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Yamazaki Kenta | re:group performance collective 'POV' / DARKFIELD (Adelaide Inspection Report Extra 2)
Report on two works performed at Adelaide Festival and Fringe, emphasizing improvisation and the significance of legal constraints.
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Artscape Editorial | Catalog & Books | April 2026 [Upcoming Titles]
Artscape introduces upcoming art and design-related exhibition catalogs and books for April 2026.
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第13回 陶美展 inはつかいち
1月に東京で開催された「第13回陶美展」（応募総数194点）の入選作品から選抜した多様な作品を一堂に展観。さくらぴあで2月14日に開催したワークショップでの作品も展示される。
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Kanagawa: AWAZU HOUSE into the FUTURE 5 Print Exhibition "Two Souls dos almas" by Masayoshi Nakamura and Kikuji Yamashita
An exhibition of prints by Masayoshi Nakamura and Kikuji Yamashita titled "Two Souls dos almas" will be held at AWAZU HOUSE ART CENTER in Kanagawa.
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Special Exhibition: Art of Kure, Makiko Yamaguchi: Playing with the Colors of the Earth
A special exhibition showcasing the works and sketches of contemporary artist Makiko Yamaguchi.
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The "High School and Junior High School Art Seminar" Opens Again at Nerima City Museum of Art. 10 Artists and Curators Appear on Stage
The "High School and Junior High School Art Seminar" at Nerima City Museum of Art in Tokyo opens again this year with 10 artists and curators as speakers.
Tokyo Art Beat
New Exhibition Space "YURAKUCHO MUSEUM" Opens in July at Tokyo International Forum. Debut Exhibition is the Pingu Exhibition
YURAKUCHO MUSEUM opens July 10 at Tokyo International Forum, debuting the Pingu exhibition by Ottmar Gutmann
Tokyo Art Beat
【Museum Goods】10 Recommended Goods Found at the 'Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art 100th Anniversary: Andrew Wyeth Exhibition'
We introduce 10 recommended goods found at the 'Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art 100th Anniversary: Andrew Wyeth Exhibition' currently held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Turner Prize Announces 2026 Finalists
The Turner Prize 2026 finalists have been announced.
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Hoshino Ta | Sugita Atsushi 'Art, Seeking Lost Trust'
Art critic Sugita Atsushi explores international art exhibitions like the Venice Biennale and Documenta through 'hodology,' examining the ethical responsibility of the viewer in a changing world.
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【Osaka】Brown Things Happen: Related Events
An introduction to related events for the "Brown Things Happen: Special Matters of Yaki-e" exhibition at Nakanoshima Kusetsu Museum in Osaka.
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Collection Exhibition I: Yujiro Nakahara's Words — A New Eye for Viewing the Collection @ Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art
The Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art presents a special exhibition featuring Yujiro Nakahara, the museum's former director.
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Kurokawa Kaku capsule utilized art space "SHUTL" undergoes spatial renewal. Design by architect Itosaka Rugo
SHUTL, storing two capsules from the demolished Kurokawa Kaku capsule towers, renews its space with a concept focusing on future authenticity.
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"What are these folk artifacts?" Exhibition at Musashino Art University Museum & Library: Unraveling the Forms of Life from an Art and Design Perspective
An exhibition at Musashino Art University Museum showcasing folk artifact collections left by folklorist Joichi Miyamoto, viewed through art and design.
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Silver and Mica Sparkle — Japanese Art of Radiance
A special exhibition featuring about 40 artworks showcasing gold, silver, and mica from the Heian period to the present.
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Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 4 is 'Excessive Detail ~Renaissance North of the Alps~' Adult Refresher Series, 12 Episodes Total, Aired April 29, E-TELE
Episode 4 focuses on the Renaissance north of the Alps, featuring excessive detail in works by Jan van Eyck and Dürer.
