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Fuchu Art Museum "Yoko Matsumoto: The Day I Saw the Evening Star" Ticket Giveaway
Win tickets to the Yoko Matsumoto exhibition at Fuchu Art Museum through a giveaway.
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MORINAGA YO's Work Exhibition 1987-2026: Picture Books, Mokei, and Grandpa
An exhibition showcasing the career of illustrator Morinaga Yo and his connection to his grandfather, the painter Kyosuke Kikukawa.
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2-Person Exhibition AIDA Makoto & OKADA Hiroko @ Museum Haus Kasuya
A two-person exhibition featuring AIDA Makoto and OKADA Hiroko will be held at Museum Haus Kasuya.
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Murata Shin | Art Walk 12: From 'Art Prize' to 'Art Award'
Murata Shin explores the rise of 'Art Awards' in Japan, shifting focus from domestic art prizes to global support for emerging artists, reviewing key exhibitions and trends.
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New Art Study Room 'tra-bon' Established
A new art study room 'tra-bon' has been established to provide learning programs and membership academy services for educational institutions.
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Yamasaki Kenta | 'Eel Migration' (SHIZUOKA World Theatre Festival 2026①)
Kenta Yamasaki directs 'Eel Migration', a work created through long-term research and dialogue with Brazilians living in Shizuoka.
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Review: Sound Performance 'Monument of Acoustic Memorial to Slaughter and Rebirth' by Ilavenil Vasuki Jayapalan (NAGAVER)
A review of Ilavenil Vasuki Jayapalan's sound performance commemorating Sri Lankan Tamil genocide victims.
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Art Basel 2026 Announces Highlights of Various Programs
Art Basel 2026 announces details for its main programs, including Commission, Unlimited, and Parcours.
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Masterpieces of Nihonga and Oil Paintings; Kitahiroshima Art Association Holds 'Spring Exhibition'
The Kitahiroshima Art Association's 'Spring Exhibition' opened on the 20th, featuring 37 works by 23 members ranging from their 30s to 80s.
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【Goods】Getting Ready for Summer with Art! Introducing Items for the Rainy and Summer Seasons Found at Art Exhibition NAVI Online Store
Art Exhibition NAVI Online Store introduces stylish goods perfect for the rainy and summer seasons.
Tokyo Art Beat
Antonio Fontanesi's First Large Retrospective in Japan to Open at Mitsubishi ICHIGOKAN Museum in October. Exploring the Full Scope of the Painter Who Influenced Modern Japanese Oil Painting.
Antonio Fontanesi's first large retrospective in Japan opens at Mitsubishi ICHIGOKAN Museum on October 17.
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"Yumeji Takehisa: Creator of an Era" Opens at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; "Kurofune-ya" to Be Exhibited in Tokyo for the First Time in 40 Years
A major retrospective of Yumeji Takehisa opens at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, featuring "Kurofune-ya"—his masterpiece shown in Tokyo for the first time in 40 years.
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Why are some art exhibitions in Japan abnormally crowded? Revealing the reality of 'ticket dependence' and the end of 'museums as academic institutions'
The excessive crowding in Japanese art exhibitions stems from a unique structure where exhibitions operate as 'event industries' in collaboration with mass media.
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Choose Your Favorite 'Hiroshiaki' Work: Exhibition at City Art Museum from July
The City Art Museum in Hiroshiaki will open an exhibition from July where citizens can select their favorite artworks from the collection.
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Report on the Opening of 'Kawai Gyokudo: Natsukashii Nihon no Joukei' (Yamasaki Museum of Fine Arts). Tracing Gyokudo's Career, Entrusting Nostalgia to Landscapes
The Yamasaki Museum of Fine Arts presents a special exhibition reviewing the career of Japanese painter Kawai Gyokudo, featuring his masterpieces depicting nostalgic Japanese landscapes.
Tokyo Art Beat
Tate Britain Turner Exhibition: 80+ Masterpieces Gather at National Museum of Western Art and Osaka Museum of Fine Arts, Decoding His Art with 'Sublime'
