Japan Art News

"Shiga Lieko: Nanu mo Kanu mo" Exhibition (Aomori Museum of Art) Opening Report: The Accumulation of 20 Years of Gazing at Tohoku
Shiga Lieko's largest-ever solo exhibition opens at Aomori Museum of Art, reconsidering 20 years in Tohoku and the years since the 2011 disaster through photography and video.
Busan Biennale 2026 (3)
A photo tour of the Busan Biennale 2026 at Busan Museum of Contemporary Art B1, featuring works by Thai Shani, Lee Dong-keun, Ishigahara Umi, and others.
"Design Chronicle Exhibition: What Was Born, What Changed?" (National Crafts Museum) Report: Tracing the Practice of "Design" in Response to Societal Turning Points
A review of the "Design Chronicle Exhibition" at the National Crafts Museum, tracing design history and its relationship with society since the Industrial Revolution.
"Mariko Mori: Flash of Light" (Mori Art Museum) Opening Report: Mariko Mori's First Major Solo Exhibition in Japan in 24 Years
Mariko Mori's first major solo exhibition in Japan in 24 years, "Mariko Mori: Flash of Light," opens at the Mori Art Museum, showcasing over 30 years of her work in about 40 pieces.
Salmon, Ginger, Banana? A Report on "Hasegawa Shigeru: Pain Tengu" at Toyota Municipal Museum of Art, Exploring the Artist's Current Position
Toyota Municipal Museum of Art hosts the first large-scale museum solo exhibition of painter Shigeru Hasegawa, exploring his still-life motifs and artistic evolution.
[Museum Goods] 12 Editor-Recommended Goods Found at "YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition: Communication with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH" (TOKYO NODE)
A selection of 12 editor-recommended goods from YOSHIROTTEN's largest solo exhibition "Beyond Earth" at TOKYO NODE.
Indie Games Question Historical and Social Barriers: Exhibition "Under Commons Vol.2" Where Contemporary Art and Games Intersect (Art Center NEW)
The exhibition "Under Commons Vol.2" explores "access" through the intersection of indie games and contemporary art at Art Center NEW in Yokohama.
Up to 147 pieces exhibited at the National Creative Kokeshi Art Exhibition in Shibukawa, Gunma (Gunma TV)
An exhibition of creative kokeshi dolls featuring a record 147 works from across Japan has opened in Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture.
Imperial Palace's Sannomaru Shozokan, displaying art and crafts related to the Imperial Family, to fully open on November 3; adjacent "Ote Rest House" with cafe
The Sannomaru Shozokan at the Imperial Palace, housing Imperial art treasures, will fully open on November 3, with a commemorative ceremony held.
Experience "Tōsha" at Iida City Museum: Tracing Leaf Veins with a Technique Associated with Tanaka Yoshio
A workshop at Iida City Museum lets visitors try "tōsha," a leaf-rubbing technique associated with Tanaka Yoshio, and families are enjoying tracing leaf veins.
Expressed in Pairs: Comprehensive Art Exhibition at Castle Hall
A comprehensive art exhibition combining calligraphy, painting, and ikebana opened at Wakayama Castle Hall, featuring about 40 collaborative works created by pairs of artists.
Duet: Asian Contemporary (Tokyo Photographic Art Museum) Opening Report: Contemporary Photography and Video by Six Artists from Japan and China Resonate
The group exhibition "Duet" featuring photography and video by six artists from Japan and China has opened at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum.
From Ancient Rome to the Nuclear Age: "Jam Session: Ishibashi Foundation Collection × Hikaru Fujii WHOSE LIGHT?" (Artizon Museum) Report
Artizon Museum presents an exhibition juxtaposing the Ishibashi Foundation Collection with works by Hikaru Fujii.
Best 15 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From "Shojo Manga" and Mariko Mori to "DESIGNART TOKYO" and Lieko Shiga
A guide to the 15 best exhibitions to see this weekend in Japan, featuring "Shojo Manga," Mariko Mori, DESIGNART TOKYO, Lieko Shiga, and more.
Musashino Art University and Kamiyama Marugoto College of Technology Sign Educational Partnership Agreement
Musashino Art University and Kamiyama Marugoto College of Technology have signed an educational partnership agreement bridging art, design, and technology.
