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【Tokyo】bootopia meetup #01 "Movable"
An announcement for a meetup in Tokyo exploring diverse forms of expression and evolving Japanese language.
TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR 2026
An art book fair held at Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo featuring 52 exhibitors from Japan and abroad.
Tsuda Yuki | Visualized Creativity — «Tada Hokyo Gaiga Exhibition — Animator's Work to Materialize Imagery» (Part 2)
Tada Hokyo's exhibition showcases his creative process through annotations on storyboards, revealing how animators shape expressions and actions.
Takashima Sachi | kondaba#5 'kondaba Port'
The unit 'kondaba', formed by former members of the experimental theater group 'Shinsei-pai', stages a site-specific performance in a former shipyard, exploring Japan's industrial history through family stories and interviews.
Hisano Iguchi (Interviewer: Yū Tsukada) | “If It Doesn’t Exist, Create It”: Academic Research as a Creative Activity—Explorers of Graphic Culture, Part 4
Hisano Iguchi discusses the breadth of graphic culture and the significance of academic research grants, while exploring creative practices such as archive-building and the archival project on Katsuhiro Yamaguchi.
Awa-zuki Yoshi Exhibition: 'The Street Was a Great Teacher! Reproduction Art Goes'
An exhibition in Nagoya re-examines the expression of Awa-zuki Yoshi, a leader in postwar Japanese graphic design, from the perspective of reproduction art.
マルタン・マルジェラが語る、“不在”によって空間を満たすこと、彫刻の“不完全性” (聞き手:倉田佳子)
東京・九段ハウスでの大規模個展「MARTIN MARGIELA AT KUDAN HOUSE」に際して、メールインタビューを行った(構成:後藤美波[編集部])
【Discount】5 Notable Exhibitions Where 'Muu-pon' Can Be Used | Surrealism Exhibition, Mueck, Hungry Caterpillar, etc.
This article introduces five notable exhibitions where the 'Muu-pon' discount can be used, scheduled for May 2026.
Report on the Edo-Tokyo Museum Reopening Special Exhibition "Ooh Edo Raisan": Approaching the Full Scope of Edo through Ukiyo-e by Utamaro and Hokusai, as well as Arms, Performing Arts, and Commoner Culture
The report introduces the Edo-Tokyo Museum reopening special exhibition and explains the full picture of Edo’s urban formation and diverse culture through ukiyo-e, arms, performing arts, and related materials.
Art Exhibitions and Shows Starting in May: After the Long Holiday, Major Van Gogh Exhibition (Ueno no Mori Art Museum), Gaudi Exhibition (Minato Ward, 21_21 Design Site), and in Kansai, "Kobe Architecture Festival" and "Osaka Art & Design 2026" Open
A guide to art exhibitions, memorial exhibitions, design events, and architecture events scheduled across Japan in May 2026, with venues and dates.
【Coming Soon】Pre-sale tickets for 'Geidai-style Guide to Art—Become an Art Student This Summer' (Tokyo University of the Arts University Museum) go on sale on May 12! A summer 'Intensive Lecture Style' exhibition visiting 12 'Lectures'
The Tokyo University of the Arts University Museum's 'Geidai-style Guide to Art' exhibition opens on July 24, with pre-sale tickets available from May 12.
【Kanazawa】Related Events for 'May I Intrude on the Road?'
Various related events are being held at the Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art for the exhibition 'May I Intrude on the Road?'.
「ロン・ミュエク」展(森美術館)開幕レポート。圧倒的なリアリティの先に広がる解釈や思索の余白|画像ギャラリー 10 / 10
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Ron Mueck Exhibition at Mori Art Museum: Report on the Opening. Beyond Overwhelming Realism, Space for Interpretation and Reflection
Ron Mueck's solo exhibition at Mori Art Museum opens, featuring large-scale human sculptures that invite viewers' interpretation and reflection.
Personalities Shine at Toyohashi Art Exhibition Opening Until May 3
The 47th Toyohashi Art Exhibition, featuring works by contemporary artists from the Tokai region, opened at the Toyohashi City Museum of Art on the 28th and runs until May 3rd.
The exhibition "Ron Mueck" co-organized by the Mori Art Museum and the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain has started today.
The Mori Art Museum is hosting a major solo exhibition of Australian contemporary artist Ron Mueck.
Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art Publishes Record Book for 'Opening Records, Weaving Memories' Exhibition. Focus on War Paintings and Post-War Art
Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art publishes online record book for 'Opening Records, Weaving Memories' exhibition focusing on war paintings and post-war art.
18 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in May: Gaudi, Tokyo Architecture Festival, Van Gogh, Hiroko Koshino, etc. [2026 Edition]
A curated list of 18 recommended exhibitions opening in May 2026 across Japan.
Feeling Light, Shadow, Boundaries, and the Presence of Absence: A Report on the "Andrew Wyeth Exhibition" (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum)
A report on the large-scale Andrew Wyeth exhibition held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.
【Museum Goods】6 Editor's Recommended Goods Found at the 'Ron Mueck' Exhibition (Mori Art Museum)
We introduce 6 original goods from the 'Ron Mueck' exhibition at the Mori Art Museum.
