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Donald Judd Furniture and Art Exhibited Simultaneously: "Donald Judd: Design" Held at Isetan Shinjuku Store
The exhibition "Donald Judd: Design," featuring simultaneous displays of his furniture and artwork, is currently being held at Isetan Shinjuku.
【Tokyo】MMM x artscape Museum Goods Fair vol.2 Talk Event "Where Museum Goods Came From and Where They Are Going - Historical Positioning and Archiving Considered from Design History"
A talk event at MMM x artscape Museum Goods Fair will explore the history and future archiving of museum merchandise.
Riku Yamakawa | Dance and Theater Work 'The Dance of the Dance Judges' (Ueda Performance / Second Part)
This is the second part of a review of Toshiiki Okada's dance/theater work, 'The Dance of the Dance Judges,' performed in Ueda.
Aoyama Shin | Neji Pijin + YCAM "Seisei no Sensei" (Part 1)
The performance art "Seisei no Sensei" by Neji Pijin and YCAM explores the bidirectional relationship between generative AI and human input.
【Miyazaki】ART BOX vol.8
The Miyazaki Art Center is hosting "ART BOX vol.8," featuring local artists through individual exhibitions and related workshops.
What are YBA (Young British Artists)? Basic Knowledge of 90s British Art Understood Through Definition, Background, and Representative Artists
YBA refers to Young British Artists active in London from the late 1980s who profoundly influenced contemporary art.
Special Exhibition "Naoyo Fukuda: At the Edge of In-Between" @ The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura Annex
The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura Annex will host a solo exhibition of artist Naoyo Fukuda, who explores the intersection of language and art.
Yokohama Civic Gallery Collection Exhibition 2026: Walking Through the Postwar Period @ Yokohama Civic Gallery
The Yokohama Civic Gallery is hosting an exhibition featuring about 95 collection works exploring the postwar period in Yokohama.
[Japanese Stocks] Introducing 2 Undervalued 'Bargain Stocks'! Focus on 'Tokuyama', a Hidden 'Performer' in Semiconductors, and 'DIC', Where Business Profits Plus Art Sale Income Are Allocated to Shareholder Returns
Diamond ZAI March issue highlights two undervalued Japanese stocks: Tokuyama, a semiconductor-related firm, and DIC, which uses art sale revenue for shareholder returns.
Hasegawa Seichō Exhibition at Higashiosaka City Museum of Art, Introducing Figure Paintings Created in Higashiosaka (Minna no Keizai Shimbun Network)
The Higashiosaka City Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition of works by Nihonga painter Hasegawa Seichō, featuring figure paintings created while he was based in Higashiosaka.
[Preview] "Korean Art Treasure Box - Welcoming the Collection of the National Museum of Korea" Opens at Tokyo National Museum on February 10th, A Culmination of Japan-Korea Exchange Including 15 Items Premiering in Japan
The Tokyo National Museum will host an exhibition of Korean art, featuring items from the National Museum of Korea, marking the 60th anniversary of Japan-Korea normalization.
Highest Award at Hokkaido Education Art Exhibition: Kamitani and Suzuki from Muroran Sakuragaoka Kindergarten Win for Picture Books and Creatures
Two children from Muroran Sakuragaoka Kindergarten won the Encouragement Award at the Hokkaido Education Art Exhibition.
Collection 3
Collection 3 is a two-part exhibit featuring "The Reflecting City" focusing on urban themes and "Collection Highlights" showcasing notable works.
"Takamatsu Artist in Residence 2026" Participating Artists Recruitment
Takamatsu City is recruiting artists for the Takamatsu Artist in Residence 2026 program, which encourages creation utilizing local resources, until February 27th.
