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A new international event spanning art, design, and crafts, 'Kyōto YouMe Triennale,' will be held in Kyoto in October
The Kyōto YouMe Triennale, an international art, design, and craft event, opens October 9–18 in Kyoto.
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The statue burns, the statue distorts, and sublimates into light (UESHIMA MUSEUM) Opening Report. How does the statue disappear and turn into light?
UESHIMA MUSEUM exhibition explores image transformation from emergence to light across six thematic floors.
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Passing on Ryuichi Sakamoto's Creative Spirit to the Next Generation. Participation of Jun Aoki, Marihiko Hara, and Others in Kyoto University of the Arts' 'Sakamoto Ryuichi Lab at KUA' Concept
Kyoto University of the Arts announced the 'Sakamoto Ryuichi Lab at KUA' concept to inherit Ryuichi Sakamoto's legacy for the next generation ahead of its 50th anniversary.
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公募｜第6回 制作助成事業「都市のヴィジョン」
Obayashi Foundation launches 6th edition of the 'Urban Vision' production grant program for 2027; open call for artists researching urban issues, applications due Oct. 15.
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AZ-COM Marukawa establishes art foundation and museum in Nihonbashi
AZ-COM Marukawa creates a new art foundation and museum in Nihonbashi, opening in 2027.
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I'm So Happy You Are Here: Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now @ Hikarie Hall
This article presents exhibition photos from "I'm So Happy You Are Here," a show of Japanese women photographers at Hikarie Hall, Tokyo.
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Hakone Museum of Art Renovated: Human National Treasure's Display Cases and Café Introduced
Hakone Museum of Art renews facilities and introduces display cases and café designed by Living National Treasure Murayama Akira.
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Miro, Dali, Medieval Art... Spectacular Spanish Collection: Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum (Nagasaki)
The article introduces the architecture of Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum by Kengo Kuma and its collection reflecting Nagasaki's history of international exchange, including Mikawachi ware and works by Noguchi Yataro and Tobinaga Raisetsu.
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【Nagano】 Related events for the 140th birth anniversary commemorative project 'Foujita Tsuguharu in New York'
Related events for the 140th birth anniversary project of Foujita Tsuguharu in New York are announced at Karuizawa Ando Museum.
Tokyo Art Beat
Tokyo National Museum Holds Full-House Event "MOMAT Autumn Return". Diverse Art Enjoys Autumn with Priceless Collections and Children's Programs
The Tokyo National Museum hosts a full-house event "MOMAT Autumn Return" featuring priceless collections and children's programs throughout autumn.
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The National Museum of Art, Osaka Exhibits 8 Drawings by Tanaka Atsuko from the Nakanoshima Museum of Osaka Collection
The National Museum of Art, Osaka is exhibiting 8 drawings by Tanaka Atsuko from the Osaka Nakanoshima Museum collection in a collaborative collection exhibition running until November 3.
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A Collection of Museum Goods from 11 Noteworthy Exhibitions! [September] Water Margin, Art University Style 'Mikata' of Art, Nontan, and More
This article introduces museum goods from 11 noteworthy exhibitions scheduled for September.
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August's Top 10 Popular Articles: No. 1 is 55 Recommendations for Exhibitions in the Second Half of 2026, No. 2 is Tribute to Yamada Goro's "Bura Bijutsu" Re-broadcast, No. 3 is Art Exhibitions Starting in September
The top 10 popular articles for August are released, featuring recommendations for exhibitions in the second half of 2026 and a tribute to Yamada Goro.
nikkei.com
Glass-Walled Workshop Producing Breakthroughs: Kanazawa University of Art and Crafts' Challenge
Kanazawa University of Art and Crafts' glass-walled workshop fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, leading to new ventures.
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Notice Regarding the Establishment of Maruwa Art Foundation
Maruwa Art Foundation has been established to operate a museum in the Japan Bridge WASAMI Building.
北海道新聞デジタル
Urakawa High School Art Club makes fire‑prevention sign, calls for fire safety in front of the fire station
Urakawa High School Art Club completed a fire‑prevention sign and urged locals to prevent fires in front of the fire station.
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Cultural Affairs Agency's FY2027 budget request reaches 233.5 billion yen, 2.2× the previous year. 64.9 billion yen allocated for creator support.
The Agency for Cultural Affairs announced a FY2027 budget request of 233.5 billion yen, up 2.2× from last year, with 64.9 billion earmarked for creator support.
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Exhibition "Ide Yasuto Exhibition - Resonating Prayers"
