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Kana Uo | Do You Know? The Remarkable Versatility of Tomoyuki Washio
This article explores the multifaceted work of Nagoya-based artist Tomoyuki Washio, who transcends boundaries between art, music, and community engagement.
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[Nagano] Art Labo 2026 Phase 1 "Opening Tools: Touching, Talking, Walking - Nao Saito x Nagano Prefectural Art Museum"
The Nagano Prefectural Art Museum will host an exhibition featuring designer Nao Saito's "Opening Tools," allowing visitors to experience art through various senses.
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First Recipients of the “NCAR×AWARE Women Artists Research Fellowship” Announced
NCAR and AWARE have selected Nodoka Odawara and Yuri Yamada as the first recipients of the Women Artists Research Fellowship.
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“Nobuya Hitsuda: The Scenery That Passed By” (Toyota Municipal Museum of Art) Opening Report. What does it mean to paint scenery?
The Toyota Municipal Museum of Art has opened a major retrospective of painter Nobuya Hitsuda, featuring 120 works spanning his long career.
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Kyun-Chome Solo Exhibition "Bouquets for an Ambiguous Earth" is Now Open at Gallery & Restaurant Butaiura, Featuring a Course Meal Experience Tracing the History of Human Food
Artist duo Kyun-Chome is holding a solo exhibition at Gallery & Restaurant Butaiura, featuring conceptual artworks and an immersive dining experience.
Tokyo Art Beat
Report on 'Expanding Surrealism' (Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery): Tracing the Development of an Innovative Artistic Movement Through Its Connections to Advertising and Fashion
The exhibition at Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery examines the multifaceted development of Surrealism and its expansion into advertising and fashion.
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[Aomori] Symposium: From Hachinohe Port to Southeast Asia — New Routes Opened by Culture and Art
Hachinohe Institute of Technology will host a symposium discussing international cultural exchange and the potential of regional cities through art and Southeast Asian connections.
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19 Monet Works Revealed. Pola Museum of Art Holds Monet's 100th Anniversary Exhibition 'A New Vision'
The Pola Museum of Art is holding an exhibition featuring 19 works by Claude Monet alongside contemporary artists to mark his 100th anniversary.
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[Merchandise] Stylish and Unique! Art T-shirts Now on Sale at Art Exhibition Navi Online Store
Art Exhibition Navi Online Store is selling stylish and unique art-themed T-shirts featuring works by artists like Van Gogh and David Hockney.
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Selected Project for the Art Worker Program 'CRAWL': The World Viewed from Kibera 'Slum' - From the 'Me' Who Has Been Told, to the 'Me' Who Tells.
This exhibition at BUG features photographs and videos by young people from the Kibera slum, shifting the narrative from objects to subjects.
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Hoshino Futoshi | Shiraishi Yoshikazu "Brazilian Immigrants and Go-Shichi-Go: The Transcultural Development of International Haiku in Brazil"
This book examines the history of international haiku created by Brazilian immigrants and its development as "literary activity."
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Harachikei | Kyoko Michishita Feature (e-flux Film)
A feature on early video works by Kyoko Michishita is presented on e-flux Film, re-evaluating her critique of patriarchy and gender roles.
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【Yteen Art Club】Special Exhibition "Kitano Tenjin" Ticket Giveaway (Limited to 5 Pairs/10 People: Junior High/High School Students and Guardians)
Yteen Art Club is giving away tickets to the special exhibition "Kitano Tenjin" to 5 pairs (10 people) of junior high/high school students and their guardians. The exhibition runs until June 14.
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Kanazawa Art Gummi 17th Anniversary Solo Exhibition: Noriko Okaku "Meaning of Meaninglessness" @ Kanazawa Art Gummi
Kanazawa Art Gummi celebrates its 17th anniversary with a solo exhibition by artist Noriko Okaku titled "Meaning of Meaninglessness."
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Toyota Municipal Museum of Art "Shinya Hitsuda - Landscapes Passed By" Ticket Present
Win tickets to the "Shinya Hitsuda - Landscapes Passed By" exhibition at the Toyota Municipal Museum of Art.
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From Jakuchu to Masterpieces of the Heian and Kamakura Periods: The Hosomi Collection, a "Textbook of Japanese Art," Exhibited at the Kyushu National Museum
The Hosomi Collection exhibition at the Kyushu National Museum showcases Japanese art, including works by Jakuchu, Rimpa, and from the Heian and Kamakura periods.
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“Hanae Mori Centennial: Vital Type” (The National Art Center, Tokyo) Opening Report. Looking Back on Her Philosophy and Practice with 400 Works and Documents
The National Art Center, Tokyo, is hosting the first major posthumous retrospective of Hanae Mori, featuring 400 works and materials reflecting her innovative philosophy.
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[Tokyo] "ARTISANAL" Exhibition
The "ARTISANAL" exhibition will be held at THE FACE DAIKANYAMA in Tokyo to celebrate the release of the MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA archive book "0 0 10."
