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Open Call | The 5th Floor's Educational Program for Young Curators "Pre-Curatorial 2026"
The 5th Floor has opened applications for "Pre-Curatorial 2026," a five-day educational program for young curators.
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Kenta Yamazaki | Tokyo Theatre Ensemble "Magical Old Woman Post Cure"
A review of Tokyo Theatre Ensemble's "Magical Old Woman Post Cure," the first externally commissioned script by Kaori Nishio.
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artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | September 2026 [Upcoming Releases]
artscape Editorial Department introduces upcoming books for September 2026, including exhibition catalogs and books on art, design, architecture, ceramics, and curation.
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"Kosonte and Runpe" Exhibition Related Events [Hokkaido]
Related events for the "Kosonte and Runpe" exhibition at the National Ainu Museum are scheduled.
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Tokyo National Museum Collaborates with VTuber 儒烏風亭らでん for "儒烏風亭らでん meets Tokyo National Museum"
Tokyo National Museum collaborates with VTuber 儒烏風亭らでん for a special event from January to March 2027.
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"Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond" Opening Report: Thinking about the act of "sightseeing" together with artists while sightseeing
Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond opens, exploring the act of sightseeing with artists.
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The Hot Spring Town Becomes an Art Stage: Report on the Inaugural "Gero Art Discovery 2026"
The inaugural "Gero Art Discovery 2026" opened in Gero, Gifu, featuring 59 artist groups from 14 countries and regions.
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Wood Carving Artist Kenshin Kawai Exhibition: KENSHIN KAWAI: WOOD CARVING ART
An exhibition by Kishiwada-based wood carver Kenshin Kawai, featuring new works on Kyoto myths and legends.
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[Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026] Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Institutions! The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan
The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan, debuting at Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026, introduces goods featuring Ito Jakuchu's National Treasure "Colorful Realm of Living Beings."
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The 4th Shiso Maple Art Exhibition
The 4th Shiso Maple Art Exhibition is held in Shiso City to promote community revitalization.
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Ako Sugie | Emilia Ekman Larson 'Time with Lisa Larson'
A review of a documentary about Swedish ceramicist Lisa Larson, directed by her granddaughter, exploring her artistic passion and family bonds.
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Koichi Kageyama | Unknown Artist, "Wall Painting from the Tomb of Queen Nefertari (Isis Leading the Queen)" — Eternal Life, Shoko Muraji
An exploration of the tomb wall painting of Queen Nefertari, guided by Egyptologist Shoko Muraji.
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[Kanagawa] Zushi Art Festival 2026
The Zushi Art Festival 2026 will be held in various locations in Zushi, Kanagawa, from October 3 to 25, 2026, featuring diverse exhibitions and events.
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Announcement of the 52nd Art Festival Tokyo Exhibition Member Project: Akinobu Yamashita "Luminous Still Life Observation Record" | Japan Professional Photographers Society
Akinobu Yamashita's "Luminous Still Life Observation Record," photographing playground equipment and objects at night, will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.
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"Rikako Kawauchi: LOVE, Wild Grape, Tiger, heart" (Ota Ward Ryuko Memorial Museum) Opening Report: Seeing the Interplay of Line and Body in Painting
The Rikako Kawauchi exhibition opened at the Ryuko Memorial Museum, exploring dialogue between Takahashi Ryutaro's collection and Kawabata Ryuko's works.
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Shingo Katori Excited to Be First Art Exhibition Ambassador for "Musée d'Orsay Collection: The Joy of Living" from Nov 14 (Sankei Sports)
Shingo Katori will serve as the first ambassador for the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum's Musée d'Orsay exhibition, expressing his excitement.
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Shingo Katori appointed ambassador for "Orsay Museum Collection: The Joy of Living Now." First time for an art exhibition.
Shingo Katori becomes ambassador for the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum's "Orsay Museum Collection: The Joy of Living Now" exhibition, his first such role.
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Shindai Affiliated Junior High and Misuzugooka High Art Clubs Hold First and Last Joint Exhibition
The art clubs of Shindai Affiliated Junior High and Misuzugooka High in Matsumoto held their first and last joint exhibition, showcasing collaborative and individual works.
Tokyo Art Beat
"Swedish Textiles: Nordic Design Living with Nature and Daily Life" (Setagaya Art Museum) Opening Report: A World of Rich Swedish Design Close to Everyday Life
The Setagaya Art Museum hosts an exhibition on Swedish textile design, featuring about 200 rare collections.
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Ms. Komure and Others Honored – Minami-Nihon Junior Art Exhibition Runs Until the 27th
The 19th Minami-Nihon Junior Art Exhibition awarded top prizes to four young artists, including Ms. Komure, with the exhibition running until the 27th.
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Tracing Yayoi Kusama's footsteps and looking back on her relationship with Towada. Memorial program "KUSAMA FOREVER" opens at Towada Art Center
Towada Art Center opens "KUSAMA FOREVER," a memorial program for Yayoi Kusama, featuring exhibitions and related events.
