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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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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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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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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
Tokyo Art Beat
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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(British Museum Japanese Art Collection) Kawamura Bumpō "Kamogawa Bugi Zukan"
Introduces Kawamura Bumpō's "Kamogawa Bugi Zukan" and exhibition dates in Tokyo and Osaka.
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Isaac Chong Wai and Chen Qiulin: Tracing the History of China Through Body and Memory
The exhibitions of Isaac Chong Wai and Chen Qiulin are read through the lens of Peking opera "Farewell My Concubine," exploring Chinese history, body, and memory.
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[Kyoto] [CP Lab.] Lecture Program "Creative Track" Kickoff Symposium
A kickoff symposium in Kyoto for the Creative Track program, discussing collaboration in cultural arts.
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UESHIMA MUSEUM Refreshes In-House Exhibitions. Two Exhibitions Curated by Yuko Hasegawa and Saki Nara Start
UESHIMA MUSEUM in Shibuya, Tokyo, has refreshed its in-house exhibitions, featuring two new shows curated by Yuko Hasegawa and Saki Nara starting September 2.
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Constant Display Special Exhibition "Takashi Takashi Learned the Arts" Held!
A special exhibition showcasing Takashi Takashi's artistic influences will open at Ishibuki City Museum.
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Hoshino Tai | Bergson's 'Time and Free Will' (Shokado U-Books)
A new translation of Bergson's philosophical work 'Time and Free Will' is analyzed, highlighting the translator's contribution and historical significance.
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Mori Art Museum will be temporarily closed from September 2027. The renovated reopening is scheduled for late April 2028.
Mori Art Museum closes for renovation in September 2027, reopening in late April 2028.
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Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts launches first international call for Yokoyama Calligraphy Art Award. Curatorial projects for calligraphy exhibitions at Yokoyama Calligraphy Art Museum are being recruited.
The 3rd Yokoyama Calligraphy Art Award launches an international call for curatorial projects at the museum, accepting entries from Sep 1 to Nov 30, 2026.
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The 12th Hiroshima Art Prize Commemorative Mel Chin Exhibition @ Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art hosts Mel Chin’s commemorative exhibition for the 12th Hiroshima Art Prize.
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【Next Sunday Art Museum】A Tour of the British Museum's Japanese Art Collection with Princess Akiko on E-Tele, Airing on the 30th
Princess Akiko guides viewers through the British Museum's Japanese art collection in an upcoming E-Tele program airing on August 30.
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British Museum Japanese Art Collection: Tani Buncho's 'Cloud Dragon Painting'
Tani Buncho's 'Cloud Dragon Painting' from the British Museum's Japanese art collection is exhibited in Tokyo and Osaka.
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Nara Prefecture and CAMPFIRE Launch 'Nara's Hometown Cultural Properties Support Project' to Support Cultural Properties through Crowdfunding
Nara Prefecture and CAMPFIRE have launched a crowdfunding project to support the preservation and inheritance of cultural properties.
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Nanto City Fukko Art Museum presents "Wind from the North: Shiko MUNAKATA and Yoshitomo NARA" - A Two-Artist Exhibition Born from Aomori's Climate
Nanto City Fukko Art Museum hosts an exhibition featuring Shiko Munakata and Yoshitomo Nara, highlighting their Aomori roots.
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What the Director of NMWA, the World's First Museum Dedicated to Women Artists, Says About the Art World Ecosystem
The director of NMWA discusses gender equality and the current state of women artists in the art world.
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An Exhibition-Like "Farewell Ceremony" Created by Classmates: What a 49-Year-Old Art Teacher Left Behind (Shizuoka Shimbun DIGITAL)
A farewell ceremony for a 49-year-old art teacher was held like an exhibition, organized by her classmates.
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Miyai Kazumi | Sapporo Tenjin-yama Art Studio — Reflecting on the 13-year history, the past and future of artist-in-residence
Sapporo’s Tenjin-yama Art Studio, opened in 2014, supports 2,866 artists from 46 countries and promotes artist‑citizen exchange.
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Princess Akiko to Appear on NHK "Sunday Art Museum" on the 30th — Theme of Japanese Art with Doctorate, Surprising Reactions on X (Nikkan Sports)
Princess Akiko from the Mikasa Family will appear on NHK's Sunday Art Museum, discussing Japanese art collections at the British Museum based on her Oxford doctorate.
Tokyo Art Beat
Invitation to the Screening of the Film 'Nagi Diary' Starring Takako Matsu! Follow & Like TAB Official Instagram
A campaign to win tickets to a talk event screening of the film 'Nagi Diary' starring Takako Matsu.
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Summer Afternoon Cooling Ukiyo-e British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition
The British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition at Tokyo’s Ueno Park offers cool ukiyo‑e and paintings to beat the summer heat, open until 8 pm on Fridays.
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Ron Mueck's 'Standing Woman' at Tenkawa City Museum of Contemporary Art to be Registered as City's 'Special Resident'
Tenkawa City registers Ron Mueck's 'Standing Woman' sculpture as a special resident.
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Australia's Largest New Art Museum. 'Powerhouse Parramatta' Opens in Sydney in November
Powerhouse Parramatta, a new cultural facility in Sydney, Australia, will open on November 7 with a budget of AUD 915 million.
Tokyo Art Beat
Program Announced for Roppongi Art Night 2026. 3-year hiatus for all-night event with about 60 programs.
The program for Roppongi Art Night 2026 has been announced, featuring approximately 60 events during an all-night event after a three-year hiatus.
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Kawamura Foundation introduces grant system extension for childbirth, childcare, nursing care, and illness. New initiative to balance life events with continued artistic production.
Kawamura Foundation adds grant extensions for childbirth, childcare, nursing care, and illness.
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（British Museum Japanese Art Collection）Miko-type Haniwa
This article introduces the 'Miko-type Haniwa' collected by William Gowland, featured in the British Museum's Japanese Art Collection exhibition.
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“Duet – Asian Contemporary” Exhibition Opens at Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, Showcasing Contemporary Photography and Video Works from Japan and China
The Tokyo Photographic Art Museum hosts “Duet – Asian Contemporary,” featuring contemporary Japanese and Chinese photography and video works.
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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.
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Takashima Haruki | HMP Theater Company, Matsumoto Yukichi, Unofficial 10th Anniversary Project, Reading Performance 'KANIDENKA'
ART iT