A Tea Offering Ceremony at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Review of Nakayaman. "Lotus Leaves Flourish in the Pond, Yet Nowhere for a Traveler of the Sky to Dwell (NØT) FLASH" (Review by Kimihiko Nakamura)
A review analyzing Nakayaman.'s tea ceremony performance at the Met, contextualized with Okakura Kakuzō and U.S. reception of Japanese tea culture.
Touchable Art! "Ceramic Board Experience: Art and Culture Connected by Ceramics" Now on View! Until November 3
The exhibition "Ceramic Board Experience: Art and Culture Connected by Ceramics" is held at Koka City Shigaraki Traditional Industry Hall until November 3, featuring 15 touchable ceramic masterpieces.
Matsu Fusako | Takashi Nakajima Solo Exhibition: Water Traces – traces of energy –
At a former hydroelectric power plant museum in Toyama, Takashi Nakajima uses stretch film to evoke water's traces and energy.
Ako Sugie | Excuse me, may I intrude on the street?
A review of an exhibition at Shoto Museum of Art exploring the theme of the street, starting from the Street Observation Society and including contemporary street-related activities.
Architecture festivals from across Japan gather in Ginza: Agency for Cultural Affairs hosts "LinkArchiScape 2026" to consider the preservation and inheritance of architecture
The Agency for Cultural Affairs will hold "LinkArchiScape 2026" in November, gathering four architecture festivals in Ginza to discuss preservation and inheritance.
teamLab to Open First Permanent Museum in the U.S. in 2030, a Roughly 10,000-Square-Meter Facility in California
teamLab announced it will open its first permanent U.S. museum in 2030 within the OCVIBE development in Anaheim, California.
[Tokyo] "What Time Is It Now?—Koyama Yukitai and Tamayama Takuro" Exhibition
An exhibition bringing together works by Koyama Yukitai and Tamayama Takuro across roughly 100 years opens at Shiseido Gallery.
Shiga Lieko: Nanu mo Kanu mo @ Aomori Museum of Art
Aomori Museum of Art presents Shiga Lieko's largest solo exhibition, marking the museum's 20th anniversary and 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake.
YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition “Communication with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH” Opening Report: From 200 Meters Above Ground to the Far Reaches of Space
YOSHIROTTEN's first major Tokyo solo exhibition in 8 years opens at TOKYO NODE, expressing communication with the cosmos through light and data.
Kyoto Contemporary Art Fair Expands Support for Young Artists: Where Will the "New Stream" Lead?
Kyoto's ACK art fair launches the "NEW STREAM" program to support emerging artists, with organizers discussing its significance and future.
Shiojiri Art Association Marks 60 Years of Creation with Commemorative Exhibition at City Gymnasium, November 1–3
The Shiojiri Art Association celebrates its 60th anniversary with a commemorative exhibition of about 40 member works and a charity sale at the city gymnasium from November 1 to 3.
Experience Yomiuriland's "Jewel Illumination 2026": Sculptures of Life Woven by Motoko Ishii's Light and Nature
Yomiuriland's Jewel Illumination 2026, running from October 29, is a light event by Motoko Ishii themed on life and nature.
Ryuichi Sakamoto's Final Piano Performance Revived as "Raw Sound": "Ryuichi Sakamoto | Dialogue" Featuring Haruma Kakuno, Daito Manabe, and Others
A project titled "Ryuichi Sakamoto | Dialogue" will be held, featuring Haruma Kakuno and Daito Manabe using Sakamoto's archived performance data.
Art Festival "SHIBUYA PARCO ART DAYS" Held at Shibuya PARCO: Yin Yuan's New Performance and a Video Work Using Godard's Archive to Be Unveiled
Shibuya PARCO hosts "SHIBUYA PARCO ART DAYS" from November 4 to 8, featuring Yin Yuan's new performance and a video work based on Jean-Luc Godard's archive.
The whole town of Kunitachi becomes an art center. "Kunitachi Art Center 2026" opens November 7, with Atsuhiko Misawa, Kazuo Kitai, and others participating
"Kunitachi Art Center 2026," turning the whole town of Kunitachi into an art center, runs November 7–15 with Atsuhiko Misawa, Kazuo Kitai, and others.