【Held on Friday, March 6】artscape 30th Anniversary Talk Event "1995 ⇄ 2025 ⇄ 2055 ── Considering 60 Years of the Art Scene and Art Media"
artscape is holding a 30th-anniversary talk event on March 6th to discuss the past, present, and future of the art scene and media.
CONNEXIONS | Connections - Artists Connecting @ Tottori Prefectural Museum of Art
The Tottori Prefectural Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition featuring seven domestic and international artists who bridge cultural and social divides.
Yu Tsukada | Characters of Manga Real—The "Great Capcom Exhibition—Game Creation That Charms the World" (Part 2)
This article reviews the "Great Capcom Exhibition" and discusses the significance of the "Manga Real" style in the character design of Capcom's works.
Takashima Megumi | AKN Project Comedy "Jinruikan" (Part 2)
The second part of AKN Project's "Jinruikan" aims to transform the loop structure of discrimination into the possibility of change with the audience.
Miyazaki General Art Exhibition Opens on the 7th (Miyazaki Nichinichi Shimbun)
The 6th Miyazaki General Art Exhibition opens on February 7th at the Miyazaki Prefectural Museum and runs until the 23rd.
【Miyazaki】Collection Exhibition "Restoration Memorial Exhibition: Ark of Beauty"
The Miyakonojo Municipal Museum is holding the "Restoration Memorial Exhibition: Ark of Beauty" featuring restored collection works.
Sotheby's Securitizes Art and Collector Car Secured Loans—Financial Business Expansion Enters Next Phase (ARTnews JAPAN)
Sotheby's securitized loans secured by art and collector cars, marking the next phase in its financial business expansion.
The Showa Ward Residents' Art Exhibition for Reiwa 7 was Held
The Reiwa 7 Showa Ward Residents' Art Exhibition was held, featuring 69 works across five categories including Japanese painting.
Art Association Calligraphy Division Exhibition Displays 117 Masterpieces in Oita (OBS Oita Broadcasting)
An exhibition featuring 117 calligraphy masterpieces by members of the Oita branch of the Prefectural Art Association is currently being held in Oita.
Notice from the Airport | Kagoshima Airport
The Araki Pottery Exhibition will be held at Kagoshima Airport from February 6th to February 19th, featuring Satsuma ware.
Takashi Murakami Complete Reader: All Articles from Bijutsu Techo 1992-2012
This book completely compiles all articles about artist Takashi Murakami published in Bijutsu Techo from 1992 to 2012, spanning over 800 pages.
Yu Tsukada | Characters of Manga Real— "The Great Capcom Exhibition: Game Creations That Charm the World" (Part 1)
This article by Yu Tsukada reviews the Great Capcom Exhibition, focusing on the history and characteristics of Capcom's game creation, especially character design.
Takashima Megumi | AKN Project Comedy "Jinruikan" (Part 1)
The AKN Project's staging of Chinen Masami's play "Jinruikan" critically examines Okinawan modern history and the cycle of discrimination.
Kōtarō Iizawa | Photo Walk 10 – From Eye to Eye (December 2025 – January 2026)
This article compiles Kōtarō Iizawa's reviews of photography exhibitions he visited between December 2025 and January 2026.
【Shiga】Shiga Museum of Art Project: Contemporary Art Exhibition in Kohoku, "KUNCHO ME: A Lullaby of One Million Years"
The Shiga Museum of Art launches its ASK project with a contemporary art exhibition by the art unit KUNCHO ME, themed around Lake Biwa.
Judd | Marfa Exhibition @ Watarium Museum of Contemporary Art
The Watarium Museum of Contemporary Art is hosting an exhibition focusing on Donald Judd's practice in Marfa.
Public Exhibition of City-Owned Artworks "Everyone's Teppei Ujiyama Exhibition ~Sunlight and Joy~" will be held! | Hita City
A special exhibition featuring about 40 artworks by Teppei Ujiyama, owned by Hita City, will be held.