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Takeshi Yasura: HAK HACK @ CADAN Otemachi
Artist Takeshi Yasura held his solo exhibition, "HAK HACK," at CADAN Otemachi in Tokyo from April 1 to April 18, 2026.
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We of the Cabinet of Curiosities, Vanish. — Yasumasa Morimura, Kenji Yanobe, Miwa Yanagi — @ Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art
Artists Yasumasa Morimura, Kenji Yanobe, and Miwa Yanagi are holding a collaborative exhibition at the Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art.
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Interview with contemporary artist Daniel Buren: What is the 'Third Eye' he expresses? (Interviewer: Kotaro Shimada)
Daniel Buren expresses expanded perception with the concept of a 'third eye,' using mirrors to broaden the viewer's field of vision.
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Greece introduces new law specialized in art crime—fines of over 50 million yen for forgeries and art destruction
Greece has introduced a new law to combat art crime, establishing strict penalties for forgeries and creating an independent body for expert authentication.
Tokyo Art Beat
With the concept of "Hokki Yoyo," Sumida Ward's first art festival "Sumida Gosai Art Festival" will be held in September. Lineup of over 30 groups and key visual announced.
Sumida Ward’s inaugural "Sumida Gosai Art Festival" launches in September, featuring over 30 artists and a key visual by designer Kohei Sekita.
Tokyo Art Beat
[Museum Goods] 10 Recommended Items Found at the "Hanae Mori: Vital Type" Exhibition (The National Art Center, Tokyo)
We present 10 recommended goods selected by our editorial team from the "Hanae Mori: Vital Type" exhibition at The National Art Center, Tokyo.
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AMUSÉUM, a collection of art goods from around the world, makes its debut in Osaka. A pop-up event is being held at LUCUA 1100 4F sPACE in Umeda.
AMUSÉUM debuts in Osaka with a pop-up at LUCUA 1100, showcasing art goods from global museums.
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Focus on the Relationship Between Literature and Art: 76 Works at Kurashiki City Museum of Art, Okayama Prefecture, Featuring Haiku and Noh Motifs (Sanyo Shimbun Digital)
The Kurashiki City Museum of Art in Okayama Prefecture is holding a collection exhibition focusing on the relationship between literature and art, featuring 76 works inspired by haiku and Noh.
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Gucci Launches a New Chapter of Silk: "The Art of Silk" Project Connecting Archives with the Modern Day
Gucci launched "The Art of Silk," a project that reinterprets archival scarf designs to bridge the brand's heritage with modern creative expression.
Tokyo Art Beat
Former Agency for Cultural Affairs Commissioner Sounds Alarm on "Leaps in Logic" and "Impact on Regions." What are the Problems with the "Revenue Quotas" Imposed on National Museums and Art Museums?
Former Agency for Cultural Affairs Commissioner Masanori Aoyagi warns about revenue quotas imposed on national museums and art museums.
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Kenta Yamazaki | Adelaide Inspection Report Part 4: Reflecting on LGBTQ-related Programs (Part 2)
Through the lens of Adelaide’s performing arts, this article explores how theaters can function as spaces that celebrate and accept the existence of diverse individuals.
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Matsufusa House | "Master of Poland Jan Lenica - Posters, Animation, Illustration, Stage"
An exhibition of Polish artist Jan Lenica's work, featuring posters, animation, illustrations, and stage designs, was held at Ginza Graphic Gallery.
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Enjoy the Process of Art Creation: Contemporary Artist Holds Public Production at Prefectural Museum of Art
Contemporary artist Kumiko Sato is holding a public art creation event at the Prefectural Museum of Art, showcasing her process of making art from everyday materials.
Tokyo Art Beat
Where Has the Radicalism of YBA Gone? Paintings at the Tate Modern Exhibition 'YBA & BEYOND: 90s British Art That Changed the World' (Review by Atsushi Suwa)
A review of the Tate Modern exhibition questions the diminished radicalism of YBA paintings, now historical artifacts.
Tokyo Art Beat
[Interview] Chloé Zhao on the film "Hamnet" and Shakespeare: "Stories are not something we can control"
Director Chloé Zhao discusses the film "Hamnet" and Shakespeare, sharing her approach to storytelling.
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[Faculty of Education] Beyond the Boundaries of Education and Art
Associate Professor Hitoshi Hirano, an artist and educator, researches art education history and creates art using traditional metalworking techniques.
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Megumi Takashima | Takeru Fujii 'Floor Plan of Life and Death'
A critical review of ceramic artist Takeru Fujii’s exhibition, which examines vessels as media that mediate between life and death.
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[Tokyo] Tetsuya Umeda "Void"
Artist Tetsuya Umeda presents "Void," a tour-style theatrical performance exploring the memories and space of the Za-Koenji theater.
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one’s art Unique 5-Person Exhibition
This exhibition features diverse works by three artists from one’s art and two artists based in Hatsukaichi.
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Anders Dickson: rot in the small season @ KAYOKOYUKI
The exhibition "rot in the small season" by artist Anders Dickson is held at KAYOKOYUKI in Tokyo from March 19 to May 2, 2026.