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"Too Beautiful!" "A Complete Work of Art" - The Tale of Genji's "Super Luxurious Cookie Tin" Causes a Buzz on SNS! Exclusive Sale at Special Exhibition "The Tale of Genji: Radiance of the Imperial Court" (LASISA)
A stunning Tale of Genji cookie tin, sold exclusively at a special museum exhibition, is going viral on social media.
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Nagasaki Prefectural Art Exhibition: Choi Wins Seibo Peace Prize, Wakana Wins Noguchi Yataro Prize
At the 71st Nagasaki Prefectural Art Exhibition, Choi Su-ryeo's photograph "Dynamic" won the Seibo Peace Prize, and Shizuno Wakana's oil painting "Ambiguous" won the Noguchi Yataro Prize.
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"30 Years Since Death: Kumi Sugai" Exhibition at Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art. What Was the "Future Art" That Sugai Aspired To?
A retrospective of artist Kumi Sugai at Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art traces his lifelong pursuit of "future art."
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Yayoi Kusama's Last Exhibition: Tracing Over 70 Years of Creation in Amsterdam
A major Yayoi Kusama retrospective opened in Amsterdam, showcasing over 70 years of her creative work.
Tokyo Art Beat
To the Places Passed By, Once Again—Review of "Nobuta Shinya: Scenery Passed By" (Toyota Municipal Museum of Art) (Text: Yuko Hasegawa)
A review by Yuko Hasegawa of Nobuta Shinya's exhibition at Toyota Municipal Museum of Art, examining its display and works.
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Artizon Museum Announces 2027 Exhibition Schedule: Venice Biennale Return Exhibition, Tracing "Now" through New Acquisitions, and More
Artizon Museum has announced its 2027 exhibition schedule, featuring a Venice Biennale return exhibition, a new acquisitions show, and more.
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"Memorial Exhibition for Lisa Larson" Opens at Matsuya Ginza. A Look at the Diverse Work of the Ceramicist/Designer and Her Endless Passion for Creation
A memorial exhibition featuring around 250 works by the late Swedish ceramicist Lisa Larson has opened at Matsuya Ginza.
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【Bijutsu Ten Navi Fes 2026 Venue Exclusive】For Museum Goods Lovers: Capsule Toys Motifed on Works from Museums and Art Museums Nationwide…
Venue-exclusive capsule toys featuring works from museums across Japan are on sale at Bijutsu Ten Navi Fes 2026.
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[Hyogo] From the Life of Trees to Form — George Nakashima and the Craftspeople
The Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum in Kobe hosts an exhibition on George Nakashima's furniture and the artisans who craft it.
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Coming from Bratislava! Encountering and Connecting with the World's Picture Books
Hiroshima Museum of Contemporary Art hosts a touring exhibition of award-winning illustrations from the Bratislava Biennial of Illustrations (BIB).
Tokyo Art Beat
[Museum Goods] Six Editorial Picks from "Lisa Larson Memorial Exhibition: Artist, Designer, Source of Inspiration" (Matsuya Ginza)
Six recommended official goods from the Lisa Larson memorial exhibition at Matsuya Ginza, including tote bags.
Tokyo Art Beat
The 1st Maebashi International Arts Festival Opens: 80 Days of Art from Arts Maebashi to Vacant Houses and Shuttered Streets
The 1st Maebashi International Arts Festival 2026 has opened, featuring art across over 20 venues in central Maebashi over 80 days.
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小森はるか＋瀬尾夏美＋Project Members 《I Was 11 Years Old: Hiroshima Edition》
Hiroshima MOCA presents an ongoing participatory art project by Komori Haruka and Seo Natsumi collecting residents' memories of age 11.
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The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto to Renew Its Museum Cafe; Ogawa Coffee Makes Its First Foray into a Cultural Facility
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto will renew its museum cafe in April 2027, with Ogawa Coffee opening its first location in a cultural facility.
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Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026: Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! Pola Museum of Art
The Pola Museum of Art, exhibiting at Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026, introduces new goods featuring Monet, Van Gogh, and more.
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The Fusion of 100 Years of Artisanal Craft and Next-Generation Technology: Kadokawa Daiei Studio's Pursuit of Tradition and Work-Life Balance
Kadokawa Daiei Studio combines a century of artisanal set craftsmanship with cutting-edge virtual production while pursuing a comfortable work environment for its staff.
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【Kanagawa】Featuring Future Series Vol. 1─Music of the 21.5th Century─"AI and Contemporary Music"
A new series exploring AI and contemporary music opens in Yokohama with a symposium and world premieres of AI-commissioned works.
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Art exhibitions starting in October: "TOKYO ATLAS" (Tokyo waterfront area), "The 78th Shosoin Exhibition" (Nara National Museum), and more open; touring popular exhibitions also begin in various regions
In October, numerous art exhibitions open across Japan, including "TOKYO ATLAS" in Tokyo and "The 78th Shosoin Exhibition" in Nara.
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[Museum Goods] 7 Editorial Picks from the Exhibition "Swedish Textiles: Nordic Design Rooted in Life and Nature" at Setagaya Art Museum
Seven recommended merchandise picks from the "Swedish Textiles" exhibition at Setagaya Art Museum.
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UK Returns 12 Looted Cultural Relics and Artworks to China
The UK returned 12 Chinese cultural relics and artworks seized by London's Metropolitan Police to China.
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Special Exhibition "How to Walk Through Asian Art: South Asia Special Edition — Beyond Conflict: A Journey Along the Veins of Light" [Fukuoka Asian Art Museum] 2026
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum will host a special exhibition from September 19, 2026, showcasing contemporary art from seven South Asian countries.
