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Art Exhibition Nav Exclusive [Rella × Miwa Kuanai Special Talk, Part 1] Katsushika Hokusai × Hatsune Miku Collaboration Exhibition "Polaris - Icons and Painters Across Time" Opens at the Printing Museum on September 19th
The collaboration exhibition "Polaris" featuring ukiyo-e and Hatsune Miku opens at the Printing Museum, showcasing 6 new works by illustrator Rella.
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The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo to hold 'Middle and High School Student Program: Go a Little Beyond Yourself...' Again This Year. Participation is Free
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, will hold its free 'Middle and High School Student Program' for 20 students in the 2026 academic year.
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Thoughts of Student War Dead for Posterity: Letters and Diaries on Display, Including a 25-Year-Old's Dreams of Art – Tokyo Memorial Hall (Jiji Press)
A Tokyo memorial hall receives letters and sketches from a 25-year-old art student who died in the war.
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New Artists Today 2026: Observation Point of Saturn's Rings @ Yokohama Civic Gallery
This exhibition at the Yokohama Civic Gallery features three young artists exploring themes of connection and oversight in contemporary society.
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Kentaro Yamazaki | Troupe 'Barazoku' 'Musical Barazoku '70'
Singer-songwriter Ginga Sosaki's new troupe 'Barazoku' premiered 'Musical Barazoku '70', inspired by a historic gay magazine.
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Takajima Meguru | HATE and CHEEK's Touring Production 'Kimi wa Tomodachi' (Part 1)
This play depicts a transgender friend's struggles and the harm caused by the dismissive phrase 'everyone has it tough'.
Tokyo Art Beat
[Interview] Marius Yea speaks about the reason he was fascinated by art. Thoughts that spread like clouds from a single work
Former idol Marius Yea explains his deep interest in art, sparked by his experiences in Berlin and how it transformed his perspective.
Tokyo Art Beat
The Story of "City of Mermaids" Woven by Shunji Iwai and 8 Artists at the New Large Building "TOFROM YAESU TOWER" in Yaesu. Introducing the Public Art Inside.
A new Tokyo building features a public art project titled "City of Mermaids" with director Shunji Iwai and eight artists.
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National Art Research Center to Hold E-Learning 'Museum Accessibility Training' Studyable from Anywhere in the Country
The National Art Research Center offers free e-learning training on museum accessibility for nationwide participation.
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Acne Studios' 30 Years Captured by Nan Goldin. Campaign Returning to the Origin "Denim" Announced
Acne Studios announces a 30th-anniversary campaign shot by photographer Nan Goldin, revisiting its origins in denim through intimate portraits.
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"ASOBIBA TAKEMITSU ~The Untold Toru Takemitsu~," a performance commemorating 30 years since the death of Toru Takemitsu, opens a new musical playground for contemporary artists.
A new stage event, featuring artists from diverse genres engaging with Toru Takemitsu's music, will be held to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his death.
Tokyo Art Beat
Why I Oppose the 'National Flag Desecration Law'—From the Perspective of Art That Has Depicted the Hinomaru (Text: Tsugio Kuresawa)
An art critic argues against Japan's new National Flag Desecration Law, citing threats to freedom of expression from an art perspective.
Tokyo Art Beat
Visualizing the Invisible, Listening to Sounds That Cannot Be Preserved──Daichi Yamamoto Views 'ICC Annual 2026: Leave / Remain / Receive'
Rapper Daichi Yamamoto discusses the theme of record and memory while viewing the media art exhibition 'ICC Annual 2026: Leave / Remain / Receive'.
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【Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2026】Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! - Idemitsu Museum of Arts
The Idemitsu Museum of Arts will exhibit its recommended goods at the Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2026.
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4th BUG Art Award Finalists Exhibition
A group exhibition featuring six finalists of the 4th BUG Art Award, with a public final judging to select the grand prize winner.
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"Rikako Kawauchi: LOVE, Wild Grape, Tiger, heart" Held at Ota Ward Ryushi Memorial Museum. Attention on the Dialogue Between Kawauchi and Ryushi Across Eras