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We in the Room of Marvels, Let Us Perish. (Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art) Opening Report. What Is the "Museum of Perishing" That Lies Beyond the Three Types of "Excess"?
The Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art opens a first major joint exhibition by Yasumasa Morimura, Kenji Yanobe, and Miyako Ya-nagiwa, presenting their excesses and a vision toward a museum of perishing.
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"YURAKUCHO MUSEUM," a New Exhibition Space, Opens at Tokyo International Forum
Sony Creative Products opens "YURAKUCHO MUSEUM" at Tokyo International Forum and launches with a Pingu exhibition starting July 10.
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National Hansen's Disease Museum to Hold "Understanding Kawase Hiroko's World of Art Through Paintings and Knitting"
An exhibition examines the life and work of Kawase Hiroko, a Hansen's disease survivor who persisted in artistic expression despite isolation.
Tokyo Art Beat
【Museum Goods】Six Recommended Items Found at "The Marvelous Room: Let Us Perish, Let Us Disappear— Yasumasa Morimura, Kenji Yanobe, Miyako Yamagishi—" (Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art)
This article introduces six recommended items from the special shop tied to a three-artist exhibition at Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art.
Tokyo Art Beat
Yasumasa Morimura, Kenji Yanobe, Miwa Yanagi Exhibition "The Room of Wonder: We Must Disappear" (Osaka Nakanoshima Art Museum) Opens. What Is "Disappearance" Found at the End of "Excess"?
Three Japanese artists explore "excess" and "disappearance" in a collaborative exhibition.
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Yūichi Hirako’s Artwork Appears on Construction Site Fencing; Mitsui Fudosan Launches Art Project at “Nihonbashi Honchō Mitsui Building &forest”
Mitsui Fudosan displays Yūichi Hirako’s new work *Ikagaki* on construction fencing for the Nihonbashi Honchō Mitsui Building &forest from April 20 to mid-August.
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The Stage Is Cy Twombly's Mansion. Valentino Releases Latest Visuals Using the Artist's "Sanctuary" as the Stage
Valentino unveiled its 2026 pre-fall campaign, staging visuals where body and memory intersect within Cy Twombly's mansion.
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Report on the Opening of the Exhibition "Wakō-chō ni Torihada! Yasai mo Uri!" at Fukuda Art Museum: The First Side-by-Side Display of "Fruit and Vegetable Scroll" and "Illustrated Catalogue of Vegetables and Insects"
The exhibition presents Wakō-chō's "Fruit and Vegetable Scroll" and "Illustrated Catalogue of Vegetables and Insects" side-by-side for the first time, featuring approximately 40 works.
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Eric Carle Exhibition: Where It All Began with The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum) Opening Report
An exhibition showcasing the origins and creative process of Eric Carle's iconic work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, opens.
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6 Keywords to Know Andrew Wyeth More
Wyeth's artistic journey through his fraught relationship with his father, chosen techniques, and unique American Realism.
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Who Was Andrew Wyeth? Exploring Through the Words of Japan's Leading Researcher, Hidehiko Takahashi
Japan's first retrospective exhibition of Andrew Wyeth opens, featuring insights from leading researcher Hidehiko Takahashi.
Tokyo Art Beat
【Museum Merchandise】10 Editor's Recommended Items Found at 'Eric Carle Exhibition: The Very Hungry Caterpillar' (Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo)
Highlights 10 editor's recommended merchandise items found at the Eric Carle retrospective exhibition.
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Painting and Ceramics: Rich Expressions, Member Exhibition at Noboribetsu Art Association until the 26th
The Noboribetsu Art Association's 44th member exhibition runs from the 24th to the 26th, showcasing 47 works including painting and ceramics.
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Exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art with "First Time" as Theme: Exploring Entry Points to Art
An exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art explores entry points to art for beginners.
Tokyo Art Beat
Large-Scale Retrospective of Raoul Dufy at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno to Open in 2027, Featuring Numerous Works from the Collection of the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris
A Raoul Dufy 150th-anniversary exhibition will be held at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno in 2027, featuring numerous works from the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris collection.
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Turner Prize 2026 Shortlist
The 2026 Turner Prize shortlist features four artists and their exhibitions.
Tokyo Art Beat
「Nara Prison Museum by Nikko Resort」 Fully Revealed. Exploring Prison History Through Important Cultural Property, Questions on Freedom
Nikko Resort's Nara Prison Museum opens April 27, utilizing the historic Nara Prison (a designated Important Cultural Property) to explore prison history and freedom themes.
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Future Experimental Ground 'TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY'. Exploring Tokyo's Accumulated Culture and Beyond with 'FUTURE GATE TRAIN'
TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, Tokyo's new gateway, opened on March 28. The 'FUTURE GATE TRAIN' tour explores the city's 100+ years of cultural history and future possibilities.
Tokyo Art Beat
Report on 6 Recommended Exhibitions at KYOTOGRAPHIE Kyoto International Photography Festival 2026
This report highlights six standout exhibitions at the 2026 KYOTOGRAPHIE Kyoto International Photography Festival, themed ‘EDGE’, featuring 14 artists from eight countries.
Tokyo Art Beat
Tokyo National Museum Opens "Family Space" Aimed at Parenting Generations. What Is the Aim?
Tokyo National Museum launches a dedicated family space for preschool children and caregivers to lower visiting barriers and realize an open museum.
Design Stories
Father's Art Site Has Been Updated!
Three new works have been added to father's art site, with all 63 pieces signed and dated 2026.
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Review: Kurotsuka Saimon and Yamane Yasutaka's 'Maihime' (161st Kinkin Tea Ceremony 'Unknown and Innocence - The Beginning of Dance')
Yamane Yasutaka's 'Maihime' uses motion capture and LED technology to explore the boundaries between human and non-human, challenging perceptions of identity.
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Yuki Tanaka | Not Lack, but — On Disability, Visual Impairment, Dementia, and Design
A reflective journey through exhibitions and care facilities examining disability, visual impairment, and dementia through design.
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【Tokyo】Georges Rouault: Memories of the Studio Related Events
Related events for the exhibition 'Georges Rouault: Memories of the Studio' at Panasonic Shiodome Museum in Tokyo are introduced.
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Darkness to Explore Part 1: Kato Takashi's Exhibition 'Nonono Nonono Matsuri' at Ichihara Beach Art Museum
Kato Takashi's exhibition 'Nonono Nonono Matsuri' at Ichihara Beach Art Museum features video installations exploring local stone monuments and war memories.
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Report on the Opening of 'Waves and Coral Reefs - Eight Practices of Throwing Architecture Far Away' (WHAT MUSEUM). Glimpsing 'Fragments' of Architects' Thoughts Through Models
A group exhibition questioning architecture opened at WHAT MUSEUM, focusing on models as media for conceptual fragments.
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Best 11 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Mr.'s Solo Exhibition to Eric Carle and Margiela
This weekend's art exhibitions include a solo show for Kelli Win Evans and a major solo exhibition for Margiela in Tokyo.
Tokyo Art Beat
Photographer Issei Nishimura Captures the Invisible Structure in Clothing. 132 5. ISSEY MIYAKE Photo Exhibition 'Light Touches, Fold and Form'
A photo exhibition by Issei Nishimura explores the invisible structures of clothing using 'photograms' and 'scanninggrams'.
Tokyo Art Beat
【Free Admission】May 18 is
International Museum Day on May 18 features free admission and special events at museums nationwide.
Tokyo Art Beat