An exhibition featuring 28 works by Japanese painter Ide Yasuto, including award-winning pieces and recent works.
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Takashima Haruki | HMP Theater Company, Matsumoto Yukichi, Unofficial 10th Anniversary Project, Reading Performance 'KANIDENKA'
HMP Theater Company presents a reading performance of Matsumoto Yukichi’s 'KANIDENKA' as an unofficial 10th‑anniversary project, exploring urban space, gender, and archival themes.
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Art Education Through Sato Sadamu's Oil Paintings: Appreciation Event Planned in Okayama's Takebe
The 'Kan no Kaze' museum in Okayama plans an art appreciation event for elementary students using works by local painter Sato Sadamu.
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Ryoji Ikeda Wins the 9th Nam June Paik Prize
Ryoji Ikeda wins the 9th Nam June Paik Prize; ceremony in September 2026.
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Top 19 Exhibitions to See in September | Image Gallery 3 / 20
Highlights the top 19 exhibitions worth seeing in September with image galleries.
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Best 19 Exhibitions to See in September | Image Gallery 2 / 20
The second part of the 'Best 19 Exhibitions to See in September' features a gallery of images from various museums.
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TV LIFE web: The Art Team Reveals the Dedication Behind the 'Design Seo' Set and the Behind-the-Scenes of Character Creation in 'Kimi no Suki wa Muteki'
The art team for the drama 'Kimi no Suki wa Muteki' discusses their dedication to the 'Design Seo' set and the behind-the-scenes of character creation.
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Opening Report for "Learning from Hōjōki: Small Architecture for Reweaving Life" (21_21 DESIGN SIGHT). Reexamining Contemporary Living through 800-Year-Old "Small Architecture"
An exhibition inspired by Hōjōki and directed by architect Tsukamoto Yoshiharu has opened at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, using the 800-year-old concept of small living to reexamine contemporary life.
Tokyo Art Beat
Interview with Kosuke Nagata: Exploring the Shape of Narrative Between Logic and Chance (Text by Ryohei Nakajima)
Artist Kosuke Nagata, who works across video, photography, performance, and installation, discusses his artistic journey and the development of his video essay style ahead of the screening series "Fire in Water: Kosuke Nagata Video Works Collection."
Tokyo Art Beat
【New Book Releases】This Month's Must-Reads! From Kengo Kuma to Western Art History, Politics and Design (September 2026 Edition)
Tokyo Art Beat highlights seven new art and culture books releasing in August-September 2026, covering architecture, literature, art history, music, manga, politics, and art books.
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[Shunan Machinaka Cultural Zone] Regarding Events to be Held in Reiwa 8
Shunan City in Yamaguchi Prefecture will host a large-scale exhibition of contemporary artist Watanabe Osamu and related events for poet Mado Michio in Reiwa 8.
Tokyo Art Beat
[Free Art Walk] 8 Recommended Free Exhibitions in Tokyo | September 2026
A guide to 8 free art exhibitions in Tokyo during September 2026.
Tokyo Art Beat
Korea's Largest Art Fair "Kiaf SEOUL" Celebrates Its 25th Edition. 175 Galleries from 18 Countries and Regions Gather at COEX
Korea's largest art fair "Kiaf SEOUL" will be held at COEX from September 2 to 6, bringing together 175 galleries from 18 countries and regions.
Tokyo Art Beat
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS 10th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION BEYOND THE STRAND: The Route of Creation and Challenge Held at Azabudai Hills Gallery with Unseen Materials and 360° Video Installations
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS' 10th anniversary exhibition at Azabudai Hills Gallery features unseen materials and 360° video installations.
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Why is the Tokyo National Museum now refreshing its restaurant? Visiting the new space where you can savor the 'afterglow of appreciation' through food | Page 4
Tokyo National Museum renovates its restaurants to offer a luxurious, culturally immersive dining experience for all visitors.
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From Pyramid Construction Sites to the Moment of Impressionism Birth: The Charm of Experiencing Art Through 'IMMERSIVE JOURNEY'
Explore pyramid construction and impressionism birth through immersive VR experiences at
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artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | August 2026 [New Arrivals]
A catalog introducing newly released books related to art and design published in August 2026.
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Collection Exhibition II Special Phot Graphs
The Kitakyushu City Museum of Art presents Collection Exhibition II featuring photography, showcasing works by Naoki Ishikawa and others.
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Kobayashi Tokuzo: A Poetic Everyday Universe
The first major retrospective of Kobayashi Tokuzo features over 300 works and materials.
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20 Years Posthumously: Gorō Ohno / Painter Yōkichi Ono
