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Musashino Art University, Department of Craft and Industrial Design, Industrial Design Course 3rd Year Off-Campus Exhibition "URBAN SWITCH" - Design & Art Exhibition & Event Information | JDN
An off-campus exhibition by 3rd-year students from Musashino Art University's Industrial Design Course, "URBAN SWITCH," will be held at Hibiya OKUROJI from March 9 to 15, 2026.
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Riku Yamakawa | '28 Years Later... Temple of White Bones' (Part 1)
This article analyzes the film '28 Years Later... Temple of White Bones' as a practice of depicting human society through the chain of actions rather than good/evil dualism.
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【Okayama】Forest Art Collective "Mori☆Mori Meeting 2026"
The "Mori☆Mori Meeting 2026" will be held in Okayama on March 7th for cultural and artistic professionals to network.
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Sou Fujimoto's Architecture and Kohei Nawa's Work Resonate: JINS's First Global Flagship Store, "JINS Ginza Store," Opens
JINS's first global flagship store in Ginza, designed by Sou Fujimoto, features a permanent installation by artist Kohei Nawa.
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"Likes" and "Social Issues" Culmination of Learning: Kaneshiro University Junior College, Department of Art Exhibition
The Kaneshiro University Junior College Department of Art graduation exhibition opened in Kanazawa, showcasing unique works reflecting students' passions and social concerns.
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Must-Visit on Weekends! Art Exhibitions Where You Can Immerse Yourself in Western Paintings: Van Gogh (Fukushima), Picasso, Monet (Tokyo), Renoir (Osaka…
Major exhibitions featuring Western masters like Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, and Renoir are currently being held across various locations in Japan.
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Partial Artist Announcement for International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS"; Akira Tatehata and Akiko Miki Appointed as Artistic Directors
Partial artist lineup and the appointment of Artistic Directors Akira Tatehata and Akiko Miki for the international art exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" in Autumn 2026 were announced.
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Masterpieces of Japanese Art on Display: "My Collection Exhibition" at Gallery Masuga Until March 15 | Abukuma Jiho
Gallery Masuga is holding "My Collection Exhibition" from March 7 to 15, featuring 70 Japanese art masterpieces being sold by collectors.
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Heavy Quotas for National Museums and Art Galleries. Restructuring Including Closure If Unmet—The Shock of the 6th Medium-Term Goals Imposed by the Government
The government imposed strict 6th Medium-Term Goals on national art museums, demanding a 65% self-revenue ratio or facing restructuring, including potential closure.
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Tama Art University to Hold "Thinking with Pokémon Art and Environmental Education Exhibition" (Kids and IT)
Tama Art University will host an art and environmental education exhibition featuring Pokémon sculptures made from recycled materials in 2026.
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Takashima Megumi | "For a Placard" (Part 1)
This is the first part of a review of a group exhibition exploring how contemporary artists inherit resistance against power structures, starting from the ideas of Mitsuko Tabe.
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artscape Roundtable | What Does It Mean to Judge at a "Design Award"? -- The Ideal Award and How Judging Should Be (Part 2)
A roundtable discussed the nature of judging design awards, focusing on cross-disciplinary design, the role of expertise, and the future function of awards.
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［PR］MMM × artscape Museum Goods Fair vol.2 ── Original Goods from Museums Celebrating Anniversaries
MMM and artscape are hosting a fair featuring original goods from four museums celebrating their anniversaries.
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【Tokyo】Japan's World Expos 1970–2025 + Depicted Futures and Dreams
An exhibition tracing Japan's World Expos from 1970 to 2025 is being held at the National Museum of Modern Japanese Architecture in Tokyo.
Tokyo Art Beat
Recruiting Participants for an Upcycle Art Workshop by Yan Tu, Experiencing the DIY Spirit of 90s British Art with Parents and Children
A parent-child upcycle art workshop led by artist Yan Tu, linked to the Tate exhibition, is recruiting participants.
