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【Kyoto】KIPPU2025 Tremolo 'Coriolanus'
Tremolo will stage Shakespeare's 'Coriolanus' as part of the ROHM Theatre Kyoto x Kyoto Art Center U35 Support Program.
Boosting Independence as Artists, Venues for Exhibition and Sale of Works by Art Students Increase; Cultural Facilities and Companies Offer Career Support
Cultural facilities and companies are increasingly providing venues for art students and graduates to exhibit and sell their work to support their independence.
Art Appreciation Beyond Disability: Expanding Support Programs
Support programs for art appreciation that transcend disability are expanding, offering new perspectives and insights.
Art Introductory Classes for Beginners | Yuzawa Town Official Website
The Minamiume Art Exhibition Executive Committee plans introductory classes in painting, calligraphy, sculpture, and photography to promote local art.
Yu Tsukada | Curry as Media and the Transformation of the Masses – “White and Black Beyond the Heat – Big Tetsu and Sachiko Kazuma, Two Eccentric Artists” (Part 2)
This article examines the changing image of the masses in postwar Japan through the works of Big Tetsu and Sachiko Kazuma.
【Tokyo】Film Program "FILMS – Art and Film? The Future of Video Beyond Verbal Definition"
A film program questioning the future of video, titled "FILMS – Art and Film?", will be held at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya alongside ART FAIR TOKYO 20.
【Tokyo】ART FAIR TOKYO 20
"ART FAIR TOKYO 20" will be held at Tokyo International Forum, showcasing a wide range of art from various genres.
15 Years Since Tsunami Damage, The Bengala Painting of Itsura Rokkakudo Revived - Letter of Appreciation Presented to Saza Coffee President Suzuki for Painting Cost Donation | Ibaraki University
Fifteen years after the tsunami, the Bengala painting of Itsura Rokkakudo was restored through a donation from Saza Coffee, and a letter of appreciation was presented to its president.
Riku Yamakawa | "28 Years Later... The Temple of White Bones" (Part 2)
This article reviews the film "28 Years Later...", focusing on the importance of communication alongside medical treatment, as seen through Dr. Kelson's relationship with Samson.
Kenta Yamazaki | Gen Kuwori x Nagara Wada "Performance IV by Five Directors for One Actor: Live Commentary Karaoke Subtitle Track"
The performance 'Live Commentary Karaoke Subtitle Track' by Gen Kuwori and Nagara Wada questions the meaning of an actor standing on stage.
[Tokyo] I Still Love Elephants—There Was an Elephant on the Department Store Rooftop!
The Takashimaya Museum of History TOKYO is hosting an exhibition about an elephant named 'Taka-chan' that once lived on the rooftop of the Nihonbashi Takashimaya department store.
"New Culture Spot Born in Harajuku Quest. YOSHIROTTEN's Installation Exhibition Also Held"
A new cultural spot, THE HALL and THE TUNNEL, opens at Harajuku Quest, featuring an installation exhibition by YOSHIROTTEN.
Father's Art and Music Project Launched!
Artist Hitonari Tsuji has launched a new sound project blending art and music, aiming to create a peaceful atmosphere, now available on his website.
Yan Tu "Floating Organs" (BUG) Report: What Do We Choose Between "Medicine" and "Poison"?
Yan Tu's solo exhibition "Floating Organs" uses AI and drones in a dialogue play to question the relationship between technology and the body.
Theatrical Anime “Etoile Blooming in Paris” – Impressionism, Art Nouveau, and Even Ukiyo-e – Unveiling New Scene Photos Focusing on Paris and Art, Where the Belle Époque Flourished!
The anime film “Etoile Blooming in Paris” focuses on the dreams of two girls, Fujiko and Tsuru, set against the backdrop of the vibrant art scene in pre-WWI Paris.
Hasselblad International Award in Photography 2026
The Hasselblad Foundation announced Zanele Muholi as the recipient of the 2026 Hasselblad International Award in Photography.
Izu Ito High School Art Club Creates Commemorative Mural, Challenging an Unprecedentedly Large Work - Ito Duo (Izu Shimbun)
The Izu Ito High School Art Club has unveiled a commemorative mural celebrating the 30th anniversary of Ito Shopping Plaza Duo.
26 Art Exhibitions and Shows Closing on March 15th: "Iron and Art," "Gaudí Exhibition," "Yuzuru Hanyu and Sendai City Exhibition," etc.
This article selects 26 art exhibitions and shows across Japan closing on March 15th, including "Iron and Art," "Gaudí Exhibition," and "Yuzuru Hanyu and Sendai City Exhibition".
Aichi Prefecture to Develop a New 'Visible' Art Storage Facility in Tokoname City... Aiming for Cultural Asset Succession and Cooperation to Store Collections from Other Facilities: Regional News
Aichi Prefecture plans to build a large-scale, visible art storage facility in Tokoname City by FY2030 to manage cultural assets and assist other institutions.
How to Make a Rainbow
The exhibition "How to Make a Rainbow" focuses on the founding period (1979-1990) of the Hara Museum of Contemporary Art's collection.
Prospects for Contemporary Art – New Painters VOCA Exhibition 2026
