Japan Art News

Report on the Opening of "Tameshite, Miru Ten" (Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art): Proposing New Appreciation Experiences through 10 "Tries"

A report on an exhibition at Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art proposing new ways to experience art through 10 interactive attempts.

"Swedish Tableware: Life with Gustavsberg" exhibition opens at Shizuoka City Museum of Art, featuring four designers including Lisa Larson.

The Shizuoka City Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition showcasing the history and works of the iconic Swedish porcelain manufacturer, Gustavsberg.

Collection Exhibition "A Way to Walk through Asian Art: East Asia Edition - A Journey Through Proximity and Difference" @ Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

The Fukuoka Asian Art Museum explores the history and diverse values of East Asia through a collection of 60 artworks from six regional countries.

Nagano Prefecture 150th Anniversary / 5th Anniversary of Re-opening 'Re-organizing – The Present of the NAM Collection' @ Nagano Prefectural Art Museum

Nagano Prefectural Art Museum celebrates its anniversaries with an exhibition featuring 100 collection pieces and works by guest artists to reflect on museum practices.

All Monet Works at Hakone's Pola Museum to be Exhibited: "New Eyes — Monet and 21st Century Art" Opens This Summer, Dialoguing with 18 Contemporary Artists

Pola Museum will exhibit its entire Monet oil painting collection alongside works by 18 contemporary artists.

[Museum Goods] 6 Recommended Goods Found at the Exhibition "Karl Walser: The Unconventional Swiss Painter" (Tokyo Station Gallery)

We introduce six original items selected by our editorial team from the Karl Walser exhibition currently held at Tokyo Station Gallery.

Connecting animals, humans, nature, and history: A report on the highlights of the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum's 2026 architectural exhibition, "Animals in the Asaka Residence"

The "Animals in the Asaka Residence" exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum explores the intersection of Art Deco architecture and animal motifs.

Mito Arts Tower to Launch Joint "Kodomo Geijutsukan" for Music, Theater, and Art; Logo Created (Ibaraki Shimbun Cross Eye)

Mito Arts Tower will launch "Kodomo Geijutsukan" to provide music, theater, and art experiences for children.

Do Museums 'Let Go' of Their Collections? The Reality of Overcrowded Storage and the Unchanging Principles

MEXT's revision allowing the 'disposal' of museum collections has sparked debate, though museums remain committed to collecting principles despite severe storage and cost constraints.

Deep Dive into Hiroshige's Landscapes via the Shin Uchiyama Collection: Special Exhibition "Utagawa Hiroshige: Edo's Best Angles" to be Held at Tokyo National Museum

The Tokyo National Museum will host an exhibition featuring Utagawa Hiroshige’s masterworks from the newly acquired Shin Uchiyama collection.

Yayoi Kusama's stone sculpture exhibition begins at The Hakone Open-Air Museum, alongside a white balloon installation indoors

The Hakone Open-Air Museum has acquired and begun exhibiting Yayoi Kusama's first stone sculpture, "My Soul Blooms Forever" (2013).

Taro Izumi Screening | Space & Cafe Pole Pole-za, Tokyo

A screening of Taro Izumi's new work will be held at Space & Cafe Pole Pole-za in Tokyo on April 29.

“I want to pass down Kumamoto's fine arts and art to the future” Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art 50th Anniversary Ceremony (RKK Kumamoto Broadcasting)

A ceremony and special exhibition were held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art.

Kana Uo | Do You Know? The Remarkable Versatility of Tomoyuki Washio

This article explores the multifaceted work of Nagoya-based artist Tomoyuki Washio, who transcends boundaries between art, music, and community engagement.

“Kusama’s Pop” (Yayoi Kusama Museum) Opening Report: Rethinking Yayoi Kusama’s “Pop” | Image Gallery 2 / 9

This opening report for the “Kusama’s Pop” exhibition at the Yayoi Kusama Museum explores the pop elements in the artist’s diverse body of work.

“teamLab Yoro Valley” Opening Report: A New Spring Night Experience Where Ancient Terrain and Modern Expression Resonate

A night-time outdoor exhibition by teamLab, titled “teamLab Yoro Valley,” has opened, featuring digital art installations amidst the ancient terrain of Chiba.

