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Collection 3
Collection 3 is a two-part exhibit featuring "The Reflecting City" focusing on urban themes and "Collection Highlights" showcasing notable works.
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"Takamatsu Artist in Residence 2026" Participating Artists Recruitment
Takamatsu City is recruiting artists for the Takamatsu Artist in Residence 2026 program, which encourages creation utilizing local resources, until February 27th.
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【Held on Friday, March 6】artscape 30th Anniversary Talk Event "1995 ⇄ 2025 ⇄ 2055 ── Considering 60 Years of the Art Scene and Art Media"
artscape is holding a 30th-anniversary talk event on March 6th to discuss the past, present, and future of the art scene and media.
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CONNEXIONS | Connections - Artists Connecting @ Tottori Prefectural Museum of Art
The Tottori Prefectural Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition featuring seven domestic and international artists who bridge cultural and social divides.
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【Miyazaki】Collection Exhibition "Restoration Memorial Exhibition: Ark of Beauty"
The Miyakonojo Municipal Museum is holding the "Restoration Memorial Exhibition: Ark of Beauty" featuring restored collection works.
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Art Association Calligraphy Division Exhibition Displays 117 Masterpieces in Oita (OBS Oita Broadcasting)
An exhibition featuring 117 calligraphy masterpieces by members of the Oita branch of the Prefectural Art Association is currently being held in Oita.
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Notice from the Airport | Kagoshima Airport
The Araki Pottery Exhibition will be held at Kagoshima Airport from February 6th to February 19th, featuring Satsuma ware.
蔦屋書店ポータル
Takashi Murakami Complete Reader: All Articles from Bijutsu Techo 1992-2012
This book completely compiles all articles about artist Takashi Murakami published in Bijutsu Techo from 1992 to 2012, spanning over 800 pages.
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Yu Tsukada | Characters of Manga Real— "The Great Capcom Exhibition: Game Creations That Charm the World" (Part 1)
This article by Yu Tsukada reviews the Great Capcom Exhibition, focusing on the history and characteristics of Capcom's game creation, especially character design.
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Takashima Megumi | AKN Project Comedy "Jinruikan" (Part 1)
The AKN Project's staging of Chinen Masami's play "Jinruikan" critically examines Okinawan modern history and the cycle of discrimination.
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Kōtarō Iizawa | Photo Walk 10 – From Eye to Eye (December 2025 – January 2026)
This article compiles Kōtarō Iizawa's reviews of photography exhibitions he visited between December 2025 and January 2026.
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【Shiga】Shiga Museum of Art Project: Contemporary Art Exhibition in Kohoku, "KUNCHO ME: A Lullaby of One Million Years"
The Shiga Museum of Art launches its ASK project with a contemporary art exhibition by the art unit KUNCHO ME, themed around Lake Biwa.
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Judd | Marfa Exhibition @ Watarium Museum of Contemporary Art
The Watarium Museum of Contemporary Art is hosting an exhibition focusing on Donald Judd's practice in Marfa.
city.hita.oita.jp
Public Exhibition of City-Owned Artworks "Everyone's Teppei Ujiyama Exhibition ~Sunlight and Joy~" will be held! | Hita City
A special exhibition featuring about 40 artworks by Teppei Ujiyama, owned by Hita City, will be held.
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Arts Maebashi "Tomoko Mukaiyama Act of Fire" Ticket Giveaway
ART iT is giving away tickets for the Tomoko Mukaiyama exhibition "Act of Fire" at Arts Maebashi to 5 pairs (10 people) via lottery.
山陽新聞
Kurashiki Children's Art Exhibition: 8,650 Works by Elementary and Junior High Students, Including Paper Cuttings, Maracas, and Clay Bento Boxes: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi
The 40th Kurashiki Children's Art Exhibition is currently being held, showcasing 8,650 creative works by local students.
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Collection Exhibition 2025-III + Collection Relations [Guest Artist: Kaoru Hirano]
The Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art's collection exhibition features collection highlights and a special project with guest artist Kaoru Hirano.
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Exhibition of Approximately 100 Works by Yamanashi Art Community Members, Including Paintings, Sculptures, and Crafts: Yamanashi Art Association Members' Exhibition at the Prefectural Museum of Art (UTY TV Yamanashi)
The Yamanashi Art Association Members' Exhibition has opened at the Prefectural Museum of Art, displaying about 100 works.
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Matsufusa｜"Japanese Art Sound Archive—Kosai Hori's "Report Vol.2" 1973"
An exhibition in Nagoya re-presented Kosai Hori's 1973 performance piece "Report Vol.2," re-evaluating its exploration of sound and documentation.
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Kenta Yamazaki | Chou Tung-Yen / Very Theatre 'In the Mist' 'Beyond the Mist'
Chou Tung-Yen/Very Theatre's VR work 'In the Mist' and XR work 'Beyond the Mist' install the experience of gay/bi male desire in the viewer.
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Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2024–2026 Exhibition “Wetland” (Tetsuya Umeda, Haji Oh) @ Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
The Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2024–2026 commemorative exhibition, "Wetland," featuring Tetsuya Umeda and Haji Oh, is being held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo.
朝日新聞
The Reason Why a 15 Yen "Umaibo" Became Art and Was Sold for 1.15 Million Yen
A limited edition artwork by contemporary artist Tomokazu Matsuyama featuring the packaging of a 15-yen snack, "Umaibo," sold at auction for 1.15 million yen.
TBS NEWS DIG
Exhibition of about 100 works by local artists, including paintings, sculptures, and crafts, at the Yamanashi Art Association Members' Exhibition at the Prefectural Museum of Art
The Yamanashi Art Association Members' Exhibition has opened in Kofu, featuring about 100 works including paintings and crafts.
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[Tokyo] Ceramics to Touch
The exhibition "Ceramics to Touch" featuring pottery made in welfare facilities will be held in Shibuya, Tokyo.
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Design Concept for SANAA's "Rothko Room" in New Facility by DIC and International House of Japan Revealed; Partnership with Rothko Chapel Also Established
DIC and the International House of Japan revealed SANAA's design for a new "Rothko Room" in their collaborative facility opening in 2030.
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Matsufusa｜"Keigo Yamamoto Retrospective: Vernacular/Ubiquitous"
A retrospective exhibition comprehensively introducing the work of pioneering media artist Keigo Yamamoto was held at Art Center NEW.
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Miki Tachibana | Inside the Tub Called Setouchi Triennale
The author reflects on the Setouchi Triennale 2025, focusing on the Hiketa area and examining the relationship between the art festival and the region through the metaphor of 'fermentation.'
美術展ナビ
[Limited to 1 Winner] Presenting "A History of Dragon Art" (Chuo Koron Art Publishing) - Application Deadline February 10th (Tue)
A campaign offers one copy of "A History of Dragon Art" with an application deadline of February 10th.
朝日新聞
Tracing the Modern Nara Cultural Community Centered on Art: Special Exhibition at the Prefectural Museum of Art
A special exhibition at the Nara Prefectural Museum of Art traces the cultural community of modern Nara through the lens of art.
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Collection 3
Collection 3 features two parts: the special exhibition "Reflecting City" and the permanent exhibition "Collection Highlights."
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【Tokyo】Pola Museum Annex Exhibition 2026 "Beyond Patterns / Boundaries of Existence"
The Pola Museum Annex Exhibition 2026 features two parts showcasing the results of young artists' overseas training programs.
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Azamino Photo Annual 2026 "Sayaka Uehara: Even If All the Rubble Were Cleaned Away Without a Trace" @ Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino
Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino is hosting a solo exhibition by photographer Sayaka Uehara, surveying nearly ten years of her work.
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Call for Entries | Image Forum Festival 2026 "East Asia Experimental Competition"