VOCA Exhibition 2026 showcases promising young artists specializing in two-dimensional works, reflecting the diversity of contemporary art.
【Tokyo】TOKAS Open Studio 2025-2026 / March
TOKAS Open Studio 2025-2026 will be held, showcasing the creative processes of domestic and international artists in residence.
Takashima Tsutomu | 'Beyond Flat: To Redraw Us' (Part 1)
This exhibition explores the critical potential of character representations in manga and anime through feminist and queer perspectives.
Review of Art Material Acquisition Fund Proposed in 2025 Comprehensive External Audit Report to Niigata Mayor
The 2025 comprehensive external audit report recommended Niigata City review its Art Material Acquisition Fund.
「Graphpaper」Collaborates with the Judd Foundation to Release T-shirts and Bags
Graphpaper and the Judd Foundation have collaborated to release T-shirts and bags featuring graphics related to Donald Judd on March 14th.
The 3rd Installment: "The Moon" [Professor Naoki Sato] "Art Appreciation Lessons Taught at Tokyo University of the Arts: A New Art History Seen Through East-West Comparisons"
This article compares the depiction and appreciation of the 'moon' in Japanese and Western paintings.
Keisaburo Mizuno, Art Historian and Professor Emeritus at Tokyo University of the Arts, Dies
Keisaburo Mizuno, an art historian and professor emeritus at Tokyo University of the Arts, has passed away at age 93.
[Event] Symposium "Oral Art History: Beginnings and the Present" hosted by the Japanese Art Oral History Archive (March 22, Osaka Prefecture)
The Japanese Art Oral History Archive will host a symposium on March 22nd in Osaka to explore the formation and current state of oral art history.
Art Collaboration Kyoto Transitions to a New System with Joint Direction by 7 Directors
Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK) is shifting to a joint direction system with seven directors to foster a more diverse and open platform.
[Video] "Counting Song of Ancient Art - Works with Numbers in Their Names" at Nezu Museum until July 15
The Nezu Museum is holding a special exhibition from June 1st to July 15th featuring ancient art pieces whose names contain numbers.
[Art Club] Awarded the "Group Effort Award" for the second consecutive year at the All Japan Student Art Exhibition | Sagami Women's University Junior and Senior High School
The Art Club of Sagami Women's University Junior and Senior High School won the "Group Effort Award" for the second straight year at the 70th All Japan Student Art Exhibition.
Spring Edo Painting Festival: Nagasawa Rosetsu
The final installment of the Spring Edo Painting Festival at Fuchu City Museum of Art focuses on the diverse works of mid-Edo period painter Nagasawa Rosetsu.
Taro Igarashi | Architectural Walk 11: Shenzhen Museums Confronting Rapid Urbanization
Taro Igarashi visits Shenzhen's MOCAPE, Shenzhen Bay Culture Square, and Shenzhen Museum to examine how the city's architecture and art exhibitions address rapid urbanization.
【Tokyo】The 4th Uminote Line Symposium | Uminote Line Field Lecture 2026 "Tokyo Apparatus"
A tour-style field lecture featuring diverse speakers exploring alternative visions of Tokyo in the Tokyo waterfront area will be held.
Yokosuka High School Art Club Creates and Installs Night Cherry Blossom Motif Decoration Panel in Dark Underpass
The Yokosuka High School Art Club installed a new decoration panel featuring a night cherry blossom motif in a dark underpass.
[Review] Kokoro Kimura's Critique of the Exhibition "Inclusivity and L"
This exhibition explores the dynamics of self-transformation through engagement with others, intersecting landscape philosophy with queer resistance under the theme of "inclusivity."
Collection Exhibition "Between Literature and Art"
This collection exhibition explores the long-standing affinity between literature, the art of language, and visual art from various perspectives.
Collection Exhibition Collection 3
Collection Exhibition Collection 3 features two parts: a special exhibition on the 'Reflecting City' and the permanent 'Collection Highlights'.
The Rules of the World—Art in Our Time @ The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
The exhibition "The Rules of the World—Art in Our Time" will be held at The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto from December 20, 2025.
Yu Tsukada | From Matter to Color—Fireworks and Animation in 'A New Dawn' (Part 2)
This article analyzes how the depiction of matter and fireworks in the film 'A New Dawn' opens up a new horizon for animation expression.
Yu Tsukada | From Matter to Color: Fireworks and Animation in 'On the Day Hanroku-sho Dawns' (Part 1)
This article analyzes the animated film 'On the Day Hanroku-sho Dawns,' focusing on the colors of fireworks, materiality, and the characters' conflicts and growth.
Report on Frieze Los Angeles 2026: Tracking the Latest Art Scene in LA
The 7th Frieze Los Angeles moved to Santa Monica Airport, reporting on the 2026 LA art scene through fair exhibits and surrounding events.
