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Fukuoka Joshi Gakuin Middle School & High School [Art Club] Fukuoka District Art & Craft Exhibition
The Fukuoka Joshi Gakuin Art Club exhibited student works at the Fukuoka District Art & Craft Exhibition, with several students receiving awards.
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Artists' Union and art for all, among six groups, issue joint statement calling for repeal of the law on punishing flag desecration
Six art groups issue joint statement demanding repeal of law punishing flag desecration
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Editor's Notes……59──Within the Disaster
An editorial reflecting on the role of art institutions during disasters, focusing on the Kumamoto earthquake and extreme heat.
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Okinawa: 'Transcending Time from Past to Future - Exhibition on University of Tokyo's Historical Records and Ryukyu Records and Maps' Related Events
The Okinawa Prefectural Museum hosts an exhibition with related events, including symposiums and lectures on historical records and maps from the University of Tokyo and Ryukyu Islands.
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“Geidai-style Art’s ‘Mikata’” – Interview with Saika Wada (Part 2) “I Think Exhibitions Are Valuable for Experiences, Not Objects”
Saika Wada discusses her evolving perspective on art appreciation and the value of experiential exhibitions at Tokyo University of the Arts.
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From Kyoto's Nishijin to the World: Ryūsō Kobo's Art Textiles Launch Interior Brand 'CASA TATSUMURA' in Milan
Ryūsō Kobo and Takashimaya unveil the interior brand 'CASA TATSUMURA' at Milan Design Week 2026.
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Inside Other Spaces: Environments by Women Artists 1956−1976 @ Lum Museum
A 2026 exhibition at Lum Museum in Seoul showcasing environments by women artists from 1956 to 1976.
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Sōsuen 'Air Condition' (Kumamoto City Museum of Contemporary Art) Exhibition Report: Resistance Against World Division Through Breathing Overlapped in Kyiv
Sōsuen's exhibition 'Air Condition' at Kumamoto City Museum explores breathing as resistance through collaborative works created in Kyiv.
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「藝大式 美術の“ミカタ”」 Yanagi Ayaka Interview (Part 1) ‘I Felt It Was an Exhibition That Turned the Question Back to You’
Yanagi Ayaka discusses her experience at Tokyo University of the Arts' 'Mikata' exhibition, highlighting its interactive and educational approach.
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The Ascension Gate for Emerging Artists: The 76th Gakuten Award Ceremony Held at the National Art Center. The Exhibition Runs Until August 16th.
The 76th Gakuten Award ceremony was held at the National Art Center Tokyo, recognizing young artists and their educators. The exhibition of winning works continues until August 16th.
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Rethink – Noritaka Tatehana and Handwork – Exhibition Opens at Women's Art Museum to Mark 15 Years of Creative Activity
The exhibition 'Rethink – Noritaka Tatehana and Handwork' opens at the Women's Art Museum to commemorate 15 years of the artist's creative activity.
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55 recommended exhibitions for the second half of 2026 + α: masterpieces from the Louvre and Orsay to come to Japan, plus Japanese art highlights at Daikokuji and Shosoin
55 notable exhibitions in late 2026, featuring international masterpieces and Japanese art highlights.
Tokyo Art Beat
Visiting the paintings of Fujishima Tsuguharu at the National Treasure Guest Hall Akasaka Detached Palace; an exhibition marking the 140th anniversary of his birth has opened.
An exhibition celebrating Fujishima Tsuguharu’s 140th birthday opens at the National Treasure Guest Hall, showing six oil paintings, two rarely seen.
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Art Exhibition Explores War and Flags Through Works Including 'Nazis Looting Gold and a Furnace That Produces Gold'
An art exhibition in Kochi features works on war and flags, including a piece by Anselm Kiefer depicting Nazi looting during WWII.
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Hokyo Museum of Art suffers flood damage due to heavy rain; temporarily closed indefinitely
Hokyo Museum of Art, flooded by heavy rain, is temporarily closed for visitor safety and recovery work.
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北山浩士 appointed as new director of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
北山浩士 appointed as new director of Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art, succeeding Tanaka Masayuki.
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Chiba Prefectural Art Museum Closes Temporarily Due to Heavy Rain
Chiba Prefectural Art Museum closes temporarily due to heavy rain, affecting ongoing exhibitions.
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Kyoto City: The 3rd Exhibition of the Kyoto Municipal Art University Art Repository 'Going to New Guinea with the Art Investigation Team of Kyoto Municipal Art University' in Reiwa 8
Exhibition showcasing records and artworks from the Kyoto Municipal Art University's New Guinea expedition.
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Tamayo Samejima's 'This Masterpiece, to the Museum! vol.76' British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Flourishing Edo Painting Exhibition
The Tokyo National Museum hosts an exhibition of Japanese art from the British Museum, featuring Edo period paintings from July 25 to October 18, 2026.
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Why Does a Ukiyo-e Collection That Surpasses Japan Exist in the UK? Japanese Art Masterpieces Return from the British Museum: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum Opens '100th Anniversary of Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum British Museum Japanese Art Collection - Hundred Flowers Blooming, Edo Paintings Crossing the Sea'
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum opens an exhibition of the British Museum's Japanese art collection, exploring why the UK holds a superior ukiyo-e collection.
Tokyo Art Beat
International Art Festival "Aichi 2028" Artistic Director Shabir Hussein Mustafa Speaks His Ambitions: "A Platform to Significantly Communicate Aichi to the World"
