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[Kyoto] Hana Sawada Solo Exhibition: "Feet That Look Away Diligently"
Kyoto Art Center hosts Hana Sawada's solo exhibition "Feet That Look Away Diligently," featuring new video works exploring overlooked everyday elements.
朝日新聞
Promoting Mid-Career Japanese Artists to the World: The Establishment of the New "Mori Art Award"
The Mori Contemporary Art Foundation has established the "Mori Art Award" to support and promote mid-career Japanese contemporary artists on the global stage.
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The 25 Best Exhibitions to See in April
This article highlights notable art exhibitions opening in April, including works by Hokusai, Nobuya Hitsuda, and historical displays of Kumamoto Castle.
Tokyo Art Beat
Maison Martin Margiela Exhibition to Showcase 20 Years of "Artisanal" Collections in Daikanyama, Tokyo in April
An exhibition of Maison Martin Margiela’s “Artisanal” collections will be held in Daikanyama, Tokyo in April, featuring 20 years of work.
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Megumi Takashima | Rio Hashimoto '1/X'
Rio Hashimoto explores the boundaries between craft and contemporary art in her exhibition '1/X', utilizing lacquer techniques and physical pain.
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Kazuki Mori | Diving into 'Design Culture' as a Totality of Intertwined Practices
This article explores 'design culture' as a framework to understand design not as an individual act, but as a totality of social practices.
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Five Next-Generation Artists Selected for "THE TOYOTA TSUSHO CFAO African Art Award"
The first winners of "THE TOYOTA TSUSHO CFAO African Art Award," a joint initiative by Toyota Tsusho and CFAO, have been announced, recognizing five young African artists.
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International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" - Design & Art Exhibition & Event Information | JDN
The international art exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" will be held in Tokyo's waterfront areas from October 10 to December 20, 2026.
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Kim Yeong Jun and Yuni Yoshida's first collaboration photo exhibition "Face to face" to be held, featuring 62 Japanese and Korean actors
Photographer Kim Yeong Jun and art director Yuni Yoshida will hold their first collaborative photo exhibition at Azabudai Hills Gallery.
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[Interview] The world's greatest collector of "Hokusai Manga," an interview with art dealer and Ukiyo-e collector Mitsuru Uragami (Part 1) — "Collecting 'Hokusai Manga' is more of a passion than a hobby."
Art dealer and world-leading "Hokusai Manga" collector Mitsuru Uragami discusses his passion for collecting and his mission to promote Japanese art.
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"Secret Beauty: All About Komura Settai" Held at Chiba City Museum of Art. Approaching the Full Picture of Settai, Who Was Active in Multiple Fields
Chiba City Museum of Art is hosting a major exhibition exploring the complete works of Komura Settai, who was active across many fields.
朝日新聞
Yusuke Nakahara, One of the 'Big Three' Art Critics – AI, Environment… The Logic That Foresaw the Present
A symposium and exhibition commemorating the 15th anniversary of Yusuke Nakahara's death and the completion of his collected critiques highlight the relevance of his logical criticism today.
NHK
Summary of New Programs and Series on NHK E-Tele Starting in April! Including "Financial Education Guide" and "3-Month Master Western Art" - NHK
Starting in April, NHK E-Tele will launch several new educational programs and series, including "Financial Education Guide" and "3-Month Master Western Art."
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Ako Sugie | Naoko Ogami's "Kamome Diner"
This article celebrates the 20th-anniversary revival screening of the film "Kamome Diner" and reflects on its impact.
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Editorial Notes...50 – The Future of Design Awards
A new system for the Good Design Award 2026 has been announced, with Chun Nakagawa appointed as the new chairman of the judges, emphasizing the fusion of management and design.
