'IMPRINTED ― Hiroshi Suginami Poster Exhibition'
Baito Meibutsu Honbuten in Tokyo opens 'IMPRINTED ― Hiroshi Suginami Poster Exhibition' showcasing international exhibition posters.
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Nishimura Ken and Sawahiraki's Joint Exhibition 'Shared Landscapes' at the Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Art: Connecting Earthquake Experiences to the Future
The exhibition features works by Nishimura Ken and Sawahiraki, exploring their creative responses to the Noto earthquake and its impact on their art.
Tokyo Art Beat
24 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in August: Vermeer, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Marie Antoinette, Minami Tada, and more [2026 Edition]
A guide to 24 must-see exhibitions across Japan starting in August 2026, featuring Vermeer and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
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The British Museum Japanese Art Collection "Hundred Flowers Blooming: Edo Paintings Across the Sea" at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum – Works Returning Home for the First Time and Miraculous Reunions
The exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum showcases Edo paintings and ukiyo-e that reunite after 150 years, highlighting the British Museum's Japanese collection.
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Your Favorite Artwork? 49 Artworks Selected by Citizens at Fubuki City Art Museum
Fubuki City Art Museum exhibits 49 artworks selected by citizens through voting.
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Toyo Ito Designs 'Children's Playground' at Seishun Art Village; Completion Celebration Exhibition 'Under the Cherry Blossoms—Nature and Architecture' Held
Toyo Ito's new children's playground at Seishun Art Village is celebrated with an exhibition titled 'Under the Cherry Blossoms—Nature and Architecture'.
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My Painting, My Exhibition – 85th National Educational Art Exhibition
NHK Okinawa is showcasing 12 works by Okinawan children from the 85th National Educational Art Exhibition in its 'My Painting, My Exhibition' display.
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[Kanto, Chubu, Kansai] Performance Art 'Festival of the Body and Space'
A performance art festival titled 'Festival of the Body and Space' will be held in Tokyo and other locations starting August 1, 2026.
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Noboru Tsubaki and WHAT CAFE Select 37 Artists. "u.n.l.o.c.k. tube++" to be Held in Tennozu
Contemporary artist Noboru Tsubaki curates an exhibition featuring 37 artists at WHAT CAFE in Tennozu.
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First in Japan, a Full-Scale Introduction of Lithuanian Handicrafts: 'Weaving Love, Carving Prayer' Held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
Japan's first major exhibition of Lithuanian handicrafts opens at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, showcasing folk faith and craft.
Tokyo Art Beat
Why Does Theaster Gates Turn History and Memory into Art? The Revival of Nishijin Weaving and the Black Archive — 'Theaster Gates: Glorious Robe' (Text by Seika Mori)
Theaster Gates collaborates with Kyoto’s HOSOO to revive Nishijin weaving, honoring Black liberation leaders through his 'Glorious Robe' exhibition.
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Books to Read This Month! From the History of Women’s Bodies in Art to Handicrafts, Marie Antoinette (August 2026 Edition)
Tokyo Art Beat’s August 2026 book recommendation list covers a wide range of topics, from the history of women’s bodies in art to handicrafts and Marie Antoinette.
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“NEW PLATFORM – Alternative JAPAN –” to be held at Art Center NEW, bringing together 23 alternative spaces from across Japan
An art fair featuring 23 alternative spaces from across Japan will be held at Art Center NEW.
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Bijutsutecho publishes article summarizing temporary museum closures due to the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake
Bijutsutecho published an article summarizing temporary museum closures due to the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake.
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Sugi-e Ako | 80 GRAPHIC TRIALS: 80 Creators and TOPPAN's 20-Year Challenge
80 creators and TOPPAN collaborate over 20 years in the GRAPHIC TRIALS exhibition, showcasing 400 works exploring printing techniques.
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Summary: Temporary Closure Information Regarding the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake (As of July 29, 2026)
A summary of temporary closures of museums in Kumamoto Prefecture due to the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake.
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KIPPU: 2027 Participating Artists Recruitment by Kyoto Art Center and Rohm Theatre Kyoto
Kyoto Art Center and Rohm Theatre Kyoto are recruiting U35 artists for their collaborative KIPPU program in 2027.
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Ron Muëk Exhibition (Mori Art Museum) Special Viewing Report
The Ron Muëk exhibition at Mori Art Museum attracted over 200,000 visitors, with a special viewing event for Beauty Handbooks Premium members.
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Tokyo University of the Arts' 'Mikata' art exhibition features special tutors Nights, offering unique learning experiences through lectures and artworks.
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【群馬】「チェコのおもちゃとデザイン」展　関連イベント ほか
Gunma Tatebayashi Art Museum hosts related events for the Czech toys and design exhibition, including talks, workshops, and kids activities.
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Reading Chinese Art: Professor Yamae Mizuki (New Faculty Introduction)
Professor Yamae Mizuki, a new faculty member at Waseda University, specializes in Chinese art history and has conducted extensive research on Dunhuang and Longmen grottos.
Tokyo Art Beat
Winners of the 76th Gakuten Exhibition for Emerging Artists Announced. Exhibition at the National Art Museum from August 6
The winners of the 76th Gakuten Exhibition have been announced and will be displayed at the National Art Museum starting August 6.
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Matsu-boshi | Setagaya Art Museum Museum Collection I "Musashino Reconsidered: Musashino through the Eyes of Photographers and the Photographs of Junkichi Mukai"
An introduction to the Setagaya Art Museum exhibition exploring Musashino's landscape through Junkichi Mukai's paintings and various photographers' works.
Tokyo Art Beat
[0 Yen Art Walk] 7 Free Exhibitions in Tokyo | August 2026: Recommended Picks from Museums to Galleries
A selection of seven free exhibitions to enjoy in Tokyo during August 2026.
Tokyo Art Beat
45th Anniversary Pingu Comes to Yurakucho. "Not Just Cute!? Pingu Exhibition" Opens at New Spot YURAKUCHO MUSEUM
A Pingu exhibition celebrating its 45th anniversary is opening at the new YURAKUCHO MUSEUM in Yurakucho.
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Chu Aoyumi | Exploring the 'Shikaku i 'e' — Two Exhibitions Resonating with the Body
artscape