Henri Matisse Exhibition "Matisse: The Poetics of Black and White" to Be Held at the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno in 2027
The Henri Matisse exhibition "Matisse: The Poetics of Black and White" will be held at the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno from March 20 to July 19, 2027.
Infiltrating the Venue! A Full Reveal of All Booths at the "Bijutsuten Navi Fest 2026" (Part 4): The Final Booth Introduction! Still Plenty of Attractive Booths
In the final installment of the booth tour of "Bijutsuten Navi Fest 2026", the article introduces attractive museum goods from Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art, and more.
"Girls' Manga Infinity: Moto Hagio × Ryoko Yamagishi × Waki Yamato Three-Person Exhibition" (The National Art Center, Tokyo) Opening Report: Unraveling the Rich Culture Created by Girls' Manga Through the Three Artists' Representative Works
An exhibition of Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato opens at The National Art Center, Tokyo, showcasing the richness and innovation of girls' manga culture.
"Historical Planner 2027" (Yoshikawa Kobunkan), a handy tool for art fans, is actually useful for appreciating Western art
Yoshikawa Kobunkan's annually published "Historical Planner 2027," featuring a rich historical encyclopedia, is gaining attention as a useful tool for Western art appreciation.
Special Exhibition "Places Where Words Overlap" Held at the National Museum of Art, Osaka: Looking at History and Memory through "Contact Zones" Where Languages and Cultures Intertwine
The National Museum of Art, Osaka presents a special exhibition exploring Asia's history and memory through photography and video, focusing on "contact zones" where languages and cultures intersect.
Yu Tsukada | A Theory of Reiwa-Era Illustration Exhibitions: ① Exhibitions Becoming 'Team Battles' and Their Leader, Mika Pikazo
Yu Tsukada examines 2020s Japanese illustration exhibitions as team-driven spatial productions, focusing on Mika Pikazo and others.
Chinatsu Shimizu | With the Gesture of Neighbors Helping Each Other: "PIKO HOUSE" and "Picture Book Plaza"
Chinatsu Shimizu visits "PIKO HOUSE" and "Picture Book Plaza" in a southern Miyagi town, portraying post-disaster community building and mutual aid.
[Part 2] Will Warsaw Become the Center of Central and Eastern European Art? The Growing Market and the Contradictions Behind It
Warsaw's art scene has expanded with economic growth but faces contradictions such as commercialization and elitism.
[Shiga] Related Events for "BIWAKO BETWEEN: Lake Biwa and My Story—An Art Exhibition to Feel the 'Livelihood' Between the Lake and People"
Related events for the Lake Biwa-themed art exhibition "BIWAKO BETWEEN" will be held on October 31, 2026, including artwork guidance, a pottery workshop, a lecture, and a talk session.
Yuasa Eboshi and Postwar Avant-Garde Metamorphosis Fables @ Nerima Art Museum
An exhibition at Nerima Art Museum explores the theme of "metamorphosis" through works by Yuasa Eboshi and postwar avant-garde artists such as Ikeda Tatsuo.
Next-generation design event "alter. 2026, Tokyo" to be held at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall. 75 creators from Japan and abroad will exhibit products.
The next-generation design event "alter. 2026, Tokyo," where creators collaborate across industries to explore new product design values, will be held at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall.
[Part 2] From Mingei to Sato-gei: Art and Architecture Considered from Post-Expo Kameoka. A Review of Kyoto's "ART PARK PROGRAM" (Review by Manabu Miki)
Manabu Miki reviews Kyoto's "ART PARK PROGRAM" from a post-Expo perspective, discussing the outdoor art exhibition "Art Sprout" and architect Hiroshi Ono's works.
Year-End Charity Art Exhibition Opens on the 29th: 460 Donated Works Including Bizen Ware and Calligraphy, Venue Ready
The 79th Year-End Charity Art Exhibition opens on the 29th at Sanyo Shimbun in Okayama, featuring about 460 donated works including Bizen ware and calligraphy.
Art Creation with Akakura as the Stage: Collaboration with Joshibi University of Art and Design