[Nagano] Art Labo 2026 Phase 1 "Opening Tools: Touching, Talking, Walking - Nao Saito x Nagano Prefectural Art Museum"

The Nagano Prefectural Art Museum will host an exhibition featuring designer Nao Saito's "Opening Tools," allowing visitors to experience art through various senses.

First Recipients of the “NCAR×AWARE Women Artists Research Fellowship” Announced

NCAR and AWARE have selected Nodoka Odawara and Yuri Yamada as the first recipients of the Women Artists Research Fellowship.

“Nobuya Hitsuda: The Scenery That Passed By” (Toyota Municipal Museum of Art) Opening Report. What does it mean to paint scenery?

The Toyota Municipal Museum of Art has opened a major retrospective of painter Nobuya Hitsuda, featuring 120 works spanning his long career.

Kyun-Chome Solo Exhibition "Bouquets for an Ambiguous Earth" is Now Open at Gallery & Restaurant Butaiura, Featuring a Course Meal Experience Tracing the History of Human Food

Artist duo Kyun-Chome is holding a solo exhibition at Gallery & Restaurant Butaiura, featuring conceptual artworks and an immersive dining experience.

Tokyo Art Beat Apr 16, 2026

Report on 'Expanding Surrealism' (Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery): Tracing the Development of an Innovative Artistic Movement Through Its Connections to Advertising and Fashion

The exhibition at Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery examines the multifaceted development of Surrealism and its expansion into advertising and fashion.

19 Monet works unveiled. Monet's 100th anniversary exhibition "A New Eye" held at Pola Museum of Art | Image Gallery 3 / 7

The Pola Museum of Art is showcasing 19 works by Claude Monet in its 100th-anniversary exhibition titled "A New Eye."

[Aomori] Symposium: From Hachinohe Port to Southeast Asia — New Routes Opened by Culture and Art

Hachinohe Institute of Technology will host a symposium discussing international cultural exchange and the potential of regional cities through art and Southeast Asian connections.

19 Monet Works Revealed. Pola Museum of Art Holds Monet's 100th Anniversary Exhibition 'A New Vision'

The Pola Museum of Art is holding an exhibition featuring 19 works by Claude Monet alongside contemporary artists to mark his 100th anniversary.

[Merchandise] Stylish and Unique! Art T-shirts Now on Sale at Art Exhibition Navi Online Store

Art Exhibition Navi Online Store is selling stylish and unique art-themed T-shirts featuring works by artists like Van Gogh and David Hockney.

Selected Project for the Art Worker Program 'CRAWL': The World Viewed from Kibera 'Slum' - From the 'Me' Who Has Been Told, to the 'Me' Who Tells.

This exhibition at BUG features photographs and videos by young people from the Kibera slum, shifting the narrative from objects to subjects.

Hoshino Futoshi | Shiraishi Yoshikazu "Brazilian Immigrants and Go-Shichi-Go: The Transcultural Development of International Haiku in Brazil"

This book examines the history of international haiku created by Brazilian immigrants and its development as "literary activity."

Harachikei | Kyoko Michishita Feature (e-flux Film)

A feature on early video works by Kyoko Michishita is presented on e-flux Film, re-evaluating her critique of patriarchy and gender roles.

Yahoo!ニュース Apr 16, 2026

Artworks with ties to Nara return for "Nanto Buddhist Painting Exhibition" opening in July at Nara National Museum (Asahi Shimbun)

The Nara National Museum will host a special exhibition in July featuring Buddhist paintings from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

朝日新聞 Apr 16, 2026

Artworks associated with Nara return home; Nara National Museum to open "Nanto Buddhist Painting Exhibition" in July

Buddhist paintings from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, return to Japan for the "Nanto Buddhist Painting Exhibition" at the Nara National Museum in July.

【Yteen Art Club】Special Exhibition "Kitano Tenjin" Ticket Giveaway (Limited to 5 Pairs/10 People: Junior High/High School Students and Guardians)

Yteen Art Club is giving away tickets to the special exhibition "Kitano Tenjin" to 5 pairs (10 people) of junior high/high school students and their guardians. The exhibition runs until June 14.

Kanazawa Art Gummi 17th Anniversary Solo Exhibition: Noriko Okaku "Meaning of Meaninglessness" @ Kanazawa Art Gummi

Kanazawa Art Gummi celebrates its 17th anniversary with a solo exhibition by artist Noriko Okaku titled "Meaning of Meaninglessness."