Haru Chikei | Mako Idoko: Onna no Sakuhin—Autobiography of a Video Artist
artscape

Czech Picture Book Exhibition in Ashiya, Hyogo: From Award-Winning Books to Japanese-Czech Collaborative Comics
Tokyo Art Beat

New Art Hub 'Gallery Ji Dō Setsu' Opens in Tokyo's Odaiba; Solo Exhibition by Iida Yukichang 'Poiesis no Katachi'
ART iT

Rin Nakai @ Hall Keiryu, 2F Hanbey-fu Building
産経ニュース

A Hall of Masterpieces of Esoteric Art: Special Exhibition "Kūkai and Shingon Treasures" at Tokyo National Museum, Until September 6
美術手帖

Miracle of the Gaze: The Adventure of Japanese Women Photographers (Hikarie Hall) Opening Report. Illuminating the diverse photographic expressions overlooked from the historical stage
朝日新聞

Gateway to 'Water Margin', the Allure of Classical Art – Exhibition at Osaka City Museum
時事ドットコム

Korean National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art to Digitize Korean Modern Art Materials in Japan
kyoto-su.ac.jp

Focusing on the Charm of Details――Creating Nail Tips Using Artwork Images｜News List｜Kyoto Sangyo University
artscape

Takashima Tsu | 'Is the Street an Intrusion?' — On the Street, Expression, and Publicness (Part 1)
artscape

【Tokyo】Art for Well-being Seminar & Workshop 'Dance × Care × Technology That Opens, A Journey Touching the Layers of Time'
ART iT

