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"Tate Museum Turner Exhibition" Opens at the National Museum of Western Art: Works Displayed Alongside Contemporary Art by Eliasson, Tillmans, and Others Across 200 Years
An exhibition of about 80 Turner works from Tate's collection opens at the National Museum of Western Art, displayed alongside contemporary art.
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IAMAS 30th Anniversary Exhibition "the Augmentation" Held in Tokyo: How Do AI and VR Change Our Perception?
IAMAS 30th Anniversary Exhibition "the Augmentation" is held in Tokyo, reexamining how AI and VR affect perception and the body through interactive works and re-creations.
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Ako Sugie｜Commemorating the Selection of DOCOMOMO Japan 300: "Modern Movement and Architecture Today"
An exhibition marking DOCOMOMO Japan's 300 selected works, presenting about 100 works in two phases.
Tokyo Art Beat
Large-scale Paul Klee Exhibition to Be Held at the National Museum of Art, Osaka in 2027: Exploring the Allure of the "World In Between" Hidden in His Works
A major Paul Klee exhibition, "World In Between," will be held at the National Museum of Art, Osaka from September 11 to December 26, 2027.
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[Osaka] Open Storage 2026: Damien Jalet × Kohei Nawa "Prism"
Open Storage 2026 at MASK in Osaka features Kohei Nawa and Damien Jalet's performance work "Prism" alongside storage displays.
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teamLab Turns the Hamarikyu Gardens at Night into an Art Space: "teamLab Hamarikyu" Opens November 25
teamLab will hold a nighttime art project at Hamarikyu Gardens from November 25 to December 24.
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Art Jakarta 2026 Report: The Current State of an Art Fair Connecting the Multilayered Ecosystem of an Archipelagic Nation
Art Jakarta 2026 attracted 41,646 visitors (up 4.3% year-on-year), showcasing the fair's growth and Indonesia's multilayered art ecosystem.
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British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition Opens in Osaka on the 31st
An exhibition of about 200 masterpieces of Japanese art from the British Museum opens on the 31st at the Osaka中之島 Museum of Art.
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Art Exhibitions Starting in November: Imperial Palace Sannomaru Shozokan Opening, Orsay Museum Exhibition, Maruyama Okyo Exhibition, and More
November brings major art exhibitions across Japan, including the Sannomaru Shozokan grand opening, an Orsay Museum exhibition, and a Maruyama Okyo exhibition.
Tokyo Art Beat
Okayama's Yamada Bee Farm Hosts "Mitsubachi Arts Festival," Calling for Student Sculpture Submissions with Production Costs up to 3 Million Yen
Yamada Bee Farm's "Mitsubachi Arts Festival" is calling for student sculpture submissions, with selected works receiving up to 3 million yen in production costs.
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Michiko Tsuda: Weather of the Body @ Keio Museum Commons
Michiko Tsuda's solo exhibition "Weather of the Body" will be held at Keio Museum Commons from October 28 to December 24, 2026.
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Australian Art Comes to Kyoto Temples: First Participation in CURATION⇄FAIR | art NIKKEI
Two Melbourne galleries, CAVES and Conners Conners Gallery, will make their debut at CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto 2026, showcasing Australian contemporary art in historic Kyoto temples.
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"British Museum Japanese Art Collection" Exhibition Closes in Tokyo, Next Stop Osaka
The British Museum's Japanese art collection exhibition closed in Tokyo after drawing over 420,000 visitors and will next travel to Osaka.
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MES Solo Exhibition "REI／RE-I" (PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO) Opening Report: Reading Shibuya through "Zero," "Spirit," and "Rave"
MES's solo exhibition "REI／RE-I" opens at Shibuya PARCO, exploring Shibuya's history and urban memory through light and heat.
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"New Town, Interference: Cities and Our Relationships" (Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino) Venue Report: The Culture and History of New Towns as Captured and Considered by Artists
The exhibition "New Town, Interference" at Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino until November 3 features seven artists exploring city-people relationships.
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Public Lecture Series at Akita University of Art Graduate School: Six Consecutive Sessions on Contemporary Art and Composite Art (Minna no Keizai Shimbun Network)
A six-part public lecture series on contemporary art and composite art began on October 18 at Akita University of Art Graduate School.
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39 Museums in Tokyo to Hold Simultaneous Evening Openings; National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo National Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, and Others to Participate
39 museums in Tokyo will hold simultaneous evening openings on November 6 and 20, with music programs also planned.
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Akiko Sakamoto | In the Midst of Tremors Again: A Record of Recovery and the Road to Full Reopening
A curator recounts the Kumamoto earthquake of 2026 and the museum's swift recovery, culminating in full reopening and new disaster preparedness measures.
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Fujii Hikaru "WHOSE LIGHT?" (Artizon Museum) Opening Report: Questioning War Paintings and the "Peaceful Use" of Nuclear Power
Fujii Hikaru's exhibition "WHOSE LIGHT?" opens at Artizon Museum, combining Ishibashi Foundation collection works with new pieces to question war and the "peaceful use" of nuclear power.
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[Kanagawa] Hashirimizu Water Source 2026