Toyota Municipal Museum of Art "Shinya Hitsuda - Landscapes Passed By" Ticket Present

Win tickets to the "Shinya Hitsuda - Landscapes Passed By" exhibition at the Toyota Municipal Museum of Art.

mi-mollet（ミモレ） Apr 15, 2026

From Jakuchu to Masterpieces of the Heian and Kamakura Periods: The Hosomi Collection, a "Textbook of Japanese Art," Exhibited at the Kyushu National Museum

The Hosomi Collection exhibition at the Kyushu National Museum showcases Japanese art, including works by Jakuchu, Rimpa, and from the Heian and Kamakura periods.

美術手帖 Apr 15, 2026

“Hanae Mori Centennial: Vital Type” (The National Art Center, Tokyo) Opening Report. Looking Back on Her Philosophy and Practice with 400 Works and Documents

The National Art Center, Tokyo, is hosting the first major posthumous retrospective of Hanae Mori, featuring 400 works and materials reflecting her innovative philosophy.

artscape Apr 15, 2026

[Tokyo] "ARTISANAL" Exhibition

The "ARTISANAL" exhibition will be held at THE FACE DAIKANYAMA in Tokyo to celebrate the release of the MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA archive book "0 0 10."

Takeshi Yasura: HAK HACK @ CADAN Otemachi

Artist Takeshi Yasura held his solo exhibition, "HAK HACK," at CADAN Otemachi in Tokyo from April 1 to April 18, 2026.

We of the Cabinet of Curiosities, Vanish. — Yasumasa Morimura, Kenji Yanobe, Miwa Yanagi — @ Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art

Artists Yasumasa Morimura, Kenji Yanobe, and Miwa Yanagi are holding a collaborative exhibition at the Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art.

Interview with contemporary artist Daniel Buren: What is the 'Third Eye' he expresses? (Interviewer: Kotaro Shimada)

Daniel Buren expresses expanded perception with the concept of a 'third eye,' using mirrors to broaden the viewer's field of vision.

Yahoo!ニュース Apr 14, 2026

Greece introduces new law specialized in art crime—fines of over 50 million yen for forgeries and art destruction

Greece has introduced a new law to combat art crime, establishing strict penalties for forgeries and creating an independent body for expert authentication.

With the concept of "Hokki Yoyo," Sumida Ward's first art festival "Sumida Gosai Art Festival" will be held in September. Lineup of over 30 groups and key visual announced.

Sumida Ward’s inaugural "Sumida Gosai Art Festival" launches in September, featuring over 30 artists and a key visual by designer Kohei Sekita.

[Museum Goods] 10 Recommended Items Found at the "Hanae Mori: Vital Type" Exhibition (The National Art Center, Tokyo)

We present 10 recommended goods selected by our editorial team from the "Hanae Mori: Vital Type" exhibition at The National Art Center, Tokyo.

美術手帖 Apr 14, 2026

AMUSÉUM, a collection of art goods from around the world, makes its debut in Osaka. A pop-up event is being held at LUCUA 1100 4F sPACE in Umeda.

AMUSÉUM debuts in Osaka with a pop-up at LUCUA 1100, showcasing art goods from global museums.

Yahoo!ニュース Apr 14, 2026

Focus on the Relationship Between Literature and Art: 76 Works at Kurashiki City Museum of Art, Okayama Prefecture, Featuring Haiku and Noh Motifs (Sanyo Shimbun Digital)

The Kurashiki City Museum of Art in Okayama Prefecture is holding a collection exhibition focusing on the relationship between literature and art, featuring 76 works inspired by haiku and Noh.

美術手帖 Apr 14, 2026

Gucci Launches a New Chapter of Silk: "The Art of Silk" Project Connecting Archives with the Modern Day

Gucci launched "The Art of Silk," a project that reinterprets archival scarf designs to bridge the brand's heritage with modern creative expression.

Former Agency for Cultural Affairs Commissioner Sounds Alarm on "Leaps in Logic" and "Impact on Regions." What are the Problems with the "Revenue Quotas" Imposed on National Museums and Art Museums?