The Tate Britain Turner exhibition, featuring over 80 masterpieces, will be held at the National Museum of Western Art and the Osaka Museum of Fine Arts.
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Over 70 Participating Artists Reject the 'Visitors' Lion Award' at Venice Biennale
Over 70 participating artists withdrew from the newly created 'Visitors' Lion Award' at the 61st Venice Biennale following the international jury's resignation.
Tokyo Art Beat
Museum Curator's Lunch #12 | Recommended by Ayumi Ikeda, Curator at Kanazawa 21st Century Museum! Lunch and Dessert Utilizing Local Fresh Ingredients (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture) #Bishoku
Ayumi Ikeda, a curator at the Kanazawa 21st Century Museum, recommends a lunch spot that utilizes local fresh ingredients.
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Treasure Appraisal Event in Gifu City by Hongo Art and Antique Gallery (Gifu Chan DIGITAL)
Hongo Art and Antique Gallery held a free art and antique appraisal event in Gifu City.
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生誕120年 大棟山美術博物館で坂口安吾まつり 全国のファンが安吾の世界に触れる - 十日町タウン情報
「山のどん底」で触れる安吾ワールド！ ことし生誕120年を迎えた松之山地域にゆかりのある文豪、坂口安吾の文学世
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Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 7 'Gaze Upon the Nameless - Realism' Focusing on Courbet and Millet, Aired May 20 on E-Tele
The May 20 E-Tele broadcast of 'Mastering Western Art in 3 Months' Episode 7 focuses on Realism, introducing artists like Courbet and Millet.
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Recruitment for Final Additional Members of Learning Program "APK STUDIES" Phase 2
Toda Corporation is recruiting final additional members for the second phase of its art learning program "APK STUDIES".
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Fumi Miyamoto | Regarding Sachiko Kazama's First Northeast Solo Exhibition "Sachiko Kazama Exhibition: 1000-Li Eye of a Hatto Room"
This article introduces Sachiko Kazama's first solo exhibition in the Tohoku region.
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杉江あこ｜TDC 2026（TOKYO TYPE DIRECTORS CLUB EXHIBITION 2026）
会期：2026/04/03～2026/05/16 会場：ギンザ・グラフィック・ギャラリー［東京都］ 公式サイト：https://www.dnpfcp.jp/CGI/gallery/schedule/detail.cgi?l=1&t=1&seq=00000854 ...
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Road movie: Art between Korea and Japan since 1945 at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, Gwacheon
The exhibition explores 80 years of Korean-Japanese art exchange since 1945, featuring works by 43 artists.
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[Preview] 'First Experience in Appreciating Ancient Art — Characters in Art' at Nezu Museum from May 30
The Nezu Museum will host a new exhibition focusing on 'Characters in Art' from May 30, exploring the rich world of characters within traditional Japanese art.
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【Broadcast Announcement】 "Museum Concert Masayuki Nino (Percussion) ~ When Modern Art and Music Meet" will be broadcast on TV Tokyo "Sho-san no Gakkou de wa Oshiete Kurenai Sokon Tokoro!"
The concert featuring Masayuki Nino will be broadcast on TV Tokyo.
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Kasuga Taisha National Treasure Hall: Display of 'Horse Racing Screens and the Art of Horses' (Nara Television Broadcasting)
The Kasuga Taisha National Treasure Hall is displaying the 'Horse Racing Screens' and other art related to horses.
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3,000 Visitors to Ishikawa Naoki Exhibition, Tomakomai City Museum of Art, Gift to Osaka Couple
Over 3,000 visitors attended the Ishikawa Naoki exhibition at the Tomakomai City Museum of Art, where a ceremony was held to present gifts.
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Special Exhibition "Kukai and the Treasures of Shingon" Held at Tokyo National Museum in July to Commemorate Kobo Daishi's 1250th Birthday. Voice Guide by Osamu Takeuchi
A special exhibition titled "Kukai and the Treasures of Shingon" will be held at the Tokyo National Museum in July to commemorate Kobo Daishi's 1250th birthday.
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野村和弘：モナド @ HARMAS GALLERY
野村和弘：モナド Kazuhiro Nomura: Monad 2026年4月4日 – 5月16日 HARMAS GALLERY、東京 http://harmas.fabre-design.com/   展示風景「野村和弘：モナド」HARMAS GALLERY、東京、2026年 ...
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女子美術大学付属中、体験学習（小学生対象）「お花や好きなモチーフを描こう！」|中学受験情報 朝日みつかるナビ
