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[Tokyo] Asada Wataru "TOKYO CUSTOM DRUM SET": An Exhibition to Walk Through a Single Drum Set
At Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, an exhibition displays a single drum set dismantled and arranged so visitors can walk through it.
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「Anima Ludens」Exhibition Report: Redefining Art and Life Through the Fusion of Contemporary Art and Indie Games
The international exhibition 「Anima Ludens」 in Arles, France, fuses contemporary art and indie games to explore new forms of art and life.
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【Kyoto】FOCUS #7: Koki Tanaka Exhibition "No Time to Sleep / Time to Sleep"
Kyoto Art Center presents Koki Tanaka's exhibition "No Time to Sleep / Time to Sleep" exploring time scarcity.
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[Yamagata] The 1st Michinooku Art Festival 2026 "Yama no Hikari"
The 1st Michinooku Art Festival 2026 "Yama no Hikari" is held mainly at the Yamagata Museum of Art from November 5 to 15, 2026.
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Opening with a major James Turrell exhibition: Immersive art center "Superblue Kyoto" to open in early 2027
Superblue, the Miami-based immersive art center, will open its first international location in Kyoto in early 2027, featuring a major James Turrell exhibition as its opening show.
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"Forest Art Festival 2027 in Okayama, the Land of Sunshine" Announces Second Wave of Artists: Junya Ishigami, Risaku Suzuki, and 12 Others Join
The "Forest Art Festival 2027 in Okayama" has announced its second wave of 12 artists, including Junya Ishigami and Risaku Suzuki.
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[Paid Members Only] Win Tickets to "YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition: Communication with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH" (TOKYO NODE) — 5 Pairs, 10 Winners!
A giveaway for paid Tokyo Art Beat members offering tickets to YOSHIROTTEN's exhibition "BEYOND EARTH" at TOKYO NODE to 5 pairs (10 winners).
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14 Next-Generation Artists Gather: "CAF Award 2026 Selected Works Exhibition" Held in Daikanyama
The "CAF Award 2026" selected works exhibition for students will be held at Hillside Forum in Daikanyama, Tokyo, from November 24 to 29.
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9th Yokohama Triennale Announces Theme
The 9th Yokohama Triennale, opening in April 2027, has announced its theme "Whales' Sleeping Place, Tidings from the Dragon Palace," along with its concept and key visual.
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Miwa Akihiro and Sisterhood Featured in Japan Special Display: Details of National Art Center Tokyo's 'DIVA' Exhibition Announced
The National Art Center Tokyo has announced details of its 2027 'DIVA' exhibition, featuring a Japan special display on Miwa Akihiro and sisterhood.
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BTS RM's Personal Collection Comes Together at SFMOMA in San Francisco, USA: "RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me" Report
BTS leader RM's collection, amassed over about a decade, is on view at SFMOMA, featuring some 200 works centered on modern and contemporary Korean art.
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Yamakawa Riku | Aki Sasamoto: Laboratory
A review of Aki Sasamoto's exhibition "Laboratory" at the National Museum of Art, Osaka, exploring the viewer's positioning and the difficulty of experiencing performance.
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Masako Kawaguchi | For Those Who Will Compile Digital Catalogues Raisonnés: Using the Yoshitomo Nara Foundation's "YOSHITOMO NARA The Works" as a Guide
Masako Kawaguchi discusses the significance and four practical guidelines for compiling digital catalogues raisonnés, using the Yoshitomo Nara Foundation's updated "YOSHITOMO NARA The Works" as a case study.
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Yuu Tsukada | Kevin Eskew's "Ensmoothening"
Kevin Eskew's "Ensmoothening" is a dystopian animation based on David R. Bunch's sci-fi novel "Moderan."
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Yoshitomo Nara and Stella McCartney's Third Collaboration: Limited Art Pieces and Sneakers Also Featured
Yoshitomo Nara and Stella McCartney announce their third collaboration, "rock'n'roll forest," featuring limited art pieces and sneakers.
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Mika Ninagawa with EiM Returns to TOKYO NODE After 3 Years: New Work-Centered Large-Scale Exhibition "Desired World, and What Disappears" to Open in 2027
Mika Ninagawa and EiM will hold a new work-centered large-scale exhibition at TOKYO NODE from April 29 to September 26, 2027.