The Image Forum Festival 2026 has begun accepting submissions for its "East Asia Experimental Competition" and newly established "Japan Experimental" section.
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My Art Grades Are Bad and Might Affect My Entrance Exams... What are the Tips to Get Better at Drawing? | Tamahiyo
The article offers practical tips for improving art skills, such as drawing techniques and study methods, to boost grades for entrance exams.
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[Preview] "René Lalique Exhibition" to be held at the National Museum of Art, Craft and Design from March 20th: The splendid world of French decorative arts continuing from Gallé and Daum to Lalique
The National Museum of Art, Craft and Design will host the "René Lalique Exhibition" starting March 20th, showcasing French decorative arts.
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【Yamaguchi】Short Film Festival in YCAM 2026 supported by ShortShorts
The Short Film Festival in YCAM 2026, featuring works from the ShortShorts International Film Festival, will be held at YCAM in February.
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【Summary】 "The Exciting Art of Hakase and NARI"
This is a compilation of articles detailing visits by Hakase, a dog knowledgeable about art, and NARI, an art enthusiast, to various exhibitions across Japan.
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Restart of the Edo-Tokyo Museum and International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS," etc. - Metropolitan Cultural Facilities Announce Business Lineup for Fiscal Year 2026 | News | Internet Museum
Tokyo Metropolitan cultural facilities announced their 2026 business lineup, highlighting the reopening of the Edo-Tokyo Museum and the new international art exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS."
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【Kyushu】"Iron and Art: The Trajectory of Beauty Woven by the Steel Metropolis" at Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art until March 15th - Interview with Museum Curator Tomoko Ochiai...
The exhibition "Iron and Art" at the Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art explores the relationship between the steel industry and culture until March 15th.
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Editorial Notes... 46 - Bullet Tour
The author undertook a day trip bullet tour from Kansai to Tokyo and Nagano to see exhibitions nearing their closing dates.
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Aiko Sugie | "How to Make Lisa Larson Exhibition"
The "How to Make Lisa Larson Exhibition" at PLAY! MUSEUM showcases the creative process of Swedish ceramicist Lisa Larson, including her collaborations with Japanese pottery.
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Special Exhibition: Masterpieces of Tea Ceremony Utensils from the Idemitsu Museum of Arts Collection
Okura Museum of Art will host a special exhibition featuring about 70 masterpieces of tea ceremony utensils from the Idemitsu Museum of Arts collection.
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Collection Exhibition III Special Feature: Five Years Since the Death of Shigehisa Kikuhata
An exhibition commemorates the fifth anniversary of Shigehisa Kikuhata's death, reviewing his artistic career through the museum's collection.
日経クロステック
Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art in Paris Renovated by Jean Nouvel from 19th-Century Building
The new home of the Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art in Paris, designed by Jean Nouvel, has reopened after renovating a 19th-century structure.
美術展ナビ
【Kansai Report】“Sekai no Kotowari—Art of Our Times” at the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art until March 8th—From the Lost 30 Years…
The “Sekai no Kotowari” exhibition at the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art, open until March 8th, showcases contemporary Japanese artists’ perspectives on social issues over the past 30 years.
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Masatsune Hojo: Journey of the Wind
This large-scale solo exhibition showcases about 100 works by painter Masatsune Hojo, exploring his half-century career centered on the theme of "wind."
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The 6th Miyazaki General Art Exhibition
The 6th Miyazaki General Art Exhibition will be held from February 7 to February 23, 2026, showcasing award-winning works across seven categories.
