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upcoming: Hiroshi Sugimoto Seascapes Enoura | Pre-photography, Time Recording Device
Gallery Koyanagi will host Hiroshi Sugimoto's solo exhibition "Seascapes Enoura" in summer 2026.
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[Hokkaido] "Ainu People and Exposition – 150 Years of Experience" Exhibition Related Events
Related events for the "Ainu People and Exposition – 150 Years of Experience" exhibition will be held at the National Ainu Museum in Hokkaido.
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Opening 50th Anniversary Preview Event Collection 1: I / Act
The National Museum of Art, Osaka commemorates its 50th anniversary with a collection exhibition tracing the evolution of art from 1977 to the present.
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Kentaro Yamazaki | "Princess Medea" / "Qui som? - Who are we?" (SHIZUOKA World Theatre Festival 2026 #4)
The article reviews two 2026 Shizuoka theatre productions and their critical reception.
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CULTURAL JOB FAIR 2026: Exhibiting Organizations Sought
The organizers are seeking companies and organizations involved in cultural businesses to exhibit at the first-ever CULTURAL JOB FAIR 2026.
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Best 15 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From NHK Sunday Museum 50th Anniversary to Mr. Solo Exhibition and Shoko Izumi Solo Exhibition
The NHK Sunday Museum 50th Anniversary exhibition in Tokyo and solo shows by Eugène Boudin, Georges Rouault, Kawanabe Kyōsai, and Van Gogh are running until June 21.
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Aki Sasamoto Laboratory
The National Museum of Art in Osaka will host a special exhibition of Aki Sasamoto's work from July 19 to November 3, 2026, featuring sculptures, performances, and interactive installations.
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Yoshiichi Yoshida's novel 'Kokuhō' featuring 500 illustrations by Susumu Kusama exhibited at Ginza's Pola Museum Annex.
An exhibition of 500 illustrations by Susumu Kusama for Yoshiichi Yoshida's novel 'Kokuhō' is held at Ginza's Pola Museum Annex.
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So Sowen's Solo Exhibition 'Air Condition' Opens at Kumamoto City Contemporary Art Museum, Featuring New Works Produced in Kyiv, Ukraine
So Sowen's solo exhibition 'Air Condition' runs from June 20 to August 23 at Kumamoto City Contemporary Art Museum, showcasing new works created in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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[Yteen Art Club] Special Exhibition "Treasures of Kukai and Shingon" Ticket Giveaway (Limited to 5 groups/10 people: Junior/Senior High Students and Guardians)
A giveaway of free tickets for the special exhibition "Treasures of Kukai and Shingon" for junior/senior high students and their guardians.
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Otsuka Michiko 'Onna no Sakuhin' Exhibition and Related Events in Tokyo
Otsuka Michiko's exhibition featuring 40 works with screenings and talks at Tokyo Photographic Arts Museum.
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High School Students Team Up: Kumamoto's Arau Night Market T-Shirt Designed by Art Club Members "Wear and Enjoy the Festival"
Kumamoto high school students designed the official Arau Night Market T‑shirt, boosting festival enthusiasm and community engagement.
Tokyo Art Beat
"Hiroshi Sugimoto: Extinct Photographs" (The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo) Report: A Large-Scale Solo Exhibition for the First Time in 21 Years, Witnessing the End of Silver Gelatin Photography
A report on Hiroshi Sugimoto's first major solo exhibition in 21 years, exploring the "extinction" of silver gelatin photography's evidentiary power.
Tokyo Art Beat
[Museum Goods] 8 Editor's Recommended Goods Found at "New Eyes: Monet and 21st Century Art" (Polat Museum of Art)
An introduction to recommended original goods from the special exhibition at the Pola Museum of Art.
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Opening with the Artist: Yusuke Kamata Exhibition: A Certain Imagination, Two Lands @ Yokohama Museum of Art Gallery 4
Yusuke Kamata presents a new installation at the Yokohama Museum of Art exploring the multifaceted imagination of Hara Sankei.
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Tomakomai City Museum of Art
Tomakomai City Museum of Art presents an exhibition featuring mysterious Jomon period artifacts.
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Invitation to 10 Reader Council Members for the Exhibition 'British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Bounty of Edo Paintings: Crossing the Sea'
An invitation for 10 Reader Council members to a special exhibition at Tokyo's Metropolitan Art Museum featuring Japanese art from the British Museum's collection.
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Kids & Family Programs for Summer 2026 (Western Japan) Selected by artscape Editorial Department
artscape Editorial Department presents a curated list of exhibitions and workshops for kids and families in Western Japan for Summer 2026.
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artscape編集部が選ぶ！夏休み親子・キッズプログラム2026（東日本編）
Artscape editors pick summer 2026 parent‑child art programs and exhibitions across Eastern Japan, listing workshops, events, and details.
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Collection Exhibition 2026-Ⅰ
The Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art celebrates its 3rd anniversary with the first chapter of its annual collection exhibition themed "Time at the Museum."
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【Tokyo】'ICC Annual 2026: Leave/Remain/Receive' Artist Talk
A series of artist talks related to the 2026 ICC Annual Exhibition 'Leave/Remain/Receive' will be held in Tokyo from June 20 to November 8.
