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A Space Where Sound and Imagery Continue to Fluctuate. Report on "RYUICHI SAKAMOTO + SHIRO TAKATANI AMBIENT KYOTO - TOKYO" (Azabudai Hills Gallery)
The full version of async - immersion by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Shiro Takatani is being shown for the first time in Tokyo at Azabudai Hills Gallery.
Sugie Ako | 'I Sort Of Get It' Exhibition 2 + 'Too Small' Exhibition
Sugie Ako's exhibitions 'I Sort Of Get It 2' and 'Too Small' are held at Seibu Shibuya in Tokyo.
Large-scale retrospective exhibition of Yayoi Kusama opens in Amsterdam in September. A memorial exhibition honoring her life and works following her death.
A retrospective exhibition of Yayoi Kusama's 70-year career opens in Amsterdam in September as a memorial after her death.
[Fukuoka] 10th Anniversary 'Chikugoist Kawabata Hideya Design Journey' Exhibition Related Events
The 10th‑anniversary exhibition in Fukuoka features related events, including a lecture by designer Kawabata Hideya on Aug 29 and a gallery talk from Aug 9 to Oct 4.
Logistics is no longer behind the scenes. How will rising shipping costs and geopolitical risks change the art market?
Rising shipping costs and geopolitical tensions are reshaping art market logistics, affecting gallery participation in fairs like Frieze and Kiaf Seoul.
Art Thriving in a Craft Town...Sanjo Art Association Exhibition, August 28-30, Featuring 70 Powerful Works
The Sanjo Art Association is holding an exhibition at Sanjo East Community Center, celebrating its 35th anniversary with about 70 works.
Exhibition of 'Water Margin' Held at Tokyo Station Gallery: Exploring Its Profound Appeal and Diverse Influence
The 'Water Margin' exhibition at Tokyo Station Gallery explores the deep appeal and cultural impact of the classic Chinese novel.
Opening the Door to 'Your Own Way of Seeing' - A Sensitivity Classroom Created by a Former Art Teacher
Former art teacher Yukiho Suenaga guides readers to open the door to personal perception through art appreciation and work exercises.
Museum goods PR event 'Bijutsuden Navi Fes 2026' to be held on September 29! Record 26 museums and art galleries from across Japan to participate
Record 26 Japanese museums and galleries will showcase unique museum goods at the September 29 Bijutsuden Navi Fes 2026 in Tokyo.
Yayoi Kusama Passes Away: "An Icon of Contemporary Art" — Tadanori Yokoo and Others Offer Tributes
Avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama has passed away, and prominent figures including contemporary artist Tadanori Yokoo, Mori Art Museum director Mami Kataoka, and kabuki actor Matsumoto Koshiro have issued memorial statements.
Yuki Iiyama, FUNI, and Seira Shina no Mame Request Governor Koike to Resume Sending Memorial Messages to the Korean Victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake Memorial Ceremony
Artists including Yuki Iiyama and FUNI held a press conference requesting Tokyo Governor Koike to resume sending memorial messages to the Korean victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake.
Yayoi Kusama Dies at Age 97; World-Famous Artist Known for Marble and Net Works
Yayoi Kusama, a world-renowned artist known for marble and net-themed works, died at age 97 due to organ failure.
[Kyoto] [CP Lab.] Lecture Program "Creative Track" Kickoff Symposium
A kickoff symposium in Kyoto for the Creative Track program, discussing collaboration in cultural arts.
UESHIMA MUSEUM Refreshes In-House Exhibitions. Two Exhibitions Curated by Yuko Hasegawa and Saki Nara Start
UESHIMA MUSEUM in Shibuya, Tokyo, has refreshed its in-house exhibitions, featuring two new shows curated by Yuko Hasegawa and Saki Nara starting September 2.
Constant Display Special Exhibition "Takashi Takashi Learned the Arts" Held!
A special exhibition showcasing Takashi Takashi's artistic influences will open at Ishibuki City Museum.