Rikako Kawauchi's solo exhibition opens at the Ota Ward Ryushi Memorial Museum, exploring shared expressions across eras alongside Ryushi's works.
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Verification at Hirosaki Brick Warehouse Museum: What Kind of New Viewing Experience Does Bloomberg Connects Offer?
The free app Bloomberg Connects, tested at Hirosaki Brick Warehouse Museum, offers multilingual and artist-commentary features to enhance art viewing.
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Tracing Fujiwara Shigashi's 60-Year Artistic Career: 15 Works From the Lewis Collection Auctioned in Hong Kong
Tracing Fujiwara Shigashi's 60-year artistic career, 15 works from the Lewis Collection will be auctioned in Hong Kong.
Tokyo Art Beat
National Museums Collaborate with Adobe Foundation. "Connecting Children with Museums" for Enjoying Museum Experiences as a Family
National museums and Adobe Foundation launch "Connecting Children with Museums," a program for family-friendly art experiences across Japan.
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Taro Igarashi | Architectural Wanderings 14 - Reflections from the Junya Ishigami Exhibition in Tokushima
Taro Igarashi reflects on the Junya Ishigami exhibition in Tokushima, its troubled political background, and the need for public architecture to be openly shared.
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[Kanagawa] Exhibition Related Events: Maiya Takimoto - LUNATION: Reading Celestial Bodies from the Sea
Related events, including artist talks and workshops, are held for photographer Maiya Takimoto's exhibition at Chigasaki Museum of Art.
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Kumiko Inui／乾久美子／「美術業界に学ぶ“弱い修復”」／旧香川県立体育館に思う04／Thoughts on Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium | BUNGA NET
Architecture, City, Design & Life！
Tokyo Art Beat
"Frieze Seoul 2026" Report: Does Seoul Still Have Its Former Centripetal Force?
Despite a large turnout, the 5th Frieze Seoul exhibited a thinning tension and centripetal force, signaling a shift in its appeal.
Tokyo Art Beat
Vermeer Exhibition: Why Does "Girl with a Pearl Earring" Captivate People? Interview with Japanese Curator on the Work's Appeal, Reception in Japan, and Challenges in Art Appreciation
An expert discusses the unprecedented popularity of Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" and its reception history in Japan.
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[Review] Yuta Nakamura / Review of the 162nd Meirin Tea Gathering 'Triangulation of Earthy Taste: Prologue, 1-1'
A review of a tea gathering on 'Earthy Taste' compared to a sumo tournament playoff, exploring direct sensory experience.
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[Review] Yuta Nakamura / The 162nd Meirin-sakai 'Triangulation of Earth Flavor: Prologue, 1-1' Review
A review of a tea ceremony comparing ceramics from Japan, France, and Benin to explore the theme of 'earth flavor' through direct experience.
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Aki Sasamoto | Pirelli HangarBicocca, Milan
Aki Sasamoto's first European museum solo exhibition, 'XYZ,' opens at Pirelli HangarBicocca in Milan.
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"Synchronous Constellation -- Stars Who Shared Time: The Gaze of Art Crossing Borders" (Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo) Opening Report. Another Modernity Told by the Activities of Countless Stars
A large-scale art exhibition linking modern Taiwan and Japan, inspired by the Windmill Poetry Society, opens at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo.
Tokyo Art Beat
【Discount】5 Notable Exhibitions in September Where You Can Use "Mewpon" | Ryuichi Sakamoto Exhibition, Shunga, Exhibitions with "Moon" as a Theme, etc.
This article introduces five notable exhibitions in September 2026 eligible for the Tokyo Art Beat member discount service "Mewpon."
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Opening Report on Yuichi Hirako's 'HUMAN AND NATURE' at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Hall: Questioning the Boundary Between Humans and Nature in Hibiya
This is a report on the opening of Yuichi Hirako's exhibition 'HUMAN AND NATURE' at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya.
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Touring Fujita Tsuguharu at the National Treasure Akasaka Palace. Report on "Encountering Gentle French Scenery at the National Treasure Palace" (State Guest House Akasaka Palace)
A special exhibition commemorating painter Fujita Tsuguharu's 140th birth anniversary is being held at the National Treasure Akasaka Palace.
