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Marimekko Exhibition to Tour Nationwide in Summer 2026, Featuring New Installation by Akira Minagawa
A major nationwide tour of Marimekko's exhibition will begin in summer 2026, featuring a new installation by Japanese designer Akira Minagawa.
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Yu Tsukada | Omoshiroi enosaki — Yuka Ishii, Tomu Osaki 'Tiger Question' (Part 2)
This article explores the artistic practice of Yuka Ishii and Tomu Osaki, focusing on their use of free associations and art historical references.
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[Tokyo] Tokyo Art Antiques 2026 ~Nihonbashi, Kyobashi Art Festival~
The 'Tokyo Art Antiques 2026' street art fair will be held in Tokyo's Nihonbashi and Kyobashi areas, featuring 83 participating shops and special exhibitions.
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A Giant Bamboo Installation at Narita Airport: The Birth of "The Circle of Sky" by Tanabe Chikuunsai IV
A massive bamboo installation titled "The Circle of Sky" by artist Tanabe Chikuunsai IV has been unveiled at Narita Airport's Terminal 1.
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The 2nd 'TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR' to be held at Shiba Park Hotel, gathering art books from 52 groups in Japan and overseas
The 2nd TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR will take place at Shiba Park Hotel from May 1st to 3rd, featuring 52 international exhibitors.
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Special Exhibition 'The Tree of the Collection, the 36th Spring: Focusing on New Acquisitions' at Ashiya City Museum of Art & History
The Ashiya City Museum of Art & History celebrates its 36th anniversary with an exhibition featuring new acquisitions alongside foundational collection pieces.
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12 Best Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Rouault and Boudin to the Building Opening at the Teien Art Museum
A curated list of 12 must-see art exhibitions across Japan starting this weekend, featuring highlights and visitor information.
Tokyo Art Beat
Ryuichi Sakamoto's piano performance recreated in Mixed Reality (MR) space: "KAGAMI" to have its Japanese premiere at VS. in Osaka starting in June
The immersive Mixed Reality project "KAGAMI," featuring Ryuichi Sakamoto’s piano performances, will hold its Japanese premiere at VS. in Osaka starting June 27th.
Tokyo Art Beat
[Museum Goods] AMUSÉUM pop-up store featuring goods from overseas museums to be held in Osaka
The AMUSÉUM project, which sells official merchandise from international museums, is launching a pop-up store at LUCUA 1100 in Osaka.
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Maruki Gallery for the Hiroshima Panels appeals for emergency support; severe funding shortages impact the preservation and management of the Hiroshima Panels.
The Maruki Gallery for the Hiroshima Panels is seeking emergency financial support to address funding shortages and rising construction costs for its planned reopening.
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Megumi Takashima | "The Logic of the World: Art of Our Time (Part 2)"
This article examines the contradiction of female body representation and invisible labor through the works of Emiko Kasahara and Chie Matsui.
Tokyo Art Beat
Mediocre and in poor taste? Or the orthodox of modern art history? Jeff Koons 'PAINTINGS AND BANALITY' Review (Review: Tetsuya Ozaki)
Tetsuya Ozaki explores the divisive nature of Jeff Koons' work through the 'PAINTINGS AND BANALITY' exhibition currently held at Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka.
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Free and relaxed, yet serious: The Art Club heads to the nationals for the 9th consecutive year at Tokyo Metropolitan Hino High School
Tokyo Metropolitan Hino High School's art club continues its streak of nine consecutive years reaching the national competition through dedicated, high-level skill practice.
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[BOOKS] Mayumi Sugawara's "Biographies of Meiji Ukiyo-e Artists" (Chuokoron-Shinsha) Explores the Lives and Works of the "Last Ukiyo-e Artists"
Mayumi Sugawara's book examines the lives and artistic achievements of four significant "last Ukiyo-e artists" who navigated the transition from the Edo to Meiji periods.
Tokyo Art Beat
Facing Works Honestly with Senses: A Report on "TOP Collection Don't think. Feel." (Tokyo Photographic Art Museum)
The "TOP Collection Don't think. Feel." exhibition at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum explores human sensibility in the age of AI through photography.
Tokyo Art Beat