French Digital Art Facility 'RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES' Grand Opens in Tokyo Ariake on June 12. Facility Details Utilizing Latest Technology Revealed
The French digital art facility 'RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES' will grand open at Tokyo Ariake's Tokyo Dream Park on June 12.
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Launch of "Kids Time" at Iida City Library and Iida City Museum of Art
Starting April 2026, Iida City Library and Museum of Art offer a safe time for babies and young children to make noise and enjoy art.
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Special Exhibition "Genji Monogatari: The Radiance of the Imperial Court" to be Held in Kyoto and Tokyo. Vtuber Jounaifutei and Others Become Special Supporters
A special exhibition on "The Tale of Genji" will be held in Kyoto and Tokyo, featuring Vtuber special supporters.
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Fumio Tomobuchi and Peter Marino's "House of Dior Shinsaibashi" is born in Osaka. A new base where art and food intersect.
Dior opens a new complex "House of Dior Shinsaibashi" in Osaka, designed by architect Fumio Tomobuchi and interior designer Peter Marino.
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Dufy Exhibition to be Held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum; Original Fresco Painting “Spirit of Electricity” Arrives in Japan
The Dufy exhibition opens in Tokyo in April 2027, featuring the original “Spirit of Electricity” fresco painting.
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Original Chikei｜Hans Ulrich Obrist, Hilar Stadler, David Glanzmann『drawing together』
The book 'drawing together' revisits the Surrealist Cadavre exquis with contemporary artists worldwide.
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Koichi Kageyama | Morris Louis “Alpha‑Pi” — Experiencing “Seeing” with Kenji Kajiya
The article explores Morris Louis’s “Alpha‑Pi” and Professor Kenji Kajiya’s insights into its significance in Color Field painting.
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【Tokyo】 Central Asian Handicrafts — Exquisite Embroidery and Jewelry Related Events
An overview of related events for an exhibition on Central Asian embroidery and jewelry at Shibuya Matsunaga Museum.
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Yoko Matsumoto – The Day I Saw the Evening Star @ Fuchu City Museum of Art
Yoko Matsumoto's first major solo exhibition opens at Fuchu City Museum of Art with works and diverse talk events.
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Bottega Veneta Launches New Series "Bottega Veneta for the Arts" Collaborating with Contemporary Creators
Bottega Veneta partners with photographer Peter Fraser for the inaugural "Bottega Veneta for the Arts" series.
Tokyo Art Beat
What Does It Mean for Lines to Become Visible? Understanding "Ruth Asawa: Retrospective" at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (Review by Hirotaro Shimada)
A retrospective on Ruth Asawa reexamines postwar art institutions and boundaries through her wire sculptures.
Tokyo Art Beat
Sculptor Shigao Taniya Passes Away at 78, Pursuing the Reconstruction of "Sculpture"
Sculptor Shigao Taniya died at 78 from pneumonia; recognized for pursuing sculpture reconstruction and gaining international acclaim.
Tokyo Art Beat
Report on “Swiss Painting’s Genius Karl Walzer: The Dark Afterglow of the Century’s End” (Tokyo Station Gallery). Focus on 150 Unseen Works and Works Created During His Stay in Japan
The Tokyo Station Gallery exhibition showcases Karl Walzer’s 150 previously unseen works and highlights his Japan‑related pieces.
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【Obituary】Sculptor Shigeo Toya, Emeritus Professor at Musashino Art University, Dies at 78, Born in Ogawa Village, Nagano
Sculptor Shigeo Toya, known for his wood chain-saw
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Miyagi Museum of Art Reopens: The Entire Collection Showcases the Era of Art
The museum marks its 45th anniversary with around 7,000 pieces, showcasing modern art's dynamism through the full collection.
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Yamazaki Kenta | re:group performance collective 'POV' / DARKFIELD (Adelaide Inspection Report Extra 2)
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Artscape Editorial | Catalog & Books | April 2026 [Upcoming Titles]
美術展ナビ

