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Kao Foundation "FY2027 Grants for Media Art" Call for Applications
The Kao Foundation is accepting applications for its FY2027 media art grants, with a deadline of November 10, 2026.
Tokyo Art Beat
2026 Edition: Latest Art Guide to Seoul, South Korea (3) Hongik University, Hapjeong, and Mapo — Introducing Notable Art Spaces Including CR Collective
The third installment of the 2026 Seoul art guide introduces notable art spaces in the Hongik University, Hapjeong, and Mapo area, including CR Collective.
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Yu Tsukada | Toward a Further New Theory of Images: A Review of 'Adventurers of Image Theory' edited by Osamu Maekawa, Morihiro Sato, and Nobuhiro Masuda (Part 1)
A review of 'Adventurers of Image Theory,' organizing key theorists in art history and photography/film theory.
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58th Minamiuonuma Art Exhibition Judging Results - Minamiuonuma City
The 58th Minamiuonuma Art Exhibition announced its judging results and award winners in each category.
Tokyo Art Beat
Shibuya Hikarie 8/CUBE begins accepting applications for new open call "8/CUBE NEXT" for creators aged 35 and under, providing exhibition fees and more free of charge
Shibuya Hikarie 8/CUBE launches open call "8/CUBE NEXT" offering free exhibition space to creators aged 35 and under.
Tokyo Art Beat
"Utagawa Hiroshige: The Best Angles of Edo" (Tokyo National Museum) Report. Tracing Edo Dyed in Hiroshige Blue
A report on Tokyo National Museum's Hiroshige exhibition showcasing 1,025 works from the Uchida Shin collection.
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Kanagawa Prefectural Kanazawa-Bunko Museum Shibata Collection Donation Commemorative Special Exhibition: Enjoying Buddhist Art with National Treasures—A World of Rare and Curious Treasures— Until 11/8 | Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City, Yokohama Kanazawa Tourist Association
Kanagawa Prefectural Kanazawa-Bunko Museum holds a special exhibition on Buddhist art from the Shibata Collection until November 8, 2026.
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Art exhibitions opening this weekend: Zen and Ghibli (Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art), Hakuin World (Eisei Bunko), Wyeth Exhibition (Abeno Harukas Art Museum), Marimekko Exhibition (Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum), and more
A roundup of art exhibitions opening nationwide on October 2 and 3, including Zen and Ghibli, Hakuin World, Wyeth, and Marimekko.
Tokyo Art Beat
"Excuse Me, Am I in the Way on the Street?" (Shibuya Shoto Museum of Art) Report: Collecting Stories of the Street That No One Has Noticed Yet
The "Excuse Me, Am I in the Way on the Street?" exhibition at Shibuya Shoto Museum of Art explores the freedom and exclusion of public streets, marking the 40th anniversary of the Street Observation Society.
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[Tokyo] TOKAS Project Vol.9: "Reenactment of Being"
Marking 20 years of Japan-Korea exchange, five artists explore "Reenactment of Being" in a contemporary art exhibition.
Tokyo Art Beat
A major exhibition on "pictures within pictures" to hold its first Japan showing at the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno, Tokyo in 2027; Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna's collection coming to Japan
A major "pictures within pictures" exhibition featuring the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna's collection opens in Tokyo in 2027 for the first time in Japan.
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Basquiat tops at approximately 1.55 billion yen. Christie's Hong Kong auction totals 14.6 billion yen, up 28% year-over-year
Christie's Hong Kong auction totaled approximately 14.6 billion yen, up 28%, with Basquiat's work selling for about 1.55 billion yen.
Tokyo Art Beat
null²ⁿ (Nuru Nuru Nexus) by Yoichi Ochiai Grand Opens in Yokohama on October 14: A Permanent Theater Museum Reconstructing the Expo Experience
Yoichi Ochiai's null²ⁿ opens October 14 in Yokohama, recreating Expo experience as a permanent theater museum.
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Collection Exhibition 2026-II
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art's Collection Exhibition 2026-II explores 'Bundles of Time' through works and museum history.
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What Comes After the Image? Cinematic Broadcast and "Spatial Assets" Are Transforming Filming and Art Direction Vol.14 [IBC 2026] - PRONEWS: The Total Guide Where All Video Production Information Gathers