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"Art Terrorer Tani's Monthly 'You Must Not Miss This' Exhibition!!" September Issue - Thanks to All the Collectors. Top 3 Art Exhibitions by Japan's Leading Art Collectors
Three art exhibitions by Japan's leading collectors are featured, showcasing masterpieces from their collections.
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[Video Explanation] "Shunsui Sumitomo - The Serendipity of the Sumitomo Modern Art Collection" at Sumitomo Shunkokan Tokyo until October 12
A special exhibition at Sumitomo Shunkokan Tokyo commemorates the 100th anniversary of Shunsui Sumitomo's death by showcasing his modern art collection.
Tokyo Art Beat
Young Artists Begin Mural Production on Nihonbashi Area Construction Fence: Pentel × Mural Rookies Project 2026 by Pentel and Mitsui Fudosan
Pentel and Mitsui Fudosan launch a mural project with four young artists on a construction fence in Nihonbashi.
Tokyo Art Beat
Mori Art Museum Announces 2027 Schedule: Hosting 'The World is Made of Play,' Closing for Renovations in September
The Mori Art Museum will host the 'The World is Made of Play' exhibition in 2027, then close for renovations, reopening in April 2028.
Tokyo Art Beat
The Supermarket Checkout Becomes an Opera: Lithuanian Contemporary Opera 'HAVE A GOOD DAY!' Has Its Japan Premiere in Kyoto and Aichi
Lithuanian contemporary opera 'HAVE A GOOD DAY!' premieres in Japan at venues in Kyoto and Aichi.
Tokyo Art Beat
Children's Cultural Experience Event "TOKYO Culture Debut PARK" to be held at Toyosu Park in November. Diverse Programs Including Art, Music, and Theater
A free cultural experience event for children, "TOKYO Culture Debut PARK," will be held at Toyosu Park on November 14-15.
Tokyo Art Beat
Sakamoto Ryuichi's left-behind equipment and materials to connect to the next generation's creation. Kyoto University of the Arts announces "Sakamoto Ryuichi Lab at KUA" concept
Kyoto University of the Arts announced the "Sakamoto Ryuichi Lab at KUA" to utilize Sakamoto Ryuichi's musical assets for the next generation.
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Collector, Patron, and a Man Who Loved Art - Sumitomo Shunsui Special Exhibition Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of His Passing at Iizuka Bokokan Tokyo (Report)
A special exhibition at Iizuka Bokokan Tokyo commemorates 100 years since the death of Sumitomo Shunsui, showcasing his art collection and cultural support.
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The Imperial Palace Sannomaru Shozokan Grand Opens on November 3: Exhibition Area Becomes 8 Times Larger, Bringing Together All 30 Pieces of Itō Jakuchū's "Colorful Realm of Living Beings"
The Imperial Palace Sannomaru Shozokan reopens after a major renovation on November 3, with its exhibition area expanded eightfold, including the first complete showing of all 30 paintings from Itō Jakuchū's "Colorful Realm of Living Beings."
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[Report] Amami Yuki: 'Yuki Amami's Art Mystery: Vermeer and the Mystery of the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th Century' Press Conference
Amami Yuki attended the press conference for her new art documentary, discussing her experience exploring Vermeer's life and 17th-century Dutch Golden Age.
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Encounter Nordic Living through Art and Design: Yokohama Takashimaya to Hold 'Nordic Exhibition'
The 'Nordic Exhibition' at Yokohama Takashimaya will showcase Nordic living through art, design, and food from September 9th to 14th.
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【東京】東京ミッドタウン・デザインハブ第120回企画展 「ゼミ展2026 デザインの学び方を知る」
Tokyo Midtown Design Hub hosts the 120th 'Seminar Exhibition 2026: Knowing How to Learn Design,' featuring nine schools and open seminars from Sept 12‑26.
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【Art Exhibition Navifes 2026】All participating facilities and stage schedules decided! A once-a-year special event where you can immerse yourself in the charm of museum goods nationwide will be held on September 29 at Yomiuri Otemachi Hall. Tickets on sale.
The schedule for all participating facilities and stage events at 'Art Exhibition Navifes 2026' has been decided. A special event featuring museum goods from museums nationwide will be held on September 29.
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Takehisa Yumeji's Hidden Berlin-Era Masterpiece 'Nanshi Soshun' Unveiled for the First Time. Returns to Hometown Okayama After About 90 Years
Takehisa Yumeji's hidden masterpiece 'Nanshi Soshun' from his Berlin years has been returned to his hometown Okayama and is unveiled for the first time.