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Best 8 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From the Grand Opening of the Imperial Household Agency's Sannomaru Shozokan to the Matsumoto Architecture Art Festival
A guide to eight must-see exhibitions this weekend, including the grand opening of the Sannomaru Shozokan and the Matsumoto Architecture Art Festival.
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Unravel, Spin, Toward the Future: The Threads of Memory Connecting 20 Years of "Maison Margiela Tokyo" — Report on Mio Suzuki's "Unravelled Memory, Rewoven Future"
Mio Suzuki's installation, woven from unraveled tapestry threads, celebrates the 20th anniversary of Maison Margiela Tokyo.
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James Turrell Large-Scale Exhibition to Open at Immersive Art Center Superblue Kyoto in Early 2027
Miami-based Superblue will open its first overseas venue, Superblue Kyoto, in early 2027, featuring a major solo exhibition by James Turrell.
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How Has the UK Art Market Changed in 30 Years? Latest Report Shows Growth and Stagnation (ARTnews JAPAN)
A new BAMF report analyzes 30 years of the UK art market, highlighting its growth, stagnation, and position as the world's second-largest market.
Tokyo Art Beat
[New Book Information] Books We Want to Read This Month! From a Behind-the-Scenes Introduction to Contemporary Art to Pop Culture Theory and Western Art History (November 2026 Edition)
Introducing seven new books releasing in November 2026, covering contemporary art, pop culture, Western art history, and more.
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9th Yokohama Triennale to Open Next April, Titled "The Place Where the Whale Sleeps, Tidings from the Dragon Palace"
The 9th Yokohama Triennale will run from April 23 next year, with its title, concept, and key visual announced.
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What Is Painted While Heading Toward the "Sea": Walking Through Yu Nishimura's First European Museum Solo Exhibition "Towards a Sea"
Yu Nishimura's first European museum solo exhibition, "Towards a Sea," is on view at Lafayette Anticipations.
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Report on "Takehisa Yumeji: A Creative Expressionist of His Era" (The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo): Introducing the Appeal of an Artist Who Transcended the Boundaries of Art as a Painter, Poet, Journalist, Designer, and More
The largest-ever exhibition of Takehisa Yumeji is on view at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo until January 11, 2027.
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"9th Yokohama Triennale" Title Announced: "Where the Whale Sleeps, Tidings from the Dragon's Palace" — Yokohama Museum of Art Envisioned as a Giant Whale
The 9th Yokohama Triennale, opening in 2027, unveils its title "Where the Whale Sleeps, Tidings from the Dragon's Palace," envisioning the Yokohama Museum of Art as a giant whale.
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"Yuasa Eboshi and Postwar Avant-Garde Metamorphosis Fables" (Nerima Art Museum) Report: Exploring the Ambiguity of "Transformation" through "Fake" and "Real" Avant-Garde Paintings
Nerima Art Museum hosts an exhibition on "transformation" featuring Yuasa Eboshi and postwar avant-garde painters.
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SIDE CORE's exhibition "Hokuto Road Side" to be held at two venues in Hokuto City, Yamanashi, featuring new works
SIDE CORE will hold "Hokuto Road Side" at Kiyoharu Art Village and GASBON METABOLISM in Hokuto, Yamanashi, unveiling new works.
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Kenta Yamazaki | Nijigumi Fights "The 11th Nijigumi Gakuen Autumn Grand Cultural Festival"
Kenta Yamazaki reviews Nijigumi Fights' "The 11th Nijigumi Gakuen Autumn Grand Cultural Festival," discussing its significance and the state of gay representation in Japanese theater.
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Yū Tsukada | Sasha Svirsky, "Unidentifizierte Unflugobjekte (UUO)"
A review of Sasha Svirsky's 2026 animation "UUO," reading it through foreignness after exile and resistance to systems.
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[Tokyo] Art Week Tokyo 2026
Art Week Tokyo 2026 runs November 4–8, with a record 56 participating museums and galleries hosting exhibitions and special programs across Tokyo.
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"JUMP Artist + Curator International Collaboration Program" Announces Exhibition Overviews for Three Overseas Cities
The National Center for Art Research announced exhibition overviews for the JUMP program in three overseas cities.
Tokyo Art Beat
【Museum Goods】10 Editor-Recommended Goods Found at "Mariko Mori: Sun Sun" (Mori Art Museum)