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The Starting Point is "Touken Ranbu ONLINE." Will the "Oshikatsu" of 100,000 People Become Infrastructure to Save Japanese Museums?
Over 100,000 paid members supporting the Touken Cultural Research and Preservation Organization, originating from the game Touken Ranbu ONLINE, are impacting Japan's struggling museums.
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NMWA 40th Anniversary Official Collaborative Exhibition Selects 5 Japanese Female Contemporary Artists. Exhibition Opens at Omotesando Hills.
Five Japanese female contemporary artists have been selected for an official exhibition linked to the NMWA's 40th anniversary, opening at Omotesando Hills.
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Saitama University College of Humanities Museum College 2025 "Life and Death—Turning Points in Human Life as Seen from History, Art, Archaeology, and Folklore" Held | Saitama University
Saitama University's College of Humanities held the four-session Museum College 2025 in collaboration with the Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore.
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Hiroko Akatsuki x Nodoka Sakamoto x Tomoki Sakuta x Shunya Hagiwara | Creative Utilization of the artscape Archive—Reading 30 Years of Archives (Part 4, Second Half)
Hiroko Akatsuki and others discussed the creative utilization of artscape's 30-year archive, focusing on event-based recording, copyright, and behavioral change.
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"DESIGN GALLERYAWARD" Exhibition Proposal Recruitment
The Japan Design Committee is hosting the first "DESIGN GALLERYAWARD" and is seeking proposals for design exhibitions.
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"Singing Nakajo, Dancing Nakajo — Letters, Pictures, and Shiseido" (Shiseido Gallery) Opening Report: Looking Back at the Creativity of Masayoshi Nakajo, Who Conveyed Shiseido's Aesthetic Sense
An exhibition commemorating the fifth anniversary of Masayoshi Nakajo's passing is now open at the Shiseido Gallery, focusing on his creative work for Shiseido.
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Special Exhibition "Hana/flower/華 2026" (Yamatane Museum of Art) Opening Report: An Early Cherry Blossom Viewing with Flowers Painted by Yokoyama Taikan, Kawabata Ryushi, and Others
The Yamatane Museum of Art opened the special exhibition "Hana/flower/華 2026," featuring flower paintings by masters like Yokoyama Taikan and Kawabata Ryushi.
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"BEYOND FEMALE GAZE" Held at Shibuya PARCO. Select Boutique "Sister" Questions the Gaze in Visual Expression
Select boutique Sister is hosting the exhibition "BEYOND FEMALE GAZE" at Shibuya PARCO to question the structure of the gaze in visual expression.
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A Small Society: The Vanguard Art Movement in Tosa
This article focuses on the 'Vanguard Tosa School,' a vanguard art movement that unfolded in Kochi Prefecture from the 1950s to the 1960s, and the artists involved.
Tokyo Art Beat
Tuning Mind and Body in an Art Space. A New Wellness Experience Proposed by teamLab Borderless.
A new wellness experience combining art appreciation with yoga and Pilates was held at teamLab Borderless in Azabudai Hills.
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The 2025 Arts Selection Awards Decided. Eisaku Ando, Kenjiro Okazaki, and Naoto Fukasawa Win Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award in Fine Arts Division
Eisaku Ando, Kenjiro Okazaki, and Naoto Fukasawa were awarded the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award in the Fine Arts Division of the 2025 Arts Selection Awards.
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Timeline to Hold Ancient Art Auction on March 3rd [GNW]
UK auction house Timeline Auctions will hold a large antique and ancient art auction on March 3, 2026.
Tokyo Art Beat
Masao Kawamata Selected as the 2026 Artist for Ruinart's 'Conversations with Nature,' Deploying a New Installation in Champagne
Masao Kawamata is chosen for Ruinart’s art program and will present a new installation in Champagne.
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Masako Ando: Ordinary Days
The exhibition "Masako Ando: Ordinary Days" at Hara Museum ARC showcases the artist's current state through her Raku ware installation and new paintings.
Tokyo Art Beat
26 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in March: Monet, Nagasawa Rosetsu's Puppy, Čiurlionis, Takehisa Yumeji, Hokusai, and More [2026 Edition]
This guide highlights 26 recommended art exhibitions opening across Japan in March 2026, featuring artists like Monet, Rosetsu, and Hokusai.
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Editorial Notes... 48 - On the Eve of the 30th Anniversary Event