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Azumi Akai | Exploring Alternatives for the Public Nature of Art Museums
This article explores alternative approaches to the public nature of art museums through the 'Connections' exhibition at the Tottori Prefectural Museum of Art.
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"100 Artworks Viewable in Japan: Japanese Contemporary Art Edition" Special Website Launched
A special website featuring "100 Artworks Viewable in Japan: Japanese Contemporary Art Edition" has been launched to showcase the appeal of Japanese museum collections.
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Kyoto Art Center Exhibition Series "FOCUS" Vol. 6 Hana Sawada Solo Exhibition "Feet That Look Away Diligently" @ Kyoto Art Center
The Kyoto Art Center hosts Hana Sawada's solo exhibition, questioning acts of recording and seeing through media.
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[Entertainment Material Regular Delivery] The Work of Komura Settai—As a Stage Designer— Art Exhibition Navi x National Theatre Collaboration Series Vol. 28
This article introduces the stage set designs by Komura Settai held by the National Theatre, focusing on his achievements as a stage designer.
Tokyo Art Beat
【Discount】5 Must-See Exhibitions Where You Can Use "Miupon" | Garden Museum & Animals Collaborate, Judd Retrospective, The World of Kyosai, etc. (April 2026)
This article introduces 5 noteworthy exhibitions in April 2026 that offer discounts through the "Miupon" service.
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Musashino Art University 2025 Graduation and Completion Exhibition of Excellent Works
This exhibition showcases approximately 100 outstanding works from the 2025 graduation and completion projects of Musashino Art University.
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artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | March 2026 [Upcoming Publications]
The artscape editorial department introduces upcoming art and design-related books and exhibition catalogs for March 2026.
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Chikei Hara | Morgan Quaintance Special Feature: Chorus of Speech Acts & Images (From Yebisu International Festival for Art & Alternative Media 2026)
The Morgan Quaintance special feature at Yebisu International Festival 2026 explored urban and diaspora histories through experimental film.
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[Tokyo] Nakajo Sings, Nakajo Dances—Letters, Pictures, and Shiseido
The Shiseido Gallery in Tokyo is hosting an exhibition showcasing the work of graphic designer Masayoshi Nakajo.
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“NHK Sunday Museum 50th Anniversary Exhibition” (Tokyo University of the Arts Museum) Opening Report: Tracing a 50-Year Journey with Over 120 Masterpieces
The “NHK Sunday Museum 50th Anniversary Exhibition” opened at the Tokyo University of the Arts Museum, showcasing over 120 masterpieces featured on the long-running program.
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Enjoying the Stage of Beauty: Contemporary Art Exhibition's First Weekend
The 82nd Contemporary Art Exhibition saw large crowds during its first weekend at the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum and 21st Century Museum.
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Ryosuke Imamura: In the Echo and the Margin @ Gifu Museum of Contemporary Art
Ryosuke Imamura's solo exhibition, "In the Echo and the Margin," which sharpens everyday senses, will be held at the Gifu Museum of Contemporary Art.
朝日新聞
The 'Light' Vase that Tomoe Shinohara was Inspired by. French Decorative Arts Transformed into a Dress | Asahi Shimbun Digital Magazine &[and]
Tomoe Shinohara served as ambassador for the René Lalique exhibition and created a dress inspired by a Lalique vase.
北海道新聞デジタル
Asahikawa Seiko High School Art, Calligraphy, and Photography Clubs Showcase Their Work in an Exhibition
An exhibition featuring works from the art, calligraphy, and photography clubs of Asahikawa Seiko High School has begun at the Asahikawa City Gallery.
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Manga Artist Yoshiharu Tsuge Passes Away at 88
Manga artist Yoshiharu Tsuge passed away from aspiration pneumonia at the age of 88.