【Tokyo】ART X JAPAN CONTEXT Final Works Presentation and Exhibition
The final works presentation and exhibition for “ART X JAPAN CONTEXT” will be held at Tokyo Midtown, showcasing art that blends Japanese identity with diverse cultures.
The 61st Venice Biennale Announces Participating Artists
The 61st Venice Biennale announced 111 participating artists for its main exhibition, "In Minor Keys," including Yoshiko Shimada.
91 Pokémon Born from Waste Materials Gather in Roppongi: Tama Art University Holds "Thinking About Pokémon Art and Environmental Education Exhibition 4"
Tama Art University is holding an exhibition in Roppongi featuring 91 Pokémon sculptures made from waste materials to explore art and environmental education.
"Call for Applications for the 'Young Creator Support Program 2027 at Zuiun-an'. Support for opportunities to exhibit in a 100-year-old traditional house.
The Nishieda Foundation has opened applications for its 2027 program supporting young curators to hold exhibitions at Zuiun-an, a 100-year-old traditional house.
Kakuzo Okakura's 'The Book of Tea' Released with New Translation and Commentary by Makoto Aida
A new translation of Kakuzo Okakura's 'The Book of Tea,' featuring commentary by Makoto Aida, is being released to mark its 120th anniversary.
Yusuke Nakahara 15th Anniversary of Death Symposium Commemorating the Completion of the "Yusuke Nakahara Art Criticism Collection" - Event | Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale
A symposium will be held to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Yusuke Nakahara's death and the completion of his collected art criticism.
Oil and Watercolor: Detailed Brushwork at Muroran Art Association's "Newcomer Exhibition" Until the 8th
The Muroran Art Association's 41st "Newcomer Exhibition" has opened, featuring 22 works until March 8th.
Musashino Art University, Department of Craft and Industrial Design, Industrial Design Course 3rd Year Off-Campus Exhibition "URBAN SWITCH" - Design & Art Exhibition & Event Information | JDN
An off-campus exhibition by 3rd-year students from Musashino Art University's Industrial Design Course, "URBAN SWITCH," will be held at Hibiya OKUROJI from March 9 to 15, 2026.
Riku Yamakawa | '28 Years Later... Temple of White Bones' (Part 1)
This article analyzes the film '28 Years Later... Temple of White Bones' as a practice of depicting human society through the chain of actions rather than good/evil dualism.
Takashima Megumi | "For a Placard" (Part 2)
This exhibition uses diverse works resisting patriarchy and norms to question structures of oppression from an intersectional perspective.
【Okayama】Forest Art Collective "Mori☆Mori Meeting 2026"
The "Mori☆Mori Meeting 2026" will be held in Okayama on March 7th for cultural and artistic professionals to network.
International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" Held on Tokyo Bay Shoreline, Featuring Yayoi Kusama's First Unveiled Work in Japan
The international art exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" opens October 10th along the Tokyo Bay shoreline, featuring works by Yayoi Kusama.
Sou Fujimoto's Architecture and Kohei Nawa's Work Resonate: JINS's First Global Flagship Store, "JINS Ginza Store," Opens
JINS's first global flagship store in Ginza, designed by Sou Fujimoto, features a permanent installation by artist Kohei Nawa.
"What is America, the 'Country of Immigrants'? And Where is it Heading?" Bijutsu Techo April 2026 Issue Features "Immigration and America: The History and Present of Japanese American Artists"
The April 2026 issue of Bijutsu Techo focuses on the history and current state of Japanese American artists amidst shifting immigration policies in the US.
"Likes" and "Social Issues" Culmination of Learning: Kaneshiro University Junior College, Department of Art Exhibition
The Kaneshiro University Junior College Department of Art graduation exhibition opened in Kanazawa, showcasing unique works reflecting students' passions and social concerns.
Must-Visit on Weekends! Art Exhibitions Where You Can Immerse Yourself in Western Paintings: Van Gogh (Fukushima), Picasso, Monet (Tokyo), Renoir (Osaka…
Major exhibitions featuring Western masters like Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, and Renoir are currently being held across various locations in Japan.
Partial Artist Announcement for International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS"; Akira Tatehata and Akiko Miki Appointed as Artistic Directors
Partial artist lineup and the appointment of Artistic Directors Akira Tatehata and Akiko Miki for the international art exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" in Autumn 2026 were announced.
Masterpieces of Japanese Art on Display: "My Collection Exhibition" at Gallery Masuga Until March 15 | Abukuma Jiho
Gallery Masuga is holding "My Collection Exhibition" from March 7 to 15, featuring 70 Japanese art masterpieces being sold by collectors.
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【Kyoto】KIPPU2025 Tremolo 'Coriolanus'

