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[Tokyo] Ceramics to Touch
The exhibition "Ceramics to Touch" featuring pottery made in welfare facilities will be held in Shibuya, Tokyo.
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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.
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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.'
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[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.
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Collection 3
Collection 3 features two parts: the special exhibition "Reflecting City" and the permanent exhibition "Collection Highlights."
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【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.
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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.
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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.
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【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.
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【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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art in Paris Renovated by Jean Nouvel from 19th-Century Building
The new home of the Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art in Paris, designed by Jean Nouvel, has reopened after renovating a 19th-century structure.
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【Kansai Report】“Sekai no Kotowari—Art of Our Times” at the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art until March 8th—From the Lost 30 Years…
The “Sekai no Kotowari” exhibition at the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art, open until March 8th, showcases contemporary Japanese artists’ perspectives on social issues over the past 30 years.
中日新聞Web
"Warmth" Theme Sculptures and Paintings: Fukui University Art Department Graduation Exhibition at City Museum
The graduation exhibition for Fukui University's Art Department has opened at the Fukui City Museum, featuring works by five graduating students.
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The 4th BUG Art Award: Artwork Submission
Submissions are now open for the 4th BUG Art Award organized by Recruit Holdings, with a deadline of February 18th.
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Natsuyuki Nakanishi: An Apparatus That Stands Forever to Gaze Gently
The first retrospective for Natsuyuki Nakanishi, ten years after his passing, explores his unique view of painting.
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Art Exhibition Featuring Unique Works from a Wide Range of Generations, from Artists to Elementary, Middle, and High School Students, Including a Large Work by the Oldest Participant at 90, Akita (Published January 30, 2026) | ABS NEWS NNN
An art exhibition in Akita City features unique works from a wide range of generations, from professional artists to students.
Tokyo Art Beat
24 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in February: Monet, YBA, E-Flux, Van Gogh, Judd, Koons, Moomin, etc. [2026 Edition]
This guide highlights 24 recommended art exhibitions opening across Japan in February 2026, featuring artists like Monet, Van Gogh, and Moomin.
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Chikei Hara | "Anderson Collection"
The Anderson Collection at Stanford University houses a crucial collection surveying post-war American art of the late 20th century.
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The 14th Mimasaka Valentine Love Art Exhibition: Decision of Award-Winning Works and Exhibition (Held from February 13th to February 22nd) | Mimasaka City Homepage
The 14th Mimasaka Valentine Love Art Exhibition, featuring award-winning works, will be held at the Mimasaka City Sakuto Art Museum from February 13th to 22nd.
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Web Tokai Shinpo | Art Facility to Open in Former School Building; Decision Made at Expert Meeting; Direction Set to Focus on Former Takata East Junior High School
Rikuzentakata City decided to shift the planned location for its art exhibition and preservation facility to the former Takata East Junior High School building.
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Exhibiting the Special Prize Winning Work! Niigata Prefecture Junior Art Exhibition Joetsu Exhibition Begins
The Joetsu exhibition of the Niigata Prefecture Junior Art Exhibition has opened, showcasing about 500 works, including the Special Prize winner.
gunma-u.ac.jp
Announcement of the 2025 Academic Year Art Major Graduation Production Exhibition
Gunma University's Faculty of Education and Human Development Art Major will hold its 2025 Graduation Production Exhibition from February 13th to 18th, 2026.
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Yoshitomo Nara's Autographed Works Also Available... Art Sale at Meitetsu Department Store Closing at the End of February, Featuring About 800 Items Including Paintings at 30% to Half Price (Tokai TV)
An art sale is being held at the closing Meitetsu Department Store, offering about 800 items, including works by Yoshitomo Nara, at 30% to 50% off.