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Yuri Yamanaka, a Member of the University's Art Club (Medical and Dental System), Achieves the Remarkable Achievement of Being Selected for "Le Salon," a Stepping Stone in the French Art World | Science Tokyo - Tokyo University of Science
Yuri Yamanaka's artwork from the Tokyo University of Science art club was selected for "Le Salon" in France and exhibited at the Grand Palais in Paris.
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TOKAS-Emerging 2026 @ Tokyo Arts and Space Honjo
The 'TOKAS-Emerging 2026' exhibition at Tokyo Arts and Space Honjo supports Japanese artists under 35, featuring solo shows by six selected artists.
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Ako Sugie | Special Screening "Le Corbusier and Doshi: Indian Modernism" Jan Schmidt-Garre's "The Promise: Architect B.V. Doshi"
The documentary "The Promise: Architect B.V. Doshi" is featured in the special screening "Le Corbusier and Doshi: Indian Modernism."
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Kenta Yamazaki | Adelaide Inspection Report Part 2: Overview of the Performance Program
The author lists the 33 programs viewed at the 2026 Adelaide Festival and Fringe, focusing particularly on LGBTQ-related works.
美術展ナビ
40 Art Exhibitions Across Japan Closing on March 29th (Sun) - FACE Exhibition (SOMPO Museum), Kimono Exhibition (Miyabi Museum), etc.
This article lists 40 art exhibitions across Japan closing on March 29th, featuring shows in Tokyo, Kansai, and other regions.
hosei.ac.jp
Materials of Japanese Buddhist Art Held in European Museums, etc. (Research and Database) Flyer 2017 Edition :: Hosei University Institute of International Japanese Studies
Hosei University's Institute of International Japanese Studies has issued the 2017 edition flyer for its research on Japanese Buddhist art materials held in European museums.
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Learning About Environmental Issues Through Pokémon and Art: Tama Art University's Special Exhibition at Tokyo Midtown
Tama Art University is holding a special exhibition at Tokyo Midtown featuring Pokémon art made from discarded materials to educate about environmental issues.
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Ako Sugie | "Mincho"
The "Mincho" exhibition, held from February 21 to May 31, 2026, at Ichigaya no Mori Hon to Kajikan, delves into the history and diversity of the Mincho typeface.
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Kenta Yamazaki | Adelaide Inspection Report ①: Festival and Fringe
The author visited the Adelaide Festival and Adelaide Fringe in late February/early March 2026 to compare the two major arts events.
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Stories: Pictures of Nostalgic Tales
This exhibition features paintings of Japanese tales by artists connected to Tochigi Prefecture, accompanied by related events.
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【Tokyo】 "Obol" Exhibition by Andrius Arutiunian
Andrius Arutiunian's first solo exhibition in Japan, "Obol," is being held at Ginza Maison Hermès Le Forum.
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Kazuya Kodama: Saganoshima Island @ dongbaek
Kazuya Kodama's solo exhibition, "Saganoshima Island," will be held at dongbaek from March 5 to March 28, 2026.
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Elia Nurvista & Bagus Pandega: Nafasan Bumi ~ An Endless Harvest @ Singapore Art Museum
The Singapore Art Museum is hosting an exhibition of works by Elia Nurvista and Bagus Pandega, titled “Nafasan Bumi ~ An Endless Harvest”.
Tokyo Art Beat
[New Series] Art History Without a Name: Art of the Last 10 Years and 100 Years #0. The "Weak but Good Place" Where Criticism and Expression Intersect (Text: Rintaro Fuse)
This series examines the last decade of art through the lens of "absence of name," clarifying the attitude of criticism.
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Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art "Anti-Action: Their Responses and Challenges" Ticket Giveaway
ART iT is giving away tickets to the "Anti-Action: Their Responses and Challenges" exhibition at the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art.
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The 61st Venice Biennale Link Collection