The next developments for Yoichi Ochiai's Expo pavilion "null²" revealed: A permanent theater in Yokohama and expansion to "GREEN×EXPO 2027"
Yoichi Ochiai's Expo pavilion "null²" will evolve through a new permanent theater in Yokohama and future participation in "GREEN×EXPO 2027".
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Permanent Art Exhibition at Sophia University Campus: New Work by Contemporary Artist Nana Funo, "Gathering Hail," Debuts
Contemporary artist Nana Funo’s work, "Gathering Hail," will be permanently exhibited at the Sophia University Yotsuya campus.
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The 80th Niigata Prefectural Art Exhibition 2026 | Joetsu Myoko Town Information
The schedule for the 80th Niigata Prefectural Art Exhibition, the prefecture's largest public art competition, has been announced for the Joetsu exhibition.
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Tange's 'Former Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium' (Ship Gymnasium) to be Demolished by Kagawa Prefecture
Kagawa Prefecture announced that the demolition of the former Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium, designed by Kenzo Tange, will begin on April 10.
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High-definition replicas of Ito Jakuchu's National Treasure "Doshoku Sai-e" are created and will be exhibited at the Tokyo National Museum's Hyokeikan
Canon and the Cultural Heritage Utilization Center have created high-definition replicas of Ito Jakuchu's National Treasure "Doshoku Sai-e" for exhibition in Tokyo.
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Kotaro Iizawa | Photographic Promenade 11: From Eye to Eye (January 2026 – March 2026)
Photography critic Kotaro Iizawa reflects on notable photography exhibitions and photobooks he visited in Japan during the first quarter of 2026.
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My Hijiyama Notes: Island, Mountain, Hill, and Sometimes a Cat
This exhibition at Hiroshima MOCA explores the history and multi-layered nature of Hijiyama through participatory programs and creative archives.
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First Solo Exhibition in Japan. Urs Fischer "Spot the Difference" to be Held at Fergus McCaffrey Tokyo
Contemporary artist Urs Fischer will hold his first solo exhibition in Japan, titled "Spot the Difference," at Fergus McCaffrey Tokyo.
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[Tokyo] The Architecture and Design of Noémi Raymond: Weaving a Modern Life with Japanese Harmony
Gallery A Quatre in Tokyo is hosting an exhibition exploring the architecture and design legacy of Noémi Raymond.
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Yoshiko Shimada: Selfless Devotion / Loving Care @ Ota Fine Arts
This article introduces the exhibition "Selfless Devotion / Loving Care" by contemporary artist Yoshiko Shimada at Ota Fine Arts.
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Ohara Museum of Art completes facility renovations and reopens on April 25
The Ohara Museum of Art will reopen on April 25 following facility renovations, featuring special exhibitions on Chinese paintings.
Tokyo Art Beat
What is the empathy Vaundy felt for the spirit of YBA artists? Discussing his creative philosophy and love for British culture at the "YBA & BEYOND" exhibition (The National Art Center, Tokyo) (Interviewer: Yoko Shinya)
Artist Vaundy visited the "YBA & BEYOND" exhibition at The National Art Center, Tokyo, sharing his insights on creative philosophy and British art.
Tokyo Art Beat
A Report on the "TCAA 2026-2028 Award Ceremony and Commemorative Symposium" Honoring Han Ishu and Yang02: What Does "Urgency" Reveal About the Artists We Should Support Now?
This report covers the award ceremony and symposium for the Tokyo Contemporary Art Award (TCAA) 2026-2028 winners, Han Ishu and Yang02.
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Oil Paintings, Watercolors, and Sculptures: Personalities Blossom at the Tomakomai Art Association's "Spring Exhibition"
The Tomakomai Art Association's "Spring Exhibition" opened on the 7th at the Tomakomai City Art Museum, featuring oil paintings, watercolors, and sculptures.
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Yoichi Ochiai's Expo Pavilion "null²" Evolves: Permanent Theater "null²ⁿ" in 2026 and "null⁴" at "GREEN×EXPO" in 2027
Yoichi Ochiai's Expo pavilion "null²" is evolving into a permanent theater in 2026 and a new project in 2027.
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Sachiko Kazama Exhibition: "1000-Ri Eye in the Hojo Room" to be held at the Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art; First Solo Exhibition in the Tohoku Region
The Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art will host printmaker Sachiko Kazama's first solo exhibition in the Tohoku region starting June 5.