Sri Lankan curator Shabir Hussein Mustafa, appointed artistic director of Aichi 2028, outlines his vision to showcase Aichi's local culture globally.
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【Art Navi～From Member Galleries of Bijutsu Renrakushu】④Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art・Makoto Masuiri (Part 2) "The Museum Reconnects with Fukushima"
Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art overcame post-2011 earthquake radiation issues and negative perceptions through regional art exhibitions and collaborations, revitalizing the region's image.
Tokyo Art Beat
The 'KOGEI ARTISTS LEAGUE 2025-26' Exhibition is Held at Tobu Department Store, Tokyo. 22 Young Artisans and 7 Supporters Gather
An exhibition featuring 22 young artisans and 7 supporters is held at Tobu Department Store, Tokyo, from August 19-24.
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Yokosuka Museum of Art to Reopen on September 5th
Yokosuka Museum of Art reopens on September 5th after 10 months of renovations, featuring exhibitions by Shimada Akira and Maruyama Junko.
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Holding a Ceremony to Present a Certificate of Appreciation for Art Donations
A ceremony to present a certificate of appreciation for art donations to Mr. Maki Hiroyuki will be held on August 20.
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Korea Art Prize 2026 @ MMCA Seoul
An exhibition for the Korea Art Prize 2026 at MMCA Seoul.
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Report on the Opening of "Kyo Takemura: Moving World" (Mito Museum of Art, Contemporary Art Gallery). Looking towards the future through the acts of "sewing" and "repairing"
Kyo Takemura's solo exhibition at Mito Museum of Art explores themes of memory through sewing.
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【Report】'Tokyo University of the Arts Style Art: 'Mikata'—This Summer, Become a Tokyo University of the Arts Student' at the Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum until September 23, 12 Lessons to Create a New Viewing Experience!
An exhibition at Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum offers a new viewing experience through 12 lesson-themed exhibits, featuring student demonstrations and interactive activities.
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【Art Person Nav～From Member Museums of the Association of Museums】④ Fukushima Prefectural Museum: Kyoko Masubuchi (Part 1) "Our museum houses many works expressing human life and labor"
Kyoko Masubuchi, Deputy Director of Fukushima Prefectural Museum, discusses the museum's unique collection strategy focused on figurative art.
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Okayama City Museum of Art Commemorating the City's 110th Anniversary and the Museum's 30th Anniversary 'Songs of the Four Seasons: Selected Works from the Izumitsu Art Museum'
An exhibition featuring selected works from the Izumitsu Art Museum themed around the four seasons is held at Okayama City Museum of Art.
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National Museum of International Art 'Aki Sasamoto Laboratory' Ticket Giveaway
The National Museum of International Art is offering 10 tickets to its 'Aki Sasamoto Laboratory' exhibition through a random draw for ART iT readers.
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Skills Academy 'Metal Learning – Summer Class' @ SKAC (SKWAT KAMEARI ART CENTRE)
A summer open class at SKAC (SKWAT KAMEARI ART CENTRE) from July 15 to August 16, 2026, featuring artists including Leónorella Serena Rivas, Playfool, Shimaoka Kiyosumi, and Okuyama Shin.
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Her Imperial Highness Princess Fumiko Attends Award Ceremony of the 41st Tokyo Disability Comprehensive Art Exhibition at Tokyo Art Theater Until the 16th
The 41st Tokyo Disability Comprehensive Art Exhibition began at Tokyo Art Theater, with Princess Fumiko attending the award ceremony.
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Reexamining the Relationship Between Urban and Rural Areas. 'New Town, Interfaceance: The Relationship Between Cities and Us' Exhibition Opens at Yokohama Citizen Gallery Azamino
An exhibition exploring urban and land relationships opens at Yokohama Citizen Gallery Azamino.
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A simple and fantastical world: A special exhibition of Czech picture books at Ashiya City Museum of Art - San TV News
Ashiya City Museum of Art hosts a special exhibition showcasing Czech picture books and illustrations until September 27.
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Using the Official Guidebook for 'Geidai-style Art 'Mikata'' to Quickly Master the Way to View Art! A Must-See for Those Who Want to Enjoy Art More
Using the official guidebook for the Tokyo University of the Arts' lecture-style exhibition helps viewers quickly master the art of viewing.
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Teijiro Kubo: Traces Seen in Collected Artworks, Touring Exhibition at Hida City Museum of Art, Gifu
A touring exhibition showcasing Teijiro Kubo's art collection is currently held at the Hida City Museum of Art.
Tokyo Art Beat
Enjoy the Autumn Meteor performing arts festival at a discount. Introducing four performances by Chikao Yamashiro, Keita Hanagata and others participating in 'Online Myupon'
Four featured performances at Autumn Meteor 2026 with Online Myupon discount tickets.
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Art Exhibition Closing on August 12 (Wed) and 16 (Sun): Featuring Yuriko Yagi, Gauguin, Corbujie, and Sanashi Shizuko, etc.
Multiple art exhibitions in Tokyo and Kansai will close on August 12 and 16, featuring works by Yuriko Yagi, Gauguin, Corbujie, and Sanashi Shizuko.
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Fusuma paintings that crossed the sea: a miraculous reunion
A miraculous reunion in Tokyo after 150 years brings together UK, Japanese, and US fusuma paintings; the program explores their 400‑year history and mysteries.
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Boston Museum of Fine Arts Japanese Art Curator Realizes 20-Year Plan Exhibition "Nanto Buddhist Paintings"
The Japanese art curator at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts brings a 20-year plan exhibition of Nanto Buddhist paintings to Nara.