A selection of 10 editor-recommended goods from the "Mariko Mori: Sun Sun" exhibition at Mori Art Museum.
Tokyo Art Beat
[Autumn 2026] 20 Recommended Exhibitions in Kyoto: From Must-See Art Fairs to Contemporary Art and Japanese Art
A guide to 20 notable exhibitions in Kyoto for autumn 2026, covering art fairs, contemporary art, Japanese art, crafts, architecture, photography, and anime.
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GU Holds First Industry-Academia Collaboration with Tama Art University, Staging Fashion Show on Campus (FASHIONSNAP)
GU held its first industry-academia collaboration with Tama Art University, staging a dynamic fashion show on campus.
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GU Holds First Industry-Academia Collaboration with Tama Art University, Staging a Fashion Show on Campus
GU held its first industry-academia collaboration with Tama Art University, staging a dynamic fashion show on campus.
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Okazaki City Museum of Art: 110th Anniversary of City Incorporation and 30th Anniversary Exhibition "Seiji Kunishima"
Okazaki City Museum of Art presents a retrospective of Seiji Kunishima, showcasing over 300 works from his 70-year career.
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Takashima Yasushi | Yanase Asato, from "Thou Shalt Not Care" ("Macht nichts"), "The Female Demon King"
Yanase Asato recites Jelinek's play "The Female Demon King" while projecting 2021 Tokyo Olympic torchbearer footage onto her face, questioning the state's staging of national narratives.
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Yu Tsukada | Reiwa Illustration Exhibition Theory ②: SSS by applibot Redefines "Illustration"
In the second installment of Yu Tsukada's series, he examines how SSS by applibot's exhibition "SSS Re\arise" redefines illustration.
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Foujita's "Dream (Homage to La Fontaine)" , Highest Bid at Sotheby's Hong Kong, to Be Publicly Shown for First Time in 75 Years at Karuizawa Ang Museum
Foujita's "Dream (Homage to La Fontaine)" , top lot at Sotheby's Hong Kong, will be publicly displayed for the first time in 75 years at the Karuizawa Ang Museum.
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"Kaj Franck Exhibition: Timeless Finnish Design" to Be Held at Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery Next January
A major retrospective of Finnish design master Kaj Franck will be held at Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery from January 16, 2027.
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From Monet to Japanese Painting and Crafts: The Sumitomo Harusui Centennial Exhibition Is Now on View at the Sen-oku Hakuko Kan in Kyoto
Marking the 100th anniversary of Sumitomo Harusui's death, an exhibition of his modern art collection, including Monet, Japanese painting and crafts, is on view at the Sen-oku Hakuko Kan in Kyoto until December 20.
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Salman Toor's Stories of Queer People, and Intimacy and Loneliness
Salman Toor's solo exhibition "Someone Like You" at London's Courtauld Gallery features 19 paintings depicting intimacy and loneliness among queer people.
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Art exhibitions closing on November 6, 8, and 9: Shosoin Exhibition (Nara National Museum), Suikoden (Tokyo Station Gallery), Toyotomi Brothers! Exhibition (Edo-Tokyo Museum), Ryokan-san (Kyoto Hosomi Museum), and more
A roundup of art exhibitions across Japan closing on November 6, 8, and 9.
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Grand Opening Commemorative Special Exhibition at the Imperial Palace Sannomaru Shozokan: "Imperial Treasures—Where Beauty Emerges" Opening Report: How Has the Imperial Family Influenced Japanese Art?
The Sannomaru Shozokan fully opens with a special exhibition of 190 imperial treasures, exploring the imperial family's influence on Japanese art.
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Takamatsu University Holds Lectures and Art Exhibition to Commemorate 30th Anniversary (KSB Seto Inland Sea Broadcasting)
Takamatsu University will hold lectures and an art exhibition in November and December to mark its 30th anniversary.
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Enjoying Architecture and Art Together: Report on the Opening of the Second Phase of "Matsumoto Architecture Art Festival 2026 ADVANCE"
The second phase of the Matsumoto Architecture Art Festival 2026 ADVANCE has opened, featuring 18 artists across 19 venues in Matsumoto.
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[Osaka] Suminoe Art Beat 2026
Suminoe Art Beat 2026, an art event at the former Namura Shipbuilding Osaka factory site in Kitakagaya, Osaka, will be held free of charge on November 8, 2026.