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Autumn Special Exhibition "Baikō-ji Temple and Buddhist Art of Ōmi" from the 26th in Kōka at Miho Museum | Iga Town Information YOU
From September 26 to December 6, Miho Museum in Kōka will host a special exhibition featuring Baikō-ji Temple's main statue and 93 other Buddhist art pieces.
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Kotaro Sano | When Imagination Becomes Infrastructure: Liam Young's "In Other Worlds"
A critical essay on Liam Young's Barbican exhibition, reading it through the lineage of speculative design and the difficulties of implementation.
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[Osaka] Konohana Enoen Festival 2026
The community festival "Enon En Festival" blending art, music, and food will be held in Osaka on September 26, 2026.
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2 Female Contemporary Artists Stay at a Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property to Create Works, Exploring New Expressions of Lacquer / Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture (Ryotan Nikkan Shimbun)
Two female contemporary artists are staying at a tangible cultural property in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, creating lacquer-based artworks and exploring new forms of expression.
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Nagasaki Prefectural Art Exhibition Winners (Part 2)
The winners of the design and photography categories of the Nagasaki Prefectural Art Exhibition and the schedule of traveling exhibitions were announced.
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[Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2026] Information for Visitors Attending on the Day
A guide for day-of visitors covering entry procedures, stage seating, photography, and dining rules at Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2026.
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Nagasaki Prefectural Art Exhibition Winners (Part 2)
This article announces the winners in the sculpture, crafts, and calligraphy categories of the Nagasaki Prefectural Art Exhibition.
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Examining the Encounter Between Japanese and Taiwanese Modern Art — "Contemporaneous Constellation: Stars That Shared Time, The Gaze of Art Crossing Borders" Exhibition〈Art Review〉小田原のどか
The "Contemporaneous Constellation" exhibition at Tokyo Museum of Contemporary Art examines the relationship between Japanese and Taiwanese modern art.
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[Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026] Here Are the Recommended Goods from the Exhibiting Institution! Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art
Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art showcases Ito Jakuchu and Tetsuya Ishida merchandise at Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026.
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Minami-Nihon Junior Art Exhibition Held at Kagoshima City Museum of Art: Judge Explains Award-Winning Works, Says "Using Various Colors"
The 19th Minami-Nihon Junior Art Exhibition is being held at Kagoshima City Museum of Art, with judge Kōtarō Misaka explaining the winning works.
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【Art Exhibition Navifes 2026】Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities: Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts
Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts showcases recommended goods inspired by Eastern art at Art Exhibition Navifes 2026.
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United States Returns 64 Cultural Relics, Artworks, and Paleontological Fossils (Sets) to China
The United States returned 64 cultural relics, artworks, and paleontological fossils to China.
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Special Exhibition "Miyazawa Kenji 130th Birth Anniversary Exhibition: Iwate's Artistic Climate and Kenji"
A special exhibition commemorating the 130th anniversary of Miyazawa Kenji's birth, shedding light on his overlooked artistic side and its connection to Iwate's art climate.
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Rina Banerjee: “You made me leave home... @ Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo
Rina Banerjee's exhibition 'You made me leave home...' is on view at Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo from March 19 to September 13, 2026.
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The 39th MBC Sam Hall Art Exhibition Opens Today the 19th in Kagoshima City
The MBC Sam Hall Art Exhibition opened on September 19 in Kagoshima City, with a high school student winning the grand prize for the first time.
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Art of the Lotus Sutra – Creating is Praying – artscape
An exhibition at the Suntory Museum of Art explores art created through devotion to the Lotus Sutra.
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Museum Exhibition Navi Fest 2026: Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! Hiroshima Museum of Art
The Hiroshima Museum of Art, debuting at Museum Exhibition Navi Fest 2026, presents exclusive merchandise inspired by French modern art masterpieces including Van Gogh's "Daubigny's Garden."
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Okazaki City 110th Anniversary Project: Mio Hashimoto Wood Sculpture Exhibition - A Journey with Living Creatures, 2026 Autumn Special Exhibition | Okazaki City Official Website
Okazaki City's 110th anniversary exhibition features Mio Hashimoto's wood sculptures of animals, titled "A Journey with Living Creatures," in autumn 2026.
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Open Call | The 5th Floor's Educational Program for Young Curators "Pre-Curatorial 2026"
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Kenta Yamazaki | Tokyo Theatre Ensemble "Magical Old Woman Post Cure"
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artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | September 2026 [Upcoming Releases]
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"Kosonte and Runpe" Exhibition Related Events [Hokkaido]
美術手帖