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Keiko Takeshita's Art Mystery: The Mystery of Vermeer and the 17th-Century Dutch Golden Age | BS Asahi
Actress Keiko Takeshita explores the mysteries of Vermeer's life and art by visiting the Netherlands and highlighting the 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' exhibition in Osaka.
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山川陸｜有馬町の灯籠焼き
会期：2026/08/16 会場：熊野市 七里御浜［三重県］ 参考サイト：https://www.kumano-kankou.info/obon2020/ 「正に刀を腹へ突き立てた瞬間、日輪は瞼の裏に赫奕と昇った」。 ...
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【Kyoto】KAC Partnership Program 2026 Unwashed Art Club「Open Space & Talk The Power of Art: Considering Art’s Responsibility from Artwashing」
Unwashed Art Club hosts a talk event at Kyoto Art Center to examine artwashing and discuss art’s power and responsibility.
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What is "Expression for Living Together"? The October 2026 issue of "Bijutsu Techo" features a special on "Taiwan's Contemporary Art".
The October 2026 issue of Bijutsu Techo presents a special feature on Taiwan's contemporary art, exploring its history, current state, and Japan-Taiwan relations.
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Princess Aiko's Love for Japanese Art [Upward Trend]
Princess Aiko of Mikasa appeared on an NHK program to discuss the British Museum's Japanese art collection exhibition.
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[Obituary] Art Artist and Cultural Merit Award Winner Hideki Takahashi (96) Passes Away in Kurashiki, Okayama (OHK Okayama Broadcasting)
Hideki Takahashi, an Okayama-based art artist and cultural merit awardee, has died at age 96 from pneumonia.
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Actor Yosuke Iida Visits the "Geidai-style Art 'Mikata' — Becoming a Geidai Student This Summer" Exhibition, Strongly Sharing the World of Musicals via Podcast
Actor Yosuke Iida visited the "Geidai-style Art 'Mikata'" exhibition at Tokyo University of the Arts and discussed the importance of sharing art and music perspectives while promoting musical theater through his podcast.
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Kirin Beer Launches Fall 2026 Class for Musashino Art University Students as Second Phase of 'GREEN'S FREE ACTION' Co-Creating New Alcohol Culture with Youth | 2026 | KIRIN - Kirin Holdings Company, Limited
Kirin Beer launches a collaborative class with Musashino Art University to co-create inclusive drinking culture with youth.
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Weekend I Want! Art Exhibitions and Exhibitions Closing Soon: 'Hōkai no Meibutsu to Tenrankan', 'Suihōden', 'Marimecko Exhibition: The Power of Patterns', etc.
Highlights upcoming Japanese art exhibitions closing soon across various regions from Tokyo to Kyushu.
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Regional Review (China): Tsutsui's Review "12th Hiroshima Art Prize Commemorative Exhibition: Mel Chin" (Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art) / KIT Miyauchi 02 Hoshito Shinato "Syntodo Immortal Center: I'm Afraid of Dying! Art Research Institute" (Gallery Miyauchi)
Reviews of the 12th Hiroshima Art Prize commemorative Mel Chin exhibition and a solo show by young Hiroshima artist Hoshito Shinato.
Time Out Tokyo
Experience Japanese Horror Movie Art Up Close, 'Re:Horror Touch Exhibition' Held
The 'Re:Horror Touch Exhibition' opens in Tokyo, allowing visitors to experience Japanese horror movie art up close.
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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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From the Exhibition: 28 Works Highlighting Diverse Expressions and Individuality, Naha Shinsei Art Association Members Exhibition
The 42nd Shinsei Art Exhibition is currently open at Naha City Gallery, showcasing 28 works by nine members of the Shinsei Art Association.
Time Out Tokyo
5 Must-See Art Exhibitions in Tokyo This September
Five curated art exhibitions in Tokyo this September 2026 span from Renaissance masterpieces to street art and Nordic design.
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Art Exhibition Nav Exclusive [Rella × Miwa Kuanai Special Talk, Part 1] Katsushika Hokusai × Hatsune Miku Collaboration Exhibition "Polaris - Icons and Painters Across Time" Opens at the Printing Museum on September 19th
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The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo to hold 'Middle and High School Student Program: Go a Little Beyond Yourself...' Again This Year. Participation is Free
Yahoo!ニュース