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18 Contemporary Artists Reveal a New Perspective on Monet: 'A New Eye - Monet and 21st Century Art' Exhibition (Pola Museum) Opening Report
The Pola Museum's exhibition 'A New Eye - Monet and 21st Century Art' opens, showcasing Monet's works alongside 18 contemporary artists to explore how Monet's perceptual experiments influence modern art.
読売新聞
Risk of Overseas Outflow of National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties: Applications for Export Inspection Certificates Tripled in 10 Years
Applications for export inspection certificates for artworks have tripled in 10 years, reaching 9,667 in 2025.
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Iwanai Chuo Gakuen Art Club Holds Its First Exhibition Since Merger, Starting on the 17th; Landscape Painting of School Building Also Included
Iwanai Chuo Gakuen's art club will hold its first post-merger exhibition at Kida Kinjiro Museum of Art on the 17th.
Tokyo Art Beat
"Sachiko Kazama Exhibition: 1000 Ri Eyes in the Hachinohe Renga Warehouse Art Museum" Report. '21st Century Romanticism' Pursued Initial Public Oil Paintings and Representative Large Woodblock Prints Gathered
Sachiko Kazama's exhibition at Hachinohe Renga Warehouse Art Museum features initial public oil paintings and large woodblock prints.
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Horror Experience Exhibition: World of Movie Art at Namba Sky O (Minna no Keizai Shinbun Network)
A horror-themed movie art exhibition focusing on sets and production design is held at Namba Sky O in Osaka.
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Influencing Taiwanese Artists: Over 200 Modern Japanese Art and Crafts on Display in Taipei (CNA Focus Taiwan)
An exhibition featuring over 200 pieces of modern Japanese art and crafts that influenced Taiwanese artists during the Japanese colonial period is currently open at the National Taiwan Normal University Museum.
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Sugie Ako | Iguchi Kouta Motion Graphics
Iguchi Kouta's motion graphics exhibition is held at Ginza Graphic Gallery.
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Painting Circle Art Exhibition from 18th at Iga Hakubō Plaza
The 66th exhibition by the painting circle Upperyo Bijutsukuru will be held from June 18 to 21 at Iga Hakubō Plaza in Iga City. Approximately 20 works in watercolor, oil, and acrylic will be displayed.
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Report on the Opening of 'Hiroshi Sugimoto: Extinction' Exhibition (National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo). Seeing Hiroshi Sugimoto's Origins and Future
Hiroshi Sugimoto's large-scale retrospective 'Extinction' opens at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, exploring the medium of film photography and the artist's future.
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Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 11 'Confessions of the Soul ~Fin de Siècle Art~' Focus on Redon, Munch, Klimt, and More, Airs June 17 on E-Tele
The June 17th E-Tele broadcast of 'Mastering Western Art in 3 Months' focuses on Fin de Siècle art, featuring works by Redon, Munch, and Klimt.
Tokyo Art Beat
Documentary Special: Pina Bausch and Nam June Paik. 'Performance Art: A Film Festival around Body and Space' to be held in August
A documentary special titled 'Performance Art: A Film Festival around Body and Space' featuring pioneers of performance art will be released in theaters nationwide starting August 1.
Tokyo Art Beat
Review Exhibition Nam June Paik: Nam June Paik | Jugemu Held at Watari Museum of Contemporary Art
A review exhibition titled "Nam June Paik | Jugemu" is held at Watari Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Nam June Paik's death.
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Art Exhibitions and Exhibitions Closing on June 21 (Sun): Boudin, Kuniyoshi, Capcom, Van Gogh's Drawbridge, and More
A list of 59 art exhibitions and shows closing on June 21 (Sun) across Japan, organized by region.
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Takashima Chika | Satoshi Nishizawa 'World's Unknown Warrior Day'
Satoshi Nishizawa's exhibition critiques the political nature of war memorial displays, exposing their superficiality.
Tokyo Art Beat
Café Artists: From Impressionism to Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Picasso – Opening Report at the Mitsubishi 1 Hall Museum. Cafés Were Another Atelier for Modern Art
The exhibition explores how cafés in Paris and Barcelona influenced modern art through artists like Monet, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Picasso.
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Report on 'Yukio Hideshima Exhibition: Dark Fantasy / Mysterious — A Talent Born in Minamata' (Kumamoto City Museum of Modern Art). Tracing the Unique Artist's Footsteps and the Landscape that Nurtured Him
A retrospective of Yukio Hideshima (1934–2018) at Kumamoto City Museum of Modern Art explores his dark fantasy world and its roots in Minamata’s landscape.
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Chushin Art Exhibition Opens on the 20th, Works Successively Carried into Matsumoto City Museum (Nagano Prefecture) (Citizen Times Web)
The Chushin Art Exhibition opens Oct 20 at Matsumoto City Museum, displaying 254 works from local artists, juniors, and members.
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"Asama International Photo Festival 2026 PHOTO MIYOTA" to be held. Expanding exhibition area throughout Miyota Town.
The "Asama International Photo Festival 2026 PHOTO MIYOTA" will be held in Miyota Town, Nagano Prefecture from August 1st to September 27th.
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Yoshitomo Nara-curated ceramics exhibition "Movement of Strata" to be held at KOSAKU KANECHIKA, introducing four artists including Eiji Uematsu and Takuro Kuwata