The artscape 30th-anniversary project is concluding with a special event scheduled for March 6th.
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Aiko Sugie | "Abstract Beauty and Sōetsu Yanagi"
This article discusses the development of abstract beauty in crafts based on Sōetsu Yanagi's definition that patterns are abstractions of concrete forms.
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"80 Years Since the End of the War: War and Children" (Koriyama City Museum of Art) Report. The True Feelings and Conflicts of Painters Hidden in Their Gaze Upon Children
The Koriyama City Museum of Art exhibition focuses on children during wartime, revealing the artists' inner conflicts through their gaze.
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[Tokyo] Post-University Conference: The Future of Humanities, Art, and AI
A Post-University Conference discussing the future of humanities, art, and AI will be held in Otemachi, Tokyo.
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Judd | Marfa Exhibition @ Watarium Museum
This article details the "Judd | Marfa" exhibition to be held at the Watarium Museum from February 15 to June 7, 2026.
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Kanazawa College of Art's Annual Costume Graduation Ceremony: 203 Students Mark Their Departure (TV Kanazawa)
Kanazawa College of Art held its customary costume graduation ceremony for 203 departing students.
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How to Make a Rainbow @ Hara Museum ARC
Hara Museum ARC will hold an exhibition reviewing its founding period from 1979 to 1990 with its collection.
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Chinkin and Weaving: Citizens Experience Crafts at Chushin Art Association WS – Shimin Times
The Chushin Art Association held a craft workshop in Matsumoto where citizens experienced chinkin and weaving.
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The 68th Ashiya City Exhibition
The 68th Ashiya City Exhibition invites broad participation regardless of age or location, aiming to be a venue for exchange and new expression.
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Tonami City Culture Festival The 22nd Tonami City Art Association Members Exhibition
The 22nd Tonami City Art Association Members Exhibition will be held from March 7th to 29th, showcasing recent works and invited pieces.
Tokyo Art Beat
"Minami Tada - Light, Dignity, and Swaying" Opens at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo at the End of August. First Major Retrospective Since His Death
A major retrospective of Minami Tada, the first since his death, will open at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo from August 29 to December 6.
Tokyo Art Beat
[Museum Tickets are Discounted!] 5 Featured Exhibitions Where You Can Use "Muupon" | Featuring Cute Hasegawa Toshinobu, a Retrospective of the Hara Museum, etc. (March 2026)
This article introduces 5 noteworthy exhibitions available with the "Muupon" discount, including shows featuring Hasegawa Toshinobu and a retrospective of the Hara Museum.
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[Yuzuru Hanyu New Merchandise Information] We Covered the Manufacturing Process of "Tamamushi-nuri" at Tohoku Kogei Seisakusho (Sendai City)
The manufacturing process of a Yuzuru Hanyu-inspired compact mirror using the traditional "Tamamushi-nuri" technique was covered at Tohoku Kogei Seisakusho.
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αM Project 2025–2026 "αM+ vol. 3 Takuhiro Uemura | As If Breathing" @ gallery αM
gallery αM will host Takuhiro Uemura's solo exhibition, "As If Breathing," as part of αM+ vol. 3 in March 2026.
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"Art of the Kami Group—Avant-Garde Artists Gathered in Suwa 1969–1974" (Ina City Hall, Nagano Prefecture) Venue Report: Avant-Garde Resides in the Extension of Life
The exhibition "Art of the Kami Group" at Ina City Hall in Nagano explores the avant-garde artists active around Yū Matsuzawa between 1969 and 1974.
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"Art of the Kami Group—Avant-Garde Artists Gathered in Suwa 1969–1974" (Ina City Hall, Nagano Prefecture) Venue Report: Avant-Garde Resides in the Extension of Life (Bijutsu Techo)
The exhibition "Art of the Kami Group" in Nagano showcases the avant-garde artists active around Suwa, representing the culmination of recent research.
中日新聞Web
[Video] A Girl Who Is 'Art-Curious' Visits the 'Van Gogh Exhibition: The Dream of the Painter Connected by Family,' and a Reporter Explains the Highlights!
A reporter explains the highlights of the 'Van Gogh Exhibition: The Dream of the Painter Connected by Family' visited by a woman unfamiliar with art.