“絵を描くことが好き”な小学生を対象にした「体験学習」を下記の通り行います。午前の部・午後の部どちらかを選んで参加してください。保護者の皆様には、お待ちいただいている間、本校の概要および中学1年担任より入学し […]
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Kiriko: My Womb Exhibition
Kiriko's exhibition features self-portraits and sculptures addressing identity and loss after a hysterectomy.
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Editor's Miscellany……53──The Wonder of Scale and the Steps Toward an Open Museum
Reflecting on parenting, the author explores how museums are becoming more accessible through childcare facilities and the impact of scale in exhibitions like the 'Insects' show and Ron Mueck's.
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Why Does Urs Fischer Continue to Melt Himself?
Urs Fischer's solo exhibition "Machigai Sagashi" in Tokyo features melting sculptures and an installation exploring visual discrepancies.
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Tokyo MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives Opening Ceremony Program Ballet 'Areko'
A ballet performance of 'Areko' based on Marc Chagall's work will be part of the opening program for MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives in Tokyo.
Tokyo Art Beat
Bottega Veneta to Host Immersive Art Exhibition 'INSIDE OTHER SPACES: ENVIRONMENTS BY WOMEN ARTISTS, 1956-76' at Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul, South Korea
Bottega Veneta is hosting an immersive art exhibition at the Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul.
Tokyo Art Beat
Japan Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale: Report on Dr. Arakawa Nash's 'Grass Babies, Moon Babies'. The Weight of Care and History Embodied in 200 Baby Dolls
Dr. Arakawa Nash's 'Grass Babies, Moon Babies' exhibition at the Japan Pavilion of the 61st Venice Biennale invites visitors to experience care by holding 200 baby dolls.
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Max Mara Art Prize for Women 2026
Dian Suci of Indonesia wins the 10th Max Mara Art Prize for Women, presenting a project exploring craftsmanship, spirituality, and capitalism.
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Top 10 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From KYOTOGRAPHIE to Naoshima New Art Museum Opening Exhibition
This article lists the top 10 exhibitions to see this weekend, ranging from KYOTOGRAPHIE to the Naoshima New Art Museum opening exhibition.
Tokyo Art Beat
A New Art Destination Born in Bangkok. Opening Report of Dib Bangkok, Thailand's First International Museum of Contemporary Art
An opening report for Dib Bangkok, Thailand's first international museum of contemporary art, which opened in December 2025.
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Touching and Enjoying Japanese Art – artscape
Chiba City Museum of Art exhibits approximately 50 works by Kitao Suzumura, featuring traditional scrolls, everyday art objects, and small artworks in three sections.
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Baltic Island Exhibition at Spiral Garden: Convergence of Baltic Three Nations' Sophisticated Visual Culture
The 'Baltic Island' exhibition at Tokyo's Spiral Garden showcases the sophisticated visual culture of the Baltic Three Nations.
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Tanaka Shinpei -- Far from Meaning (Setagaya Art Museum) Report. His Unique Philosophy of Erasing Meaning
Setagaya Art Museum hosts a retrospective of Tanaka Shinpei, showcasing his unique philosophy and works.
Tokyo Art Beat
Australia's largest new museum 'Powerhouse Parramatta' to open in late 2026
Australia's largest new museum, 'Powerhouse Parramatta', is set to open in late 2026.
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Anarchism: My Friend, Under the Oak Tree is Pleasant @ Institut Français de Tokyo
The exhibition 'Anarchism' at Institut Français de Tokyo reexamines the ideology through contemporary art, critiquing power structures and advocating for self-organization.
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Large Picture Horse Donated to Local Shrine; Misshio Middle School Art Club Receives County Wakaba Award
Misshio Middle School's art club donated a large picture horse to a local shrine and received the County Wakaba Award for their community contribution.
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Yutaka Tsukada | Special Feature "This Illustrator is Amazing!" (Illustration June 2026 Issue [No.250] / Part 2)