第13回 陶美展 inはつかいち
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Kanagawa: AWAZU HOUSE into the FUTURE 5 Print Exhibition "Two Souls dos almas" by Masayoshi Nakamura and Kikuji Yamashita
美術展ナビ

Special Exhibition: Art of Kure, Makiko Yamaguchi: Playing with the Colors of the Earth
美術手帖

The "High School and Junior High School Art Seminar" Opens Again at Nerima City Museum of Art. 10 Artists and Curators Appear on Stage
Tokyo Art Beat

New Exhibition Space "YURAKUCHO MUSEUM" Opens in July at Tokyo International Forum. Debut Exhibition is the Pingu Exhibition
Tokyo Art Beat

【Museum Goods】10 Recommended Goods Found at the 'Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art 100th Anniversary: Andrew Wyeth Exhibition'
美術手帖

Turner Prize Announces 2026 Finalists
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Hoshino Ta | Sugita Atsushi 'Art, Seeking Lost Trust'
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【Osaka】Brown Things Happen: Related Events
ART iT

Collection Exhibition I: Yujiro Nakahara's Words — A New Eye for Viewing the Collection @ Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art
美術手帖

Kurokawa Kaku capsule utilized art space "SHUTL" undergoes spatial renewal. Design by architect Itosaka Rugo
美術手帖

"What are these folk artifacts?" Exhibition at Musashino Art University Museum & Library: Unraveling the Forms of Life from an Art and Design Perspective
美術館・アート情報

Silver and Mica Sparkle — Japanese Art of Radiance
美術展ナビ

Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 4 is 'Excessive Detail ~Renaissance North of the Alps~' Adult Refresher Series, 12 Episodes Total, Aired April 29, E-TELE
美術手帖

We in the Room of Marvels, Let Us Perish. (Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art) Opening Report. What Is the "Museum of Perishing" That Lies Beyond the Three Types of "Excess"?
美術手帖

"YURAKUCHO MUSEUM," a New Exhibition Space, Opens at Tokyo International Forum
美術手帖

National Hansen's Disease Museum to Hold "Understanding Kawase Hiroko's World of Art Through Paintings and Knitting"
Tokyo Art Beat

【Museum Goods】Six Recommended Items Found at "The Marvelous Room: Let Us Perish, Let Us Disappear— Yasumasa Morimura, Kenji Yanobe, Miyako Yamagishi—" (Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art)
Tokyo Art Beat

Yasumasa Morimura, Kenji Yanobe, Miwa Yanagi Exhibition "The Room of Wonder: We Must Disappear" (Osaka Nakanoshima Art Museum) Opens. What Is "Disappearance" Found at the End of "Excess"?
美術手帖

Yūichi Hirako’s Artwork Appears on Construction Site Fencing; Mitsui Fudosan Launches Art Project at “Nihonbashi Honchō Mitsui Building &forest”
美術手帖

The Stage Is Cy Twombly's Mansion. Valentino Releases Latest Visuals Using the Artist's "Sanctuary" as the Stage
美術手帖

Report on the Opening of the Exhibition "Wakō-chō ni Torihada! Yasai mo Uri!" at Fukuda Art Museum: The First Side-by-Side Display of "Fruit and Vegetable Scroll" and "Illustrated Catalogue of Vegetables and Insects"
美術手帖

Eric Carle Exhibition: Where It All Began with The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum) Opening Report
美術手帖

6 Keywords to Know Andrew Wyeth More
美術手帖

Who Was Andrew Wyeth? Exploring Through the Words of Japan's Leading Researcher, Hidehiko Takahashi
Tokyo Art Beat

【Museum Merchandise】10 Editor's Recommended Items Found at 'Eric Carle Exhibition: The Very Hungry Caterpillar' (Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo)
北海道新聞デジタル

Painting and Ceramics: Rich Expressions, Member Exhibition at Noboribetsu Art Association until the 26th
Yahoo!ニュース

Exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art with "First Time" as Theme: Exploring Entry Points to Art
Tokyo Art Beat

Large-Scale Retrospective of Raoul Dufy at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno to Open in 2027, Featuring Numerous Works from the Collection of the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris
ART iT

Turner Prize 2026 Shortlist
Tokyo Art Beat

「Nara Prison Museum by Nikko Resort」 Fully Revealed. Exploring Prison History Through Important Cultural Property, Questions on Freedom
美術手帖

Future Experimental Ground 'TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY'. Exploring Tokyo's Accumulated Culture and Beyond with 'FUTURE GATE TRAIN'
Tokyo Art Beat

Report on 6 Recommended Exhibitions at KYOTOGRAPHIE Kyoto International Photography Festival 2026
Tokyo Art Beat

Tokyo National Museum Opens "Family Space" Aimed at Parenting Generations. What Is the Aim?
Design Stories

Father's Art Site Has Been Updated!
ART iT

Review: Kurotsuka Saimon and Yamane Yasutaka's 'Maihime' (161st Kinkin Tea Ceremony 'Unknown and Innocence - The Beginning of Dance')
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Yuki Tanaka | Not Lack, but — On Disability, Visual Impairment, Dementia, and Design
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【Tokyo】Georges Rouault: Memories of the Studio Related Events
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