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Asami Kiyokawa and Kohei Nawata's First Joint Exhibition: "Invisible Garden" Held at POLA Museum Annex | Image Gallery 1 / 5
Asami Kiyokawa and Kohei Nawata are holding their first joint exhibition, "Invisible Garden," at the POLA Museum Annex.
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Asami Shigawa and Takami Naoya's First Joint Exhibition: 'Invisible Garden' at the Pola Museum Annex
Asami Shigawa and Takami Naoya's first joint exhibition 'Invisible Garden' opens at the Pola Museum Annex from September 16 to November 8.
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Feature Artists for ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 Announced
Feature artists Kuway Samnang and Hanako Miyamoto were selected for ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026, and ticket sales began.
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"Geidai Style: Ways of Seeing Art" Special Tutors Knights Tour the Exhibition! (3) "Approaching the Printmaking Press Inherited from the Master, Gogh"
Knights explores an exhibition featuring a historic printmaking press potentially used by Vincent van Gogh.
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[Unboxing] "British Museum Japanese Art Collection: 百花繚乱 — Edo Paintings that Crossed the Sea" at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum until Oct 18...
An introduction to collaboration goods from the British Museum Japanese Art exhibition.
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Report on the 50th Tokushima Sakai Akakura Ekin Festival. The Unique Culture of Tokushima's Akakura Illuminated by Candles on a Summer Night
The 50th Tokushima Sakai Akakura Ekin Festival showcases traditional Japanese art through illuminated paper screens and cultural events in a historic town.
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Concurrent Star Clusters — Stars That Share Time: A Gaze Beyond Borders in Art @ Tokyo Museum of Modern Art
The exhibition explores modern Taiwanese and Japanese art through the film 'Sundays' Walk', showcasing 200+ artworks and 500+ archives to highlight cross-cultural exchanges and artistic boundaries.
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「藝大式 美術の“ミカタ” 」 Special Tutors Nights Tour the Exhibition Venue (2)
The exhibition at Tokyo University of the Arts features special lectures by the Nights duo on Buddha statue restoration using modern techniques.
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Retrospective Exhibition of Katsuta Suda "120th Anniversary of Birth: Katsuta Suda Exhibition - I Want to Become Form!" to be held at Enokojima Cultural Arts Center in Osaka
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the 120th anniversary of Katsuta Suda will be held in Osaka.
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Art Fair Beppu Spring 2027, set in Beppu, enters a new phase, to be held next January
Art Fair Beppu Spring 2027, held in Beppu, will run Jan 30-Feb 1 2027, featuring joint direction and a new phase.
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30 Must-See Art Exhibitions This Summer: Kōkai and Shin'yō, Marie Antoinette, Vermeer, Gogh, Renoir
This summer, 30 art exhibitions across Japan feature works by Kōkai, Shin'yō, Marie Antoinette, Vermeer, Gogh, and Renoir, among others.
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Two-Person Exhibition "Invisible Garden" by Artist Asami Kiyokawa and Sculptor Kohei Nawa Held at Pola Museum Annex in Ginza
Artists Asami Kiyokawa and Kohei Nawa present their first joint exhibition, "Invisible Garden," at the Pola Museum Annex.
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Opening Report: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum 100th Anniversary Exhibition of the British Museum Japanese Art Collection – Blooming Flowers: Edo Paintings Across the Sea
Opening report of the British Museum Japanese Art Collection exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, showcasing ~200 Edo-period works for its 100th anniversary.
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110th Anniversary of Cityhood and 30th Anniversary of Opening: Singing to the Four Seasons - Idemitsu Museum of Art Masterpieces Exhibition | Okazaki City Official Website
An exhibition showcasing Idemitsu Museum of Art masterpieces themed around the changing four seasons in Japan.
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Anne Ver verlengde Janssen's First Solo Exhibition in Japan to be Held at Maison Hermès Ginza Forum. Presenting an Experience that Shakes Space, Light, and Perception | Page 2
Anne Ver verlengde Janssen's first solo exhibition in Japan will be held at Maison Hermès Ginza Forum.
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An-Véronique-Yanssen's First Solo Exhibition in Japan at Ginza Menzon Elmes R Le Forum
Belgian artist An-Véronique-Yanssen holds her first solo exhibition in Japan at Ginza Menzon Elmes R Le Forum, showcasing experimental works exploring space, light, and perception.
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Kami Shimizu | 'Is the Street an Intrusion?' Exhibition: Exploring the Street, Expression, and Publicness (Part 2)
Kami Shimizu's exhibition 'Is the Street an Intrusion?' critically examines gender and public space issues, influenced by the 2020 Shibuya street homeless person murder case.
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Kyoto Co-program Reframed: 飛光、飛光
At Kyoto Arts Center, the exhibition "Co-program Reframed: 飛光、飛光" showcases artists exploring societal connections through body-centered expression.
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Lisa Larson Retrospective Exhibition at Matsuya Ginza
A retrospective exhibition of Swedish ceramicist and designer Lisa Larson (1931-2024) is held at Matsuya Ginza, featuring approximately 250 works, including Japan's first public display of her pieces.
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Fukuoka Joshi Gakuin Middle School & High School [Art Club] Fukuoka District Art & Craft Exhibition
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Artists' Union and art for all, among six groups, issue joint statement calling for repeal of the law on punishing flag desecration
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Editor's Notes……59──Within the Disaster
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Okinawa: 'Transcending Time from Past to Future - Exhibition on University of Tokyo's Historical Records and Ryukyu Records and Maps' Related Events
美術展ナビ