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Boosting Independence as Artists, Venues for Exhibition and Sale of Works by Art Students Increase; Cultural Facilities and Companies Offer Career Support

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Art Appreciation Beyond Disability: Expanding Support Programs

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Art Introductory Classes for Beginners | Yuzawa Town Official Website

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Yu Tsukada | Curry as Media and the Transformation of the Masses – “White and Black Beyond the Heat – Big Tetsu and Sachiko Kazuma, Two Eccentric Artists” (Part 2)

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【Tokyo】Film Program "FILMS – Art and Film? The Future of Video Beyond Verbal Definition"

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【Tokyo】ART FAIR TOKYO 20

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15 Years Since Tsunami Damage, The Bengala Painting of Itsura Rokkakudo Revived - Letter of Appreciation Presented to Saza Coffee President Suzuki for Painting Cost Donation | Ibaraki University

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Riku Yamakawa | "28 Years Later... The Temple of White Bones" (Part 2)

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Kenta Yamazaki | Gen Kuwori x Nagara Wada "Performance IV by Five Directors for One Actor: Live Commentary Karaoke Subtitle Track"

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[Tokyo] I Still Love Elephants—There Was an Elephant on the Department Store Rooftop!

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"New Culture Spot Born in Harajuku Quest. YOSHIROTTEN's Installation Exhibition Also Held"

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Father's Art and Music Project Launched!

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Yan Tu "Floating Organs" (BUG) Report: What Do We Choose Between "Medicine" and "Poison"?

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Theatrical Anime “Etoile Blooming in Paris” – Impressionism, Art Nouveau, and Even Ukiyo-e – Unveiling New Scene Photos Focusing on Paris and Art, Where the Belle Époque Flourished!

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Hasselblad International Award in Photography 2026

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Izu Ito High School Art Club Creates Commemorative Mural, Challenging an Unprecedentedly Large Work - Ito Duo (Izu Shimbun)

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26 Art Exhibitions and Shows Closing on March 15th: "Iron and Art," "Gaudí Exhibition," "Yuzuru Hanyu and Sendai City Exhibition," etc.

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Aichi Prefecture to Develop a New 'Visible' Art Storage Facility in Tokoname City... Aiming for Cultural Asset Succession and Cooperation to Store Collections from Other Facilities: Regional News

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How to Make a Rainbow

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Prospects for Contemporary Art – New Painters VOCA Exhibition 2026

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【Tokyo】TOKAS Open Studio 2025-2026 / March

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Takashima Tsutomu | 'Beyond Flat: To Redraw Us' (Part 1)

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Review of Art Material Acquisition Fund Proposed in 2025 Comprehensive External Audit Report to Niigata Mayor

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「Graphpaper」Collaborates with the Judd Foundation to Release T-shirts and Bags

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The 3rd Installment: "The Moon" [Professor Naoki Sato] "Art Appreciation Lessons Taught at Tokyo University of the Arts: A New Art History Seen Through East-West Comparisons"

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Keisaburo Mizuno, Art Historian and Professor Emeritus at Tokyo University of the Arts, Dies

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[Event] Symposium "Oral Art History: Beginnings and the Present" hosted by the Japanese Art Oral History Archive (March 22, Osaka Prefecture)

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Art Collaboration Kyoto Transitions to a New System with Joint Direction by 7 Directors

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[Video] "Counting Song of Ancient Art - Works with Numbers in Their Names" at Nezu Museum until July 15

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[Art Club] Awarded the "Group Effort Award" for the second consecutive year at the All Japan Student Art Exhibition | Sagami Women's University Junior and Senior High School

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Spring Edo Painting Festival: Nagasawa Rosetsu

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Taro Igarashi | Architectural Walk 11: Shenzhen Museums Confronting Rapid Urbanization

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【Tokyo】The 4th Uminote Line Symposium | Uminote Line Field Lecture 2026 "Tokyo Apparatus"

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Yokosuka High School Art Club Creates and Installs Night Cherry Blossom Motif Decoration Panel in Dark Underpass

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[Review] Kokoro Kimura's Critique of the Exhibition "Inclusivity and L"

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Collection Exhibition "Between Literature and Art"

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Collection Exhibition Collection 3

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The Rules of the World—Art in Our Time @ The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto

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Yu Tsukada | From Matter to Color—Fireworks and Animation in 'A New Dawn' (Part 2)