Yoshitomo Nara curates a ceramics exhibition exploring ceramic expression at KOSAKU KANECHIKA.
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Book Review: A New Attempt at Art Criticism Sought After Nuclear Damage. 'Apocalyptic Art: For the Coming Post-Humanity'
This book review explores Shiki noie's attempt at art criticism in post-nuclear Japan, focusing on 'Apocalyptic Art: For the Coming Post-Humanity'.
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Chushin Art Exhibition Opens on the 20th; Ambitious Works Delivered One After Another to Matsumoto City Museum of Art – Shimin Times
The Chushin Art Exhibition opens at Matsumoto City Museum of Art with many diverse works delivered.
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Lucy Lee Exhibition: Elegant Vessels Connecting East and West
Retrospective of British ceramic artist Lucy Lee (1902-1995) runs July 4 to September 13, 2026.
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Special Exhibition 81st Spring Inten Exhibition Kurashiki Exhibition
The Japan Art Institute's 81st Spring Inten Exhibition features 98 Japanese paintings in Kurashiki from July 1-5, 2026.
Tokyo Art Beat
International Art Festival 'Forest Arts Festival Okayama 2027' First Batch of Participating Artists Includes Leonardo Elrrich, Kei Kawara, and 8 Groups. Concept is 'Protopia - The Forest That Moves Forward'
The 2027 International Art Festival 'Forest Arts Festival Okayama' features 8 artist groups, including Leonardo Elrrich and Kei Kawara, under the concept of 'Protopia - The Forest That Moves Forward', focusing on regional resources and collaboration.
Tokyo Art Beat
[Museum Goods] 10 Editor-Recommended Goods Found at “Artists Gathering in the 'Cafe'—From Impressionism to Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Picasso” (Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum)
The article introduces editor-selected goods from a Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum exhibition on cafes and modern art.
Tokyo Art Beat
【Paid Member Exclusive】"Lucy Lee Exhibition - Elegant Vessels Bridging East and West" (Tokyo Garden Museum) Tickets to be Given to 10 People in 5 Groups!
Tokyo Garden Museum will host a retrospective exhibition of Lucy Lee's ceramics, offering tickets to 10 people in 5 groups exclusively for paid members.
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Experience the Era of Art by Touring the Entire Miyagi Prefectural Museum
The exhibition 'Era of Art' showcases selected works from the museum's collection of about 7,000 pieces to celebrate its reopening.
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Chukyo Art Exhibition Works Accepted Today – Chukyo Art Association – Shimin Times
The Chukyo Art Association is accepting entries for the "78th Chukyo Art Exhibition" to be held at Matsumoto City Museum.
朝日新聞
Hockney Dies: British Modern Art Giant
David Hockney, a giant of British modern art, has died at the age of 88.
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Painter David Hockney Dies at 88, British Modern Art Master
British modern art master David Hockney has died at the age of 88.
VIDEO SALON
The Craftsmanship of Art Directors Creating a Work World
Art Director Shinsuke Kojima will lecture on the role and career of art directors in film, featuring his work on the upcoming film 'LOOKBACK'.
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GOMA's 'Light World': Immersive Solo Exhibition at Goldwin Tokyo Headquarters
GOMA's immersive solo exhibition 'Light World' at Goldwin Tokyo Headquarters features his pointillist paintings, textile works, and didgeridoo soundscapes.
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【東京】「心の声をきく　わたしを生きる術（すべ）」展
An exhibition in Tokyo explores self-care through listening to one's inner voice, featuring outsider and contemporary artworks.
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16th Gyeongju Biennale Held. Hoe Tuenien as Art Director, Matthew Barney Participates
The 16th Gyeongju Biennale in South Korea features Hoe Tuenien as art director and Matthew Barney among participants, centered on the theme 'You Must Change Your Life'.
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Immersed in Van Gogh and Gaudi. Immersive Digital Art Facility 'Rêve des Lumières' Opens in Ariake | Image Gallery 5 / 8
An immersive digital art facility 'Rêve des Lumières' opens in Ariake, projecting works by Van Gogh and Gaudi.
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Yamakawa Riku | National Route 152 / National Route 142 / Old Nakasendo
The author explores the route of National Route 152 and 142, tracing the path of the Old Nakasendo and reflecting on the historical significance of the terrain.
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Takashima Chi | "Seduction by Space" by Tyler Coburn, Taro Mizushima, Wataru Naganuma, and Jiro Sasaki
Tyler Coburn's installation and performance explore the complex relationship between infectious diseases and colonial rule through the lens of Nanban candlesticks and lichens.
Tokyo Art Beat
The Gateway for Young Artists: The 76th Gakuten Art & Design Award to be Held in August. Special Video Project Featuring Koji Yakusho to be Presented at the National Art Center Tokyo──Application Deadline is July 6
The 76th Gakuten Art & Design Award will be held at the National Art Center Tokyo in August, featuring a special video project with actor Koji Yakusho.
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トニー・アウスラー：技術と霊知のはざま～魔術、メディア、アート～ @ TOKYO NODE GALLERY
Tony Oursler’s major works from early career to present are showcased in a large solo exhibition at Tokyo’s TOKYO NODE GALLERY.
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upcoming: Hiroshi Sugimoto Seascapes Enoura | Pre-photography, Time Recording Device
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[Hokkaido] "Ainu People and Exposition – 150 Years of Experience" Exhibition Related Events
ART iT