This exhibition reviews the history of Western painters from the Showa to Heisei eras through the works of Gorō Ohno, who lived a long life, and Yōkichi Ono, who died young.
Tokyo Art Beat
Suspense, Coffee, Queer Time. Kanda Koshiro's 'Uchibura Rinne' (Kanda & Oliveira) Review (by Tomoko Yakumae)
Tomoko Yakumae reviews Koshiro Kanda's debut show 'Uchibura Rinne', exploring suspense, attention economies, and queer temporality.
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"Minami Tada: Light, Swaying with Resolve" Opens at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo — A Report on the 70-Year Trajectory of Sculptural Expression in Dialogue with Materials, Pursuing "Light"
The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo opens the first major posthumous retrospective of Minami Tada, tracing 70 years of her creative journey pursuing "light" through dialogue with materials in a 1,500-sqm underground gallery.
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【Opening】"Sumitomo Shunsui: The Sumitomo Modern Art Collection" at Sumitomo Hosho Bunko Tokyo until Oct 12, Special Exhibition Marking 100th Anniversary of Death
Sumitomo Hosho Bunko Tokyo is hosting a special exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the death of Sumitomo Gisaburo Tomozumi (Shunsui), featuring his modern art collection.
Tokyo Art Beat
38 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in September: Louvre Museum Exhibition, from Renoir to Mika Ninagawa, Maebashi International Art Festival [2026 Edition]
Discover 38 recommended exhibitions launching September 2026 across Japan, including the Louvre Museum show, Renoir works, Mika Ninagawa, and the Maebashi International Art Festival.
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When Iris van Herpen meets Perrier-Jouet. The 'Invisible Beauty' is world‑premiered at Tokyo Gendai.
Iris van Herpen and Perrier‑Jouet unveil three art bottles at Tokyo Gendai, merging fashion, nature and design.
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(British Museum Japanese Art Collection) Kawanabe Kyōsai's "Chōjū-giga: Cat Riding on a Melon Pulled by a Mouse"
Kawanabe Kyōsai's 1879 work "Chōjū-giga: Cat Riding on a Melon Pulled by a Mouse" is a satirical allegory depicting a cat adorned with a bell being manipulated by a mouse.
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Fukutake Soichiro and SANAA Among 2026 Japan Foundation Award Recipients; Art and Architecture Through International Exchange Recognized
Fukutake Soichiro, SANAA, and Judit Publisher selected for 2026 Japan Foundation Award for contributions to international exchange through art and architecture.
Tokyo Art Beat
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.
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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.
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Nikolai Astrup, One of Norway's Leading Painters, Gets His First Major Retrospective in Japan | Image Gallery 1 / 5
Nikolai Astrup, one of Norway's leading painters, gets his first major retrospective in Japan, featuring key works in an image gallery.
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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.
A retrospective exhibition of Yayoi Kusama's 70-year career opens in Amsterdam in September as a memorial after her death.
Tokyo Art Beat
Perrier-Jouët reveals world-first art collaboration at 'Tokyo Gendai'. Iris van Herpen shows aesthetic and symbiosis with nature.
Perrier‑Jouët debuts world‑first art collaboration with Iris van Herpen at Tokyo Gendai, showcasing nature‑inspired designs and limited editions.
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[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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Record 26 Japanese museums and galleries will showcase unique museum goods at the September 29 Bijutsuden Navi Fes 2026 in Tokyo.
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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.
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How can sighted people convey the appeal of art to the visually impaired? Art appreciation created through "dialogue" with visually impaired people (TV Kochi)
A workshop was held at Kochi Prefectural Museum of Art where sighted and visually impaired people appreciate art through dialogue.
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[Preview] 'Posthumous 100th Anniversary: Bigelow's Phantom Collection and the Dawn of Modern Japanese Painting' Held at Aichi Prefectural Museum from Oct 30
Aichi Prefectural Museum will host a special exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of William Bigelow, featuring his lost collection and modern Japanese paintings.
Tokyo Art Beat
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.
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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.
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A new international event spanning art, design, and crafts, 'Kyōto YouMe Triennale,' will be held in Kyoto in October
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The statue burns, the statue distorts, and sublimates into light (UESHIMA MUSEUM) Opening Report. How does the statue disappear and turn into light?
美術手帖