This article introduces three illustrators—Yuno Akiya, Tatsuro Kuchi, and Keiji Yano—as part of the special feature "This Illustrator is Amazing!" in the magazine Illustration.
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Related Events for 'The Drama of 100 Years of Woodblock Prints Tracing the Life of Fukita Bunmei'
Related events for the woodblock print exhibition at Tokushima Museum of Modern Art are scheduled.
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【Yteen Art Club】'Eric Carle Exhibition: The Very Hungry Caterpillar' Giveaway of Admission Tickets (Limited to 5 pairs of 10 junior high and high school students and guardians)
Yteen Art Club is giving away admission tickets to the 'Eric Carle Exhibition: The Very Hungry Caterpillar' at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.
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Lou Ye's new work "DOKU The Illusion" is released. Solo exhibition held at Louis Vuitton Space Venice
Lou Ye's new work "DOKU The Illusion" will be exhibited at Louis Vuitton Space Venice from May 8 to October 4, 2026.
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30th Annual Art Exhibition Hosted by NY Japanese Community Opens
The 30th Annual Art Exhibition hosted by the NY Japanese Community opened with an opening reception.
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Poet Yoshizoe Gōzō Wins UK Contemporary Art Prize, Prize Money 43 Million Yen
Poet Yoshizoe Gōzō has been selected as the first recipient of the Serpentine x FLAG Art Foundation Prize in the UK, receiving a prize of 20 million pounds (approximately 43 million yen).
Tokyo Art Beat
LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2026 Winners Announced; Grand Prize Goes to John Jin Park
LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize 2026 winners announced; Grand Prize awarded to Korean ceramicist John Jin Park.
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Call for Applications | "Japan Culture Promotion and Dissemination Project" under the FY2026 Overseas Training Program for Emerging Artists
The Agency for Cultural Affairs is recruiting applicants for the FY2026 Japan Culture Promotion and Dissemination Project.
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Robert Zhao Renhui "After Control" @ Kyoto City University of Arts Gallery @KCUA
Robert Zhao Renhui's solo exhibition "After Control" will be held at Kyoto City University of Arts Gallery @KCUA.
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Art and Music Festival 'DEFOAMAT' Returns for Second Year. Ruangrupa, Sugano Ayumi x NUTTOMICK, and Others Explore Urban Alternatives in Daikanyama
The art and music festival 'DEFOAMAT' returns to Daikanyama, Tokyo, featuring projects by Ruangrupa and Sugano Ayumi x NUTTOMICK.
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51st Toride Art Artists Exhibition (Toride Art Gallery)
Works by 34 local artists across 7 genres are on display.
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（評・美術）クロード・モネ―風景への問いかけ　「突如現れた天才」ではない
言うまでもなく、フランスの印象派の画家クロード・モネ（１８４０～１９２６）の日本における人気は極めて高い。特に東京では２０２３年秋以降、大規模なモネ展はこれで三つ目となる。何度も開催されているためか…
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10th Anniversary Exhibition for the Birth of LABUBU 'MONSTERS BY MONSTERS: NOW AND THEN' Held at Azabudai Hills. Original Art and Historical Figures Also Revealed
POP MART JAPAN is holding a 10th-anniversary exhibition for 'THE MONSTERS' series by Kasing Lung at Azabudai Hills Gallery.
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Fuchu Art Museum "Yoko Matsumoto: The Day I Saw the Evening Star" Ticket Giveaway
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MORINAGA YO's Work Exhibition 1987-2026: Picture Books, Mokei, and Grandpa
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2-Person Exhibition AIDA Makoto & OKADA Hiroko @ Museum Haus Kasuya
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Murata Shin | Art Walk 12: From 'Art Prize' to 'Art Award'
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New Art Study Room 'tra-bon' Established
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Yamasaki Kenta | 'Eel Migration' (SHIZUOKA World Theatre Festival 2026①)
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Review: Sound Performance 'Monument of Acoustic Memorial to Slaughter and Rebirth' by Ilavenil Vasuki Jayapalan (NAGAVER)
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Art Basel 2026 Announces Highlights of Various Programs
北海道新聞デジタル