The art project "Hashirimizu Water Source 2026" will be held at the former Hashirimizu Elementary School from October 31 to November 3, 2026.
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Art and Culture IGA Exhibition Opens in Iga City from the 28th | 【Iga Town Information YOU】
An exhibition of 21 artists connected to the avant-garde art group Bijutsu Bunka Kyokai opens October 28 at Iga City Cultural Hall.
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Advance tickets sold out!? Sumikko Gurashi and Tiger Cub... Osaka-exclusive goods for "British Museum Japanese Art Collection" become a hot topic (Lmaga.jp)
Osaka-exclusive goods and Sumikko Gurashi collaborations at the British Museum Japanese Art Collection exhibition are attracting attention.
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G3-Vol.167　Dolly（ ）　Genki Isayama
Kumamoto's Contemporary Art Museum hosts Genki Isayama's solo exhibition on Dolly the cloned sheep, exploring reproduction technology and ethics.
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"OSAKA ART BOOK FAIR" to Be Held for the First Time in May 2027 at Osaka City Central Public Hall; About 150 Groups from Japan and Abroad to Gather
The first "OSAKA ART BOOK FAIR" will be held at Osaka City Central Public Hall from May 28 to 30, 2027, with about 150 exhibitors.
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Opening the Backstage of the Collection: What is the Centre Pompidou's New Facility, "Francilien Fabrique de l'Art"?
The Centre Pompidou's new facility integrates storage, restoration, and exhibition to open the backstage of its collection.
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"Tate Museum Turner Exhibition: Sublime Painting, Dialogue with Contemporary Art" (The National Museum of Western Art) Opening Report: A Journey in Search of the Sublime from the 19th Century to Today
The National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo opens a Turner exhibition, pairing his sublime paintings with contemporary art.
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Hans Haacke's First Large-Scale Retrospective in Asia to Be Held at Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo: A 60-Year Trajectory Questioning Politics, Economics, and Art Institutions
Hans Haacke's first major Asian retrospective will be held at Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo in 2027.
鶴岡市
[Tsurugaoka Art Forum] About the Holding of the Prefectural Comprehensive Art Exhibition and Prefectural Children's Painting Exhibition, Tsuruoka City
The 81st Yamagata Prefectural Comprehensive Art Exhibition and 68th Prefectural Children's Painting Exhibition will be held at Tsurugaoka Art Forum from November 4 to 9, 2026.
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78th Memorial Art Festival for Painting Sage Tanomura Chikuden "Grand Prize Works" Exhibition | Takeda City
Takeda City is hosting the 78th art festival exhibition honoring painter Tanomura Chikuden, featuring grand prize works.
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Eugène Boudin Exhibition: Father of Impressionism — In Pursuit of Light
Marking Japan's first full-scale Boudin exhibition in 30 years, about 100 works explore the legacy of the "father of Impressionism" Eugène Boudin.
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Eugène Boudin Exhibition: Father of Impressionism — In Pursuit of Light
A major exhibition of Eugène Boudin, the "father of Impressionism," comes to Japan for the first time in 30 years at the Museum of Modern Art, Gunma.
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Hashirimizu Water Source 2026 @ Former Hashirimizu Elementary School
BankART1929 presents "Hashirimizu Water Source 2026," a four-day art project on water and land at the former Hashirimizu Elementary School.
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100th Edition: Hokkaido's Largest Art Exhibition "Doten" Now Open; Grand Prize Goes to Tomoo Oishi of Asahikawa for His Nihonga Painting
The 100th Doten exhibition in Hokkaido is underway, with the top prize awarded to Tomoo Oishi of Asahikawa for his nihonga painting "Chaos of Flowers."
Yahoo!ニュース
Game Center Painting Wins Grand Prize at Art Exhibition: Vividly Depicting "The Fun of Everyday Life" (Moriyuki Shigihara) - Expert - Yahoo! News
Yurie Murashima's oil painting "Escape," depicting a game center, won the Grand Prize at the 28th Florence Exhibition and is on display at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.
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[Opening] "Tate Turner Exhibition: Sublime Painting, Dialogue with Contemporary Art" — Reading Turner's "Sublime" from a Contemporary Perspective, at the National Museum of Western Art until February 21, 2027
The National Museum of Western Art is holding an exhibition of over 80 Turner works from Tate paired with contemporary art until February 21, 2027.
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Busan Biennale 2026 (2)
A review of the second part of the Busan Biennale 2026, held at the Busan Museum of Contemporary Art.
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"Tokyo University of the Arts and Chinese International Students: From Hu Gentian to the Present" Exhibition to Be Held at the Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum Exhibition Hall
An exhibition tracing Chinese students at Tokyo University of the Arts, centered on Hu Gentian, opens November 21 at the University Art Museum Exhibition Hall.
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Kyoto's First Large-Scale Art Book Fair "KYOTO ART BOOK FAIR" to Be Held in May 2027 at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art
Kyoto's first large-scale art book fair, KYOTO ART BOOK FAIR, will be held from May 21 to 23, 2027, at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.
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Daimaru Matsuzakaya Opens New Art Space in Arashiyama, Kyoto; Inaugural Exhibition by Tatsuo Miyajima, Design by Kentaro Ishida
Daimaru Matsuzakaya will open "Arashiyama Collective" in Kyoto in April 2027, designed by Kentaro Ishida and featuring an inaugural exhibition by Tatsuo Miyajima.
Tokyo Art Beat