Yuko Mohri: Recompose – A Homecoming Exhibition from Japan Pavilion of the 60th Venice Biennale @ Yokohama Museum of Art
十日町市観光協会

Seasonal Beautiful Neriki Making Workshop with Matcha Experience at Daitozan Art Museum (Nihonmatsu City, Niigata Prefecture)
北國新聞

Ambitious Works Being Delivered One After Another: Hokkoku Junior and Senior High School Art Exhibition
artscape

山川陸｜内田涼 Solo Exhibition "Water Bites"
artscape

【Tokyo】Sugimoto Hiroshi's 'Extinction Photography' Exhibition and Related Events
ART iT

Collection Exhibition "She Who Goes Beyond the Sea" @ Yokohama Museum of Art
ART iT

CAMK Screening Vol.4 Hibi no Kotsuke Performance Materials
美術手帖

“Marie Antoinette Style” (Yokohama Museum of Art) Opening Report: How Was Antoinette’s “Mode” Inherited?
Tokyo Art Beat

Director Cédric Klapisch's "The Colors of Time" to be released in September. A story of mystery surrounding a painting, where modern times and Belle Époque France intersect.
美術手帖

Report on the Opening of "The 12th Hiroshima Prize Commemorative Mel Chin Exhibition" (Hiroshima Museum of Contemporary Art): Practices of Reweaving Society Across Media
美術展ナビ

[Opening Report] Exhibition 'Geidai-style Art's 'Mikata' – Become a Geidai Student This Summer' – Enjoyable and Deep Exhibition Tokyo…
Tokyo Art Beat

Who is the Late-Emerging Artist Munehiro Yoshimura? Paintings of 'Sadness' After a Long Experimental Period
ART iT

Nahart Conference 2026 'Conditions of Artists 2 - Living and Creating' Held on August 1st and 2nd
koho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp

Tokyo Metropolitan Disability Comprehensive Art Exhibition | Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Tokyo Art Beat

Japanese Beauty Preserved and Passed Down Through Eras: Report on "The British Museum Japanese Art Collection: Full Bloom — Edo Paintings That Crossed the Sea" (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum)
artscape

[Tokyo] Publication Commemorative Exhibition "Satsuei: Naoki Takehisa"
Tokyo Art Beat

A Summer Destination! Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter Special Project "Invitation from Hogwarts" Guided Tour Report
ART iT

Shooting the Moon @ KAG
Tokyo Art Beat

“KYOTO EXPERIMENT 2026” Announces Full Program: 19 Groups from Japan and Abroad to Present Experimental Programs in October
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artscape Editorial Department | Catalogs & Books | July 2026 [Upcoming Publications]
artscape

[Kyoto] 30th Kyoto International Dance Workshop Festival "Kyoto's Hot Summer"
美術展ナビ

[Limited to 3 groups of 6 people] Tokyo University of the Arts Museum "The 'Viewpoint' of Geidai-style Art—Become a Geidai Student This Summer" Invitation Giveaway. Deadline: August 7 (Fri)
artscape

Editorial Notes…58 — The 'K' Part of Media Management (What to Do with Tags? About the Meeting)
美術手帖

Baito Meibutsu Honbuten Presents 'IMPRINTED ― Hiroshi Suginami Poster Exhibition'
美術手帖

Nishimura Ken and Sawahiraki's Joint Exhibition 'Shared Landscapes' at the Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Art: Connecting Earthquake Experiences to the Future
Tokyo Art Beat

24 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in August: Vermeer, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Marie Antoinette, Minami Tada, and more [2026 Edition]
Yahoo!ニュース

The British Museum Japanese Art Collection "Hundred Flowers Blooming: Edo Paintings Across the Sea" at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum – Works Returning Home for the First Time and Miraculous Reunions
中日新聞Web

Your Favorite Artwork? 49 Artworks Selected by Citizens at Fubuki City Art Museum
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