Masterpieces of Nihonga and Oil Paintings; Kitahiroshima Art Association Holds 'Spring Exhibition'
美術展ナビ

【Goods】Getting Ready for Summer with Art! Introducing Items for the Rainy and Summer Seasons Found at Art Exhibition NAVI Online Store
Tokyo Art Beat

Antonio Fontanesi's First Large Retrospective in Japan to Open at Mitsubishi ICHIGOKAN Museum in October. Exploring the Full Scope of the Painter Who Influenced Modern Japanese Oil Painting.
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"Yumeji Takehisa: Creator of an Era" Opens at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; "Kurofune-ya" to Be Exhibited in Tokyo for the First Time in 40 Years
現代ビジネス

Why are some art exhibitions in Japan abnormally crowded? Revealing the reality of 'ticket dependence' and the end of 'museums as academic institutions'
中日新聞Web

Choose Your Favorite 'Hiroshiaki' Work: Exhibition at City Art Museum from July
美術手帖

Report on the Opening of 'Kawai Gyokudo: Natsukashii Nihon no Joukei' (Yamasaki Museum of Fine Arts). Tracing Gyokudo's Career, Entrusting Nostalgia to Landscapes
Tokyo Art Beat

Tate Britain Turner Exhibition: 80+ Masterpieces Gather at National Museum of Western Art and Osaka Museum of Fine Arts, Decoding His Art with 'Sublime'
美術手帖

Over 70 Participating Artists Reject the 'Visitors' Lion Award' at Venice Biennale
Tokyo Art Beat

Museum Curator's Lunch #12 | Recommended by Ayumi Ikeda, Curator at Kanazawa 21st Century Museum! Lunch and Dessert Utilizing Local Fresh Ingredients (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture) #Bishoku
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Treasure Appraisal Event in Gifu City by Hongo Art and Antique Gallery (Gifu Chan DIGITAL)
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生誕120年 大棟山美術博物館で坂口安吾まつり 全国のファンが安吾の世界に触れる - 十日町タウン情報
美術展ナビ

Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 7 'Gaze Upon the Nameless - Realism' Focusing on Courbet and Millet, Aired May 20 on E-Tele
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Recruitment for Final Additional Members of Learning Program "APK STUDIES" Phase 2
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Fumi Miyamoto | Regarding Sachiko Kazama's First Northeast Solo Exhibition "Sachiko Kazama Exhibition: 1000-Li Eye of a Hatto Room"
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杉江あこ｜TDC 2026（TOKYO TYPE DIRECTORS CLUB EXHIBITION 2026）
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Road movie: Art between Korea and Japan since 1945 at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, Gwacheon
美術展ナビ

[Preview] 'First Experience in Appreciating Ancient Art — Characters in Art' at Nezu Museum from May 30
tokyo-harusai.com

【Broadcast Announcement】 "Museum Concert Masayuki Nino (Percussion) ~ When Modern Art and Music Meet" will be broadcast on TV Tokyo "Sho-san no Gakkou de wa Oshiete Kurenai Sokon Tokoro!"
Yahoo!ニュース

Kasuga Taisha National Treasure Hall: Display of 'Horse Racing Screens and the Art of Horses' (Nara Television Broadcasting)
北海道新聞デジタル

3,000 Visitors to Ishikawa Naoki Exhibition, Tomakomai City Museum of Art, Gift to Osaka Couple
美術手帖

Special Exhibition "Kukai and the Treasures of Shingon" Held at Tokyo National Museum in July to Commemorate Kobo Daishi's 1250th Birthday. Voice Guide by Osamu Takeuchi
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野村和弘：モナド @ HARMAS GALLERY
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女子美術大学付属中、体験学習（小学生対象）「お花や好きなモチーフを描こう！」|中学受験情報 朝日みつかるナビ
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Kiriko: My Womb Exhibition
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Editor's Miscellany……53──The Wonder of Scale and the Steps Toward an Open Museum
美術手帖

Why Does Urs Fischer Continue to Melt Himself?
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Tokyo MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives Opening Ceremony Program Ballet 'Areko'
Tokyo Art Beat

Bottega Veneta to Host Immersive Art Exhibition 'INSIDE OTHER SPACES: ENVIRONMENTS BY WOMEN ARTISTS, 1956-76' at Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul, South Korea
Tokyo Art Beat

Japan Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale: Report on Dr. Arakawa Nash's 'Grass Babies, Moon Babies'. The Weight of Care and History Embodied in 200 Baby Dolls
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Max Mara Art Prize for Women 2026
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Top 10 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From KYOTOGRAPHIE to Naoshima New Art Museum Opening Exhibition
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