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Special Exhibition: Nihonga Avant-garde KYOTO 1948-1970
This exhibition introduces the avant-garde endeavors of Kyoto painters who explored new expressions in Nihonga after the war.
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"Warmth" Theme Sculptures and Paintings: Fukui University Art Department Graduation Exhibition at City Museum
The graduation exhibition for Fukui University's Art Department has opened at the Fukui City Museum, featuring works by five graduating students.
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The 4th BUG Art Award: Artwork Submission
Submissions are now open for the 4th BUG Art Award organized by Recruit Holdings, with a deadline of February 18th.
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Natsuyuki Nakanishi: An Apparatus That Stands Forever to Gaze Gently
The first retrospective for Natsuyuki Nakanishi, ten years after his passing, explores his unique view of painting.
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Art Exhibition Featuring Unique Works from a Wide Range of Generations, from Artists to Elementary, Middle, and High School Students, Including a Large Work by the Oldest Participant at 90, Akita (Published January 30, 2026) | ABS NEWS NNN
An art exhibition in Akita City features unique works from a wide range of generations, from professional artists to students.
Tokyo Art Beat
24 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in February: Monet, YBA, E-Flux, Van Gogh, Judd, Koons, Moomin, etc. [2026 Edition]
This guide highlights 24 recommended art exhibitions opening across Japan in February 2026, featuring artists like Monet, Van Gogh, and Moomin.
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Chikei Hara | "Anderson Collection"
The Anderson Collection at Stanford University houses a crucial collection surveying post-war American art of the late 20th century.
city.mimasaka.lg.jp
The 14th Mimasaka Valentine Love Art Exhibition: Decision of Award-Winning Works and Exhibition (Held from February 13th to February 22nd) | Mimasaka City Homepage
The 14th Mimasaka Valentine Love Art Exhibition, featuring award-winning works, will be held at the Mimasaka City Sakuto Art Museum from February 13th to 22nd.
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Web Tokai Shinpo | Art Facility to Open in Former School Building; Decision Made at Expert Meeting; Direction Set to Focus on Former Takata East Junior High School
Rikuzentakata City decided to shift the planned location for its art exhibition and preservation facility to the former Takata East Junior High School building.
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Exhibiting the Special Prize Winning Work! Niigata Prefecture Junior Art Exhibition Joetsu Exhibition Begins
The Joetsu exhibition of the Niigata Prefecture Junior Art Exhibition has opened, showcasing about 500 works, including the Special Prize winner.
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Announcement of the 2025 Academic Year Art Major Graduation Production Exhibition
Gunma University's Faculty of Education and Human Development Art Major will hold its 2025 Graduation Production Exhibition from February 13th to 18th, 2026.
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Yoshitomo Nara's Autographed Works Also Available... Art Sale at Meitetsu Department Store Closing at the End of February, Featuring About 800 Items Including Paintings at 30% to Half Price (Tokai TV)
An art sale is being held at the closing Meitetsu Department Store, offering about 800 items, including works by Yoshitomo Nara, at 30% to 50% off.
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Riku Yamakawa | DESIGNS Mamoru Nagano Design Exhibition (Part 2)
This article reviews the second part of the Mamoru Nagano design exhibition, exploring his pursuit and methods of expressing 'truth' in his work.
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Collection 3
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"Takamatsu Artist in Residence 2026" Participating Artists Recruitment
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【Held on Friday, March 6】artscape 30th Anniversary Talk Event "1995 ⇄ 2025 ⇄ 2055 ── Considering 60 Years of the Art Scene and Art Media"
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CONNEXIONS | Connections - Artists Connecting @ Tottori Prefectural Museum of Art
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【Miyazaki】Collection Exhibition "Restoration Memorial Exhibition: Ark of Beauty"
Yahoo!ニュース