Arts Maebashi "Tomoko Mukaiyama Act of Fire" Ticket Giveaway
ART iT is giving away tickets for the Tomoko Mukaiyama exhibition "Act of Fire" at Arts Maebashi to 5 pairs (10 people) via lottery.
Kurashiki Children's Art Exhibition: 8,650 Works by Elementary and Junior High Students, Including Paper Cuttings, Maracas, and Clay Bento Boxes: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi
The 40th Kurashiki Children's Art Exhibition is currently being held, showcasing 8,650 creative works by local students.
Collection Exhibition 2025-III + Collection Relations [Guest Artist: Kaoru Hirano]
The Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art's collection exhibition features collection highlights and a special project with guest artist Kaoru Hirano.
Exhibition of Approximately 100 Works by Yamanashi Art Community Members, Including Paintings, Sculptures, and Crafts: Yamanashi Art Association Members' Exhibition at the Prefectural Museum of Art (UTY TV Yamanashi)
The Yamanashi Art Association Members' Exhibition has opened at the Prefectural Museum of Art, displaying about 100 works.
Matsufusa|"Japanese Art Sound Archive—Kosai Hori's "Report Vol.2" 1973"
An exhibition in Nagoya re-presented Kosai Hori's 1973 performance piece "Report Vol.2," re-evaluating its exploration of sound and documentation.
Kenta Yamazaki | Chou Tung-Yen / Very Theatre 'In the Mist' 'Beyond the Mist'
Chou Tung-Yen/Very Theatre's VR work 'In the Mist' and XR work 'Beyond the Mist' install the experience of gay/bi male desire in the viewer.
Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2024–2026 Exhibition “Wetland” (Tetsuya Umeda, Haji Oh) @ Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
The Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2024–2026 commemorative exhibition, "Wetland," featuring Tetsuya Umeda and Haji Oh, is being held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo.
The Reason Why a 15 Yen "Umaibo" Became Art and Was Sold for 1.15 Million Yen
A limited edition artwork by contemporary artist Tomokazu Matsuyama featuring the packaging of a 15-yen snack, "Umaibo," sold at auction for 1.15 million yen.
Exhibition of about 100 works by local artists, including paintings, sculptures, and crafts, at the Yamanashi Art Association Members' Exhibition at the Prefectural Museum of Art
The Yamanashi Art Association Members' Exhibition has opened in Kofu, featuring about 100 works including paintings and crafts.
[Tokyo] Ceramics to Touch
The exhibition "Ceramics to Touch" featuring pottery made in welfare facilities will be held in Shibuya, Tokyo.
Design Concept for SANAA's "Rothko Room" in New Facility by DIC and International House of Japan Revealed; Partnership with Rothko Chapel Also Established
DIC and the International House of Japan revealed SANAA's design for a new "Rothko Room" in their collaborative facility opening in 2030.
Matsufusa|"Keigo Yamamoto Retrospective: Vernacular/Ubiquitous"
A retrospective exhibition comprehensively introducing the work of pioneering media artist Keigo Yamamoto was held at Art Center NEW.
Miki Tachibana | Inside the Tub Called Setouchi Triennale
The author reflects on the Setouchi Triennale 2025, focusing on the Hiketa area and examining the relationship between the art festival and the region through the metaphor of 'fermentation.'
[Limited to 1 Winner] Presenting "A History of Dragon Art" (Chuo Koron Art Publishing) - Application Deadline February 10th (Tue)
A campaign offers one copy of "A History of Dragon Art" with an application deadline of February 10th.
Tracing the Modern Nara Cultural Community Centered on Art: Special Exhibition at the Prefectural Museum of Art
A special exhibition at the Nara Prefectural Museum of Art traces the cultural community of modern Nara through the lens of art.