Opening 50th Anniversary Preview Event Collection 1: I / Act
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Kentaro Yamazaki | "Princess Medea" / "Qui som? - Who are we?" (SHIZUOKA World Theatre Festival 2026 #4)
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CULTURAL JOB FAIR 2026: Exhibiting Organizations Sought
美術手帖

Best 15 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From NHK Sunday Museum 50th Anniversary to Mr. Solo Exhibition and Shoko Izumi Solo Exhibition
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Aki Sasamoto Laboratory
美術手帖

Yoshiichi Yoshida's novel 'Kokuhō' featuring 500 illustrations by Susumu Kusama exhibited at Ginza's Pola Museum Annex.
美術手帖

So Sowen's Solo Exhibition 'Air Condition' Opens at Kumamoto City Contemporary Art Museum, Featuring New Works Produced in Kyiv, Ukraine
美術展ナビ

[Yteen Art Club] Special Exhibition "Treasures of Kukai and Shingon" Ticket Giveaway (Limited to 5 groups/10 people: Junior/Senior High Students and Guardians)
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Otsuka Michiko 'Onna no Sakuhin' Exhibition and Related Events in Tokyo
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High School Students Team Up: Kumamoto's Arau Night Market T-Shirt Designed by Art Club Members "Wear and Enjoy the Festival"
Tokyo Art Beat

