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All 30 National Treasure paintings of Ito Jakuchu's "Doshoku Sai-e" to be shown together for the first time in about 10 years. Special exhibition "National Treasure: Doshoku Sai-e, A World of Color" held at the Sannomaru Shozokan in the Imperial Palace
From February 4 to March 14, 2027, the Sannomaru Shozokan will host a special exhibition showing all 30 National Treasure paintings of Ito Jakuchu's "Doshoku Sai-e."
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David Bowie's 'Transformation' Expressed Through Dance: Bunkamura and Sadler's Wells International Co-Production to Premiere in Tokyo in 2029
A new dance work reinterpreting David Bowie's transformations, co-produced by Bunkamura and Sadler's Wells, will premiere in Tokyo in 2029.
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"Saitama International Art Festival 2027" to Be Held in Autumn 2027; First Wave of 8 Artists Includes Jiří Kylián, Tetsuya Umeda, and Tomoko Mukaiyama
The Saitama International Art Festival 2027 will run from October 23 to December 26, 2027, with a first wave of eight participating artists announced.
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Yu Tsukada | Reiwa Illustration Exhibition Theory ③: Mai Yoneyama's Frontier
Analyzing Mai Yoneyama's solo exhibition "arc" and how the animator-turned-illustrator pioneers a new territory between illustration and art.
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Kazumi Miyai | Naebono Art Studio and 0 Chiten: Visiting Their Final Exhibitions
Sapporo's Naebono Art Studio and 0 Chiten closed due to building demolition, each holding a final exhibition.
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Takashima Yasushi｜10 Cashiers, Supermarket Sounds, an Opera for Piano: Lithuanian Contemporary Opera Performance "HAVE A GOOD DAY!"
A review of the Lithuanian contemporary opera performance "HAVE A GOOD DAY!" by three women artists, depicting capitalist structures through the chorus and arias of 10 cashiers.
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[Kyoto] Talk Series "The Future of Rutsubo: Community and Art Creating Places"
Kyoto Art Center hosts the second talk in a series exploring how community and art create places together.
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SUPER OPEN STUDIO 2026
The art project SUPER OPEN STUDIO 2026, which opens artist studios around Sagamihara City, will be held over seven days from November 14 to 29.
中日新聞Web
Kanazawa College of Art Marks 80th Anniversary with Craft Exhibitions On and Off Campus
Kanazawa College of Art celebrates its 80th anniversary with exhibitions on and off campus, including a display of 6,700 collected craft items.
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Drill at Kanazawa College of Art and Craft Simulates Fire Caused by Lightning Strike; About 220 Members Draw Water from Tatsumi Canal to Extinguish Fire (Ishikawa TV)
A drill simulating a fire caused by lightning was held at Kanazawa College of Art and Craft, where about 220 fire brigade members used water from the Tatsumi Canal to extinguish the fire.
Tokyo Art Beat
Kyoto International Art Fair "Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK)" Opens Its 6th Edition Under a New Structure Led Jointly by Multiple Directors
The 6th edition of Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK) opens with 63 galleries from 18 countries and regions, under a new leadership committee structure, running until November 9.
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Art Spots to Visit Along with Illuminations (Tokyo) | Page 3
An article introducing art spots in Odaiba, Oshiage, Fuchu, and Tachikawa to visit alongside Tokyo illuminations.
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Children's artworks on display until the 8th at the Tanabe・Nishimuro School Art Exhibition, Wakayama (Ki Minpo)
The Tanabe・Nishimuro School Art Exhibition is being held in Tanabe, Wakayama, showcasing 770 paintings by preschool and schoolchildren.
Tokyo Art Beat
Report on "Shiga Lieko: Nanu mo Kanu mo" (Aomori Museum of Art): Diffuse Reflections Inside a Writhing "Organism," and 20 Years in Tohoku, Now
A report on Shiga Lieko's largest solo exhibition at Aomori Museum of Art, reflecting on 20 years in Tohoku through an intertwined "organism" of works.
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Art Collaboration Kyoto 2026 Opening Report: 63 Galleries from Around the World Show a New Form of "Collaboration" in Kyoto
A report on the opening of Art Collaboration Kyoto 2026, where 63 galleries from around the world present a new form of "collaboration" in Kyoto.