【New Book Info】Books We Want to Read This Month! From Performance Art to ZINEs, and the Journey of Class and 'Us' (May 2026 Edition)
This article introduces new art books released in May 2026, covering performance art, class dynamics, and ZINE culture.
Report on the Opening of the "Andrew Wyeth Exhibition" (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum). A Dialogue with Painting Regarding Windows, Doors, and People, and Boundaries.
A retrospective exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum explores Wyeth's focus on 'boundaries' and his dialogue with painting.
Amami Yuki Visits the "Sunday Art Museum 50th Anniversary Exhibition" "Sunday Art Museum 50: The World's Best Museum" General 29th Morning Broadcast
Amami Yuki visits the exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the program.
【Opening】 "Ron Mueck" What 11 Sculptures That Are Too Big or Too Small Ask Us: Pay Attention to Details and the "Back Side" International Touring Exhibition Comes to Tokyo Mori Art Museum until September 23
The "Ron Mueck" exhibition at Mori Art Museum features 11 sculptures that challenge our perception of scale and reality, including the massive installation "Mass."
Yamazaki Kenta | re:group performance collective 'POV' / DARKFIELD (Adelaide Inspection Report Extra 2)
Report on two works performed at Adelaide Festival and Fringe, emphasizing improvisation and the significance of legal constraints.
Artscape Editorial | Catalog & Books | April 2026 [Upcoming Titles]
Artscape introduces upcoming art and design-related exhibition catalogs and books for April 2026.
第13回 陶美展 inはつかいち
1月に東京で開催された「第13回陶美展」(応募総数194点)の入選作品から選抜した多様な作品を一堂に展観。さくらぴあで2月14日に開催したワークショップでの作品も展示される。
Kanagawa: AWAZU HOUSE into the FUTURE 5 Print Exhibition "Two Souls dos almas" by Masayoshi Nakamura and Kikuji Yamashita
An exhibition of prints by Masayoshi Nakamura and Kikuji Yamashita titled "Two Souls dos almas" will be held at AWAZU HOUSE ART CENTER in Kanagawa.
Special Exhibition: Art of Kure, Makiko Yamaguchi: Playing with the Colors of the Earth
A special exhibition showcasing the works and sketches of contemporary artist Makiko Yamaguchi.
The "High School and Junior High School Art Seminar" Opens Again at Nerima City Museum of Art. 10 Artists and Curators Appear on Stage
The "High School and Junior High School Art Seminar" at Nerima City Museum of Art in Tokyo opens again this year with 10 artists and curators as speakers.
New Exhibition Space "YURAKUCHO MUSEUM" Opens in July at Tokyo International Forum. Debut Exhibition is the Pingu Exhibition
YURAKUCHO MUSEUM opens July 10 at Tokyo International Forum, debuting the Pingu exhibition by Ottmar Gutmann
【Museum Goods】10 Recommended Goods Found at the 'Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art 100th Anniversary: Andrew Wyeth Exhibition'
We introduce 10 recommended goods found at the 'Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art 100th Anniversary: Andrew Wyeth Exhibition' currently held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Turner Prize Announces 2026 Finalists
The Turner Prize 2026 finalists have been announced.
Hoshino Ta | Sugita Atsushi 'Art, Seeking Lost Trust'
Art critic Sugita Atsushi explores international art exhibitions like the Venice Biennale and Documenta through 'hodology,' examining the ethical responsibility of the viewer in a changing world.
【Osaka】Brown Things Happen: Related Events
An introduction to related events for the "Brown Things Happen: Special Matters of Yaki-e" exhibition at Nakanoshima Kusetsu Museum in Osaka.
Collection Exhibition I: Yujiro Nakahara's Words — A New Eye for Viewing the Collection @ Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art
The Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art presents a special exhibition featuring Yujiro Nakahara, the museum's former director.
Kurokawa Kaku capsule utilized art space "SHUTL" undergoes spatial renewal. Design by architect Itosaka Rugo
SHUTL, storing two capsules from the demolished Kurokawa Kaku capsule towers, renews its space with a concept focusing on future authenticity.
"What are these folk artifacts?" Exhibition at Musashino Art University Museum & Library: Unraveling the Forms of Life from an Art and Design Perspective
An exhibition at Musashino Art University Museum showcasing folk artifact collections left by folklorist Joichi Miyamoto, viewed through art and design.
Silver and Mica Sparkle — Japanese Art of Radiance
A special exhibition featuring about 40 artworks showcasing gold, silver, and mica from the Heian period to the present.
Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 4 is 'Excessive Detail ~Renaissance North of the Alps~' Adult Refresher Series, 12 Episodes Total, Aired April 29, E-TELE
Episode 4 focuses on the Renaissance north of the Alps, featuring excessive detail in works by Jan van Eyck and Dürer.
We in the Room of Marvels, Let Us Perish. (Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art) Opening Report. What Is the "Museum of Perishing" That Lies Beyond the Three Types of "Excess"?
The Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art opens a first major joint exhibition by Yasumasa Morimura, Kenji Yanobe, and Miyako Ya-nagiwa, presenting their excesses and a vision toward a museum of perishing.