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Latest episode of "Nogizaka Under Construction", "Nogizaka46 Art Club", now available on YouTube! [Nogizaka Streaming Now]
The latest episode of "Nogizaka Under Construction", featuring an art proficiency test for members, has been released on the official Nogizaka46 YouTube channel.
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"Eugène Boudin Exhibition: Aesthetics of the Moment, Exploration of Light" (SOMPO Museum of Art) Opening Report. Focusing on the rich expressions of light captured by the pioneer of Impressionism
The SOMPO Museum of Art has launched the first major exhibition of Impressionist pioneer Eugène Boudin in Japan in approximately 30 years.
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How to Walk Through Asian Art: East Asia Edition - A Journey Through Proximity and Differences
The Fukuoka Asian Art Museum will host an exhibition series featuring art from six East Asian countries to explore regional diversity and cultural narratives.
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Opening Up Treasures: Art in Saitama
This exhibition showcases art cherished by Saitama residents and businesses, highlighting local artists and their legacy.
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Renzo Piano Architectural Design: What is the new relationship between environment and art practiced by the North Spanish contemporary art center 'Centro Botín'?
Designed by Renzo Piano, Centro Botín is an innovative Spanish art center that leverages creativity and art to foster social and emotional development.
Tokyo Art Beat
Martin Margiela's First Major Solo Exhibition in Japan Opens at Kudan House: Exploring Interests, Obsessions with the Body, Traces of Life, and Phantoms within an Intimate Residential Space
Martin Margiela's first major solo exhibition in Japan opens at Kudan House, featuring works that explore the body, transformation, and themes of impermanence.
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Naho Kawabe “Flos Filicis: Fern Flower” @ WAITINGROOM
The exhibition "Flos Filicis: Fern Flower" by artist Naho Kawabe is held at WAITINGROOM in Tokyo from April 4 to May 3, 2026.
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"Building Exhibition 2026: Animals in the Asaka Residence" (Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum) Opening Report: Charming Animals Hidden in Art Deco Architecture
The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum opened a building exhibition highlighting animal motifs integrated into the Art Deco design of the former Asaka Residence.
Tokyo Art Beat
Introducing Western-style Architecture that Colored Meiji-era Tokyo! Edo-Tokyo Museum Renewal Commemorative Special Exhibition "Western-style Buildings: Meiji Dreams and Challenges" to be Held
The Edo-Tokyo Museum is hosting a special exhibition exploring the reception and evolution of Western-style architecture in Meiji-era Japan.
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Tetsuya Umeda's New Tour-Style Play "Kudo" (Cavity) to be Performed at Za-Koenji
Za-Koenji will stage "Kudo," a new tour-style theater production by artist Tetsuya Umeda, from April 29 to May 17, 2026.
Tokyo Art Beat
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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120 Unique Paintings: Fukuyama Art Association Open Exhibition at Fukuyama Museum of Art
The Fukuyama Art Association's open exhibition has opened at the Fukuyama Museum of Art, featuring 120 diverse paintings including oil and watercolor works.
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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.
Tokyo Art Beat
Night outdoor art exhibition 'teamLab Yoro Valley' to be held in Yoro Valley, Chiba. A valley selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Geological Sites becomes an art space.
teamLab will host an outdoor night art exhibition at Chiba's Yoro Valley, transforming the scenic geological site into an interactive art space.
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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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“Artist” Koichiro Azuma | Compass of Dreams vol. 2 (Otokonokakurega Digital)
Contemporary artist Koichiro Azuma creates massive, kinetic sculptures using discarded bicycles, blending technical metalwork with deep community engagement.
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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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Walking through the hot spring town to enjoy art: Contemporary art festival held in Fukushima for the first time in 12 years: Events & Leisure: Fukushima Minyu Shimbun
The "Arafudo Art Again" contemporary art festival is being held in Tsuchiyu Onsen, Fukushima, through June 30, marking its return after 12 years.
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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.
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Kana Uo | Do You Know? The Remarkable Versatility of Tomoyuki Washio
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[Nagano] Art Labo 2026 Phase 1 "Opening Tools: Touching, Talking, Walking - Nao Saito x Nagano Prefectural Art Museum"
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First Recipients of the “NCAR×AWARE Women Artists Research Fellowship” Announced
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“Nobuya Hitsuda: The Scenery That Passed By” (Toyota Municipal Museum of Art) Opening Report. What does it mean to paint scenery?
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Kyun-Chome Solo Exhibition "Bouquets for an Ambiguous Earth" is Now Open at Gallery & Restaurant Butaiura, Featuring a Course Meal Experience Tracing the History of Human Food
Tokyo Art Beat