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Games and Art Exhibition | Shimotsuke Shimbun Digital
The exhibition re-evaluates historical simulation games, focusing on the “Nobunaga’s Ambition” series, from an artistic perspective.
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Dance Your Own Dance: "The Art of the Kami Group—Avant-Garde Artists Gathered in Suwa 1969-1974" (Forbes JAPAN)
The exhibition currently held in Ina City, Nagano, traces the activities of the avant-garde art group "Kami Group" who gathered in Suwa from 1969 to 1974, using paper-based materials.
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Mori Art Award 2026
Mari Katayama has been selected as the first grand prize winner of the Mori Art Award 2026, receiving a prize of 10 million yen and an exhibition opportunity at the Mori Art Museum.
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Bringing Authentic Western Art to Japan: Reliving the Sentiments of 100 Years Ago at Nakanoshima Kosei Museum of Art's "Journey to Masterpieces from the Ohara Museum of Art"
Nakanoshima Kosei Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition featuring masterpieces from the Ohara Museum of Art, tracing Kojima Torajiro's journey.
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artscape Roundtable | What Does It Mean to Judge at a "Design Award"? -- The Ideal Award and How Judging Should Be (Part 1)
Experts discussed the current state and future direction of judging and awards in the fields of art and design.
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artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | February 2026 [Upcoming Edition]
The artscape editorial department introduces upcoming exhibition catalogs and books related to art and design.
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【Kyoto】Talk & Workshop "Listening with Hands, Touching with Voice"
A tactile workshop reflecting on the achievements of the ABC Project will be held at The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto.
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【Yuzuru Hanyu New Merchandise Information】Original Product "Costume Image Tamamushi Lacquer Compact Mirror" to be Sold from March 2nd (Mon) at the Art Exhibition Navi Online Store...
A compact mirror inspired by Yuzuru Hanyu's "Romeo and Juliet" costume, featuring Tamamushi lacquer, will be sold starting March 2nd.
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In Memoriam: Hiroyuki Oki - Filming and Living @ Theatre Image Forum
Theatre Image Forum will hold a retrospective screening from March 14th to 27th to commemorate filmmaker Hiroyuki Oki, who passed away in October 2025.
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The First Large-Scale Retrospective Exhibition of Minami Tada Since His Passing Will Be Held, Exhibiting the Trajectory of His Creative Work Spanning Approximately 70 Years
The first large-scale retrospective of post-war abstract sculptor Minami Tada, showcasing his 70-year career, will be held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo.
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Works Selected from 267 Pieces Line Up as "Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Exhibition" Opens; Grand Prize Winner is "March," Expressing a Parade with 6,000 Cubes (tys TV Yamaguchi)
The Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Exhibition opened, featuring 267 selected works, with Kazuo Matsumoto's cube piece "March" winning the Grand Prize.
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The arrival of Vermeer's early masterpiece "Diana and her Nymphs" has been decided. "Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring Exhibition - A miraculous return of 17th-century Dutch masterpieces" will be held at the Osaka Nakanoshima Museum | Image Gallery 2 / 3
Vermeer's early masterpiece "Diana and her Nymphs" will be exhibited at the "Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring Exhibition" in Osaka.
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Koichi Kageyama | Chen Chin's "The Women of Shantimen Area": Conflict Between Self and Other -- "Toshiko Rawanchaikun"
This article explores Chen Chin's masterpiece, "The Women of Shantimen Area," through the perspective of curator Toshiko Rawanchaikun, examining its context and complex interpretations.
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Musashino Art University, Department of Craft and Industrial Design, Industrial Design Course 3rd Year Off-Campus Exhibition "URBAN SWITCH" - Design & Art Exhibition & Event Information | JDN
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Riku Yamakawa | '28 Years Later... Temple of White Bones' (Part 1)
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【Okayama】Forest Art Collective "Mori☆Mori Meeting 2026"
美術手帖