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Kazuhito Kawai & Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka: "Tsuitayo: Becoming by Making" @ KOTARO NUKAGA (Roppongi)
KOTARO NUKAGA in Roppongi presents the exhibition "Tsuitayo: Becoming by Making" by Kazuhito Kawai and Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka from March 14 to April 10, 2026.
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[Tokyo] "OneCoin Cinema: Short Film Selection"
The Tokyo Photographic Art Museum will host "OneCoin Cinema," featuring curated short films from around the world, starting April 10.
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Aoyama Shin | Kyosuke Higuchi's 'Executing Init and Fini' (Part 1)
Kyosuke Higuchi's novel 'Executing Init and Fini' utilizes LLMs extensively, exploring its creation process, historical context of text generation, and reader interaction.
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Kenta Yamazaki | Adelaide Inspection Report 3: Thinking through LGBTQ-related programs (Part 1)
Through performances at the Adelaide Fringe, this report examines the diversity of LGBTQ-related programming and its integration into Australian society.
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No. 481: Perspectives are free. A comprehensive art roundup to talk about: "Nichiyo Bijutsukan (Sunday Art Museum) 50th Anniversary Exhibition"
The author explores the joy of free interpretation in art while visiting the NHK "Sunday Art Museum" 50th Anniversary Exhibition.
Tokyo Art Beat
Herallbony and Google Collaboration: Google Pixel 10a to be Released in May
Herallbony and Google collaborate on the Google Pixel 10a 'Isai Blue' limited edition, featuring art by artists with intellectual disabilities, launching in May.
Tokyo Art Beat
Yang02 'Parent-Child Upcycle Art' Report: Enjoying the Free DIY Spirit of the YBA
A report on an upcycle art workshop by artist Yang02, where parents and children explored the DIY spirit of the YBA.
Tokyo Art Beat
What are the highlights of "Marie Antoinette Style" (Yokohama Museum of Art)? 200 items exhibited in V&A traveling exhibition
The "Marie Antoinette Style" exhibition at the Yokohama Museum of Art features 200 items, including treasures from London's Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Suspected of smuggling over 5kg of the drug "ketamine" disguised as "artworks/antiques": Brazilian national arrested and indicted (Yomiuri TV)
A Brazilian man has been arrested and indicted for smuggling over 5kg of ketamine from the Netherlands by disguising it as antiques.
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Lucy Rie Exhibition - Vessels of Grace Connecting East and West - to be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum. First retrospective in Japan in about 10 years.
A retrospective of ceramic artist Lucy Rie, her first in Japan in about 10 years, will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum.
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Public Art "Kiki" Exhibited at Osaka-Kansai Expo Installed in Kanazawa
The public art "Kiki" by Yuki Nara, exhibited at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, has been installed in Kanazawa.
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Megumi Takashima | "The Logic of the World: Art of Our Time" (Part 1)
This first part of an essay examines the hierarchy of vision and gender asymmetry in art through a group exhibition at MoMAK.
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Akiko Sakamoto | In the Next 'Pre-Disaster' Era – Changes Over the Past 10 Years and the Exhibition 'The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake and Cultural Prescriptions: When My Heart Began to Stir'
Ten years after the Kumamoto earthquake, the Kumamoto City Museum of Contemporary Art is holding an exhibition reflecting on the 'post-disaster' period and aiming for mental recovery through culture.
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Special Exhibition "The Ainu People and Expositions: 150 Years of Experience" to be Jointly Held at the National Ainu Museum and the National Museum of Japanese History
The National Ainu Museum and the National Museum of Japanese History will jointly host an exhibition exploring 150 years of Ainu history at expositions.
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Robert Rauschenberg and Asia @ M＋
The exhibition "Robert Rauschenberg and Asia" at M+ in Hong Kong explores the artistic connections between Robert Rauschenberg and the Asian region.
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Naho Kawabe “Flos Filicis: Fern Flowers” @ WAITINGROOM
WAITINGROOM is hosting Naho Kawabe’s solo exhibition “Flos Filicis: Fern Flowers,” featuring installations and photo collages exploring themes of energy and labor.