Tokyo National Museum Collaborates with VTuber 儒烏風亭らでん for "儒烏風亭らでん meets Tokyo National Museum"
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"Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond" Opening Report: Thinking about the act of "sightseeing" together with artists while sightseeing
Tokyo Art Beat

The Hot Spring Town Becomes an Art Stage: Report on the Inaugural "Gero Art Discovery 2026"
美術館・アート情報

Wood Carving Artist Kenshin Kawai Exhibition: KENSHIN KAWAI: WOOD CARVING ART
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[Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026] Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Institutions! The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan
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The 4th Shiso Maple Art Exhibition
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Ako Sugie | Emilia Ekman Larson 'Time with Lisa Larson'
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Koichi Kageyama | Unknown Artist, "Wall Painting from the Tomb of Queen Nefertari (Isis Leading the Queen)" — Eternal Life, Shoko Muraji
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[Kanagawa] Zushi Art Festival 2026
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Announcement of the 52nd Art Festival Tokyo Exhibition Member Project: Akinobu Yamashita "Luminous Still Life Observation Record" | Japan Professional Photographers Society
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"Rikako Kawauchi: LOVE, Wild Grape, Tiger, heart" (Ota Ward Ryuko Memorial Museum) Opening Report: Seeing the Interplay of Line and Body in Painting
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Shingo Katori Excited to Be First Art Exhibition Ambassador for "Musée d'Orsay Collection: The Joy of Living" from Nov 14 (Sankei Sports)
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Shingo Katori appointed ambassador for "Orsay Museum Collection: The Joy of Living Now." First time for an art exhibition.
市民タイムス