"YURAKUCHO MUSEUM," a New Exhibition Space, Opens at Tokyo International Forum
Sony Creative Products opens "YURAKUCHO MUSEUM" at Tokyo International Forum and launches with a Pingu exhibition starting July 10.
National Hansen's Disease Museum to Hold "Understanding Kawase Hiroko's World of Art Through Paintings and Knitting"
An exhibition examines the life and work of Kawase Hiroko, a Hansen's disease survivor who persisted in artistic expression despite isolation.
【Museum Goods】Six Recommended Items Found at "The Marvelous Room: Let Us Perish, Let Us Disappear— Yasumasa Morimura, Kenji Yanobe, Miyako Yamagishi—" (Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art)
This article introduces six recommended items from the special shop tied to a three-artist exhibition at Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art.
Yasumasa Morimura, Kenji Yanobe, Miwa Yanagi Exhibition "The Room of Wonder: We Must Disappear" (Osaka Nakanoshima Art Museum) Opens. What Is "Disappearance" Found at the End of "Excess"?
Three Japanese artists explore "excess" and "disappearance" in a collaborative exhibition.
Yūichi Hirako’s Artwork Appears on Construction Site Fencing; Mitsui Fudosan Launches Art Project at “Nihonbashi Honchō Mitsui Building &forest”
Mitsui Fudosan displays Yūichi Hirako’s new work *Ikagaki* on construction fencing for the Nihonbashi Honchō Mitsui Building &forest from April 20 to mid-August.
The Stage Is Cy Twombly's Mansion. Valentino Releases Latest Visuals Using the Artist's "Sanctuary" as the Stage
Valentino unveiled its 2026 pre-fall campaign, staging visuals where body and memory intersect within Cy Twombly's mansion.
Report on the Opening of the Exhibition "Wakō-chō ni Torihada! Yasai mo Uri!" at Fukuda Art Museum: The First Side-by-Side Display of "Fruit and Vegetable Scroll" and "Illustrated Catalogue of Vegetables and Insects"
The exhibition presents Wakō-chō's "Fruit and Vegetable Scroll" and "Illustrated Catalogue of Vegetables and Insects" side-by-side for the first time, featuring approximately 40 works.
Eric Carle Exhibition: Where It All Began with The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum) Opening Report
An exhibition showcasing the origins and creative process of Eric Carle's iconic work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, opens.
6 Keywords to Know Andrew Wyeth More
Wyeth's artistic journey through his fraught relationship with his father, chosen techniques, and unique American Realism.
Who Was Andrew Wyeth? Exploring Through the Words of Japan's Leading Researcher, Hidehiko Takahashi
Japan's first retrospective exhibition of Andrew Wyeth opens, featuring insights from leading researcher Hidehiko Takahashi.
【Museum Merchandise】10 Editor's Recommended Items Found at 'Eric Carle Exhibition: The Very Hungry Caterpillar' (Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo)
Highlights 10 editor's recommended merchandise items found at the Eric Carle retrospective exhibition.
Painting and Ceramics: Rich Expressions, Member Exhibition at Noboribetsu Art Association until the 26th
The Noboribetsu Art Association's 44th member exhibition runs from the 24th to the 26th, showcasing 47 works including painting and ceramics.
Exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art with "First Time" as Theme: Exploring Entry Points to Art
An exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art explores entry points to art for beginners.
Large-Scale Retrospective of Raoul Dufy at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno to Open in 2027, Featuring Numerous Works from the Collection of the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris
A Raoul Dufy 150th-anniversary exhibition will be held at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno in 2027, featuring numerous works from the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris collection.
Turner Prize 2026 Shortlist
The 2026 Turner Prize shortlist features four artists and their exhibitions.
「Nara Prison Museum by Nikko Resort」 Fully Revealed. Exploring Prison History Through Important Cultural Property, Questions on Freedom
Nikko Resort's Nara Prison Museum opens April 27, utilizing the historic Nara Prison (a designated Important Cultural Property) to explore prison history and freedom themes.
Future Experimental Ground 'TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY'. Exploring Tokyo's Accumulated Culture and Beyond with 'FUTURE GATE TRAIN'
TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, Tokyo's new gateway, opened on March 28. The 'FUTURE GATE TRAIN' tour explores the city's 100+ years of cultural history and future possibilities.
Report on 6 Recommended Exhibitions at KYOTOGRAPHIE Kyoto International Photography Festival 2026
This report highlights six standout exhibitions at the 2026 KYOTOGRAPHIE Kyoto International Photography Festival, themed ‘EDGE’, featuring 14 artists from eight countries.
Tokyo National Museum Opens "Family Space" Aimed at Parenting Generations. What Is the Aim?
Tokyo National Museum launches a dedicated family space for preschool children and caregivers to lower visiting barriers and realize an open museum.
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【Tokyo】bootopia meetup #01 "Movable"