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Riku Yamakawa | DESIGNS Mamoru Nagano Design Exhibition (Part 2)
This article reviews the second part of the Mamoru Nagano design exhibition, exploring his pursuit and methods of expressing 'truth' in his work.
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Takuya Ishikawa | Between Watching and Dancing—A Memorandum on Hokuto Kodama's 'Wound and Ground'
This article examines the boundary between 'watching' and 'dancing' in the club space through the experience of viewing Hokuto Kodama's project 'Wound and Ground' at Kyoto METRO.
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Riku Yamakawa | DESIGNS Mamoru Nagano Design Exhibition (Part 1)
This article reviews the Mamoru Nagano Design Exhibition, focusing on the relationship between his mechanical designs' 'truth' and their depiction.
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【Tokyo】Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2024-2026 Commemorative Exhibition "Wetland"
The commemorative exhibition for the Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2024-2026 winners, Tetsuya Umeda and Woojie Wu, is being held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo.
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Ebisu Video Festival 2026 “Your Voice to Us | Jīt-hue Siann-im | Polyphonic Voices Bathed in Sunlight” @ Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, Various Locations in Ebisu Garden Place, and Partner Locations
The Ebisu Video Festival 2026, themed “Your Voice to Us | Jīt-hue Siann-im | Polyphonic Voices Bathed in Sunlight,” will feature a diverse range of programs.
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Amami City Art Exhibition Awards Decided; Exhibition Starts Next Month on the 15th in Amami City
The winners of the Amami City Art Exhibition awards for Art, Photography, and Calligraphy have been decided, with the exhibition starting next month on the 15th.
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Ninna-ji Temple and Art Exhibition Navi Jointly Develop Goods Part 1: "Jetstream 4&1" Ballpoint Pen with Temple Crest - Grip Part...
Ninna-ji Temple and Art Exhibition Navi have jointly developed and released a "Jetstream 4&1" ballpoint pen featuring the temple crest.
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Art Association Exhibition Until February 3rd, Also Painting Giveaways | Sagamihara Chuo Ward | Town News
The Sagamihara City Art Association is holding a member exhibition until February 3rd, featuring a rock-paper-scissors giveaway of paintings on the final day.
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Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art "Hiroshi Nakamura Exhibition: Beyond Anachronism" Ticket Giveaway
ART iT is offering a ticket giveaway for five pairs (10 people total) to the Hiroshi Nakamura Exhibition at the Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art.
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[Chiba] Tsukurikake Lab 20 "Yuko Nishimura | Between Paper and Hand"
The 20th Tsukurikake Lab features artist Yuko Nishimura's exhibition, "Between Paper and Hand," exploring the possibilities of paper as a sculptural material.
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No.124/Visiting the Atelier of Contemporary Artist Ken Kagami—So-en Editor's Diary
So-en editor visits contemporary artist Ken Kagami's atelier, contrasting its maximalist clutter with his minimalist home.
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Exhibition "Korean Art Treasure Box" at the Tokyo National Museum, Featuring Goryeo Buddhist Art and Joseon Dynasty Court Paintings and Costumes
The exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum showcases 33 masterpieces of Korean art, including Goryeo Buddhist art and Joseon Dynasty court culture.
Tokyo Art Beat
"Swedish Painting: Nordic Light, Glimmers of Everyday Life" Exhibition Opens at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tracing the Golden Age of 19th-Century Swedish Art
An exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum showcases the golden age of 19th-century Swedish art, focusing on light and everyday life.
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Exhibition of Shigehisa Kikuhata, Who Led Postwar Avant-Garde Art, Native of Minami Town [Tokushima] (Published January 28, 2026) | JRT NEWS NNN
An exhibition of works by Shigehisa Kikuhata, a postwar avant-garde artist from Minami Town, is currently being held at the Prefectural Museum of Modern Art.
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[Tokyo] Talk Event "What Does Art Bring to the Region?" Yuichi Kishino x Koji Ishii (Moderator: Hiroki Kageyama)
A talk event titled "What Does Art Bring to the Region?" featuring Yuichi Kishino and Koji Ishii will be held in Asakusa, Tokyo.
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Ako Sugie | "Yoshihiko Nakamura On Graphic"
Ako Sugie reviews Yoshihiko Nakamura's exhibition, praising the graphic designer's profound insight and flexible perspectives evident in his simple yet deep works.
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【Kamezo Meets】 No. 20 National Museum of Nature and Science Special Exhibition "The Great Extinction Exhibition - The Big Five of Life History" Part 1 - "You can just be impressed with 'Wow' without thinking too much. There's a different kind of fun at the National Museum of Nature and Science exhibitions compared to art museum exhibitions, isn't there?"