Art Association Calligraphy Division Exhibition Displays 117 Masterpieces in Oita (OBS Oita Broadcasting)
鹿児島空港

Notice from the Airport | Kagoshima Airport
蔦屋書店ポータル

Takashi Murakami Complete Reader: All Articles from Bijutsu Techo 1992-2012
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Yu Tsukada | Characters of Manga Real— "The Great Capcom Exhibition: Game Creations That Charm the World" (Part 1)
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Takashima Megumi | AKN Project Comedy "Jinruikan" (Part 1)
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Kōtarō Iizawa | Photo Walk 10 – From Eye to Eye (December 2025 – January 2026)
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【Shiga】Shiga Museum of Art Project: Contemporary Art Exhibition in Kohoku, "KUNCHO ME: A Lullaby of One Million Years"
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Judd | Marfa Exhibition @ Watarium Museum of Contemporary Art
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Public Exhibition of City-Owned Artworks "Everyone's Teppei Ujiyama Exhibition ~Sunlight and Joy~" will be held! | Hita City
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Arts Maebashi "Tomoko Mukaiyama Act of Fire" Ticket Giveaway
山陽新聞

Kurashiki Children's Art Exhibition: 8,650 Works by Elementary and Junior High Students, Including Paper Cuttings, Maracas, and Clay Bento Boxes: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi
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Collection Exhibition 2025-III + Collection Relations [Guest Artist: Kaoru Hirano]
Yahoo!ニュース

Exhibition of Approximately 100 Works by Yamanashi Art Community Members, Including Paintings, Sculptures, and Crafts: Yamanashi Art Association Members' Exhibition at the Prefectural Museum of Art (UTY TV Yamanashi)
artscape

Matsufusa｜"Japanese Art Sound Archive—Kosai Hori's "Report Vol.2" 1973"
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Kenta Yamazaki | Chou Tung-Yen / Very Theatre 'In the Mist' 'Beyond the Mist'
ART iT

Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2024–2026 Exhibition “Wetland” (Tetsuya Umeda, Haji Oh) @ Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
朝日新聞

The Reason Why a 15 Yen "Umaibo" Became Art and Was Sold for 1.15 Million Yen
TBS NEWS DIG

Exhibition of about 100 works by local artists, including paintings, sculptures, and crafts, at the Yamanashi Art Association Members' Exhibition at the Prefectural Museum of Art
artscape

[Tokyo] Ceramics to Touch
美術手帖

Design Concept for SANAA's "Rothko Room" in New Facility by DIC and International House of Japan Revealed; Partnership with Rothko Chapel Also Established
artscape

Matsufusa｜"Keigo Yamamoto Retrospective: Vernacular/Ubiquitous"
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Miki Tachibana | Inside the Tub Called Setouchi Triennale
美術展ナビ

[Limited to 1 Winner] Presenting "A History of Dragon Art" (Chuo Koron Art Publishing) - Application Deadline February 10th (Tue)
朝日新聞

Tracing the Modern Nara Cultural Community Centered on Art: Special Exhibition at the Prefectural Museum of Art
ART iT

Collection 3
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【Tokyo】Pola Museum Annex Exhibition 2026 "Beyond Patterns / Boundaries of Existence"
ART iT

Azamino Photo Annual 2026 "Sayaka Uehara: Even If All the Rubble Were Cleaned Away Without a Trace" @ Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino
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Call for Entries | Image Forum Festival 2026 "East Asia Experimental Competition"
たまひよ

My Art Grades Are Bad and Might Affect My Entrance Exams... What are the Tips to Get Better at Drawing? | Tamahiyo
美術展ナビ

[Preview] "René Lalique Exhibition" to be held at the National Museum of Art, Craft and Design from March 20th: The splendid world of French decorative arts continuing from Gallé and Daum to Lalique
artscape

【Yamaguchi】Short Film Festival in YCAM 2026 supported by ShortShorts
美術展ナビ

【Summary】 "The Exciting Art of Hakase and NARI"
アイエム［インターネットミュージアム］

Restart of the Edo-Tokyo Museum and International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS," etc. - Metropolitan Cultural Facilities Announce Business Lineup for Fiscal Year 2026 | News | Internet Museum
美術展ナビ

【Kyushu】"Iron and Art: The Trajectory of Beauty Woven by the Steel Metropolis" at Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art until March 15th - Interview with Museum Curator Tomoko Ochiai...
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Editorial Notes... 46 - Bullet Tour
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