Hoshino Tai | Bergson's 'Time and Free Will' (Shokado U-Books)
A new translation of Bergson's philosophical work 'Time and Free Will' is analyzed, highlighting the translator's contribution and historical significance.
Mori Art Museum will be temporarily closed from September 2027. The renovated reopening is scheduled for late April 2028.
Mori Art Museum closes for renovation in September 2027, reopening in late April 2028.
Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts launches first international call for Yokoyama Calligraphy Art Award. Curatorial projects for calligraphy exhibitions at Yokoyama Calligraphy Art Museum are being recruited.
The 3rd Yokoyama Calligraphy Art Award launches an international call for curatorial projects at the museum, accepting entries from Sep 1 to Nov 30, 2026.
The 12th Hiroshima Art Prize Commemorative Mel Chin Exhibition @ Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art hosts Mel Chin’s commemorative exhibition for the 12th Hiroshima Art Prize.
【Next Sunday Art Museum】A Tour of the British Museum's Japanese Art Collection with Princess Akiko on E-Tele, Airing on the 30th
Princess Akiko guides viewers through the British Museum's Japanese art collection in an upcoming E-Tele program airing on August 30.
British Museum Japanese Art Collection: Tani Buncho's 'Cloud Dragon Painting'
Tani Buncho's 'Cloud Dragon Painting' from the British Museum's Japanese art collection is exhibited in Tokyo and Osaka.
Nara Prefecture and CAMPFIRE Launch 'Nara's Hometown Cultural Properties Support Project' to Support Cultural Properties through Crowdfunding
Nara Prefecture and CAMPFIRE have launched a crowdfunding project to support the preservation and inheritance of cultural properties.
Nanto City Fukko Art Museum presents "Wind from the North: Shiko MUNAKATA and Yoshitomo NARA" - A Two-Artist Exhibition Born from Aomori's Climate
Nanto City Fukko Art Museum hosts an exhibition featuring Shiko Munakata and Yoshitomo Nara, highlighting their Aomori roots.
What the Director of NMWA, the World's First Museum Dedicated to Women Artists, Says About the Art World Ecosystem
The director of NMWA discusses gender equality and the current state of women artists in the art world.
An Exhibition-Like "Farewell Ceremony" Created by Classmates: What a 49-Year-Old Art Teacher Left Behind (Shizuoka Shimbun DIGITAL)
A farewell ceremony for a 49-year-old art teacher was held like an exhibition, organized by her classmates.
Miyai Kazumi | Sapporo Tenjin-yama Art Studio — Reflecting on the 13-year history, the past and future of artist-in-residence
Sapporo’s Tenjin-yama Art Studio, opened in 2014, supports 2,866 artists from 46 countries and promotes artist‑citizen exchange.
Princess Akiko to Appear on NHK "Sunday Art Museum" on the 30th — Theme of Japanese Art with Doctorate, Surprising Reactions on X (Nikkan Sports)
Princess Akiko from the Mikasa Family will appear on NHK's Sunday Art Museum, discussing Japanese art collections at the British Museum based on her Oxford doctorate.
Invitation to the Screening of the Film 'Nagi Diary' Starring Takako Matsu! Follow & Like TAB Official Instagram
A campaign to win tickets to a talk event screening of the film 'Nagi Diary' starring Takako Matsu.
Summer Afternoon Cooling Ukiyo-e British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition
The British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition at Tokyo’s Ueno Park offers cool ukiyo‑e and paintings to beat the summer heat, open until 8 pm on Fridays.
Ron Mueck's 'Standing Woman' at Tenkawa City Museum of Contemporary Art to be Registered as City's 'Special Resident'
Tenkawa City registers Ron Mueck's 'Standing Woman' sculpture as a special resident.
Australia's Largest New Art Museum. 'Powerhouse Parramatta' Opens in Sydney in November