IBC 2026 showcased capturing physical sets and locations as reusable "spatial assets" to transform video production and art design.
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Japan's First Large-Scale Exhibition on "Paintings within Paintings" Opens at National Museum of Western Art in Autumn 2027. Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna in Full Cooperation
Japan's first large-scale "paintings within paintings" exhibition opens at the National Museum of Western Art in autumn 2027.
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[Announcement] "Picture within Picture: The Adventure of Painting about Painting. From the Renaissance to Modern Times, and Beyond" at the National Museum of Western Art from September 18, 2027: A Collaboration between the National Museum of Western Art and the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna!
The National Museum of Western Art will hold the "Picture within Picture" exhibition from September 18, 2027, to January 16, 2028, co-organized with the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna.
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Editing Notes...62: Autumn, the Continuation of Summer; Winter, the Continuation of Autumn
A report on an international performance art film festival, featuring works by Nam June Paik and Chantal Akerman.
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Ako Sugie | Learning from Hōjōki: Small Architecture that Re-weaves Life
A review of an exhibition inspired by the Hōjōki that explores small architecture and contemporary ways of living.
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"ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026" Opens – Introducing This Year's Highlights
ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 opens at Fukuoka International Center with ~100 galleries and diverse programs showcasing contemporary Asian art.
Tokyo Art Beat
[0-Yen Art Walk] 10 Free Exhibitions in Tokyo | October 2026: Pick of Recommendations from Museums to Galleries
A guide to 10 recommended free exhibitions in Tokyo for October 2026, from museums to galleries.
Tokyo Art Beat
Report on "Water Margin" at Tokyo Station Gallery: Images of Heroes Spreading from Chinese Story to Japanese and Chinese Art
Tokyo Station Gallery hosts "Water Margin" exhibition, showcasing images of 108 heroes through Chinese and Japanese art.
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[Tokyo] Architecture Exhibition 2026 "the lives of ephemeral form: Recording the Uncertain Lives of Architecture"
The Architectural Museum hosts a 140th-anniversary exhibition from October 2 to 8, 2026, exploring the loss of architectural records.
Tokyo Art Beat
How Do You Find Exhibitions? Seibutsugun Shares "My Way of Finding Exhibitions"
Art fan Seibutsugun discusses how they find exhibitions in limited time, favorite galleries, and anticipated shows.
Tokyo Art Beat
Correspondence: Christopher Rüping × Mieko Kawakami — On the Stage Production Crave, Depicting Love, Loneliness, and the Desire for Intimacy
Director Christopher Rüping and author Mieko Kawakami exchange letters on Sarah Kane's Crave and its themes of love and loneliness.
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Tomoko Mukaiyama Transforms WHAT MUSEUM into a Giant "House". Fuyuhiko Takata Intrudes as a "Lodger" in "WE ARE THE HOUSE"
The exhibition "WE ARE THE HOUSE" by Tomoko Mukaiyama and Fuyuhiko Takata will be held at WHAT MUSEUM, transforming the entire venue into a "house."
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Prefectural North Art Exhibition Opens at Arne Tsuyama: 158 Masterpieces from the Sakushu Region Delight Art Fans: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi
The 59th Prefectural North Art Exhibition opened at Arne Tsuyama, showcasing 158 masterpieces from the Sakushu region and delighting art fans.
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Open Call | The 5th Floor's Educational Program for Young Curators "Pre-Curatorial 2026"
The 5th Floor has opened applications for "Pre-Curatorial 2026," a five-day educational program for young curators.
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Edo Painting and Contemporary Art Resonate: "Timeless Code Contemporary⇔Edo" to Be Held at Fukuda Art Museum
Fukuda Art Museum will host "Timeless Code Contemporary⇔Edo," an exhibition juxtaposing Edo painting and contemporary art, from January 30, 2027.