[Museum Goods] 10 Editor-Recommended Goods Found at "Tate Museum Turner Exhibition: Sublime Painting, Dialogue with Contemporary Art" (National Museum of Western Art)
Introducing 10 editor-recommended goods from the Turner exhibition at the National Museum of Western Art.
Tokyo Art Beat
Nurturing Community through Diverse Programs: A Report on "InSitu2 – Ibasho (Place)" at Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo
Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo hosts "InSitu2 – Ibasho (Place)," a program that nurtures community through diverse activities.
Tokyo Art Beat
Shibuya PARCO Transformed by Art for 5 Days: "SHIBUYA PARCO ART DAYS" Opens November 4! Featuring Yin En's New Performance, Godard Archive Screening, and MES Art Night
Shibuya PARCO will host "SHIBUYA PARCO ART DAYS" from November 4 to 8, featuring Yin En's new performance and a Godard archive screening.
朝日新聞
Turner, Britain's Leading Painter, in Dialogue with Contemporary Art: Exhibition Opens on the 24th
A Turner retrospective opens on the 24th at the National Museum of Western Art, displaying his works alongside contemporary art.
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Monet and Ukiyo-e Intersect in a Massive Space: Yokohama's "THE MOVEUM" Second Program Opens
Yokohama's immersive museum THE MOVEUM opens its second program, exploring the relationship between Monet and ukiyo-e in a massive video space.
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A Giant Face Appears Again in the Tokyo Sky: Mé's "Masayume" Returns to Yoyogi Park After 5 Years, Debuts in Okutama
Mé's "Masayume" will reappear in Tokyo's sky at Okutama and Yoyogi Park from November to December.
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Art Basel Paris, Surrounded by Unrest and Excitement, to Close Early Due to Protests
Art Basel Paris canceled its weekend program due to protests and safety concerns.
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"Takehisa Yumeji: An Expressionist Who Created an Era" (The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo) Opening Report: Unraveling a Creative World Beyond "Modern Art" in the Largest Exhibition Ever
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, opens the largest-ever Takehisa Yumeji retrospective, showcasing about 500 works that transcend "modern art."
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Ugo Rondinone: the shape of silence @ Kiyomizu-dera Joju-in
Ugo Rondinone's first solo exhibition in Japan opens at Kiyomizu-dera Joju-in, featuring 17 stone figures, a sun painting, and a monk sculpture.
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Conservation-themed Design Exhibition of the Iwate Arts Festival Holds Award Ceremony in Morioka City (IBC Iwate Broadcasting)
An award ceremony for a conservation-themed design competition was held in Morioka City, with Takashi Aoki winning the top gold prize.
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38th Yanagawa City Comprehensive Art Exhibition: Grand Prize in the Japanese Painting Category! | Kyushu Sangyo University
Mizuho Sonoda from Kyushu Sangyo University won the Grand Prize in the Japanese painting category at the 38th Yanagawa City Comprehensive Art Exhibition.
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Turner and Contemporary Art: A Dialogue Across Time ─ "Turner Exhibition" at the National Museum of Western Art | News | Internet Museum
The National Museum of Western Art will host an exhibition from October 2026 exploring the dialogue between Turner and contemporary art.
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20 Years After His Death: Ida Shoichi Exhibition @ Toyota Municipal Museum of Art
Toyota Municipal Museum of Art presents a retrospective of Ida Shoichi, showcasing about 480 works and the complete 401-piece series "Tantra" from its collection.
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Shigeru Hasegawa: Pain Tengu @ Toyota Municipal Museum of Art
Toyota Municipal Museum of Art presents "Pain Tengu," a solo exhibition by painter Shigeru Hasegawa featuring about 120 oil paintings, drawings, and archival materials.
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Yukikazu Kageyama | Unknown Artist, "Camel and Attendant": Curiosity and Fascination — Yumiko Kamada
Unknown artist's "Camel and Attendant" is explored through an interview with Islamic art historian Yumiko Kamada.
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Hoshino Futoshi | Jack Halberstam "In a Queer Time and Place: Transgender Bodies, Subcultural Lives"
A review by Hoshino Futoshi of the Japanese translation of Jack Halberstam's "In a Queer Time and Place."
Tokyo Art Beat
Ferragamo Shows Florence Museum Collection in Tokyo, Including Warhol-Owned Shoes and a Bag Based on a Yayoi Kusama Drawing
Ferragamo is exhibiting its Florence museum collection in Tokyo to mark 160 years of Japan-Italy relations, including Warhol-owned shoes and a bag based on a Yayoi Kusama drawing.
Tokyo Art Beat
Calling All Art and Culture Lovers! Tokyo Art Beat Hosts Its First Flea Market, "ART BEAT FLEA-MARKET"
Tokyo Art Beat will hold its first flea market, "ART BEAT FLEA-MARKET," on December 6 at New Gallery in Jinbocho.
Tokyo Art Beat
"Tetsuro Komai: Like a Constellation Spreading in the Palm" is on view at the Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama. The poetic world of a pioneer of copperplate engraving.
A commemorative exhibition for Tetsuro Komai, a pioneer of post-war Japanese copperplate engraving, is on view at the Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama.
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【Tokyo】International Conference 2026 “Moving Together: A Culture of Living Together” Where Everyone Connects Through Culture
An international conference on art and culture for an inclusive society will be held at Tokyo International Forum from October 28 to November 1, 2026, free of charge.
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Unseen Monet "Irises" Sells for 8.8 Billion Yen, a Record for French Art
An unseen Monet "Irises" sold in Paris for 8.8 billion yen, setting a record for French art.
Tokyo Art Beat