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Echigo-Tsumari MonET Consecutive Exhibition Vol. 10 Ryosaku Miyasaka "Ryosaku Miyasaka ART 75 Years Old" @ Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, MonET
Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, MonET hosts the first major solo exhibition of artist Ryosaku Miyasaka outside Nagano Prefecture.
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Special Exhibition: Masters of Modern Western Painting
This exhibition explores the evolution of modern Western art from Impressionism to the École de Paris using the Kasama Nichido Museum collection.
Tokyo Art Beat
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum's Artist-in-Residence Exhibition Now Open: Four Domestic and International Artists Explore "The Texture of Memory: To Bind the World Together"
Four artists from the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum's residency program are presenting works exploring the theme of "memory" at Artist Cafe Fukuoka.
Tokyo Art Beat
The sculptural beauty of ceramic artist Shoji Kamoda meets fashion. "Shoji Kamoda and IM MEN" is being held at The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto is hosting a special exhibition featuring the brand "IM MEN," inspired by the works of ceramicist Shoji Kamoda.
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Ryuichi Sakamoto's "KAGAMI" to have its Japanese premiere. Ryuichi Sakamoto's piano performance revived through Mixed Reality (MR)
Ryuichi Sakamoto's MR performance piece "KAGAMI" will hold its Japanese premiere at VS. in Osaka.
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【Tokyo】MARTIN MARGIELA AT KUDAN HOUSE
The first major solo exhibition in Japan by artist Martin Margiela will be held at the registered tangible cultural property, Kudan House.
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SHIZUOKA World Theatre Festival 2026
The SHIZUOKA World Theatre Festival 2026, organized by SPAC, will take place in Shizuoka from April 25 to May 6, 2026.
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Report on "Starry Sky and Road—To Not Forget March 11—(2026)" (Sendai Mediatheque): Individual Perspectives on the Earthquake, Marking the 15th Year
The exhibition at Sendai Mediatheque marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, showcasing diverse personal records and memories of the disaster.
Tokyo Art Beat
【2026 Golden Week】20 Recommended Exhibitions in Kansai! Latest Art Exhibitions at Museums and Art Museums: Renoir, Ancient Egypt, Martin Margiela, Nakanishi Kazutaka, etc.
This article introduces 20 recommended art exhibitions at museums and galleries in the Kansai region during the 2026 Golden Week holiday.
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Part 4: "Ruins as Image" [Professor Naoki Sato] Art Appreciation Lessons at Tokyo University of the Arts: A New Art History through East-West Comparison
Professor Naoki Sato explores the theme of "ruins" by comparing Western and Japanese artworks, identifying a shared sense of melancholy in both.
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Riku Yamakawa | humunus + Nanami Akimoto "Utsuho no Hida 0: Dust and the Path of the Tide - A Guide to Tomioka Town, Fukushima Prefecture" / Tour Performance "Dust and the Path of the Tide" along the Buddohama and Obama Coastal Area
This article details a guide book and tour performance, “Dust and the Path of the Tide,” exploring Tomioka Town, Fukushima Prefecture, and its memories of the land and post-disaster recovery.
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Matsuko | “Keizo Kitajima Photography Exhibition: Borrowed Place, Borrowed Time”
Keizo Kitajima’s photography exhibition at the Nagano Prefectural Art Museum deeply explores themes of place, time, and the photographer’s perspective.
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[Tokyo] TOKAS-Emerging 2026
Six emerging artists selected for the TOKAS-Emerging program will hold solo exhibitions in Tokyo from April to June 2026.
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Marimekko Exhibition to Tour Nationwide in Summer 2026, Featuring New Installation by Akira Minagawa
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Yu Tsukada | Omoshiroi enosaki — Yuka Ishii, Tomu Osaki 'Tiger Question' (Part 2)
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[Tokyo] Tokyo Art Antiques 2026 ~Nihonbashi, Kyobashi Art Festival~
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A Giant Bamboo Installation at Narita Airport: The Birth of "The Circle of Sky" by Tanabe Chikuunsai IV
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The 2nd 'TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR' to be held at Shiba Park Hotel, gathering art books from 52 groups in Japan and overseas
ART iT