Report on 'Expanding Surrealism' (Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery): Tracing the Development of an Innovative Artistic Movement Through Its Connections to Advertising and Fashion
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[Aomori] Symposium: From Hachinohe Port to Southeast Asia — New Routes Opened by Culture and Art
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19 Monet Works Revealed. Pola Museum of Art Holds Monet's 100th Anniversary Exhibition 'A New Vision'
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[Merchandise] Stylish and Unique! Art T-shirts Now on Sale at Art Exhibition Navi Online Store
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Selected Project for the Art Worker Program 'CRAWL': The World Viewed from Kibera 'Slum' - From the 'Me' Who Has Been Told, to the 'Me' Who Tells.
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Hoshino Futoshi | Shiraishi Yoshikazu "Brazilian Immigrants and Go-Shichi-Go: The Transcultural Development of International Haiku in Brazil"
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Harachikei | Kyoko Michishita Feature (e-flux Film)
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【Yteen Art Club】Special Exhibition "Kitano Tenjin" Ticket Giveaway (Limited to 5 Pairs/10 People: Junior High/High School Students and Guardians)
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Kanazawa Art Gummi 17th Anniversary Solo Exhibition: Noriko Okaku "Meaning of Meaninglessness" @ Kanazawa Art Gummi
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Toyota Municipal Museum of Art "Shinya Hitsuda - Landscapes Passed By" Ticket Present
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From Jakuchu to Masterpieces of the Heian and Kamakura Periods: The Hosomi Collection, a "Textbook of Japanese Art," Exhibited at the Kyushu National Museum
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“Hanae Mori Centennial: Vital Type” (The National Art Center, Tokyo) Opening Report. Looking Back on Her Philosophy and Practice with 400 Works and Documents
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[Tokyo] "ARTISANAL" Exhibition
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Takeshi Yasura: HAK HACK @ CADAN Otemachi
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We of the Cabinet of Curiosities, Vanish. — Yasumasa Morimura, Kenji Yanobe, Miwa Yanagi — @ Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art
Tokyo Art Beat