Kabuki actor Kamezo Kataoka visited the National Museum of Nature and Science's "Great Extinction Exhibition," appreciating its accessible wonder.
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Yasura Takeshi Solo Exhibition "TOTEM ORGA(H)" @ Kohoku Water Reclamation Center
BankART1929 is hosting Yasura Takeshi's solo exhibition at the Kohoku Water Reclamation Center, exploring modern totemism.
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【Tokyo】BROOKLYN ROASTING COMPANY presents PHOTOS & POP-UP by the NAKAMURA KEITH HARING COLLECTION
The Nakamura Keith Haring Museum is hosting a photo exhibition and pop-up shop in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, featuring Keith Haring's visit.
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The 74th Tokyo Gakugei University Department of Art Undergraduate/Graduate Graduation and Completion Exhibition/Thesis Presentation
The 74th Tokyo Gakugei University Department of Art Graduation and Completion Exhibition will be held from January 29 to February 4, 2026.
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Kenta Yamazaki | Bird Park Reading Performance "She Who Swims is Looking at the Horizon"
Bird Park's Kaori Nishio's reading performance, "She Who Swims is Looking at the Horizon," sharply questions past tragedies and modern exploitation structures from the perspective of the 'karayuki-san' women.
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【Tokyo】MMM x artscape Museum Goods Fair vol.2
The second volume of the MMM x artscape Museum Goods Fair, featuring museum merchandise, is currently being held in Ginza, Tokyo.
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Sarah Morris: Transaction Rights @ The National Museum of Art, Osaka
The National Museum of Art, Osaka will host Sarah Morris's first major solo exhibition in Japan, "Transaction Rights," featuring paintings, videos, and a new mural.
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Max Mara Art Prize for Women Adopts New International Touring Format, Selecting Indonesia as Target Country
The Max Mara Art Prize for Women transitions to an international touring format, partnering with Museum MACAN in Indonesia for its 10th edition.
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【Nagano】Art Lab 2025 Phase IV "Atsuya Tominaga Sphere"
The Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art is hosting "Atsuya Tominaga Sphere," featuring spherical stone sculptures.
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Aichi Prefecture's Plan for Japan's First Joint Art Storage Facility: How to Address Storage Shortages
Aichi Prefecture is developing Japan's first joint art storage facility, aiming for completion in FY2030 to resolve storage shortages across three institutions.
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Call for Applications | 2026-2027 "Connecting Creation: ACY Artist Fellowship Grant"
Arts Commission Yokohama is soliciting applications for the 2026-2027 ACY Artist Fellowship Grant to support artists' creation and career development.
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Hirofumi Sakamoto | The Spatial Construction of Film—On the Exhibitions "Sentiment, Sign, Passion: On Godard's 'Le Livre d'Image'" and "Pedro Costa: Inner Visions"
This article compares video installations by Godard and Costa, exploring the potential for spatial construction when filmmakers cross over into contemporary art.
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Collection Exhibition: A Great Gathering of Animals! - Creatures Breathing in Art -
The Saku City Museum of Modern Art will hold an exhibition showcasing artworks featuring animals from its collection.
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[Goods] Prints of Leo Lionni's Works Now Available at Art Exhibition Navi Online Store - Familiar from Textbooks, Including Picture Books like "Swimmy" and "Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse"
The Art Exhibition Navi Online Store has started selling limited edition prints of works by picture book master Leo Lionni.
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Calligraphy and Design Division Judging for the 6th Miyazaki General Art Exhibition
Judging for the Calligraphy and Design divisions of the 6th Miyazaki General Art Exhibition took place, selecting award and selected works.
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Umaibo 'Contemporary Art Flavor' Sold at Auction for 1.15 Million Yen... An Art Piece That Cannot Be Opened
The Umaibo 'Contemporary Art Flavor,' co-developed with artist Tomokazu Matsuyama, sold at auction for 1.15 million yen.
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The Creator of Animation Art: New Nizo Yamamoto Exhibition
The "New Nizo Yamamoto Exhibition," celebrating the animation art director, will be held from January 31 to March 29, 2026.
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[Tokyo] Ceramics to Touch
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Matsufusa｜"Keigo Yamamoto Retrospective: Vernacular/Ubiquitous"
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Miki Tachibana | Inside the Tub Called Setouchi Triennale
美術展ナビ