Thoughts of Student War Dead for Posterity: Letters and Diaries on Display, Including a 25-Year-Old's Dreams of Art – Tokyo Memorial Hall (Jiji Press)
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New Artists Today 2026: Observation Point of Saturn's Rings @ Yokohama Civic Gallery
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Kentaro Yamazaki | Troupe 'Barazoku' 'Musical Barazoku '70'
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Takajima Meguru | HATE and CHEEK's Touring Production 'Kimi wa Tomodachi' (Part 1)
Tokyo Art Beat

[Interview] Marius Yea speaks about the reason he was fascinated by art. Thoughts that spread like clouds from a single work
Tokyo Art Beat

The Story of "City of Mermaids" Woven by Shunji Iwai and 8 Artists at the New Large Building "TOFROM YAESU TOWER" in Yaesu. Introducing the Public Art Inside.
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National Art Research Center to Hold E-Learning 'Museum Accessibility Training' Studyable from Anywhere in the Country
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Acne Studios' 30 Years Captured by Nan Goldin. Campaign Returning to the Origin "Denim" Announced
美術手帖

"ASOBIBA TAKEMITSU ~The Untold Toru Takemitsu~," a performance commemorating 30 years since the death of Toru Takemitsu, opens a new musical playground for contemporary artists.
Tokyo Art Beat

Why I Oppose the 'National Flag Desecration Law'—From the Perspective of Art That Has Depicted the Hinomaru (Text: Tsugio Kuresawa)
Tokyo Art Beat

Visualizing the Invisible, Listening to Sounds That Cannot Be Preserved──Daichi Yamamoto Views 'ICC Annual 2026: Leave / Remain / Receive'
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【Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2026】Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! - Idemitsu Museum of Arts
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4th BUG Art Award Finalists Exhibition
美術手帖

"Rikako Kawauchi: LOVE, Wild Grape, Tiger, heart" Held at Ota Ward Ryushi Memorial Museum. Attention on the Dialogue Between Kawauchi and Ryushi Across Eras
美術手帖

Tracing Fujiwara Shigashi's 60-Year Artistic Career: 15 Works From the Lewis Collection Auctioned in Hong Kong
美術手帖

Verification at Hirosaki Brick Warehouse Museum: What Kind of New Viewing Experience Does Bloomberg Connects Offer?
Tokyo Art Beat