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TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR 2026

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Tsuda Yuki | Visualized Creativity — «Tada Hokyo Gaiga Exhibition — Animator's Work to Materialize Imagery» (Part 2)

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Takashima Sachi | kondaba#5 'kondaba Port'

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Hisano Iguchi (Interviewer: Yū Tsukada) | “If It Doesn’t Exist, Create It”: Academic Research as a Creative Activity—Explorers of Graphic Culture, Part 4

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Awa-zuki Yoshi Exhibition: 'The Street Was a Great Teacher! Reproduction Art Goes'

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マルタン・マルジェラが語る、“不在”によって空間を満たすこと、彫刻の“不完全性” (聞き手:倉田佳子)

Tokyo Art Beat

【Discount】5 Notable Exhibitions Where 'Muu-pon' Can Be Used | Surrealism Exhibition, Mueck, Hungry Caterpillar, etc.

Tokyo Art Beat

Report on the Edo-Tokyo Museum Reopening Special Exhibition "Ooh Edo Raisan": Approaching the Full Scope of Edo through Ukiyo-e by Utamaro and Hokusai, as well as Arms, Performing Arts, and Commoner Culture

美術展ナビ

Art Exhibitions and Shows Starting in May: After the Long Holiday, Major Van Gogh Exhibition (Ueno no Mori Art Museum), Gaudi Exhibition (Minato Ward, 21_21 Design Site), and in Kansai, "Kobe Architecture Festival" and "Osaka Art & Design 2026" Open

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【Coming Soon】Pre-sale tickets for 'Geidai-style Guide to Art—Become an Art Student This Summer' (Tokyo University of the Arts University Museum) go on sale on May 12! A summer 'Intensive Lecture Style' exhibition visiting 12 'Lectures'

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【Kanazawa】Related Events for 'May I Intrude on the Road?'