Sou Fujimoto's Architecture and Kohei Nawa's Work Resonate: JINS's First Global Flagship Store, "JINS Ginza Store," Opens
中日新聞Web

"Likes" and "Social Issues" Culmination of Learning: Kaneshiro University Junior College, Department of Art Exhibition
美術展ナビ

Must-Visit on Weekends! Art Exhibitions Where You Can Immerse Yourself in Western Paintings: Van Gogh (Fukushima), Picasso, Monet (Tokyo), Renoir (Osaka…
my.metro.tokyo.lg.jp

Partial Artist Announcement for International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS"; Akira Tatehata and Akiko Miki Appointed as Artistic Directors
阿武隈時報社

Masterpieces of Japanese Art on Display: "My Collection Exhibition" at Gallery Masuga Until March 15 | Abukuma Jiho
美術手帖

Heavy Quotas for National Museums and Art Galleries. Restructuring Including Closure If Unmet—The Shock of the 6th Medium-Term Goals Imposed by the Government
Yahoo!ニュース

Tama Art University to Hold "Thinking with Pokémon Art and Environmental Education Exhibition" (Kids and IT)
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Takashima Megumi | "For a Placard" (Part 1)
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artscape Roundtable | What Does It Mean to Judge at a "Design Award"? -- The Ideal Award and How Judging Should Be (Part 2)
artscape

［PR］MMM × artscape Museum Goods Fair vol.2 ── Original Goods from Museums Celebrating Anniversaries
artscape

【Tokyo】Japan's World Expos 1970–2025 + Depicted Futures and Dreams
Tokyo Art Beat

Recruiting Participants for an Upcycle Art Workshop by Yan Tu, Experiencing the DIY Spirit of 90s British Art with Parents and Children
美術手帖

The Starting Point is "Touken Ranbu ONLINE." Will the "Oshikatsu" of 100,000 People Become Infrastructure to Save Japanese Museums?
Vogue Japan

NMWA 40th Anniversary Official Collaborative Exhibition Selects 5 Japanese Female Contemporary Artists. Exhibition Opens at Omotesando Hills.
saitama-u.ac.jp

Saitama University College of Humanities Museum College 2025 "Life and Death—Turning Points in Human Life as Seen from History, Art, Archaeology, and Folklore" Held | Saitama University
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Hiroko Akatsuki x Nodoka Sakamoto x Tomoki Sakuta x Shunya Hagiwara | Creative Utilization of the artscape Archive—Reading 30 Years of Archives (Part 4, Second Half)
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"DESIGN GALLERYAWARD" Exhibition Proposal Recruitment
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"Singing Nakajo, Dancing Nakajo — Letters, Pictures, and Shiseido" (Shiseido Gallery) Opening Report: Looking Back at the Creativity of Masayoshi Nakajo, Who Conveyed Shiseido's Aesthetic Sense
美術手帖

Special Exhibition "Hana/flower/華 2026" (Yamatane Museum of Art) Opening Report: An Early Cherry Blossom Viewing with Flowers Painted by Yokoyama Taikan, Kawabata Ryushi, and Others
美術手帖

"BEYOND FEMALE GAZE" Held at Shibuya PARCO. Select Boutique "Sister" Questions the Gaze in Visual Expression
kochinews.co.jp

A Small Society: The Vanguard Art Movement in Tosa
Tokyo Art Beat

Tuning Mind and Body in an Art Space. A New Wellness Experience Proposed by teamLab Borderless.
美術手帖

The 2025 Arts Selection Awards Decided. Eisaku Ando, Kenjiro Okazaki, and Naoto Fukasawa Win Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award in Fine Arts Division
Yahoo!ファイナンス

Timeline to Hold Ancient Art Auction on March 3rd [GNW]
Tokyo Art Beat

Masao Kawamata Selected as the 2026 Artist for Ruinart's 'Conversations with Nature,' Deploying a New Installation in Champagne
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Masako Ando: Ordinary Days
Tokyo Art Beat

26 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in March: Monet, Nagasawa Rosetsu's Puppy, Čiurlionis, Takehisa Yumeji, Hokusai, and More [2026 Edition]
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Editorial Notes... 48 - On the Eve of the 30th Anniversary Event
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Aiko Sugie | "Abstract Beauty and Sōetsu Yanagi"
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"80 Years Since the End of the War: War and Children" (Koriyama City Museum of Art) Report. The True Feelings and Conflicts of Painters Hidden in Their Gaze Upon Children
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[Tokyo] Post-University Conference: The Future of Humanities, Art, and AI
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Judd | Marfa Exhibition @ Watarium Museum
Yahoo!ニュース

Kanazawa College of Art's Annual Costume Graduation Ceremony: 203 Students Mark Their Departure (TV Kanazawa)
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How to Make a Rainbow @ Hara Museum ARC
市民タイムス

Chinkin and Weaving: Citizens Experience Crafts at Chushin Art Association WS – Shimin Times
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The 68th Ashiya City Exhibition
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Tonami City Culture Festival The 22nd Tonami City Art Association Members Exhibition
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