This article serves as a collection of links related to news and information about the 61st Venice Biennale.
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Looking Back at Words from "Hello, Curator?"
This article reflects on the relay interview series "Hello, Curator?" by featuring particularly memorable quotes selected by contributors familiar with the series.
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Ako Sugie | "Polish Master Jan Lenica: Posters, Animation, Illustration, and Stage"
An exhibition of Jan Lenica's work at Ginza Graphic Gallery showcased Poland's unique poster art and highlighted cultural differences.
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Notice of Events, etc. (No.00056990) | Kochi Prefecture
Kochi Prefecture will host a background art drawing workshop led by animation art directors from March 27th to 29th as part of its anime industry promotion.
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【Tokyo】Deep in the Sway
"Deep in the Sway" showcases the work of four artists who focus on "listening" to voices, songs, and narratives.
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-As if Blown by the Monsoon- Contemporary Art from Africa and Asia: Great Migrations and Exchanges @ Gifu Museum of Art
The Gifu Museum of Art is hosting a special exhibition featuring contemporary art from Africa and Asia, exploring themes of migration and exchange.
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Akiko Utsumi: The End of This Place @ EUREKA
Akiko Utsumi's solo exhibition, “The End of This Place,” will be held at EUREKA (Fukuoka) from March 5th to March 27th, 2026.
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Lifelike Creations: Middle School Students' Artworks Inspired by Traditional Japanese Sweets Displayed at a Confectionery
Middle school students in Nagano Prefecture created clay artworks resembling traditional Japanese sweets, which are now on display at a local confectionery.
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Art Exhibitions Starting in April: "Hyakumangoku! The Kaga Maeda Family" and "Eric Carle Exhibition" in Tokyo, "Yoshino/Omine Exhibition" in Nara, "Utagawa Kuniyoshi" in Nagoya. The "Yamato Museum" in Kure, Hiroshima, is also reopening!
Numerous major art exhibitions begin in April across Japan, including key shows in Tokyo, Nara, and Nagoya, alongside the reopening of the Yamato Museum.
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Geijutsu Shincho April Issue: Special Feature is "Understanding Japanese and Western Art Through Comparison" - A "Dialogue" Between the Collections of the Tokyo National Museum and The National Museum of Western Art
The April issue of Geijutsu Shincho features a special on comparing and contrasting collections from the Tokyo National Museum and The National Museum of Western Art.
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Tomakomai City Museum of Art
The Tomakomai City Museum of Art will host a new installation by Akio Morisako, “Court Installation,” from April 18 to November 23, 2026.
東奥日報社
Leaping Dolphins on a Panel: Minato High School Art Club Members and Graduates Create Original Artwork
Minato High School art club members and graduates created original artwork of leaping dolphins for a commemorative panel.
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artscape Editorial Department | Report on the Talk Event "1995 ⇄ 2025 ⇄ 2055 ── Considering 60 Years of the Art Scene and Art Media"
A talk event celebrating artscape's 30th anniversary featured Mori Tsukasa and Hoshino Futoshi discussing the past 30 years and future of the art scene and media.
下野新聞社
Kanuma Community Cooperation Corps Member Akane Hosaka, Who Worked on Spreading Art Education, Holds Exhibition from the 26th, Including a Soil Paint Making Workshop
Akane Hosaka, a ceramic artist from the Kanuma Community Cooperation Corps, is concluding her three-year term with an activity report exhibition and a soil paint workshop.
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Futoshi Hoshino | Postscript to the 30th Anniversary Special Project
Special editorial committee member Futoshi Hoshino reflects on the artscape 30th-anniversary project and the importance of highlighting behind-the-scenes art workers.
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[Kyoto] Hana Sawada Solo Exhibition: "Feet That Look Away Diligently"
朝日新聞