Powerhouse Parramatta, a new cultural facility in Sydney, Australia, will open on November 7 with a budget of AUD 915 million.
Program Announced for Roppongi Art Night 2026. 3-year hiatus for all-night event with about 60 programs.
The program for Roppongi Art Night 2026 has been announced, featuring approximately 60 events during an all-night event after a three-year hiatus.
Kawamura Foundation introduces grant system extension for childbirth, childcare, nursing care, and illness. New initiative to balance life events with continued artistic production.
Kawamura Foundation adds grant extensions for childbirth, childcare, nursing care, and illness.
(British Museum Japanese Art Collection)Miko-type Haniwa
This article introduces the 'Miko-type Haniwa' collected by William Gowland, featured in the British Museum's Japanese Art Collection exhibition.
“Duet – Asian Contemporary” Exhibition Opens at Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, Showcasing Contemporary Photography and Video Works from Japan and China
The Tokyo Photographic Art Museum hosts “Duet – Asian Contemporary,” featuring contemporary Japanese and Chinese photography and video works.
Umi Naka | Part 1 of the Previous Episode: How I Came to Put Together an Exhibition
Umi Naka reflects on his journey from student to curator, detailing how he came to view exhibitions as spaces to be 'put together' rather than objects to be 'made'.
Yukikazu Kageyama | Pyon Wol-ryong "Repatriation of North Korean Prisoners of War at Panmunjom" From Conflict to Reconciliation -- "Kita Emiko"
Professor Kita Emiko analyzes Pyon Wol-ryong's painting "Repatriation of North Korean Prisoners of War at Panmunjom," exploring its depiction of human dignity amidst war and division.
The Origin of 'Wastefulness' in Stage Design: The Theatre Green Book Leading Sustainable Arts
Stage designer Oshima Hiroko promotes the Theatre Green Book, a UK guide for sustainable theater practices, through Japanese translation and advocacy.
Byobu and Kimono: Introduction to Japanese Art in Easy Japanese, Exhibition at Okayama Ritsurin Museum
An exhibition at Okayama's Ritsurin Museum showcases 36 Japanese artworks explained in easy Japanese.
Colorful Entrances: Glass Art Brightens Public Hall in Sync with '入り口がカラフルに' Art Exhibition in Southern Kyoto
A glass art workshop at Tadano City's public hall brightened the entrance in time for the '入り口がカラフルに' art exhibition in southern Kyoto.
【2026 Silver Week】 20 Recommended Exhibitions at Kansai Museums and Art Museums | From Vermeer, Fontanesi to Ryuichi Sakamoto, Jeff Koons
Guide to 20 must-see exhibitions in Kansai museums during 2026 Silver Week, featuring Vermeer, Fontanesi, Sakamoto, and Koons.
【Goods Unboxing】 "Geidai-style: The 'Mikata' of Art" at Tokyo University of the Arts Museum until Sep 23 - Experience the Feeling of a Geidai Student...
Introducing original goods from the "Geidai-style: The 'Mikata' of Art" exhibition at Tokyo University of the Arts Museum.
【Report】What is the Essence of Japanese Art Passed Down in the UK? -- "British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Kaleidoscope of Flowers ~ Edo Painting Across the Sea" Exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum until October 18
The "British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Kaleidoscope of Flowers ~ Edo Painting Across the Sea" exhibition is held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, showcasing Edo-period paintings and ukiyo-e.
2nd Challenge Day Odaen no Bijutsu 'Kura' Club: Build a Secret Base
Osaki Citizens Gallery Odaen no Sato hosts a free event where children build secret bases using cardboard and paper.
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An exhibition at the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo showcases Turner's works, exploring the concept of the sublime through modern art.