Special Exhibition 'The Tree of the Collection, the 36th Spring: Focusing on New Acquisitions' at Ashiya City Museum of Art & History
美術手帖

12 Best Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Rouault and Boudin to the Building Opening at the Teien Art Museum
Tokyo Art Beat

Ryuichi Sakamoto's piano performance recreated in Mixed Reality (MR) space: "KAGAMI" to have its Japanese premiere at VS. in Osaka starting in June
Tokyo Art Beat

[Museum Goods] AMUSÉUM pop-up store featuring goods from overseas museums to be held in Osaka
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Maruki Gallery for the Hiroshima Panels appeals for emergency support; severe funding shortages impact the preservation and management of the Hiroshima Panels.
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Megumi Takashima | "The Logic of the World: Art of Our Time (Part 2)"
Tokyo Art Beat

Mediocre and in poor taste? Or the orthodox of modern art history? Jeff Koons 'PAINTINGS AND BANALITY' Review (Review: Tetsuya Ozaki)
朝日新聞

Free and relaxed, yet serious: The Art Club heads to the nationals for the 9th consecutive year at Tokyo Metropolitan Hino High School
美術展ナビ

[BOOKS] Mayumi Sugawara's "Biographies of Meiji Ukiyo-e Artists" (Chuokoron-Shinsha) Explores the Lives and Works of the "Last Ukiyo-e Artists"
Tokyo Art Beat

Facing Works Honestly with Senses: A Report on "TOP Collection Don't think. Feel." (Tokyo Photographic Art Museum)
Tokyo Art Beat

The next developments for Yoichi Ochiai's Expo pavilion "null²" revealed: A permanent theater in Yokohama and expansion to "GREEN×EXPO 2027"
Koubo

Permanent Art Exhibition at Sophia University Campus: New Work by Contemporary Artist Nana Funo, "Gathering Hail," Debuts
上越妙高タウン情報

The 80th Niigata Prefectural Art Exhibition 2026 | Joetsu Myoko Town Information
美術手帖

Tange's 'Former Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium' (Ship Gymnasium) to be Demolished by Kagawa Prefecture
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High-definition replicas of Ito Jakuchu's National Treasure "Doshoku Sai-e" are created and will be exhibited at the Tokyo National Museum's Hyokeikan
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Kotaro Iizawa | Photographic Promenade 11: From Eye to Eye (January 2026 – March 2026)
ART iT

My Hijiyama Notes: Island, Mountain, Hill, and Sometimes a Cat
美術手帖

First Solo Exhibition in Japan. Urs Fischer "Spot the Difference" to be Held at Fergus McCaffrey Tokyo
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[Tokyo] The Architecture and Design of Noémi Raymond: Weaving a Modern Life with Japanese Harmony
ART iT

Yoshiko Shimada: Selfless Devotion / Loving Care @ Ota Fine Arts
美術手帖

Ohara Museum of Art completes facility renovations and reopens on April 25
Tokyo Art Beat

What is the empathy Vaundy felt for the spirit of YBA artists? Discussing his creative philosophy and love for British culture at the "YBA & BEYOND" exhibition (The National Art Center, Tokyo) (Interviewer: Yoko Shinya)
Tokyo Art Beat

A Report on the "TCAA 2026-2028 Award Ceremony and Commemorative Symposium" Honoring Han Ishu and Yang02: What Does "Urgency" Reveal About the Artists We Should Support Now?
北海道新聞デジタル

Oil Paintings, Watercolors, and Sculptures: Personalities Blossom at the Tomakomai Art Association's "Spring Exhibition"
美術手帖

Yoichi Ochiai's Expo Pavilion "null²" Evolves: Permanent Theater "null²ⁿ" in 2026 and "null⁴" at "GREEN×EXPO" in 2027
美術手帖

Sachiko Kazama Exhibition: "1000-Ri Eye in the Hojo Room" to be held at the Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art; First Solo Exhibition in the Tohoku Region
ART iT

Kazuhito Kawai & Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka: "Tsuitayo: Becoming by Making" @ KOTARO NUKAGA (Roppongi)
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[Tokyo] "OneCoin Cinema: Short Film Selection"
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Aoyama Shin | Kyosuke Higuchi's 'Executing Init and Fini' (Part 1)
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Kenta Yamazaki | Adelaide Inspection Report 3: Thinking through LGBTQ-related programs (Part 1)
butuzou-world.com

No. 481: Perspectives are free. A comprehensive art roundup to talk about: "Nichiyo Bijutsukan (Sunday Art Museum) 50th Anniversary Exhibition"
Tokyo Art Beat

Herallbony and Google Collaboration: Google Pixel 10a to be Released in May
Tokyo Art Beat

Yang02 'Parent-Child Upcycle Art' Report: Enjoying the Free DIY Spirit of the YBA
Tokyo Art Beat

What are the highlights of "Marie Antoinette Style" (Yokohama Museum of Art)? 200 items exhibited in V&A traveling exhibition
Yahoo!ニュース

Suspected of smuggling over 5kg of the drug "ketamine" disguised as "artworks/antiques": Brazilian national arrested and indicted (Yomiuri TV)
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