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Report on the Opening of "Yuasa Eoboshi and the Postwar Avant-Garde Metamorphosis Fable Collection" (Nerima Art Museum): What Is Born When a Fictional Painter Meets Postwar Avant-Garde Art?
The Nerima Art Museum's exhibition of Yuasa Eoboshi juxtaposes works by a fictional painter with postwar avant-garde art, exploring the boundary between fiction and reality.
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ICC Annual 2026: What Is Left, What Remains, and What We Take on @ NTT InterCommunication Center [ICC]
ICC's 2026 annual exhibition features artists exploring themes of memory, remnants, and what we take on.
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"Art Teller Tony's Must-See Exhibitions This Month!!" November Issue: You're the Star! Top 3 Spin-Off Art Exhibitions
Introducing the top 3 spin-off art exhibitions that spotlight supporting artists rather than mainstream masters.
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The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo Announces 2027 Exhibition Schedule: Four Exhibitions Tracing the Essence of Modern and Contemporary Art, from Yumeji Takehisa to Gyoshu Hayami, Akira Yamaguchi, and Milton Avery
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo has announced its 2027 schedule, featuring four exhibitions on Yumeji Takehisa, Gyoshu Hayami, Akira Yamaguchi, and Milton Avery.
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[Opening] Special Exhibition Commemorating the Grand Opening of the Sannomaru Shozokan: "Imperial Treasures: Where Beauty Blooms" — Shosoin Treasures, Jakuchu, Hokusai... A Stunning Lineup
The grand opening exhibition at the Sannomaru Shozokan features about 190 masterpieces, including Shosoin treasures, Jakuchu, and Hokusai, with all works rotated across three periods.
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[Tokyo/Online] The 21st Refugee Film Festival 2026
The UNHCR Association Japan will hold the 21st Refugee Film Festival 2026 online and in Tokyo theaters, screening eight films about refugees.
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Editorial Notes... 64: From the Report on the Kumamoto City Museum of Contemporary Art After the Earthquake
An editorial note introducing a report on the Kumamoto City Museum of Contemporary Art's post-earthquake recovery and its role as a daily refuge.
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artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | October 2026 [Upcoming Publications]
artscape's editorial team introduces eight upcoming exhibition catalogs and art and design books slated for release in October 2026.
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The 52nd Tenpaku Ward Art Exhibition Was Held
The 52nd Tenpaku Ward Art Exhibition was held at the Tenpaku Ward Office auditorium, featuring 114 works across six categories.
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"YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition: Communication with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH" Opens at TOKYO NODE in Toranomon: Depicting Unseen Worlds with JAXA Collaboration
YOSHIROTTEN's first major Tokyo solo show in about eight years opens at TOKYO NODE, featuring JAXA-collaborated new works and signature series.
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Modern Art Loved by Shunsui: Centennial Exhibition Opens at Sen-oku Hakukokan Museum | News | Internet Museum
A special exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of Sumitomo Shunsui's death has opened at Sen-oku Hakukokan Museum, showcasing his modern art collection.
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Azamino Contemporary vol.17 Suburban Interference: Relations with Urban Space @ Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino
Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino presents "Azamino Contemporary vol.17," an exhibition exploring the relationship between urban space and ourselves.
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"MOT Annual 2027" Opens at Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo: Reexamining Past Memories and Experiences Through Four Artists' Embodied Practices
The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo will host "MOT Annual 2027: Embodied Passage" from February 20, 2027, featuring four artists exploring memory through embodied practices.
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[Tokyo] Asada Wataru "TOKYO CUSTOM DRUM SET": An Exhibition to Walk Through a Single Drum Set
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「Anima Ludens」Exhibition Report: Redefining Art and Life Through the Fusion of Contemporary Art and Indie Games
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【Kyoto】FOCUS #7: Koki Tanaka Exhibition "No Time to Sleep / Time to Sleep"
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[Yamagata] The 1st Michinooku Art Festival 2026 "Yama no Hikari"
Tokyo Art Beat