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Kenta Yamazaki | Tokyo Theatre Ensemble "Magical Old Woman Post Cure"
A review of Tokyo Theatre Ensemble's "Magical Old Woman Post Cure," the first externally commissioned script by Kaori Nishio.
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artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | September 2026 [Upcoming Releases]
artscape Editorial Department introduces upcoming books for September 2026, including exhibition catalogs and books on art, design, architecture, ceramics, and curation.
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"Kosonte and Runpe" Exhibition Related Events [Hokkaido]
Related events for the "Kosonte and Runpe" exhibition at the National Ainu Museum are scheduled.
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Tokyo National Museum Collaborates with VTuber 儒烏風亭らでん for "儒烏風亭らでん meets Tokyo National Museum"
Tokyo National Museum collaborates with VTuber 儒烏風亭らでん for a special event from January to March 2027.
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"Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond" Opening Report: Thinking about the act of "sightseeing" together with artists while sightseeing
Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond opens, exploring the act of sightseeing with artists.
Tokyo Art Beat
The Hot Spring Town Becomes an Art Stage: Report on the Inaugural "Gero Art Discovery 2026"
The inaugural "Gero Art Discovery 2026" opened in Gero, Gifu, featuring 59 artist groups from 14 countries and regions.
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Wood Carving Artist Kenshin Kawai Exhibition: KENSHIN KAWAI: WOOD CARVING ART
An exhibition by Kishiwada-based wood carver Kenshin Kawai, featuring new works on Kyoto myths and legends.
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[Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026] Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Institutions! The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan
The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan, debuting at Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026, introduces goods featuring Ito Jakuchu's National Treasure "Colorful Realm of Living Beings."
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[Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026] Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! Hokusai Museum
Introducing recommended goods from the Hokusai Museum, an exhibitor at Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026.
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The 4th Shiso Maple Art Exhibition
The 4th Shiso Maple Art Exhibition is held in Shiso City to promote community revitalization.
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Ako Sugie | Emilia Ekman Larson 'Time with Lisa Larson'
A review of a documentary about Swedish ceramicist Lisa Larson, directed by her granddaughter, exploring her artistic passion and family bonds.
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Koichi Kageyama | Unknown Artist, "Wall Painting from the Tomb of Queen Nefertari (Isis Leading the Queen)" — Eternal Life, Shoko Muraji
An exploration of the tomb wall painting of Queen Nefertari, guided by Egyptologist Shoko Muraji.
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[Kanagawa] Zushi Art Festival 2026
The Zushi Art Festival 2026 will be held in various locations in Zushi, Kanagawa, from October 3 to 25, 2026, featuring diverse exhibitions and events.
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Announcement of the 52nd Art Festival Tokyo Exhibition Member Project: Akinobu Yamashita "Luminous Still Life Observation Record" | Japan Professional Photographers Society
Akinobu Yamashita's "Luminous Still Life Observation Record," photographing playground equipment and objects at night, will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.
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"Rikako Kawauchi: LOVE, Wild Grape, Tiger, heart" (Ota Ward Ryuko Memorial Museum) Opening Report: Seeing the Interplay of Line and Body in Painting
The Rikako Kawauchi exhibition opened at the Ryuko Memorial Museum, exploring dialogue between Takahashi Ryutaro's collection and Kawabata Ryuko's works.
Yahoo!ニュース
Shingo Katori Excited to Be First Art Exhibition Ambassador for "Musée d'Orsay Collection: The Joy of Living" from Nov 14 (Sankei Sports)
Shingo Katori will serve as the first ambassador for the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum's Musée d'Orsay exhibition, expressing his excitement.