京都新聞デジタル
Kishida Ryusei in Kyoto: Pursuing Pleasures While Passionate About Classical Art, the Path to "Portrait of Reiko"
During his Kyoto years after the Great Kanto Earthquake, Kishida Ryusei indulged in pleasures while passionately studying classical art, paving the way to his masterpiece "Portrait of Reiko."
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Who Is Making the Sound? Tarek Atoui Revisits Creation and Collaboration at Tate Modern
Tarek Atoui's sound installation "Hold" at Tate Modern transforms the Turbine Hall into a playable instrument, questioning creation and collaboration.
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Anima Ludens Exhibition Report: Redefining Art and Life Through the Fusion of Contemporary Art and Indie Games | Image Gallery 14 / 14
A report on the "Anima Ludens" exhibition, which redefines art and life by fusing contemporary art with indie games.
Tokyo Art Beat
Exhibition Details for V&A's "Diva" Exhibition Revealed, Including a Special Japan Display Focusing on Akihiro Miwa
Details of the "Diva" exhibition opening in 2027 have been announced, featuring about 280 costumes including those of Maria Callas and Lady Gaga, plus a Japan-exclusive display focused on Akihiro Miwa.
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[Tokyo] Asada Wataru "TOKYO CUSTOM DRUM SET": An Exhibition to Walk Through a Single Drum Set
At Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, an exhibition displays a single drum set dismantled and arranged so visitors can walk through it.
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Art Week Tokyo: AWT FOCUS 2026
As part of Art Week Tokyo, the exhibition program AWT FOCUS features shows curated by international curators at ten venues across Tokyo.
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What Has Art Week Tokyo Brought to the City? Changes in Its Fifth Year and Challenges Beyond Internationalization
Art Week Tokyo returns for its fifth year, decentralizing AWT FOCUS with ten curators across the city and exploring new challenges of internationalization.
やさしい朝日新聞
The Imperial Palace Sannomaru Shozokan, exhibiting imperial art, has fully opened
The Imperial Palace Sannomaru Shozokan has fully opened, launching a special exhibition of imperial art including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties.
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「Anima Ludens」Exhibition Report: Redefining Art and Life Through the Fusion of Contemporary Art and Indie Games
The international exhibition 「Anima Ludens」 in Arles, France, fuses contemporary art and indie games to explore new forms of art and life.
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【Kyoto】FOCUS #7: Koki Tanaka Exhibition "No Time to Sleep / Time to Sleep"
Kyoto Art Center presents Koki Tanaka's exhibition "No Time to Sleep / Time to Sleep" exploring time scarcity.
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[Yamagata] The 1st Michinooku Art Festival 2026 "Yama no Hikari"
The 1st Michinooku Art Festival 2026 "Yama no Hikari" is held mainly at the Yamagata Museum of Art from November 5 to 15, 2026.
Tokyo Art Beat
Opening with a major James Turrell exhibition: Immersive art center "Superblue Kyoto" to open in early 2027
Superblue, the Miami-based immersive art center, will open its first international location in Kyoto in early 2027, featuring a major James Turrell exhibition as its opening show.
Tokyo Art Beat
"Forest Art Festival 2027 in Okayama, the Land of Sunshine" Announces Second Wave of Artists: Junya Ishigami, Risaku Suzuki, and 12 Others Join
The "Forest Art Festival 2027 in Okayama" has announced its second wave of 12 artists, including Junya Ishigami and Risaku Suzuki.
Tokyo Art Beat
[Paid Members Only] Win Tickets to "YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition: Communication with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH" (TOKYO NODE) — 5 Pairs, 10 Winners!
A giveaway for paid Tokyo Art Beat members offering tickets to YOSHIROTTEN's exhibition "BEYOND EARTH" at TOKYO NODE to 5 pairs (10 winners).
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14 Next-Generation Artists Gather: "CAF Award 2026 Selected Works Exhibition" Held in Daikanyama
The "CAF Award 2026" selected works exhibition for students will be held at Hillside Forum in Daikanyama, Tokyo, from November 24 to 29.
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9th Yokohama Triennale Announces Theme
The 9th Yokohama Triennale, opening in April 2027, has announced its theme "Whales' Sleeping Place, Tidings from the Dragon Palace," along with its concept and key visual.
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710 Lots, the Most Ever for "MEGURU"! Kashima Arts Presents a Japanese Art Auction, Preview Starts November 21! (Kashima Arts Co., Ltd.)