Collection 3
Collection 3 features two parts: the special exhibition "Reflecting City" and the permanent exhibition "Collection Highlights."
【Tokyo】Pola Museum Annex Exhibition 2026 "Beyond Patterns / Boundaries of Existence"
The Pola Museum Annex Exhibition 2026 features two parts showcasing the results of young artists' overseas training programs.
Azamino Photo Annual 2026 "Sayaka Uehara: Even If All the Rubble Were Cleaned Away Without a Trace" @ Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino
Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino is hosting a solo exhibition by photographer Sayaka Uehara, surveying nearly ten years of her work.
Call for Entries | Image Forum Festival 2026 "East Asia Experimental Competition"
The Image Forum Festival 2026 has begun accepting submissions for its "East Asia Experimental Competition" and newly established "Japan Experimental" section.
My Art Grades Are Bad and Might Affect My Entrance Exams... What are the Tips to Get Better at Drawing? | Tamahiyo
The article offers practical tips for improving art skills, such as drawing techniques and study methods, to boost grades for entrance exams.
[Preview] "René Lalique Exhibition" to be held at the National Museum of Art, Craft and Design from March 20th: The splendid world of French decorative arts continuing from Gallé and Daum to Lalique
The National Museum of Art, Craft and Design will host the "René Lalique Exhibition" starting March 20th, showcasing French decorative arts.
【Yamaguchi】Short Film Festival in YCAM 2026 supported by ShortShorts
The Short Film Festival in YCAM 2026, featuring works from the ShortShorts International Film Festival, will be held at YCAM in February.
【Summary】 "The Exciting Art of Hakase and NARI"
This is a compilation of articles detailing visits by Hakase, a dog knowledgeable about art, and NARI, an art enthusiast, to various exhibitions across Japan.
Restart of the Edo-Tokyo Museum and International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS," etc. - Metropolitan Cultural Facilities Announce Business Lineup for Fiscal Year 2026 | News | Internet Museum
Tokyo Metropolitan cultural facilities announced their 2026 business lineup, highlighting the reopening of the Edo-Tokyo Museum and the new international art exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS."
【Kyushu】"Iron and Art: The Trajectory of Beauty Woven by the Steel Metropolis" at Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art until March 15th - Interview with Museum Curator Tomoko Ochiai...
The exhibition "Iron and Art" at the Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art explores the relationship between the steel industry and culture until March 15th.
Editorial Notes... 46 - Bullet Tour
The author undertook a day trip bullet tour from Kansai to Tokyo and Nagano to see exhibitions nearing their closing dates.
Aiko Sugie | "How to Make Lisa Larson Exhibition"
The "How to Make Lisa Larson Exhibition" at PLAY! MUSEUM showcases the creative process of Swedish ceramicist Lisa Larson, including her collaborations with Japanese pottery.
Special Exhibition: Masterpieces of Tea Ceremony Utensils from the Idemitsu Museum of Arts Collection
Okura Museum of Art will host a special exhibition featuring about 70 masterpieces of tea ceremony utensils from the Idemitsu Museum of Arts collection.
Collection Exhibition III Special Feature: Five Years Since the Death of Shigehisa Kikuhata
An exhibition commemorates the fifth anniversary of Shigehisa Kikuhata's death, reviewing his artistic career through the museum's collection.
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Donald Judd Furniture and Art Exhibited Simultaneously: "Donald Judd: Design" Held at Isetan Shinjuku Store