Former Agency for Cultural Affairs Commissioner Masanori Aoyagi warns about revenue quotas imposed on national museums and art museums.

artscape Apr 14, 2026

Kenta Yamazaki | Adelaide Inspection Report Part 4: Reflecting on LGBTQ-related Programs (Part 2)

Through the lens of Adelaide’s performing arts, this article explores how theaters can function as spaces that celebrate and accept the existence of diverse individuals.

artscape Apr 14, 2026

Matsufusa House | "Master of Poland Jan Lenica - Posters, Animation, Illustration, Stage"

An exhibition of Polish artist Jan Lenica's work, featuring posters, animation, illustrations, and stage designs, was held at Ginza Graphic Gallery.

中日新聞Web Apr 13, 2026

Enjoy the Process of Art Creation: Contemporary Artist Holds Public Production at Prefectural Museum of Art

Contemporary artist Kumiko Sato is holding a public art creation event at the Prefectural Museum of Art, showcasing her process of making art from everyday materials.

Tokyo Art Beat Apr 13, 2026

Where Has the Radicalism of YBA Gone? Paintings at the Tate Modern Exhibition 'YBA & BEYOND: 90s British Art That Changed the World' (Review by Atsushi Suwa)

A review of the Tate Modern exhibition questions the diminished radicalism of YBA paintings, now historical artifacts.

Tokyo Art Beat Apr 13, 2026

[Interview] Chloé Zhao on the film "Hamnet" and Shakespeare: "Stories are not something we can control"

Director Chloé Zhao discusses the film "Hamnet" and Shakespeare, sharing her approach to storytelling.

saitama-u.ac.jp Apr 13, 2026

[Faculty of Education] Beyond the Boundaries of Education and Art

Associate Professor Hitoshi Hirano, an artist and educator, researches art education history and creates art using traditional metalworking techniques.

artscape Apr 13, 2026

Megumi Takashima | Takeru Fujii 'Floor Plan of Life and Death'

A critical review of ceramic artist Takeru Fujii’s exhibition, which examines vessels as media that mediate between life and death.

artscape Apr 13, 2026

[Tokyo] Tetsuya Umeda "Void"

Artist Tetsuya Umeda presents "Void," a tour-style theatrical performance exploring the memories and space of the Za-Koenji theater.

美術展ナビ Apr 13, 2026

one’s art Unique 5-Person Exhibition

This exhibition features diverse works by three artists from one’s art and two artists based in Hatsukaichi.

ART iT Apr 13, 2026

Anders Dickson: rot in the small season @ KAYOKOYUKI

The exhibition "rot in the small season" by artist Anders Dickson is held at KAYOKOYUKI in Tokyo from March 19 to May 2, 2026.

乃木坂46公式サイト Apr 12, 2026

Latest episode of "Nogizaka Under Construction", "Nogizaka46 Art Club", now available on YouTube! [Nogizaka Streaming Now]

The latest episode of "Nogizaka Under Construction", featuring an art proficiency test for members, has been released on the official Nogizaka46 YouTube channel.

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美術手帖 Apr 20, 2026

Screened for only 3 minutes at midnight on over 96 screens. Tomokazu Matsuyama's "Morning Again" is currently being shown in NY Times Square.

artscape Apr 20, 2026

[Ishikawa] "Are you on the road?" Related Event: Reading, Printing, and Selling the Road! A Grand Gathering from Local Books to ZINEs

美術手帖 Apr 19, 2026

Nodoka Odawara and Yuri Yamada selected as first fellows for the NCAR × AWARE Women Artists Research Fellowship

Report on the Opening of "Tameshite, Miru Ten" (Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art): Proposing New Appreciation Experiences through 10 "Tries"

"Swedish Tableware: Life with Gustavsberg" exhibition opens at Shizuoka City Museum of Art, featuring four designers including Lisa Larson.

Collection Exhibition "A Way to Walk through Asian Art: East Asia Edition - A Journey Through Proximity and Difference" @ Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

Nagano Prefecture 150th Anniversary / 5th Anniversary of Re-opening 'Re-organizing – The Present of the NAM Collection' @ Nagano Prefectural Art Museum

All Monet Works at Hakone's Pola Museum to be Exhibited: "New Eyes — Monet and 21st Century Art" Opens This Summer, Dialoguing with 18 Contemporary Artists

[Museum Goods] 6 Recommended Goods Found at the Exhibition "Karl Walser: The Unconventional Swiss Painter" (Tokyo Station Gallery)

Connecting animals, humans, nature, and history: A report on the highlights of the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum's 2026 architectural exhibition, "Animals in the Asaka Residence"