Passing on Ryuichi Sakamoto's Creative Spirit to the Next Generation. Participation of Jun Aoki, Marihiko Hara, and Others in Kyoto University of the Arts' 'Sakamoto Ryuichi Lab at KUA' Concept
ART iT

公募｜第6回 制作助成事業「都市のヴィジョン」
LOGISTICS TODAY

AZ-COM Marukawa establishes art foundation and museum in Nihonbashi
ART iT

I'm So Happy You Are Here: Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now @ Hikarie Hall
美術手帖

Hakone Museum of Art Renovated: Human National Treasure's Display Cases and Café Introduced
朝日新聞

Miro, Dali, Medieval Art... Spectacular Spanish Collection: Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum (Nagasaki)
artscape

【Nagano】 Related events for the 140th birth anniversary commemorative project 'Foujita Tsuguharu in New York'
Tokyo Art Beat

Tokyo National Museum Holds Full-House Event "MOMAT Autumn Return". Diverse Art Enjoys Autumn with Priceless Collections and Children's Programs
美術手帖

The National Museum of Art, Osaka Exhibits 8 Drawings by Tanaka Atsuko from the Nakanoshima Museum of Osaka Collection
美術展ナビ

A Collection of Museum Goods from 11 Noteworthy Exhibitions! [September] Water Margin, Art University Style 'Mikata' of Art, Nontan, and More
美術展ナビ

August's Top 10 Popular Articles: No. 1 is 55 Recommendations for Exhibitions in the Second Half of 2026, No. 2 is Tribute to Yamada Goro's "Bura Bijutsu" Re-broadcast, No. 3 is Art Exhibitions Starting in September
nikkei.com

Glass-Walled Workshop Producing Breakthroughs: Kanazawa University of Art and Crafts' Challenge
LOGI-BIZ online

Notice Regarding the Establishment of Maruwa Art Foundation
北海道新聞デジタル

Urakawa High School Art Club makes fire‑prevention sign, calls for fire safety in front of the fire station
美術手帖

Cultural Affairs Agency's FY2027 budget request reaches 233.5 billion yen, 2.2× the previous year. 64.9 billion yen allocated for creator support.
美術展ナビ

Exhibition "Ide Yasuto Exhibition - Resonating Prayers"
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Takashima Haruki | HMP Theater Company, Matsumoto Yukichi, Unofficial 10th Anniversary Project, Reading Performance 'KANIDENKA'
山陽新聞

Art Education Through Sato Sadamu's Oil Paintings: Appreciation Event Planned in Okayama's Takebe
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Ryoji Ikeda Wins the 9th Nam June Paik Prize
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Top 19 Exhibitions to See in September | Image Gallery 3 / 20
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Best 19 Exhibitions to See in September | Image Gallery 2 / 20
Yahoo!ニュース

TV LIFE web: The Art Team Reveals the Dedication Behind the 'Design Seo' Set and the Behind-the-Scenes of Character Creation in 'Kimi no Suki wa Muteki'
美術手帖

Opening Report for "Learning from Hōjōki: Small Architecture for Reweaving Life" (21_21 DESIGN SIGHT). Reexamining Contemporary Living through 800-Year-Old "Small Architecture"
Tokyo Art Beat

Interview with Kosuke Nagata: Exploring the Shape of Narrative Between Logic and Chance (Text by Ryohei Nakajima)
Tokyo Art Beat

【New Book Releases】This Month's Must-Reads! From Kengo Kuma to Western Art History, Politics and Design (September 2026 Edition)
city.shunan.lg.jp

[Shunan Machinaka Cultural Zone] Regarding Events to be Held in Reiwa 8
Tokyo Art Beat

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS 10th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION BEYOND THE STRAND: The Route of Creation and Challenge Held at Azabudai Hills Gallery with Unseen Materials and 360° Video Installations
Tokyo Art Beat

Korea's Largest Art Fair "Kiaf SEOUL" Celebrates Its 25th Edition. 175 Galleries from 18 Countries and Regions Gather at COEX
Tokyo Art Beat

[Free Art Walk] 8 Recommended Free Exhibitions in Tokyo | September 2026
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Why is the Tokyo National Museum now refreshing its restaurant? Visiting the new space where you can savor the 'afterglow of appreciation' through food | Page 4
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From Pyramid Construction Sites to the Moment of Impressionism Birth: The Charm of Experiencing Art Through 'IMMERSIVE JOURNEY'
artscape

artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | August 2026 [New Arrivals]
美術展ナビ

Collection Exhibition II Special Phot Graphs
美術展ナビ

Kobayashi Tokuzo: A Poetic Everyday Universe
美術展ナビ

20 Years Posthumously: Gorō Ohno / Painter Yōkichi Ono
Tokyo Art Beat

Suspense, Coffee, Queer Time. Kanda Koshiro's 'Uchibura Rinne' (Kanda & Oliveira) Review (by Tomoko Yakumae)
美術手帖

"Minami Tada: Light, Swaying with Resolve" Opens at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo — A Report on the 70-Year Trajectory of Sculptural Expression in Dialogue with Materials, Pursuing "Light"
美術展ナビ

【Opening】"Sumitomo Shunsui: The Sumitomo Modern Art Collection" at Sumitomo Hosho Bunko Tokyo until Oct 12, Special Exhibition Marking 100th Anniversary of Death
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