“Geidai-style Art’s ‘Mikata’” – Interview with Saika Wada (Part 2) “I Think Exhibitions Are Valuable for Experiences, Not Objects”
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From Kyoto's Nishijin to the World: Ryūsō Kobo's Art Textiles Launch Interior Brand 'CASA TATSUMURA' in Milan
ART iT

Inside Other Spaces: Environments by Women Artists 1956−1976 @ Lum Museum
美術手帖

Sōsuen 'Air Condition' (Kumamoto City Museum of Contemporary Art) Exhibition Report: Resistance Against World Division Through Breathing Overlapped in Kyiv
美術展ナビ

「藝大式 美術の“ミカタ”」 Yanagi Ayaka Interview (Part 1) ‘I Felt It Was an Exhibition That Turned the Question Back to You’
Tokyo Art Beat

The Ascension Gate for Emerging Artists: The 76th Gakuten Award Ceremony Held at the National Art Center. The Exhibition Runs Until August 16th.
美術手帖

Rethink – Noritaka Tatehana and Handwork – Exhibition Opens at Women's Art Museum to Mark 15 Years of Creative Activity
美術展ナビ

55 recommended exhibitions for the second half of 2026 + α: masterpieces from the Louvre and Orsay to come to Japan, plus Japanese art highlights at Daikokuji and Shosoin
Tokyo Art Beat