2027 'Socially Engaged Art Support Grant' Call for Applications Begins. Supporting Projects to Build Social Models with Communities
Kawamura Cultural Arts Foundation has started accepting applications for the 2027 'Socially Engaged Art Support Grant' to support projects building social models with communities.
Lithuanian contemporary opera performance 'HAVE A GOOD DAY!' makes its Japanese debut in Kyoto and Aichi this autumn
Lithuanian opera 'HAVE A GOOD DAY!' premieres in Japan at Kyoto and Aichi this autumn.
挿絵から舞台美術まで、異才のマルチタレントに迫る ─ 大阪中之島美術館「カール・ヴァルザー展」 | レポート | アイエム[インターネットミュージアム]
挿絵から舞台美術まで、異才のマルチタレントに迫る ─ 大阪中之島美術館「カール・ヴァルザー展」の取材レポート。挿絵から舞台美術まで、異才のマルチタレントに迫る ─ 大阪中之島美術館「カール・ヴァルザー展」を実際の会場で取材し、写真と動画で紹介。行ったからこそ分かる挿絵から舞台美術まで、異才のマルチタレントに迫る ─ 大阪中之島美術館「カール・ヴァルザー展」の見どころとポイントを分かりやすくお伝えします。挿絵から舞台美術まで、異才のマルチタレントに迫る ─ 大阪中之島美術館「カール・ヴァルザー展」のレビューはアイエムで!
Meguro River Becomes a Giant Instrument: Sound Installation 'KAZE — body' by Kunihito Kuniho Travels Along the Night River in 'Meguro River Night Ambience'
Artist Kunihito Kuniho's sound installation 'KAZE — body' transforms the 4-kilometer Meguro River into a giant instrument during the 'Meguro River Night Ambience' art project.
Vermeer 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' exhibition: 17th-century Dutch masterpieces, miracle return to Japan (Osaka Nakajima Museum) opening report. 17th-century Dutch masterpieces gather.
Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' and other 17th‑century Dutch masterpieces open at Osaka's Nakajima Museum until Sep 27.
"YBA & BEYOND" (Kyoto Seika Art Museum) Workshop Experience: Creating a New World Map with Teisuke Kaneko
Participants created a new world map by cutting and pasting fragments of world maps and Kaneko's artwork in a workshop led by Teisuke Kaneko.
Opening Report: Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' Exhibition at Osaka Mid-Island Art Museum. Exploring the 17th-Century Dutch Golden Age Painting World
The Osaka Mid-Island Art Museum opens an exhibition featuring Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring,' showcasing 17th-century Dutch Golden Age paintings from the Mauritshuis Museum.
Yagisaki Yuka | "Book and Art Exhibition vol.6 Nazo." — What Can Be Seen by Reading Words
The Ota City Museum & Library hosted "Book and Art Exhibition vol.6 Nazo", showcasing works by three artists inspired by reading words.
Kagawa 'History and Art of Scary Things' Exhibition Related Events
Kagawa Prefectural Museum holds related events for its 'History and Art of Scary Things' exhibition, featuring talks, lectures, and workshops.
Munehiro Yoshimura: Illusion on Outskirts of Town @ KAYOKOYUKI
Munehiro Yoshimura's new works are on view at KAYOKOYUKI in Tokyo through August 29, 2026.
Best 16 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From Vermeer to So So-Wen
This article introduces the best 16 exhibitions to see this weekend, featuring shows at various museums.
Second Challenge Day: Shozan Art 'Storage' Club - Let's Create a Secret Base | Osaki City
Free workshop in Osaki City where children build secret bases using cardboard and paper.
[2026 Silver Week] 26 Recommended Exhibitions at Museums and Art Museums Nationwide | From Marie Antoinette and Andrew Wyeth to Sasao Yuriko and Merjin Chin
A guide to 26 must-see exhibitions at museums and galleries across Japan during the 2026 Silver Week.
339 POPUP Project 'BOOK PARK CLUB in Hiroshima City Modern Art Museum'
This event showcases art books and zines from independent Japanese publishers at Hiroshima's Modern Art Museum.
「Basel Social Club」の系譜を継ぐ「Tokyo Jazz Club」が初開催
Tokyo Jazz Club, inheriting Basel Social Club's legacy, debuts Nov 1-8 2026 in a former capsule hotel near Jimbocho, Tokyo.
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A Space Where Sound and Imagery Continue to Fluctuate. Report on "RYUICHI SAKAMOTO + SHIRO TAKATANI AMBIENT KYOTO - TOKYO" (Azabudai Hills Gallery)