Opening with a major James Turrell exhibition: Immersive art center "Superblue Kyoto" to open in early 2027
Tokyo Art Beat

"Forest Art Festival 2027 in Okayama, the Land of Sunshine" Announces Second Wave of Artists: Junya Ishigami, Risaku Suzuki, and 12 Others Join
Tokyo Art Beat

[Paid Members Only] Win Tickets to "YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition: Communication with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH" (TOKYO NODE) — 5 Pairs, 10 Winners!
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14 Next-Generation Artists Gather: "CAF Award 2026 Selected Works Exhibition" Held in Daikanyama
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9th Yokohama Triennale Announces Theme
美術手帖

Miwa Akihiro and Sisterhood Featured in Japan Special Display: Details of National Art Center Tokyo's 'DIVA' Exhibition Announced
Tokyo Art Beat

BTS RM's Personal Collection Comes Together at SFMOMA in San Francisco, USA: "RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me" Report
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Yamakawa Riku | Aki Sasamoto: Laboratory
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Masako Kawaguchi | For Those Who Will Compile Digital Catalogues Raisonnés: Using the Yoshitomo Nara Foundation's "YOSHITOMO NARA The Works" as a Guide
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Yuu Tsukada | Kevin Eskew's "Ensmoothening"
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Yoshitomo Nara and Stella McCartney's Third Collaboration: Limited Art Pieces and Sneakers Also Featured
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Mika Ninagawa with EiM Returns to TOKYO NODE After 3 Years: New Work-Centered Large-Scale Exhibition "Desired World, and What Disappears" to Open in 2027
美術手帖

Best 8 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From the Grand Opening of the Imperial Household Agency's Sannomaru Shozokan to the Matsumoto Architecture Art Festival
Tokyo Art Beat

Unravel, Spin, Toward the Future: The Threads of Memory Connecting 20 Years of "Maison Margiela Tokyo" — Report on Mio Suzuki's "Unravelled Memory, Rewoven Future"
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James Turrell Large-Scale Exhibition to Open at Immersive Art Center Superblue Kyoto in Early 2027
Yahoo!ニュース

How Has the UK Art Market Changed in 30 Years? Latest Report Shows Growth and Stagnation (ARTnews JAPAN)
Tokyo Art Beat

[New Book Information] Books We Want to Read This Month! From a Behind-the-Scenes Introduction to Contemporary Art to Pop Culture Theory and Western Art History (November 2026 Edition)
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9th Yokohama Triennale to Open Next April, Titled "The Place Where the Whale Sleeps, Tidings from the Dragon Palace"
美術手帖

What Is Painted While Heading Toward the "Sea": Walking Through Yu Nishimura's First European Museum Solo Exhibition "Towards a Sea"
Tokyo Art Beat

Report on "Takehisa Yumeji: A Creative Expressionist of His Era" (The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo): Introducing the Appeal of an Artist Who Transcended the Boundaries of Art as a Painter, Poet, Journalist, Designer, and More
Tokyo Art Beat

"9th Yokohama Triennale" Title Announced: "Where the Whale Sleeps, Tidings from the Dragon's Palace" — Yokohama Museum of Art Envisioned as a Giant Whale
Tokyo Art Beat

"Yuasa Eboshi and Postwar Avant-Garde Metamorphosis Fables" (Nerima Art Museum) Report: Exploring the Ambiguity of "Transformation" through "Fake" and "Real" Avant-Garde Paintings
美術手帖

SIDE CORE's exhibition "Hokuto Road Side" to be held at two venues in Hokuto City, Yamanashi, featuring new works
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Kenta Yamazaki | Nijigumi Fights "The 11th Nijigumi Gakuen Autumn Grand Cultural Festival"
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Yū Tsukada | Sasha Svirsky, "Unidentifizierte Unflugobjekte (UUO)"
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[Tokyo] Art Week Tokyo 2026
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"JUMP Artist + Curator International Collaboration Program" Announces Exhibition Overviews for Three Overseas Cities
Tokyo Art Beat

【Museum Goods】10 Editor-Recommended Goods Found at "Mariko Mori: Sun Sun" (Mori Art Museum)
Tokyo Art Beat

[Autumn 2026] 20 Recommended Exhibitions in Kyoto: From Must-See Art Fairs to Contemporary Art and Japanese Art
Yahoo!ニュース

GU Holds First Industry-Academia Collaboration with Tama Art University, Staging Fashion Show on Campus (FASHIONSNAP)
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GU Holds First Industry-Academia Collaboration with Tama Art University, Staging a Fashion Show on Campus
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Okazaki City Museum of Art: 110th Anniversary of City Incorporation and 30th Anniversary Exhibition "Seiji Kunishima"
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Takashima Yasushi | Yanase Asato, from "Thou Shalt Not Care" ("Macht nichts"), "The Female Demon King"
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Yu Tsukada | Reiwa Illustration Exhibition Theory ②: SSS by applibot Redefines "Illustration"
美術手帖

Foujita's "Dream (Homage to La Fontaine)" , Highest Bid at Sotheby's Hong Kong, to Be Publicly Shown for First Time in 75 Years at Karuizawa Ang Museum
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"Kaj Franck Exhibition: Timeless Finnish Design" to Be Held at Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery Next January
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