Mito Arts Tower to Launch Joint "Kodomo Geijutsukan" for Music, Theater, and Art; Logo Created (Ibaraki Shimbun Cross Eye)

Do Museums 'Let Go' of Their Collections? The Reality of Overcrowded Storage and the Unchanging Principles

Deep Dive into Hiroshige's Landscapes via the Shin Uchiyama Collection: Special Exhibition "Utagawa Hiroshige: Edo's Best Angles" to be Held at Tokyo National Museum

Yayoi Kusama's stone sculpture exhibition begins at The Hakone Open-Air Museum, alongside a white balloon installation indoors

Taro Izumi Screening | Space & Cafe Pole Pole-za, Tokyo

“I want to pass down Kumamoto's fine arts and art to the future” Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art 50th Anniversary Ceremony (RKK Kumamoto Broadcasting)

Kana Uo | Do You Know? The Remarkable Versatility of Tomoyuki Washio

“Kusama’s Pop” (Yayoi Kusama Museum) Opening Report: Rethinking Yayoi Kusama’s “Pop” | Image Gallery 2 / 9

“teamLab Yoro Valley” Opening Report: A New Spring Night Experience Where Ancient Terrain and Modern Expression Resonate

[Nagano] Art Labo 2026 Phase 1 "Opening Tools: Touching, Talking, Walking - Nao Saito x Nagano Prefectural Art Museum"

First Recipients of the “NCAR×AWARE Women Artists Research Fellowship” Announced

“Nobuya Hitsuda: The Scenery That Passed By” (Toyota Municipal Museum of Art) Opening Report. What does it mean to paint scenery?

Tokyo Art Beat Apr 16, 2026

Kyun-Chome Solo Exhibition "Bouquets for an Ambiguous Earth" is Now Open at Gallery & Restaurant Butaiura, Featuring a Course Meal Experience Tracing the History of Human Food

Report on 'Expanding Surrealism' (Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery): Tracing the Development of an Innovative Artistic Movement Through Its Connections to Advertising and Fashion

19 Monet works unveiled. Monet's 100th anniversary exhibition "A New Eye" held at Pola Museum of Art | Image Gallery 3 / 7

[Aomori] Symposium: From Hachinohe Port to Southeast Asia — New Routes Opened by Culture and Art

19 Monet Works Revealed. Pola Museum of Art Holds Monet's 100th Anniversary Exhibition 'A New Vision'

[Merchandise] Stylish and Unique! Art T-shirts Now on Sale at Art Exhibition Navi Online Store

Selected Project for the Art Worker Program 'CRAWL': The World Viewed from Kibera 'Slum' - From the 'Me' Who Has Been Told, to the 'Me' Who Tells.

Hoshino Futoshi | Shiraishi Yoshikazu "Brazilian Immigrants and Go-Shichi-Go: The Transcultural Development of International Haiku in Brazil"

Harachikei | Kyoko Michishita Feature (e-flux Film)

Yahoo!ニュース Apr 16, 2026

Artworks with ties to Nara return for "Nanto Buddhist Painting Exhibition" opening in July at Nara National Museum (Asahi Shimbun)

朝日新聞 Apr 16, 2026

Artworks associated with Nara return home; Nara National Museum to open "Nanto Buddhist Painting Exhibition" in July

【Yteen Art Club】Special Exhibition "Kitano Tenjin" Ticket Giveaway (Limited to 5 Pairs/10 People: Junior High/High School Students and Guardians)

Kanazawa Art Gummi 17th Anniversary Solo Exhibition: Noriko Okaku "Meaning of Meaninglessness" @ Kanazawa Art Gummi

mi-mollet（ミモレ） Apr 15, 2026

Toyota Municipal Museum of Art "Shinya Hitsuda - Landscapes Passed By" Ticket Present

From Jakuchu to Masterpieces of the Heian and Kamakura Periods: The Hosomi Collection, a "Textbook of Japanese Art," Exhibited at the Kyushu National Museum

美術手帖 Apr 15, 2026

“Hanae Mori Centennial: Vital Type” (The National Art Center, Tokyo) Opening Report. Looking Back on Her Philosophy and Practice with 400 Works and Documents

artscape Apr 15, 2026

[Tokyo] "ARTISANAL" Exhibition