Promoting Mid-Career Japanese Artists to the World: The Establishment of the New "Mori Art Award"
美術手帖

The 25 Best Exhibitions to See in April
Tokyo Art Beat

Maison Martin Margiela Exhibition to Showcase 20 Years of "Artisanal" Collections in Daikanyama, Tokyo in April
artscape

Megumi Takashima | Rio Hashimoto '1/X'
artscape

Kazuki Mori | Diving into 'Design Culture' as a Totality of Intertwined Practices
美術手帖

Five Next-Generation Artists Selected for "THE TOYOTA TSUSHO CFAO African Art Award"
japandesign.ne.jp

International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" - Design & Art Exhibition & Event Information | JDN
美術手帖

Kim Yeong Jun and Yuni Yoshida's first collaboration photo exhibition "Face to face" to be held, featuring 62 Japanese and Korean actors
美術展ナビ

[Interview] The world's greatest collector of "Hokusai Manga," an interview with art dealer and Ukiyo-e collector Mitsuru Uragami (Part 1) — "Collecting 'Hokusai Manga' is more of a passion than a hobby."
美術手帖

"Secret Beauty: All About Komura Settai" Held at Chiba City Museum of Art. Approaching the Full Picture of Settai, Who Was Active in Multiple Fields
朝日新聞

Yusuke Nakahara, One of the 'Big Three' Art Critics – AI, Environment… The Logic That Foresaw the Present
NHK

Summary of New Programs and Series on NHK E-Tele Starting in April! Including "Financial Education Guide" and "3-Month Master Western Art" - NHK
artscape

Ako Sugie | Naoko Ogami's "Kamome Diner"
artscape

Editorial Notes...50 – The Future of Design Awards
artscape

Azumi Akai | Exploring Alternatives for the Public Nature of Art Museums
artscape

"100 Artworks Viewable in Japan: Japanese Contemporary Art Edition" Special Website Launched
ART iT

Kyoto Art Center Exhibition Series "FOCUS" Vol. 6 Hana Sawada Solo Exhibition "Feet That Look Away Diligently" @ Kyoto Art Center
美術展ナビ

[Entertainment Material Regular Delivery] The Work of Komura Settai—As a Stage Designer— Art Exhibition Navi x National Theatre Collaboration Series Vol. 28
Tokyo Art Beat

【Discount】5 Must-See Exhibitions Where You Can Use "Miupon" | Garden Museum & Animals Collaborate, Judd Retrospective, The World of Kyosai, etc. (April 2026)
美術展ナビ

Musashino Art University 2025 Graduation and Completion Exhibition of Excellent Works
artscape

artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | March 2026 [Upcoming Publications]
artscape

Chikei Hara | Morgan Quaintance Special Feature: Chorus of Speech Acts & Images (From Yebisu International Festival for Art & Alternative Media 2026)
artscape

[Tokyo] Nakajo Sings, Nakajo Dances—Letters, Pictures, and Shiseido
美術手帖

“NHK Sunday Museum 50th Anniversary Exhibition” (Tokyo University of the Arts Museum) Opening Report: Tracing a 50-Year Journey with Over 120 Masterpieces
hokkoku.co.jp

Enjoying the Stage of Beauty: Contemporary Art Exhibition's First Weekend
ART iT

Ryosuke Imamura: In the Echo and the Margin @ Gifu Museum of Contemporary Art
朝日新聞

The 'Light' Vase that Tomoe Shinohara was Inspired by. French Decorative Arts Transformed into a Dress | Asahi Shimbun Digital Magazine &[and]
北海道新聞デジタル

Asahikawa Seiko High School Art, Calligraphy, and Photography Clubs Showcase Their Work in an Exhibition
美術手帖

Manga Artist Yoshiharu Tsuge Passes Away at 88
isct.ac.jp

Yuri Yamanaka, a Member of the University's Art Club (Medical and Dental System), Achieves the Remarkable Achievement of Being Selected for "Le Salon," a Stepping Stone in the French Art World | Science Tokyo - Tokyo University of Science
ART iT

TOKAS-Emerging 2026 @ Tokyo Arts and Space Honjo
artscape

Ako Sugie | Special Screening "Le Corbusier and Doshi: Indian Modernism" Jan Schmidt-Garre's "The Promise: Architect B.V. Doshi"
artscape

Kenta Yamazaki | Adelaide Inspection Report Part 2: Overview of the Performance Program
美術展ナビ

40 Art Exhibitions Across Japan Closing on March 29th (Sun) - FACE Exhibition (SOMPO Museum), Kimono Exhibition (Miyabi Museum), etc.
hosei.ac.jp

Materials of Japanese Buddhist Art Held in European Museums, etc. (Research and Database) Flyer 2017 Edition :: Hosei University Institute of International Japanese Studies
AdverTimes.（アドタイ） by 宣伝会議

Learning About Environmental Issues Through Pokémon and Art: Tama Art University's Special Exhibition at Tokyo Midtown
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Ako Sugie | "Mincho"
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Kenta Yamazaki | Adelaide Inspection Report ①: Festival and Fringe
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Stories: Pictures of Nostalgic Tales
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