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Shingo Katori appointed ambassador for "Orsay Museum Collection: The Joy of Living Now." First time for an art exhibition.
Shingo Katori becomes ambassador for the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum's "Orsay Museum Collection: The Joy of Living Now" exhibition, his first such role.
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Shindai Affiliated Junior High and Misuzugooka High Art Clubs Hold First and Last Joint Exhibition
The art clubs of Shindai Affiliated Junior High and Misuzugooka High in Matsumoto held their first and last joint exhibition, showcasing collaborative and individual works.
Tokyo Art Beat
"Swedish Textiles: Nordic Design Living with Nature and Daily Life" (Setagaya Art Museum) Opening Report: A World of Rich Swedish Design Close to Everyday Life
The Setagaya Art Museum hosts an exhibition on Swedish textile design, featuring about 200 rare collections.
南日本新聞
Ms. Komure and Others Honored – Minami-Nihon Junior Art Exhibition Runs Until the 27th
The 19th Minami-Nihon Junior Art Exhibition awarded top prizes to four young artists, including Ms. Komure, with the exhibition running until the 27th.
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Tracing Yayoi Kusama's footsteps and looking back on her relationship with Towada. Memorial program "KUSAMA FOREVER" opens at Towada Art Center
Towada Art Center opens "KUSAMA FOREVER," a memorial program for Yayoi Kusama, featuring exhibitions and related events.
Yahoo!ニュース
"Too Beautiful!" "A Complete Work of Art" - The Tale of Genji's "Super Luxurious Cookie Tin" Causes a Buzz on SNS! Exclusive Sale at Special Exhibition "The Tale of Genji: Radiance of the Imperial Court" (LASISA)
A stunning Tale of Genji cookie tin, sold exclusively at a special museum exhibition, is going viral on social media.
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Nagasaki Prefectural Art Exhibition: Choi Wins Seibo Peace Prize, Wakana Wins Noguchi Yataro Prize
At the 71st Nagasaki Prefectural Art Exhibition, Choi Su-ryeo's photograph "Dynamic" won the Seibo Peace Prize, and Shizuno Wakana's oil painting "Ambiguous" won the Noguchi Yataro Prize.
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"30 Years Since Death: Kumi Sugai" Exhibition at Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art. What Was the "Future Art" That Sugai Aspired To?
A retrospective of artist Kumi Sugai at Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art traces his lifelong pursuit of "future art."
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Yayoi Kusama's Last Exhibition: Tracing Over 70 Years of Creation in Amsterdam
A major Yayoi Kusama retrospective opened in Amsterdam, showcasing over 70 years of her creative work.
Tokyo Art Beat
To the Places Passed By, Once Again—Review of "Nobuta Shinya: Scenery Passed By" (Toyota Municipal Museum of Art) (Text: Yuko Hasegawa)
A review by Yuko Hasegawa of Nobuta Shinya's exhibition at Toyota Municipal Museum of Art, examining its display and works.
Tokyo Art Beat
Artizon Museum Announces 2027 Exhibition Schedule: Venice Biennale Return Exhibition, Tracing "Now" through New Acquisitions, and More
Artizon Museum has announced its 2027 exhibition schedule, featuring a Venice Biennale return exhibition, a new acquisitions show, and more.
Tokyo Art Beat
"Memorial Exhibition for Lisa Larson" Opens at Matsuya Ginza. A Look at the Diverse Work of the Ceramicist/Designer and Her Endless Passion for Creation
A memorial exhibition featuring around 250 works by the late Swedish ceramicist Lisa Larson has opened at Matsuya Ginza.
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【Bijutsu Ten Navi Fes 2026 Venue Exclusive】For Museum Goods Lovers: Capsule Toys Motifed on Works from Museums and Art Museums Nationwide…
Venue-exclusive capsule toys featuring works from museums across Japan are on sale at Bijutsu Ten Navi Fes 2026.
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[Hyogo] From the Life of Trees to Form — George Nakashima and the Craftspeople
The Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum in Kobe hosts an exhibition on George Nakashima's furniture and the artisans who craft it.
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Coming from Bratislava! Encountering and Connecting with the World's Picture Books
Hiroshima Museum of Contemporary Art hosts a touring exhibition of award-winning illustrations from the Bratislava Biennial of Illustrations (BIB).
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Kao Foundation "FY2027 Grants for Media Art" Call for Applications
Tokyo Art Beat