"Hiroshi Sugimoto: Extinct Photographs" (The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo) Report: A Large-Scale Solo Exhibition for the First Time in 21 Years, Witnessing the End of Silver Gelatin Photography
Tokyo Art Beat

[Museum Goods] 8 Editor's Recommended Goods Found at "New Eyes: Monet and 21st Century Art" (Polat Museum of Art)
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Opening with the Artist: Yusuke Kamata Exhibition: A Certain Imagination, Two Lands @ Yokohama Museum of Art Gallery 4
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Tomakomai City Museum of Art
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Invitation to 10 Reader Council Members for the Exhibition 'British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Bounty of Edo Paintings: Crossing the Sea'
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Kids & Family Programs for Summer 2026 (Western Japan) Selected by artscape Editorial Department
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artscape編集部が選ぶ！夏休み親子・キッズプログラム2026（東日本編）
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Collection Exhibition 2026-Ⅰ
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【Tokyo】'ICC Annual 2026: Leave/Remain/Receive' Artist Talk
美術手帖

18 Contemporary Artists Reveal a New Perspective on Monet: 'A New Eye - Monet and 21st Century Art' Exhibition (Pola Museum) Opening Report
読売新聞

Risk of Overseas Outflow of National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties: Applications for Export Inspection Certificates Tripled in 10 Years
北海道新聞デジタル

Iwanai Chuo Gakuen Art Club Holds Its First Exhibition Since Merger, Starting on the 17th; Landscape Painting of School Building Also Included
Tokyo Art Beat

"Sachiko Kazama Exhibition: 1000 Ri Eyes in the Hachinohe Renga Warehouse Art Museum" Report. '21st Century Romanticism' Pursued Initial Public Oil Paintings and Representative Large Woodblock Prints Gathered
Yahoo!ニュース

Horror Experience Exhibition: World of Movie Art at Namba Sky O (Minna no Keizai Shinbun Network)
Yahoo!ニュース

Influencing Taiwanese Artists: Over 200 Modern Japanese Art and Crafts on Display in Taipei (CNA Focus Taiwan)
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Sugie Ako | Iguchi Kouta Motion Graphics
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Painting Circle Art Exhibition from 18th at Iga Hakubō Plaza
美術手帖

Report on the Opening of 'Hiroshi Sugimoto: Extinction' Exhibition (National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo). Seeing Hiroshi Sugimoto's Origins and Future
美術展ナビ

Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 11 'Confessions of the Soul ~Fin de Siècle Art~' Focus on Redon, Munch, Klimt, and More, Airs June 17 on E-Tele
Tokyo Art Beat

Documentary Special: Pina Bausch and Nam June Paik. 'Performance Art: A Film Festival around Body and Space' to be held in August
Tokyo Art Beat

Review Exhibition Nam June Paik: Nam June Paik | Jugemu Held at Watari Museum of Contemporary Art
美術展ナビ

Art Exhibitions and Exhibitions Closing on June 21 (Sun): Boudin, Kuniyoshi, Capcom, Van Gogh's Drawbridge, and More
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Takashima Chika | Satoshi Nishizawa 'World's Unknown Warrior Day'
Tokyo Art Beat

Café Artists: From Impressionism to Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Picasso – Opening Report at the Mitsubishi 1 Hall Museum. Cafés Were Another Atelier for Modern Art
美術手帖

Report on 'Yukio Hideshima Exhibition: Dark Fantasy / Mysterious — A Talent Born in Minamata' (Kumamoto City Museum of Modern Art). Tracing the Unique Artist's Footsteps and the Landscape that Nurtured Him
Yahoo!ニュース

Chushin Art Exhibition Opens on the 20th, Works Successively Carried into Matsumoto City Museum (Nagano Prefecture) (Citizen Times Web)
美術手帖

"Asama International Photo Festival 2026 PHOTO MIYOTA" to be held. Expanding exhibition area throughout Miyota Town.
美術手帖

Yoshitomo Nara-curated ceramics exhibition "Movement of Strata" to be held at KOSAKU KANECHIKA, introducing four artists including Eiji Uematsu and Takuro Kuwata
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