"Tate Museum Turner Exhibition" Opens at the National Museum of Western Art: Works Displayed Alongside Contemporary Art by Eliasson, Tillmans, and Others Across 200 Years
美術手帖

IAMAS 30th Anniversary Exhibition "the Augmentation" Held in Tokyo: How Do AI and VR Change Our Perception?
artscape

Ako Sugie｜Commemorating the Selection of DOCOMOMO Japan 300: "Modern Movement and Architecture Today"
Tokyo Art Beat

Large-scale Paul Klee Exhibition to Be Held at the National Museum of Art, Osaka in 2027: Exploring the Allure of the "World In Between" Hidden in His Works
artscape

[Osaka] Open Storage 2026: Damien Jalet × Kohei Nawa "Prism"
美術手帖

Art Jakarta 2026 Report: The Current State of an Art Fair Connecting the Multilayered Ecosystem of an Archipelagic Nation
美術手帖

teamLab Turns the Hamarikyu Gardens at Night into an Art Space: "teamLab Hamarikyu" Opens November 25
朝日新聞

British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition Opens in Osaka on the 31st
美術展ナビ

Art Exhibitions Starting in November: Imperial Palace Sannomaru Shozokan Opening, Orsay Museum Exhibition, Maruyama Okyo Exhibition, and More
Tokyo Art Beat

Okayama's Yamada Bee Farm Hosts "Mitsubachi Arts Festival," Calling for Student Sculpture Submissions with Production Costs up to 3 Million Yen
ART iT