Kashima Arts will hold its "MEGURU" Vol.28 auction from November 21, featuring a record 710 lots, with a focus on Rinpa masterpieces.
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Miwa Akihiro and Sisterhood Featured in Japan Special Display: Details of National Art Center Tokyo's 'DIVA' Exhibition Announced
The National Art Center Tokyo has announced details of its 2027 'DIVA' exhibition, featuring a Japan special display on Miwa Akihiro and sisterhood.
Tokyo Art Beat
BTS RM's Personal Collection Comes Together at SFMOMA in San Francisco, USA: "RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me" Report
BTS leader RM's collection, amassed over about a decade, is on view at SFMOMA, featuring some 200 works centered on modern and contemporary Korean art.
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Yamakawa Riku | Aki Sasamoto: Laboratory
A review of Aki Sasamoto's exhibition "Laboratory" at the National Museum of Art, Osaka, exploring the viewer's positioning and the difficulty of experiencing performance.
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Masako Kawaguchi | For Those Who Will Compile Digital Catalogues Raisonnés: Using the Yoshitomo Nara Foundation's "YOSHITOMO NARA The Works" as a Guide
Masako Kawaguchi discusses the significance and four practical guidelines for compiling digital catalogues raisonnés, using the Yoshitomo Nara Foundation's updated "YOSHITOMO NARA The Works" as a case study.
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Yuu Tsukada | Kevin Eskew's "Ensmoothening"
Kevin Eskew's "Ensmoothening" is a dystopian animation based on David R. Bunch's sci-fi novel "Moderan."
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"The One Phrase That Cleared Away His Son's Doubts About His Path" — The Words a Father Said to Young Akira Kurosawa After He Failed the Art School Exam (President Online)
After failing art school, young Akira Kurosawa decided to enter the film industry thanks to his father's words: "If you don't like it, you can quit anytime."
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Mika Ninagawa with EiM Returns to TOKYO NODE After 3 Years: New Work-Centered Large-Scale Exhibition "Desired World, and What Disappears" to Open in 2027
Mika Ninagawa and EiM will hold a new work-centered large-scale exhibition at TOKYO NODE from April 29 to September 26, 2027.
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Yoshitomo Nara and Stella McCartney's Third Collaboration: Limited Art Pieces and Sneakers Also Featured
Yoshitomo Nara and Stella McCartney announce their third collaboration, "rock'n'roll forest," featuring limited art pieces and sneakers.
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Best 8 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From the Grand Opening of the Imperial Household Agency's Sannomaru Shozokan to the Matsumoto Architecture Art Festival
A guide to eight must-see exhibitions this weekend, including the grand opening of the Sannomaru Shozokan and the Matsumoto Architecture Art Festival.
Tokyo Art Beat
Unravel, Spin, Toward the Future: The Threads of Memory Connecting 20 Years of "Maison Margiela Tokyo" — Report on Mio Suzuki's "Unravelled Memory, Rewoven Future"
Mio Suzuki's installation, woven from unraveled tapestry threads, celebrates the 20th anniversary of Maison Margiela Tokyo.
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James Turrell Large-Scale Exhibition to Open at Immersive Art Center Superblue Kyoto in Early 2027
Miami-based Superblue will open its first overseas venue, Superblue Kyoto, in early 2027, featuring a major solo exhibition by James Turrell.
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How Has the UK Art Market Changed in 30 Years? Latest Report Shows Growth and Stagnation (ARTnews JAPAN)
A new BAMF report analyzes 30 years of the UK art market, highlighting its growth, stagnation, and position as the world's second-largest market.
Tokyo Art Beat
[New Book Information] Books We Want to Read This Month! From a Behind-the-Scenes Introduction to Contemporary Art to Pop Culture Theory and Western Art History (November 2026 Edition)
Introducing seven new books releasing in November 2026, covering contemporary art, pop culture, Western art history, and more.
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What Is Painted While Heading Toward the "Sea": Walking Through Yu Nishimura's First European Museum Solo Exhibition "Towards a Sea"
Yu Nishimura's first European museum solo exhibition, "Towards a Sea," is on view at Lafayette Anticipations.
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9th Yokohama Triennale to Open Next April, Titled "The Place Where the Whale Sleeps, Tidings from the Dragon Palace"
The 9th Yokohama Triennale will run from April 23 next year, with its title, concept, and key visual announced.