[Limited to 1 Winner] Presenting "A History of Dragon Art" (Chuo Koron Art Publishing) - Application Deadline February 10th (Tue)
ART iT

Collection 3
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【Tokyo】Pola Museum Annex Exhibition 2026 "Beyond Patterns / Boundaries of Existence"
ART iT

Azamino Photo Annual 2026 "Sayaka Uehara: Even If All the Rubble Were Cleaned Away Without a Trace" @ Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino
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Call for Entries | Image Forum Festival 2026 "East Asia Experimental Competition"
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【Yamaguchi】Short Film Festival in YCAM 2026 supported by ShortShorts
美術展ナビ

【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...
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Editorial Notes... 46 - Bullet Tour
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Aiko Sugie | "How to Make Lisa Larson Exhibition"
美術展ナビ

Special Exhibition: Masterpieces of Tea Ceremony Utensils from the Idemitsu Museum of Arts Collection
美術展ナビ

Collection Exhibition III Special Feature: Five Years Since the Death of Shigehisa Kikuhata
日経クロステック

Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art in Paris Renovated by Jean Nouvel from 19th-Century Building
美術展ナビ

【Kansai Report】“Sekai no Kotowari—Art of Our Times” at the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art until March 8th—From the Lost 30 Years…
中日新聞Web

"Warmth" Theme Sculptures and Paintings: Fukui University Art Department Graduation Exhibition at City Museum
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The 4th BUG Art Award: Artwork Submission
ART iT

Natsuyuki Nakanishi: An Apparatus That Stands Forever to Gaze Gently
日テレNEWS NNN

Art Exhibition Featuring Unique Works from a Wide Range of Generations, from Artists to Elementary, Middle, and High School Students, Including a Large Work by the Oldest Participant at 90, Akita (Published January 30, 2026) | ABS NEWS NNN
Tokyo Art Beat

24 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in February: Monet, YBA, E-Flux, Van Gogh, Judd, Koons, Moomin, etc. [2026 Edition]
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Chikei Hara | "Anderson Collection"
city.mimasaka.lg.jp

The 14th Mimasaka Valentine Love Art Exhibition: Decision of Award-Winning Works and Exhibition (Held from February 13th to February 22nd) | Mimasaka City Homepage
tohkaishimpo.com

Web Tokai Shinpo | Art Facility to Open in Former School Building; Decision Made at Expert Meeting; Direction Set to Focus on Former Takata East Junior High School
joetsu.yukiguni.town

Exhibiting the Special Prize Winning Work! Niigata Prefecture Junior Art Exhibition Joetsu Exhibition Begins
gunma-u.ac.jp

Announcement of the 2025 Academic Year Art Major Graduation Production Exhibition
Yahoo!ニュース

Yoshitomo Nara's Autographed Works Also Available... Art Sale at Meitetsu Department Store Closing at the End of February, Featuring About 800 Items Including Paintings at 30% to Half Price (Tokai TV)
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Riku Yamakawa | DESIGNS Mamoru Nagano Design Exhibition (Part 2)
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Takuya Ishikawa | Between Watching and Dancing—A Memorandum on Hokuto Kodama's 'Wound and Ground'
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Riku Yamakawa | DESIGNS Mamoru Nagano Design Exhibition (Part 1)
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【Tokyo】Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2024-2026 Commemorative Exhibition "Wetland"
ART iT

Ebisu Video Festival 2026 “Your Voice to Us | Jīt-hue Siann-im | Polyphonic Voices Bathed in Sunlight” @ Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, Various Locations in Ebisu Garden Place, and Partner Locations
nankainn.com

Amami City Art Exhibition Awards Decided; Exhibition Starts Next Month on the 15th in Amami City
美術展ナビ

Ninna-ji Temple and Art Exhibition Navi Jointly Develop Goods Part 1: "Jetstream 4&1" Ballpoint Pen with Temple Crest - Grip Part...
タウンニュース

Art Association Exhibition Until February 3rd, Also Painting Giveaways | Sagamihara Chuo Ward | Town News
ART iT

Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art "Hiroshi Nakamura Exhibition: Beyond Anachronism" Ticket Giveaway
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[Chiba] Tsukurikake Lab 20 "Yuko Nishimura | Between Paper and Hand"
装苑ONLINE

No.124/Visiting the Atelier of Contemporary Artist Ken Kagami—So-en Editor's Diary
ファッションプレス

Exhibition "Korean Art Treasure Box" at the Tokyo National Museum, Featuring Goryeo Buddhist Art and Joseon Dynasty Court Paintings and Costumes
Tokyo Art Beat

"Swedish Painting: Nordic Light, Glimmers of Everyday Life" Exhibition Opens at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tracing the Golden Age of 19th-Century Swedish Art
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