Michiko Tsuda: Weather of the Body @ Keio Museum Commons
art NIKKEI

Australian Art Comes to Kyoto Temples: First Participation in CURATION⇄FAIR | art NIKKEI
朝日新聞

"British Museum Japanese Art Collection" Exhibition Closes in Tokyo, Next Stop Osaka
美術手帖

MES Solo Exhibition "REI／RE-I" (PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO) Opening Report: Reading Shibuya through "Zero," "Spirit," and "Rave"
美術手帖

"New Town, Interference: Cities and Our Relationships" (Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino) Venue Report: The Culture and History of New Towns as Captured and Considered by Artists
Yahoo!ニュース

Public Lecture Series at Akita University of Art Graduate School: Six Consecutive Sessions on Contemporary Art and Composite Art (Minna no Keizai Shimbun Network)
美術手帖

39 Museums in Tokyo to Hold Simultaneous Evening Openings; National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo National Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, and Others to Participate
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Akiko Sakamoto | In the Midst of Tremors Again: A Record of Recovery and the Road to Full Reopening
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Fujii Hikaru "WHOSE LIGHT?" (Artizon Museum) Opening Report: Questioning War Paintings and the "Peaceful Use" of Nuclear Power
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[Kanagawa] Hashirimizu Water Source 2026
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Art and Culture IGA Exhibition Opens in Iga City from the 28th | 【Iga Town Information YOU】
Yahoo!ニュース

Advance tickets sold out!? Sumikko Gurashi and Tiger Cub... Osaka-exclusive goods for "British Museum Japanese Art Collection" become a hot topic (Lmaga.jp)
ART iT

G3-Vol.167　Dolly（ ）　Genki Isayama
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"OSAKA ART BOOK FAIR" to Be Held for the First Time in May 2027 at Osaka City Central Public Hall; About 150 Groups from Japan and Abroad to Gather
美術手帖

Opening the Backstage of the Collection: What is the Centre Pompidou's New Facility, "Francilien Fabrique de l'Art"?
美術手帖

"Tate Museum Turner Exhibition: Sublime Painting, Dialogue with Contemporary Art" (The National Museum of Western Art) Opening Report: A Journey in Search of the Sublime from the 19th Century to Today
美術手帖

Hans Haacke's First Large-Scale Retrospective in Asia to Be Held at Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo: A 60-Year Trajectory Questioning Politics, Economics, and Art Institutions
鶴岡市

[Tsurugaoka Art Forum] About the Holding of the Prefectural Comprehensive Art Exhibition and Prefectural Children's Painting Exhibition, Tsuruoka City
竹田市

78th Memorial Art Festival for Painting Sage Tanomura Chikuden "Grand Prize Works" Exhibition | Takeda City
ART iT

Eugène Boudin Exhibition: Father of Impressionism — In Pursuit of Light
ART iT

Hashirimizu Water Source 2026 @ Former Hashirimizu Elementary School
HTB 北海道テレビ

100th Edition: Hokkaido's Largest Art Exhibition "Doten" Now Open; Grand Prize Goes to Tomoo Oishi of Asahikawa for His Nihonga Painting
Yahoo!ニュース

Game Center Painting Wins Grand Prize at Art Exhibition: Vividly Depicting "The Fun of Everyday Life" (Moriyuki Shigihara) - Expert - Yahoo! News
美術展ナビ

[Opening] "Tate Turner Exhibition: Sublime Painting, Dialogue with Contemporary Art" — Reading Turner's "Sublime" from a Contemporary Perspective, at the National Museum of Western Art until February 21, 2027
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Busan Biennale 2026 (2)
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"Tokyo University of the Arts and Chinese International Students: From Hu Gentian to the Present" Exhibition to Be Held at the Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum Exhibition Hall
美術手帖

Daimaru Matsuzakaya Opens New Art Space in Arashiyama, Kyoto; Inaugural Exhibition by Tatsuo Miyajima, Design by Kentaro Ishida
美術手帖

Kyoto's First Large-Scale Art Book Fair "KYOTO ART BOOK FAIR" to Be Held in May 2027 at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art
Tokyo Art Beat

[Museum Goods] 10 Editor-Recommended Goods Found at "Tate Museum Turner Exhibition: Sublime Painting, Dialogue with Contemporary Art" (National Museum of Western Art)
Tokyo Art Beat

Shibuya PARCO Transformed by Art for 5 Days: "SHIBUYA PARCO ART DAYS" Opens November 4! Featuring Yin En's New Performance, Godard Archive Screening, and MES Art Night
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