Myoko City's Akakura Kanko Resort & Spa has launched an art project in collaboration with Joshibi University of Art and Design, created together with the local community.
Jenny Holzer, Cate Blanchett, Daniel Libeskind, and others speak at the 37th Prince Takamado Award: The power of art and creativity in uncertain times
The 37th Prince Takamado Award winners discussed the role of art in today's uncertain world.
Bringing Kyoto's Creativity to the Future of Industry: How Next-Generation Creators Are Nurtured, Considered with Saga Art University and Saga Art Junior College | CyberAgent Way
Saga Art University and CyberAgent discuss their partnership to nurture next-generation creators through academia-industry collaboration and Kyoto's unique culture.
CyberAgent and Saga University of Arts / Saga Art College Sign Comprehensive Partnership Agreement
CyberAgent and Saga University of Arts / Saga Art College signed a comprehensive partnership to foster next-generation creative talent.
Matsubangoshi | Excuse me, am I in the way?
A review of the exhibition "Excuse me, am I in the way?" exploring the public nature of streets.
【Gems of Goodwill: From the Year-End Charity Art Exhibition】(Part 2) Crafts and Calligraphy: The Beauty of Ink in Masterful Hands
The 79th Year-End Charity Art Exhibition at Sanyo Shimbun features about 460 donated works, including Bizen pottery, lacquerware, glass crafts, and calligraphy.
20+α Art Exhibitions Closing Nationwide on Sunday, November 1 and Tuesday, November 3 (Holiday)
A list of over 20 art exhibitions closing nationwide on November 1 and 3.
Upcoming: "Yoshihiro Suda" Exhibition
Yoshihiro Suda will hold a solo exhibition at Gallery Koyanagi starting November 2026.
[Part 1] From Mingei to Satogei: Thinking about Art and Architecture from Post-Expo Kameoka. Review of Kyoto "ART PARK PROGRAM" (Critique by Manabu Miki)
A review of the "ART PARK PROGRAM" in Kameoka, exploring art and regional circulation in a post-Expo context.
We Want to Deliver the Romance Game "Girlfailure Art Club" in Its Best Form!
Indie game "Girlfailure Art Club" launches crowdfunding to improve quality with more illustrations, music, and features.
Sneaker Brand OAO Holds Craft Exhibition in Kyoto, Exploring the "Sixth Sense" Through Ceramic Artist Takashi Tanimoto's Works
Sneaker brand OAO holds its first craft exhibition in Kyoto, exploring the "sixth sense" through collaborative works with ceramic artist Takashi Tanimoto.
"Tate Museum Turner Exhibition" Opens at the National Museum of Western Art: Works Displayed Alongside Contemporary Art by Eliasson, Tillmans, and Others Across 200 Years
An exhibition of about 80 Turner works from Tate's collection opens at the National Museum of Western Art, displayed alongside contemporary art.
IAMAS 30th Anniversary Exhibition "the Augmentation" Held in Tokyo: How Do AI and VR Change Our Perception?
IAMAS 30th Anniversary Exhibition "the Augmentation" is held in Tokyo, reexamining how AI and VR affect perception and the body through interactive works and re-creations.
Ako Sugie|Commemorating the Selection of DOCOMOMO Japan 300: "Modern Movement and Architecture Today"
An exhibition marking DOCOMOMO Japan's 300 selected works, presenting about 100 works in two phases.
Large-scale Paul Klee Exhibition to Be Held at the National Museum of Art, Osaka in 2027: Exploring the Allure of the "World In Between" Hidden in His Works
A major Paul Klee exhibition, "World In Between," will be held at the National Museum of Art, Osaka from September 11 to December 26, 2027.
[Osaka] Open Storage 2026: Damien Jalet × Kohei Nawa "Prism"
Open Storage 2026 at MASK in Osaka features Kohei Nawa and Damien Jalet's performance work "Prism" alongside storage displays.
Topics | [37th Craft Art Sokokai Exhibition] Sokokai Support Project | Kyoto News Art & Event Information Site [Kotoshirube]
As a support project for the 37th Craft Art Sokokai Exhibition at Kyoto Museum of Culture, a five-artist exhibition introduces emerging lacquer, dyeing, and ceramic artists.
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"Shiga Lieko: Nanu mo Kanu mo" Exhibition (Aomori Museum of Art) Opening Report: The Accumulation of 20 Years of Gazing at Tohoku