2026 Edition: Latest Art Guide to Seoul, South Korea (3) Hongik University, Hapjeong, and Mapo — Introducing Notable Art Spaces Including CR Collective
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Yu Tsukada | Toward a Further New Theory of Images: A Review of 'Adventurers of Image Theory' edited by Osamu Maekawa, Morihiro Sato, and Nobuhiro Masuda (Part 1)
city.minamiuonuma.niigata.jp

58th Minamiuonuma Art Exhibition Judging Results - Minamiuonuma City
Tokyo Art Beat

"Utagawa Hiroshige: The Best Angles of Edo" (Tokyo National Museum) Report. Tracing Edo Dyed in Hiroshige Blue
Tokyo Art Beat

Shibuya Hikarie 8/CUBE begins accepting applications for new open call "8/CUBE NEXT" for creators aged 35 and under, providing exhibition fees and more free of charge
横浜金沢観光協会

Kanagawa Prefectural Kanazawa-Bunko Museum Shibata Collection Donation Commemorative Special Exhibition: Enjoying Buddhist Art with National Treasures—A World of Rare and Curious Treasures— Until 11/8 | Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City, Yokohama Kanazawa Tourist Association
美術展ナビ

Art exhibitions opening this weekend: Zen and Ghibli (Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art), Hakuin World (Eisei Bunko), Wyeth Exhibition (Abeno Harukas Art Museum), Marimekko Exhibition (Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum), and more
Tokyo Art Beat

"Excuse Me, Am I in the Way on the Street?" (Shibuya Shoto Museum of Art) Report: Collecting Stories of the Street That No One Has Noticed Yet
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[Tokyo] TOKAS Project Vol.9: "Reenactment of Being"
Tokyo Art Beat

A major exhibition on "pictures within pictures" to hold its first Japan showing at the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno, Tokyo in 2027; Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna's collection coming to Japan
美術手帖

Basquiat tops at approximately 1.55 billion yen. Christie's Hong Kong auction totals 14.6 billion yen, up 28% year-over-year
Tokyo Art Beat

null²ⁿ (Nuru Nuru Nexus) by Yoichi Ochiai Grand Opens in Yokohama on October 14: A Permanent Theater Museum Reconstructing the Expo Experience
ART iT

Collection Exhibition 2026-II
pronews.com

What Comes After the Image? Cinematic Broadcast and "Spatial Assets" Are Transforming Filming and Art Direction Vol.14 [IBC 2026] - PRONEWS: The Total Guide Where All Video Production Information Gathers
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Japan's First Large-Scale Exhibition on "Paintings within Paintings" Opens at National Museum of Western Art in Autumn 2027. Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna in Full Cooperation
美術展ナビ

[Announcement] "Picture within Picture: The Adventure of Painting about Painting. From the Renaissance to Modern Times, and Beyond" at the National Museum of Western Art from September 18, 2027: A Collaboration between the National Museum of Western Art and the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna!
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Editing Notes...62: Autumn, the Continuation of Summer; Winter, the Continuation of Autumn
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Ako Sugie | Learning from Hōjōki: Small Architecture that Re-weaves Life
美術手帖

"ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026" Opens – Introducing This Year's Highlights
Tokyo Art Beat

[0-Yen Art Walk] 10 Free Exhibitions in Tokyo | October 2026: Pick of Recommendations from Museums to Galleries
Tokyo Art Beat

Report on "Water Margin" at Tokyo Station Gallery: Images of Heroes Spreading from Chinese Story to Japanese and Chinese Art
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[Tokyo] Architecture Exhibition 2026 "the lives of ephemeral form: Recording the Uncertain Lives of Architecture"
Tokyo Art Beat

How Do You Find Exhibitions? Seibutsugun Shares "My Way of Finding Exhibitions"
Tokyo Art Beat

Correspondence: Christopher Rüping × Mieko Kawakami — On the Stage Production Crave, Depicting Love, Loneliness, and the Desire for Intimacy
美術手帖

Tomoko Mukaiyama Transforms WHAT MUSEUM into a Giant "House". Fuyuhiko Takata Intrudes as a "Lodger" in "WE ARE THE HOUSE"
山陽新聞

Prefectural North Art Exhibition Opens at Arne Tsuyama: 158 Masterpieces from the Sakushu Region Delight Art Fans: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi
ART iT

Open Call | The 5th Floor's Educational Program for Young Curators "Pre-Curatorial 2026"
美術手帖

Edo Painting and Contemporary Art Resonate: "Timeless Code Contemporary⇔Edo" to Be Held at Fukuda Art Museum
artscape

Kenta Yamazaki | Tokyo Theatre Ensemble "Magical Old Woman Post Cure"
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artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | September 2026 [Upcoming Releases]
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"Kosonte and Runpe" Exhibition Related Events [Hokkaido]
美術手帖

Tokyo National Museum Collaborates with VTuber 儒烏風亭らでん for "儒烏風亭らでん meets Tokyo National Museum"
美術手帖

"Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond" Opening Report: Thinking about the act of "sightseeing" together with artists while sightseeing
Tokyo Art Beat

The Hot Spring Town Becomes an Art Stage: Report on the Inaugural "Gero Art Discovery 2026"
美術館・アート情報

Wood Carving Artist Kenshin Kawai Exhibition: KENSHIN KAWAI: WOOD CARVING ART
美術展ナビ

[Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026] Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Institutions! The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan
美術展ナビ

[Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026] Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! Hokusai Museum
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The 4th Shiso Maple Art Exhibition
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Ako Sugie | Emilia Ekman Larson 'Time with Lisa Larson'
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