Japan Art News

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
【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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
[Tokyo] Ceramics to Touch
The exhibition "Ceramics to Touch" featuring pottery made in welfare facilities will be held in Shibuya, Tokyo.
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.
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.
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.'
[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.
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.
Collection 3
Collection 3 features two parts: the special exhibition "Reflecting City" and the permanent exhibition "Collection Highlights."
【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.
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.
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.
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.
【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.
【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.
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."
【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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
【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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chikei Hara | "Anderson Collection"
The Anderson Collection at Stanford University houses a crucial collection surveying post-war American art of the late 20th century.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Takuya Ishikawa | Between Watching and Dancing—A Memorandum on Hokuto Kodama's 'Wound and Ground'
This article examines the boundary between 'watching' and 'dancing' in the club space through the experience of viewing Hokuto Kodama's project 'Wound and Ground' at Kyoto METRO.
Riku Yamakawa | DESIGNS Mamoru Nagano Design Exhibition (Part 1)
This article reviews the Mamoru Nagano Design Exhibition, focusing on the relationship between his mechanical designs' 'truth' and their depiction.
【Tokyo】Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2024-2026 Commemorative Exhibition "Wetland"
The commemorative exhibition for the Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2024-2026 winners, Tetsuya Umeda and Woojie Wu, is being held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo.
Ebisu Video Festival 2026 “Your Voice to Us | Jīt-hue Siann-im | Polyphonic Voices Bathed in Sunlight” @ Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, Various Locations in Ebisu Garden Place, and Partner Locations
The Ebisu Video Festival 2026, themed “Your Voice to Us | Jīt-hue Siann-im | Polyphonic Voices Bathed in Sunlight,” will feature a diverse range of programs.
Amami City Art Exhibition Awards Decided; Exhibition Starts Next Month on the 15th in Amami City
The winners of the Amami City Art Exhibition awards for Art, Photography, and Calligraphy have been decided, with the exhibition starting next month on the 15th.
Ninna-ji Temple and Art Exhibition Navi Jointly Develop Goods Part 1: "Jetstream 4&1" Ballpoint Pen with Temple Crest - Grip Part...
Ninna-ji Temple and Art Exhibition Navi have jointly developed and released a "Jetstream 4&1" ballpoint pen featuring the temple crest.
Art Association Exhibition Until February 3rd, Also Painting Giveaways | Sagamihara Chuo Ward | Town News
The Sagamihara City Art Association is holding a member exhibition until February 3rd, featuring a rock-paper-scissors giveaway of paintings on the final day.
Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art "Hiroshi Nakamura Exhibition: Beyond Anachronism" Ticket Giveaway
ART iT is offering a ticket giveaway for five pairs (10 people total) to the Hiroshi Nakamura Exhibition at the Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art.
[Chiba] Tsukurikake Lab 20 "Yuko Nishimura | Between Paper and Hand"
The 20th Tsukurikake Lab features artist Yuko Nishimura's exhibition, "Between Paper and Hand," exploring the possibilities of paper as a sculptural material.
No.124/Visiting the Atelier of Contemporary Artist Ken Kagami—So-en Editor's Diary
So-en editor visits contemporary artist Ken Kagami's atelier, contrasting its maximalist clutter with his minimalist home.
Exhibition "Korean Art Treasure Box" at the Tokyo National Museum, Featuring Goryeo Buddhist Art and Joseon Dynasty Court Paintings and Costumes
The exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum showcases 33 masterpieces of Korean art, including Goryeo Buddhist art and Joseon Dynasty court culture.
"Swedish Painting: Nordic Light, Glimmers of Everyday Life" Exhibition Opens at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Tracing the Golden Age of 19th-Century Swedish Art
An exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum showcases the golden age of 19th-century Swedish art, focusing on light and everyday life.
Exhibition of Shigehisa Kikuhata, Who Led Postwar Avant-Garde Art, Native of Minami Town [Tokushima] (Published January 28, 2026) | JRT NEWS NNN
An exhibition of works by Shigehisa Kikuhata, a postwar avant-garde artist from Minami Town, is currently being held at the Prefectural Museum of Modern Art.
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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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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]

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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'

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

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

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[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

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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"

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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

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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

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【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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Aiko Sugie | "How to Make Lisa Larson Exhibition"

美術展ナビ

Special Exhibition: Masterpieces of Tea Ceremony Utensils from the Idemitsu Museum of Arts Collection

美術展ナビ

Collection Exhibition III Special Feature: Five Years Since the Death of Shigehisa Kikuhata

日経クロステック

Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art in Paris Renovated by Jean Nouvel from 19th-Century Building

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…

中日新聞Web

"Warmth" Theme Sculptures and Paintings: Fukui University Art Department Graduation Exhibition at City Museum

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The 4th BUG Art Award: Artwork Submission

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Natsuyuki Nakanishi: An Apparatus That Stands Forever to Gaze Gently

日テレNEWS NNN

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

Tokyo Art Beat

24 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in February: Monet, YBA, E-Flux, Van Gogh, Judd, Koons, Moomin, etc. [2026 Edition]