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「ロン・ミュエク」展(森美術館)開幕レポート。圧倒的なリアリティの先に広がる解釈や思索の余白|画像ギャラリー 10 / 10

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Ron Mueck Exhibition at Mori Art Museum: Report on the Opening. Beyond Overwhelming Realism, Space for Interpretation and Reflection

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Personalities Shine at Toyohashi Art Exhibition Opening Until May 3

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The exhibition "Ron Mueck" co-organized by the Mori Art Museum and the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain has started today.

Tokyo Art Beat

Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art Publishes Record Book for 'Opening Records, Weaving Memories' Exhibition. Focus on War Paintings and Post-War Art

Tokyo Art Beat

18 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in May: Gaudi, Tokyo Architecture Festival, Van Gogh, Hiroko Koshino, etc. [2026 Edition]

Tokyo Art Beat

Feeling Light, Shadow, Boundaries, and the Presence of Absence: A Report on the "Andrew Wyeth Exhibition" (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum)

Tokyo Art Beat

【Museum Goods】6 Editor's Recommended Goods Found at the 'Ron Mueck' Exhibition (Mori Art Museum)

Tokyo Art Beat

【New Book Info】Books We Want to Read This Month! From Performance Art to ZINEs, and the Journey of Class and 'Us' (May 2026 Edition)

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Report on the Opening of the "Andrew Wyeth Exhibition" (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum). A Dialogue with Painting Regarding Windows, Doors, and People, and Boundaries.

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Amami Yuki Visits the "Sunday Art Museum 50th Anniversary Exhibition" "Sunday Art Museum 50: The World's Best Museum" General 29th Morning Broadcast

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【Opening】 "Ron Mueck" What 11 Sculptures That Are Too Big or Too Small Ask Us: Pay Attention to Details and the "Back Side" International Touring Exhibition Comes to Tokyo Mori Art Museum until September 23

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Yamazaki Kenta | re:group performance collective 'POV' / DARKFIELD (Adelaide Inspection Report Extra 2)

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Artscape Editorial | Catalog & Books | April 2026 [Upcoming Titles]

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第13回 陶美展 inはつかいち

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Kanagawa: AWAZU HOUSE into the FUTURE 5 Print Exhibition "Two Souls dos almas" by Masayoshi Nakamura and Kikuji Yamashita

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Special Exhibition: Art of Kure, Makiko Yamaguchi: Playing with the Colors of the Earth

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The "High School and Junior High School Art Seminar" Opens Again at Nerima City Museum of Art. 10 Artists and Curators Appear on Stage

Tokyo Art Beat

New Exhibition Space "YURAKUCHO MUSEUM" Opens in July at Tokyo International Forum. Debut Exhibition is the Pingu Exhibition

Tokyo Art Beat

【Museum Goods】10 Recommended Goods Found at the 'Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art 100th Anniversary: Andrew Wyeth Exhibition'

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Turner Prize Announces 2026 Finalists

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Hoshino Ta | Sugita Atsushi 'Art, Seeking Lost Trust'

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【Osaka】Brown Things Happen: Related Events

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Collection Exhibition I: Yujiro Nakahara's Words — A New Eye for Viewing the Collection @ Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art

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Kurokawa Kaku capsule utilized art space "SHUTL" undergoes spatial renewal. Design by architect Itosaka Rugo

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"What are these folk artifacts?" Exhibition at Musashino Art University Museum & Library: Unraveling the Forms of Life from an Art and Design Perspective

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Silver and Mica Sparkle — Japanese Art of Radiance

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Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 4 is 'Excessive Detail ~Renaissance North of the Alps~' Adult Refresher Series, 12 Episodes Total, Aired April 29, E-TELE