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Osaka: Let Us Disappear in the Amazing Room — Morimura Yasuaki, Yanobe Kenji, Yanagi Miwa — Related Events
Details of related events for the exhibition “Let Us Disappear in the Amazing Room” at Osaka Nakanoshima Museum.
Tokyo Art Beat
Interview with Takehiro Iikawa: Resisting Speed to Create 'Space'. The Confusion and Ambiguous Time Born Within (Interviewer: Miyuki Tanaka)
Artist Takehiro Iikawa discusses the significance of creating exhibition spaces that encourage audience confusion and trial-and-error at his solo show in Mito.
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Benesse House Museum and Park to Feature New Exhibitions; "Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Reflected" to Undergo Partial Renewal
Benesse House Museum and Park are undergoing exhibition changes, with the Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery also receiving a partial renewal.
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A cafe where you can experience the historical texture of the Important Cultural Property Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building. "TOKYO STATION CAFE -THE NORTH DOME-" opens in the North Dome.
The "TOKYO STATION CAFE -THE NORTH DOME-" has opened within Tokyo Station, offering a unique space surrounded by historic brick walls.
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Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition: Yoshie Matsunoki from Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, Wins the Contemporary Crafts Award
Yoshie Matsunoki from Tono City, Iwate, won the Contemporary Crafts Award at the 64th Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition for her work, "Seihitsu."
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Sachiko Katō | From Preconception Care to Slime Mold: On Satoko Ichihara's 'The Slime Mold Passed Over the Meat'
Critic Sachiko Katō analyzes Satoko Ichihara's installation project, which uses slime mold and AI to challenge modern scientific management and human-centric perspectives.
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Chantana Tiprachart Wins the Han Nefkens Foundation Southeast Asian Video Art Production Grant
Thai artist Chantana Tiprachart has been awarded the 2026 Han Nefkens Foundation Southeast Asian Video Art Production Grant.
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“Family Space” for Preschoolers and Parents Opens at the Tokyo National Museum, Featuring Baby Care Rooms for Nursing and Diaper Changing
The Tokyo National Museum has opened a new "Family Space" in the Heiseikan building, providing amenities for families with preschool children.
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Large-scale retrospective of Mako Idemitsu, a pioneer of Japanese video art, to be held
The Tokyo Photographic Art Museum is hosting a comprehensive retrospective exhibition of Japanese video art pioneer Mako Idemitsu.
Tokyo Art Beat
In the Interlude and Transition: A Review of the "Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026" (Review by Yuko Hasegawa)
Yuko Hasegawa reviews the "Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026," examining its "sonic curation" approach and the complex choreography of its thematic movements.
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Scenery from inside the Iida City Museum of Art
The Iida City Library and Iida City Museum of Art have launched "Kodomo Time" to make it easier for families to visit.
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Iida City Library and Art Museum introduce "Children's Time" to make facilities more accessible for parents and children
Iida City's library and art museum have introduced "Children's Time" to create a more welcoming environment for parents and children.
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Screened for only 3 minutes at midnight on over 96 screens. Tomokazu Matsuyama's "Morning Again" is currently being shown in NY Times Square.
Contemporary artist Tomokazu Matsuyama's video work "Morning Again" is being shown nightly for one month across over 96 screens in NY Times Square.
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[Ishikawa] "Are you on the road?" Related Event: Reading, Printing, and Selling the Road! A Grand Gathering from Local Books to ZINEs
The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa will host a book fair featuring local books and ZINEs focused on street-level observation.
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Nodoka Odawara and Yuri Yamada selected as first fellows for the NCAR × AWARE Women Artists Research Fellowship
Nodoka Odawara and Yuri Yamada have been named the first recipients of the NCAR × AWARE Women Artists Research Fellowship.
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Masashi Asada x Osaka Prefecture 20th Century Art Collection Exhibition: Stories Only Families of Painters Know – artscape
Photographer Masashi Asada explores the private sides of painters through unique portraits, connecting his photography with the Osaka Prefecture 20th Century Art Collection.
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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.
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"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.
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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.
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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.
Tokyo Art Beat
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.
Tokyo Art Beat
[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.
Tokyo Art Beat
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.
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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.
Tokyo Art Beat
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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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“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.
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“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.
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[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.
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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.
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“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.
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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
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.
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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."
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[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.
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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.
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[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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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【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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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[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."
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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.
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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.
Tokyo Art Beat
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.
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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.
Tokyo Art Beat
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.
Tokyo Art Beat
[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.
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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.
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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.
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Osaka: Let Us Disappear in the Amazing Room — Morimura Yasuaki, Yanobe Kenji, Yanagi Miwa — Related Events
Tokyo Art Beat

Interview with Takehiro Iikawa: Resisting Speed to Create 'Space'. The Confusion and Ambiguous Time Born Within (Interviewer: Miyuki Tanaka)
美術手帖

Benesse House Museum and Park to Feature New Exhibitions; "Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Reflected" to Undergo Partial Renewal
美術手帖

A cafe where you can experience the historical texture of the Important Cultural Property Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building. "TOKYO STATION CAFE -THE NORTH DOME-" opens in the North Dome.
岩手日報

Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition: Yoshie Matsunoki from Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, Wins the Contemporary Crafts Award
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Sachiko Katō | From Preconception Care to Slime Mold: On Satoko Ichihara's 'The Slime Mold Passed Over the Meat'
ART iT

Chantana Tiprachart Wins the Han Nefkens Foundation Southeast Asian Video Art Production Grant
美術手帖

“Family Space” for Preschoolers and Parents Opens at the Tokyo National Museum, Featuring Baby Care Rooms for Nursing and Diaper Changing
美術手帖

Large-scale retrospective of Mako Idemitsu, a pioneer of Japanese video art, to be held
Tokyo Art Beat

In the Interlude and Transition: A Review of the "Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026" (Review by Yuko Hasegawa)
飯田経済新聞

Scenery from inside the Iida City Museum of Art
飯田経済新聞

Iida City Library and Art Museum introduce "Children's Time" to make facilities more accessible for parents and children
美術手帖

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

[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

Nodoka Odawara and Yuri Yamada selected as first fellows for the NCAR × AWARE Women Artists Research Fellowship
美術館・アート情報

Masashi Asada x Osaka Prefecture 20th Century Art Collection Exhibition: Stories Only Families of Painters Know – artscape
美術手帖

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

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

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

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

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
Tokyo Art Beat

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

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"
Yahoo!ニュース

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

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

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
美術手帖

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

Taro Izumi Screening | Space & Cafe Pole Pole-za, Tokyo
Yahoo!ニュース

“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)
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Kana Uo | Do You Know? The Remarkable Versatility of Tomoyuki Washio
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“Kusama’s Pop” (Yayoi Kusama Museum) Opening Report: Rethinking Yayoi Kusama’s “Pop” | Image Gallery 2 / 9
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“teamLab Yoro Valley” Opening Report: A New Spring Night Experience Where Ancient Terrain and Modern Expression Resonate
artscape

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

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

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

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
Tokyo Art Beat

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

19 Monet works unveiled. Monet's 100th anniversary exhibition "A New Eye" held at Pola Museum of Art | Image Gallery 3 / 7
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[Aomori] Symposium: From Hachinohe Port to Southeast Asia — New Routes Opened by Culture and Art
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19 Monet Works Revealed. Pola Museum of Art Holds Monet's 100th Anniversary Exhibition 'A New Vision'
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