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Busan Biennale 2026 (3)

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"Design Chronicle Exhibition: What Was Born, What Changed?" (National Crafts Museum) Report: Tracing the Practice of "Design" in Response to Societal Turning Points

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"Mariko Mori: Flash of Light" (Mori Art Museum) Opening Report: Mariko Mori's First Major Solo Exhibition in Japan in 24 Years

Tokyo Art Beat

Salmon, Ginger, Banana? A Report on "Hasegawa Shigeru: Pain Tengu" at Toyota Municipal Museum of Art, Exploring the Artist's Current Position

Tokyo Art Beat

[Museum Goods] 12 Editor-Recommended Goods Found at "YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition: Communication with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH" (TOKYO NODE)

Tokyo Art Beat

Indie Games Question Historical and Social Barriers: Exhibition "Under Commons Vol.2" Where Contemporary Art and Games Intersect (Art Center NEW)

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Up to 147 pieces exhibited at the National Creative Kokeshi Art Exhibition in Shibukawa, Gunma (Gunma TV)

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Imperial Palace's Sannomaru Shozokan, displaying art and crafts related to the Imperial Family, to fully open on November 3; adjacent "Ote Rest House" with cafe

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Experience "Tōsha" at Iida City Museum: Tracing Leaf Veins with a Technique Associated with Tanaka Yoshio

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Expressed in Pairs: Comprehensive Art Exhibition at Castle Hall

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Duet: Asian Contemporary (Tokyo Photographic Art Museum) Opening Report: Contemporary Photography and Video by Six Artists from Japan and China Resonate

Tokyo Art Beat

From Ancient Rome to the Nuclear Age: "Jam Session: Ishibashi Foundation Collection × Hikaru Fujii WHOSE LIGHT?" (Artizon Museum) Report

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Best 15 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From "Shojo Manga" and Mariko Mori to "DESIGNART TOKYO" and Lieko Shiga

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Musashino Art University and Kamiyama Marugoto College of Technology Sign Educational Partnership Agreement

Tokyo Art Beat

A Tea Offering Ceremony at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Review of Nakayaman. "Lotus Leaves Flourish in the Pond, Yet Nowhere for a Traveler of the Sky to Dwell (NØT) FLASH" (Review by Kimihiko Nakamura)

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Touchable Art! "Ceramic Board Experience: Art and Culture Connected by Ceramics" Now on View! Until November 3

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Matsu Fusako | Takashi Nakajima Solo Exhibition: Water Traces – traces of energy –

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Ako Sugie | Excuse me, may I intrude on the street?

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Architecture festivals from across Japan gather in Ginza: Agency for Cultural Affairs hosts "LinkArchiScape 2026" to consider the preservation and inheritance of architecture

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teamLab to Open First Permanent Museum in the U.S. in 2030, a Roughly 10,000-Square-Meter Facility in California

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[Tokyo] "What Time Is It Now?—Koyama Yukitai and Tamayama Takuro" Exhibition

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Shiga Lieko: Nanu mo Kanu mo @ Aomori Museum of Art

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YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition “Communication with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH” Opening Report: From 200 Meters Above Ground to the Far Reaches of Space

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Kyoto Contemporary Art Fair Expands Support for Young Artists: Where Will the "New Stream" Lead?

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Shiojiri Art Association Marks 60 Years of Creation with Commemorative Exhibition at City Gymnasium, November 1–3

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Experience Yomiuriland's "Jewel Illumination 2026": Sculptures of Life Woven by Motoko Ishii's Light and Nature

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Ryuichi Sakamoto's Final Piano Performance Revived as "Raw Sound": "Ryuichi Sakamoto | Dialogue" Featuring Haruma Kakuno, Daito Manabe, and Others

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Art Festival "SHIBUYA PARCO ART DAYS" Held at Shibuya PARCO: Yin Yuan's New Performance and a Video Work Using Godard's Archive to Be Unveiled

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The whole town of Kunitachi becomes an art center. "Kunitachi Art Center 2026" opens November 7, with Atsuhiko Misawa, Kazuo Kitai, and others participating

Tokyo Art Beat

Henri Matisse Exhibition "Matisse: The Poetics of Black and White" to Be Held at the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno in 2027

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Infiltrating the Venue! A Full Reveal of All Booths at the "Bijutsuten Navi Fest 2026" (Part 4): The Final Booth Introduction! Still Plenty of Attractive Booths

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"Girls' Manga Infinity: Moto Hagio × Ryoko Yamagishi × Waki Yamato Three-Person Exhibition" (The National Art Center, Tokyo) Opening Report: Unraveling the Rich Culture Created by Girls' Manga Through the Three Artists' Representative Works

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"Historical Planner 2027" (Yoshikawa Kobunkan), a handy tool for art fans, is actually useful for appreciating Western art

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Special Exhibition "Places Where Words Overlap" Held at the National Museum of Art, Osaka: Looking at History and Memory through "Contact Zones" Where Languages and Cultures Intertwine

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Yu Tsukada | A Theory of Reiwa-Era Illustration Exhibitions: ① Exhibitions Becoming 'Team Battles' and Their Leader, Mika Pikazo

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Chinatsu Shimizu | With the Gesture of Neighbors Helping Each Other: "PIKO HOUSE" and "Picture Book Plaza"

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[Part 2] Will Warsaw Become the Center of Central and Eastern European Art? The Growing Market and the Contradictions Behind It

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[Shiga] Related Events for "BIWAKO BETWEEN: Lake Biwa and My Story—An Art Exhibition to Feel the 'Livelihood' Between the Lake and People"

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Yuasa Eboshi and Postwar Avant-Garde Metamorphosis Fables @ Nerima Art Museum