National Museums Collaborate with Adobe Foundation. "Connecting Children with Museums" for Enjoying Museum Experiences as a Family
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Taro Igarashi | Architectural Wanderings 14 - Reflections from the Junya Ishigami Exhibition in Tokushima
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[Kanagawa] Exhibition Related Events: Maiya Takimoto - LUNATION: Reading Celestial Bodies from the Sea
BUNGA NET

Kumiko Inui／乾久美子／「美術業界に学ぶ“弱い修復”」／旧香川県立体育館に思う04／Thoughts on Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium | BUNGA NET
Tokyo Art Beat

"Frieze Seoul 2026" Report: Does Seoul Still Have Its Former Centripetal Force?
Tokyo Art Beat

Vermeer Exhibition: Why Does "Girl with a Pearl Earring" Captivate People? Interview with Japanese Curator on the Work's Appeal, Reception in Japan, and Challenges in Art Appreciation
ART iT

[Review] Yuta Nakamura / The 162nd Meirin-sakai 'Triangulation of Earth Flavor: Prologue, 1-1' Review
ART iT

Aki Sasamoto | Pirelli HangarBicocca, Milan
美術手帖

"Synchronous Constellation -- Stars Who Shared Time: The Gaze of Art Crossing Borders" (Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo) Opening Report. Another Modernity Told by the Activities of Countless Stars
Tokyo Art Beat

【Discount】5 Notable Exhibitions in September Where You Can Use "Mewpon" | Ryuichi Sakamoto Exhibition, Shunga, Exhibitions with "Moon" as a Theme, etc.
美術手帖

Opening Report on Yuichi Hirako's 'HUMAN AND NATURE' at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Hall: Questioning the Boundary Between Humans and Nature in Hibiya
美術手帖

Touring Fujita Tsuguharu at the National Treasure Akasaka Palace. Report on "Encountering Gentle French Scenery at the National Treasure Palace" (State Guest House Akasaka Palace)
美術展ナビ

"Art Terrorer Tani's Monthly 'You Must Not Miss This' Exhibition!!" September Issue - Thanks to All the Collectors. Top 3 Art Exhibitions by Japan's Leading Art Collectors
美術展ナビ

[Video Explanation] "Shunsui Sumitomo - The Serendipity of the Sumitomo Modern Art Collection" at Sumitomo Shunkokan Tokyo until October 12
Tokyo Art Beat

Sakamoto Ryuichi's left-behind equipment and materials to connect to the next generation's creation. Kyoto University of the Arts announces "Sakamoto Ryuichi Lab at KUA" concept
Tokyo Art Beat

Children's Cultural Experience Event "TOKYO Culture Debut PARK" to be held at Toyosu Park in November. Diverse Programs Including Art, Music, and Theater
Tokyo Art Beat

The Supermarket Checkout Becomes an Opera: Lithuanian Contemporary Opera 'HAVE A GOOD DAY!' Has Its Japan Premiere in Kyoto and Aichi
Tokyo Art Beat

Mori Art Museum Announces 2027 Schedule: Hosting 'The World is Made of Play,' Closing for Renovations in September
Tokyo Art Beat

Young Artists Begin Mural Production on Nihonbashi Area Construction Fence: Pentel × Mural Rookies Project 2026 by Pentel and Mitsui Fudosan
アイエム［インターネットミュージアム］

Collector, Patron, and a Man Who Loved Art - Sumitomo Shunsui Special Exhibition Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of His Passing at Iizuka Bokokan Tokyo (Report)
美術手帖

The Imperial Palace Sannomaru Shozokan Grand Opens on November 3: Exhibition Area Becomes 8 Times Larger, Bringing Together All 30 Pieces of Itō Jakuchū's "Colorful Realm of Living Beings"
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[Report] Amami Yuki: 'Yuki Amami's Art Mystery: Vermeer and the Mystery of the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th Century' Press Conference
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