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【Tokyo】MMM x artscape Museum Goods Fair vol.2 Talk Event "Where Museum Goods Came From and Where They Are Going - Historical Positioning and Archiving Considered from Design History"

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Riku Yamakawa | Dance and Theater Work 'The Dance of the Dance Judges' (Ueda Performance / Second Part)

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Aoyama Shin | Neji Pijin + YCAM "Seisei no Sensei" (Part 1)

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【Miyazaki】ART BOX vol.8

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What are YBA (Young British Artists)? Basic Knowledge of 90s British Art Understood Through Definition, Background, and Representative Artists

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Special Exhibition "Naoyo Fukuda: At the Edge of In-Between" @ The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura Annex

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Yokohama Civic Gallery Collection Exhibition 2026: Walking Through the Postwar Period @ Yokohama Civic Gallery

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[Japanese Stocks] Introducing 2 Undervalued 'Bargain Stocks'! Focus on 'Tokuyama', a Hidden 'Performer' in Semiconductors, and 'DIC', Where Business Profits Plus Art Sale Income Are Allocated to Shareholder Returns

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Hasegawa Seichō Exhibition at Higashiosaka City Museum of Art, Introducing Figure Paintings Created in Higashiosaka (Minna no Keizai Shimbun Network)

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[Preview] "Korean Art Treasure Box - Welcoming the Collection of the National Museum of Korea" Opens at Tokyo National Museum on February 10th, A Culmination of Japan-Korea Exchange Including 15 Items Premiering in Japan

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Highest Award at Hokkaido Education Art Exhibition: Kamitani and Suzuki from Muroran Sakuragaoka Kindergarten Win for Picture Books and Creatures

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Collection 3

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"Takamatsu Artist in Residence 2026" Participating Artists Recruitment

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【Held on Friday, March 6】artscape 30th Anniversary Talk Event "1995 ⇄ 2025 ⇄ 2055 ── Considering 60 Years of the Art Scene and Art Media"

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CONNEXIONS | Connections - Artists Connecting @ Tottori Prefectural Museum of Art

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Yu Tsukada | Characters of Manga Real—The "Great Capcom Exhibition—Game Creation That Charms the World" (Part 2)

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Takashima Megumi | AKN Project Comedy "Jinruikan" (Part 2)

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Miyazaki General Art Exhibition Opens on the 7th (Miyazaki Nichinichi Shimbun)

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【Miyazaki】Collection Exhibition "Restoration Memorial Exhibition: Ark of Beauty"

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Sotheby's Securitizes Art and Collector Car Secured Loans—Financial Business Expansion Enters Next Phase (ARTnews JAPAN)

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The Showa Ward Residents' Art Exhibition for Reiwa 7 was Held

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Art Association Calligraphy Division Exhibition Displays 117 Masterpieces in Oita (OBS Oita Broadcasting)

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Notice from the Airport | Kagoshima Airport

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Takashi Murakami Complete Reader: All Articles from Bijutsu Techo 1992-2012

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Yu Tsukada | Characters of Manga Real— "The Great Capcom Exhibition: Game Creations That Charm the World" (Part 1)

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Takashima Megumi | AKN Project Comedy "Jinruikan" (Part 1)

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Kōtarō Iizawa | Photo Walk 10 – From Eye to Eye (December 2025 – January 2026)

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【Shiga】Shiga Museum of Art Project: Contemporary Art Exhibition in Kohoku, "KUNCHO ME: A Lullaby of One Million Years"

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Judd | Marfa Exhibition @ Watarium Museum of Contemporary Art

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Public Exhibition of City-Owned Artworks "Everyone's Teppei Ujiyama Exhibition ~Sunlight and Joy~" will be held! | Hita City

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Arts Maebashi "Tomoko Mukaiyama Act of Fire" Ticket Giveaway

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Kurashiki Children's Art Exhibition: 8,650 Works by Elementary and Junior High Students, Including Paper Cuttings, Maracas, and Clay Bento Boxes: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi

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Collection Exhibition 2025-III + Collection Relations [Guest Artist: Kaoru Hirano]

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Exhibition of Approximately 100 Works by Yamanashi Art Community Members, Including Paintings, Sculptures, and Crafts: Yamanashi Art Association Members' Exhibition at the Prefectural Museum of Art (UTY TV Yamanashi)

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Matsufusa|"Japanese Art Sound Archive—Kosai Hori's "Report Vol.2" 1973"

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Kenta Yamazaki | Chou Tung-Yen / Very Theatre 'In the Mist' 'Beyond the Mist'

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Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2024–2026 Exhibition “Wetland” (Tetsuya Umeda, Haji Oh) @ Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

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The Reason Why a 15 Yen "Umaibo" Became Art and Was Sold for 1.15 Million Yen

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Exhibition of about 100 works by local artists, including paintings, sculptures, and crafts, at the Yamanashi Art Association Members' Exhibition at the Prefectural Museum of Art