Ryoji Ikeda Wins the 9th Nam June Paik Prize
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)
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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artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | August 2026 [New Arrivals]
美術展ナビ

Collection Exhibition II Special Phot Graphs
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
Tokyo Art Beat

38 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in September: Louvre Museum Exhibition, from Renoir to Mika Ninagawa, Maebashi International Art Festival [2026 Edition]
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When Iris van Herpen meets Perrier-Jouet. The 'Invisible Beauty' is world‑premiered at Tokyo Gendai.
朝日新聞

(British Museum Japanese Art Collection) Kawanabe Kyōsai's "Chōjū-giga: Cat Riding on a Melon Pulled by a Mouse"
美術手帖

Fukutake Soichiro and SANAA Among 2026 Japan Foundation Award Recipients; Art and Architecture Through International Exchange Recognized
Tokyo Art Beat

A Space Where Sound and Imagery Continue to Fluctuate. Report on "RYUICHI SAKAMOTO + SHIRO TAKATANI AMBIENT KYOTO - TOKYO" (Azabudai Hills Gallery)
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Sugie Ako | 'I Sort Of Get It' Exhibition 2 + 'Too Small' Exhibition
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Nikolai Astrup, One of Norway's Leading Painters, Gets His First Major Retrospective in Japan | Image Gallery 1 / 5
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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.
Tokyo Art Beat

Perrier-Jouët reveals world-first art collaboration at 'Tokyo Gendai'. Iris van Herpen shows aesthetic and symbiosis with nature.
artscape

[Fukuoka] 10th Anniversary 'Chikugoist Kawabata Hideya Design Journey' Exhibition Related Events
美術手帖

Logistics is no longer behind the scenes. How will rising shipping costs and geopolitical risks change the art market?
新潟日報

Art Thriving in a Craft Town...Sanjo Art Association Exhibition, August 28-30, Featuring 70 Powerful Works
美術手帖

Exhibition of 'Water Margin' Held at Tokyo Station Gallery: Exploring Its Profound Appeal and Diverse Influence
NIKKEIリスキリング

Opening the Door to 'Your Own Way of Seeing' - A Sensitivity Classroom Created by a Former Art Teacher
美術展ナビ

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
朝日新聞

Yayoi Kusama Passes Away: "An Icon of Contemporary Art" — Tadanori Yokoo and Others Offer Tributes
Yahoo!ニュース

How can sighted people convey the appeal of art to the visually impaired? Art appreciation created through "dialogue" with visually impaired people (TV Kochi)
Tokyo Art Beat

Yayoi Kusama Dies at Age 97; World-Famous Artist Known for Marble and Net Works
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
朝日新聞

(British Museum Japanese Art Collection) Kawamura Bumpō "Kamogawa Bugi Zukan"
美術手帖

Isaac Chong Wai and Chen Qiulin: Tracing the History of China Through Body and Memory
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[Kyoto] [CP Lab.] Lecture Program "Creative Track" Kickoff Symposium
美術手帖

UESHIMA MUSEUM Refreshes In-House Exhibitions. Two Exhibitions Curated by Yuko Hasegawa and Saki Nara Start
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Constant Display Special Exhibition "Takashi Takashi Learned the Arts" Held!
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