Shindai Affiliated Junior High and Misuzugooka High Art Clubs Hold First and Last Joint Exhibition
Tokyo Art Beat

"Swedish Textiles: Nordic Design Living with Nature and Daily Life" (Setagaya Art Museum) Opening Report: A World of Rich Swedish Design Close to Everyday Life
南日本新聞

Ms. Komure and Others Honored – Minami-Nihon Junior Art Exhibition Runs Until the 27th
美術手帖

Tracing Yayoi Kusama's footsteps and looking back on her relationship with Towada. Memorial program "KUSAMA FOREVER" opens at Towada Art Center
Yahoo!ニュース

"Too Beautiful!" "A Complete Work of Art" - The Tale of Genji's "Super Luxurious Cookie Tin" Causes a Buzz on SNS! Exclusive Sale at Special Exhibition "The Tale of Genji: Radiance of the Imperial Court" (LASISA)
朝日新聞

Nagasaki Prefectural Art Exhibition: Choi Wins Seibo Peace Prize, Wakana Wins Noguchi Yataro Prize
美術手帖

"30 Years Since Death: Kumi Sugai" Exhibition at Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art. What Was the "Future Art" That Sugai Aspired To?
美術手帖

Yayoi Kusama's Last Exhibition: Tracing Over 70 Years of Creation in Amsterdam
Tokyo Art Beat

"Memorial Exhibition for Lisa Larson" Opens at Matsuya Ginza. A Look at the Diverse Work of the Ceramicist/Designer and Her Endless Passion for Creation
Tokyo Art Beat

Artizon Museum Announces 2027 Exhibition Schedule: Venice Biennale Return Exhibition, Tracing "Now" through New Acquisitions, and More
Tokyo Art Beat

To the Places Passed By, Once Again—Review of "Nobuta Shinya: Scenery Passed By" (Toyota Municipal Museum of Art) (Text: Yuko Hasegawa)
美術展ナビ

【Bijutsu Ten Navi Fes 2026 Venue Exclusive】For Museum Goods Lovers: Capsule Toys Motifed on Works from Museums and Art Museums Nationwide…
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[Hyogo] From the Life of Trees to Form — George Nakashima and the Craftspeople
ART iT

Coming from Bratislava! Encountering and Connecting with the World's Picture Books
Tokyo Art Beat

[Museum Goods] Six Editorial Picks from "Lisa Larson Memorial Exhibition: Artist, Designer, Source of Inspiration" (Matsuya Ginza)
Tokyo Art Beat

The 1st Maebashi International Arts Festival Opens: 80 Days of Art from Arts Maebashi to Vacant Houses and Shuttered Streets
ART iT

小森はるか＋瀬尾夏美＋Project Members 《I Was 11 Years Old: Hiroshima Edition》
美術手帖

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto to Renew Its Museum Cafe; Ogawa Coffee Makes Its First Foray into a Cultural Facility
美術展ナビ

Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026: Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! Pola Museum of Art
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The Fusion of 100 Years of Artisanal Craft and Next-Generation Technology: Kadokawa Daiei Studio's Pursuit of Tradition and Work-Life Balance
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【Kanagawa】Featuring Future Series Vol. 1─Music of the 21.5th Century─"AI and Contemporary Music"
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Art exhibitions starting in October: "TOKYO ATLAS" (Tokyo waterfront area), "The 78th Shosoin Exhibition" (Nara National Museum), and more open; touring popular exhibitions also begin in various regions
Tokyo Art Beat

[Museum Goods] 7 Editorial Picks from the Exhibition "Swedish Textiles: Nordic Design Rooted in Life and Nature" at Setagaya Art Museum
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