Visiting the paintings of Fujishima Tsuguharu at the National Treasure Guest Hall Akasaka Detached Palace; an exhibition marking the 140th anniversary of his birth has opened.
Yahoo!ニュース

Art Exhibition Explores War and Flags Through Works Including 'Nazis Looting Gold and a Furnace That Produces Gold'
美術手帖

Hokyo Museum of Art suffers flood damage due to heavy rain; temporarily closed indefinitely
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北山浩士 appointed as new director of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
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Chiba Prefectural Art Museum Closes Temporarily Due to Heavy Rain
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Kyoto City: The 3rd Exhibition of the Kyoto Municipal Art University Art Repository 'Going to New Guinea with the Art Investigation Team of Kyoto Municipal Art University' in Reiwa 8
美術展ナビ

Tamayo Samejima's 'This Masterpiece, to the Museum! vol.76' British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Flourishing Edo Painting Exhibition
JBpress

Why Does a Ukiyo-e Collection That Surpasses Japan Exist in the UK? Japanese Art Masterpieces Return from the British Museum: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum Opens '100th Anniversary of Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum British Museum Japanese Art Collection - Hundred Flowers Blooming, Edo Paintings Crossing the Sea'
Tokyo Art Beat

International Art Festival "Aichi 2028" Artistic Director Shabir Hussein Mustafa Speaks His Ambitions: "A Platform to Significantly Communicate Aichi to the World"
美術展ナビ

【Art Navi～From Member Galleries of Bijutsu Renrakushu】④Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art・Makoto Masuiri (Part 2) "The Museum Reconnects with Fukushima"
Tokyo Art Beat

The 'KOGEI ARTISTS LEAGUE 2025-26' Exhibition is Held at Tobu Department Store, Tokyo. 22 Young Artisans and 7 Supporters Gather
ART iT

Yokosuka Museum of Art to Reopen on September 5th
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Holding a Ceremony to Present a Certificate of Appreciation for Art Donations
ART iT

Korea Art Prize 2026 @ MMCA Seoul
美術手帖

Report on the Opening of "Kyo Takemura: Moving World" (Mito Museum of Art, Contemporary Art Gallery). Looking towards the future through the acts of "sewing" and "repairing"
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【Report】'Tokyo University of the Arts Style Art: 'Mikata'—This Summer, Become a Tokyo University of the Arts Student' at the Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum until September 23, 12 Lessons to Create a New Viewing Experience!
artexhibition.jp

【Art Person Nav～From Member Museums of the Association of Museums】④ Fukushima Prefectural Museum: Kyoko Masubuchi (Part 1) "Our museum houses many works expressing human life and labor"
岡崎おでかけナビ

Okayama City Museum of Art Commemorating the City's 110th Anniversary and the Museum's 30th Anniversary 'Songs of the Four Seasons: Selected Works from the Izumitsu Art Museum'
ART iT

National Museum of International Art 'Aki Sasamoto Laboratory' Ticket Giveaway
ART iT

Skills Academy 'Metal Learning – Summer Class' @ SKAC (SKWAT KAMEARI ART CENTRE)
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Her Imperial Highness Princess Fumiko Attends Award Ceremony of the 41st Tokyo Disability Comprehensive Art Exhibition at Tokyo Art Theater Until the 16th
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Reexamining the Relationship Between Urban and Rural Areas. 'New Town, Interfaceance: The Relationship Between Cities and Us' Exhibition Opens at Yokohama Citizen Gallery Azamino
サンテレビ

A simple and fantastical world: A special exhibition of Czech picture books at Ashiya City Museum of Art - San TV News
美術展ナビ

Using the Official Guidebook for 'Geidai-style Art 'Mikata'' to Quickly Master the Way to View Art! A Must-See for Those Who Want to Enjoy Art More
朝日新聞

Teijiro Kubo: Traces Seen in Collected Artworks, Touring Exhibition at Hida City Museum of Art, Gifu
Tokyo Art Beat

Enjoy the Autumn Meteor performing arts festival at a discount. Introducing four performances by Chikao Yamashiro, Keita Hanagata and others participating in 'Online Myupon'
美術展ナビ

Art Exhibition Closing on August 12 (Wed) and 16 (Sun): Featuring Yuriko Yagi, Gauguin, Corbujie, and Sanashi Shizuko, etc.
nhk.or.jp

Fusuma paintings that crossed the sea: a miraculous reunion
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