Interview with contemporary artist Daniel Buren: What is the 'Third Eye' he expresses? (Interviewer: Kotaro Shimada)
Yahoo!ニュース

Greece introduces new law specialized in art crime—fines of over 50 million yen for forgeries and art destruction
Tokyo Art Beat

With the concept of "Hokki Yoyo," Sumida Ward's first art festival "Sumida Gosai Art Festival" will be held in September. Lineup of over 30 groups and key visual announced.
Tokyo Art Beat

[Museum Goods] 10 Recommended Items Found at the "Hanae Mori: Vital Type" Exhibition (The National Art Center, Tokyo)
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AMUSÉUM, a collection of art goods from around the world, makes its debut in Osaka. A pop-up event is being held at LUCUA 1100 4F sPACE in Umeda.
Yahoo!ニュース

Focus on the Relationship Between Literature and Art: 76 Works at Kurashiki City Museum of Art, Okayama Prefecture, Featuring Haiku and Noh Motifs (Sanyo Shimbun Digital)
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Gucci Launches a New Chapter of Silk: "The Art of Silk" Project Connecting Archives with the Modern Day
Tokyo Art Beat

Former Agency for Cultural Affairs Commissioner Sounds Alarm on "Leaps in Logic" and "Impact on Regions." What are the Problems with the "Revenue Quotas" Imposed on National Museums and Art Museums?
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Kenta Yamazaki | Adelaide Inspection Report Part 4: Reflecting on LGBTQ-related Programs (Part 2)
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Matsufusa House | "Master of Poland Jan Lenica - Posters, Animation, Illustration, Stage"
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Enjoy the Process of Art Creation: Contemporary Artist Holds Public Production at Prefectural Museum of Art
Tokyo Art Beat

Where Has the Radicalism of YBA Gone? Paintings at the Tate Modern Exhibition 'YBA & BEYOND: 90s British Art That Changed the World' (Review by Atsushi Suwa)
Tokyo Art Beat

[Interview] Chloé Zhao on the film "Hamnet" and Shakespeare: "Stories are not something we can control"
saitama-u.ac.jp

[Faculty of Education] Beyond the Boundaries of Education and Art
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Megumi Takashima | Takeru Fujii 'Floor Plan of Life and Death'
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[Tokyo] Tetsuya Umeda "Void"
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one’s art Unique 5-Person Exhibition
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Anders Dickson: rot in the small season @ KAYOKOYUKI
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Latest episode of "Nogizaka Under Construction", "Nogizaka46 Art Club", now available on YouTube! [Nogizaka Streaming Now]
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"Eugène Boudin Exhibition: Aesthetics of the Moment, Exploration of Light" (SOMPO Museum of Art) Opening Report. Focusing on the rich expressions of light captured by the pioneer of Impressionism
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