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Sugie Ako | 'I Sort Of Get It' Exhibition 2 + 'Too Small' Exhibition

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Large-scale retrospective exhibition of Yayoi Kusama opens in Amsterdam in September. A memorial exhibition honoring her life and works following her death.

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[Fukuoka] 10th Anniversary 'Chikugoist Kawabata Hideya Design Journey' Exhibition Related Events

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Logistics is no longer behind the scenes. How will rising shipping costs and geopolitical risks change the art market?

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Art Thriving in a Craft Town...Sanjo Art Association Exhibition, August 28-30, Featuring 70 Powerful Works

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Exhibition of 'Water Margin' Held at Tokyo Station Gallery: Exploring Its Profound Appeal and Diverse Influence

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Opening the Door to 'Your Own Way of Seeing' - A Sensitivity Classroom Created by a Former Art Teacher

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Museum goods PR event 'Bijutsuden Navi Fes 2026' to be held on September 29! Record 26 museums and art galleries from across Japan to participate

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Yayoi Kusama Passes Away: "An Icon of Contemporary Art" — Tadanori Yokoo and Others Offer Tributes

Tokyo Art Beat

Yayoi Kusama Dies at Age 97; World-Famous Artist Known for Marble and Net Works

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Yuki Iiyama, FUNI, and Seira Shina no Mame Request Governor Koike to Resume Sending Memorial Messages to the Korean Victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake Memorial Ceremony

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[Kyoto] [CP Lab.] Lecture Program "Creative Track" Kickoff Symposium

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UESHIMA MUSEUM Refreshes In-House Exhibitions. Two Exhibitions Curated by Yuko Hasegawa and Saki Nara Start

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Constant Display Special Exhibition "Takashi Takashi Learned the Arts" Held!

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Hoshino Tai | Bergson's 'Time and Free Will' (Shokado U-Books)

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Mori Art Museum will be temporarily closed from September 2027. The renovated reopening is scheduled for late April 2028.

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Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts launches first international call for Yokoyama Calligraphy Art Award. Curatorial projects for calligraphy exhibitions at Yokoyama Calligraphy Art Museum are being recruited.

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The 12th Hiroshima Art Prize Commemorative Mel Chin Exhibition @ Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art

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【Next Sunday Art Museum】A Tour of the British Museum's Japanese Art Collection with Princess Akiko on E-Tele, Airing on the 30th

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British Museum Japanese Art Collection: Tani Buncho's 'Cloud Dragon Painting'

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Nara Prefecture and CAMPFIRE Launch 'Nara's Hometown Cultural Properties Support Project' to Support Cultural Properties through Crowdfunding

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Nanto City Fukko Art Museum presents "Wind from the North: Shiko MUNAKATA and Yoshitomo NARA" - A Two-Artist Exhibition Born from Aomori's Climate

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What the Director of NMWA, the World's First Museum Dedicated to Women Artists, Says About the Art World Ecosystem

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An Exhibition-Like "Farewell Ceremony" Created by Classmates: What a 49-Year-Old Art Teacher Left Behind (Shizuoka Shimbun DIGITAL)

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Miyai Kazumi | Sapporo Tenjin-yama Art Studio — Reflecting on the 13-year history, the past and future of artist-in-residence

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Princess Akiko to Appear on NHK "Sunday Art Museum" on the 30th — Theme of Japanese Art with Doctorate, Surprising Reactions on X (Nikkan Sports)

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Invitation to the Screening of the Film 'Nagi Diary' Starring Takako Matsu! Follow & Like TAB Official Instagram

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Summer Afternoon Cooling Ukiyo-e British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition

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Ron Mueck's 'Standing Woman' at Tenkawa City Museum of Contemporary Art to be Registered as City's 'Special Resident'

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Australia's Largest New Art Museum. 'Powerhouse Parramatta' Opens in Sydney in November

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Program Announced for Roppongi Art Night 2026. 3-year hiatus for all-night event with about 60 programs.

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Kawamura Foundation introduces grant system extension for childbirth, childcare, nursing care, and illness. New initiative to balance life events with continued artistic production.

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(British Museum Japanese Art Collection)Miko-type Haniwa

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“Duet – Asian Contemporary” Exhibition Opens at Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, Showcasing Contemporary Photography and Video Works from Japan and China

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Umi Naka | Part 1 of the Previous Episode: How I Came to Put Together an Exhibition

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Yukikazu Kageyama | Pyon Wol-ryong "Repatriation of North Korean Prisoners of War at Panmunjom" From Conflict to Reconciliation -- "Kita Emiko"

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The Origin of 'Wastefulness' in Stage Design: The Theatre Green Book Leading Sustainable Arts

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Byobu and Kimono: Introduction to Japanese Art in Easy Japanese, Exhibition at Okayama Ritsurin Museum

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Colorful Entrances: Glass Art Brightens Public Hall in Sync with '入り口がカラフルに' Art Exhibition in Southern Kyoto