Tokyo Art Beat
Report on "Takehisa Yumeji: A Creative Expressionist of His Era" (The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo): Introducing the Appeal of an Artist Who Transcended the Boundaries of Art as a Painter, Poet, Journalist, Designer, and More
The largest-ever exhibition of Takehisa Yumeji is on view at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo until January 11, 2027.
Tokyo Art Beat
"9th Yokohama Triennale" Title Announced: "Where the Whale Sleeps, Tidings from the Dragon's Palace" — Yokohama Museum of Art Envisioned as a Giant Whale
The 9th Yokohama Triennale, opening in 2027, unveils its title "Where the Whale Sleeps, Tidings from the Dragon's Palace," envisioning the Yokohama Museum of Art as a giant whale.
Tokyo Art Beat
"Yuasa Eboshi and Postwar Avant-Garde Metamorphosis Fables" (Nerima Art Museum) Report: Exploring the Ambiguity of "Transformation" through "Fake" and "Real" Avant-Garde Paintings
Nerima Art Museum hosts an exhibition on "transformation" featuring Yuasa Eboshi and postwar avant-garde painters.
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SIDE CORE's exhibition "Hokuto Road Side" to be held at two venues in Hokuto City, Yamanashi, featuring new works
SIDE CORE will hold "Hokuto Road Side" at Kiyoharu Art Village and GASBON METABOLISM in Hokuto, Yamanashi, unveiling new works.
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Kenta Yamazaki | Nijigumi Fights "The 11th Nijigumi Gakuen Autumn Grand Cultural Festival"
Kenta Yamazaki reviews Nijigumi Fights' "The 11th Nijigumi Gakuen Autumn Grand Cultural Festival," discussing its significance and the state of gay representation in Japanese theater.
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Yū Tsukada | Sasha Svirsky, "Unidentifizierte Unflugobjekte (UUO)"
A review of Sasha Svirsky's 2026 animation "UUO," reading it through foreignness after exile and resistance to systems.
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[Tokyo] Art Week Tokyo 2026
Art Week Tokyo 2026 runs November 4–8, with a record 56 participating museums and galleries hosting exhibitions and special programs across Tokyo.
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"JUMP Artist + Curator International Collaboration Program" Announces Exhibition Overviews for Three Overseas Cities
The National Center for Art Research announced exhibition overviews for the JUMP program in three overseas cities.
Tokyo Art Beat
【Museum Goods】10 Editor-Recommended Goods Found at "Mariko Mori: Sun Sun" (Mori Art Museum)
A selection of 10 editor-recommended goods from the "Mariko Mori: Sun Sun" exhibition at Mori Art Museum.
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Couple Donates Complete Fountain System Worth 14.3 Million Yen to Art Museum: "Fountains Soothe the Heart" — Actually Also Donated About 30 Years Ago (tys TV Yamaguchi)
A couple in Shunan, Yamaguchi, donated a fountain system worth 14.3 million yen to the city art博物馆, receiving a letter of appreciation from the mayor.
Tokyo Art Beat
[Autumn 2026] 20 Recommended Exhibitions in Kyoto: From Must-See Art Fairs to Contemporary Art and Japanese Art
A guide to 20 notable exhibitions in Kyoto for autumn 2026, covering art fairs, contemporary art, Japanese art, crafts, architecture, photography, and anime.
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GU Holds First Industry-Academia Collaboration with Tama Art University, Staging a Fashion Show on Campus
GU held its first industry-academia collaboration with Tama Art University, staging a dynamic fashion show on campus.
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GU Holds First Industry-Academia Collaboration with Tama Art University, Staging Fashion Show on Campus (FASHIONSNAP)
GU held its first industry-academia collaboration with Tama Art University, staging a dynamic fashion show on campus.
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All 30 National Treasure paintings of Ito Jakuchu's "Doshoku Sai-e" to be shown together for the first time in about 10 years. Special exhibition "National Treasure: Doshoku Sai-e, A World of Color" held at the Sannomaru Shozokan in the Imperial Palace
美術手帖

David Bowie's 'Transformation' Expressed Through Dance: Bunkamura and Sadler's Wells International Co-Production to Premiere in Tokyo in 2029
美術手帖

"Saitama International Art Festival 2027" to Be Held in Autumn 2027; First Wave of 8 Artists Includes Jiří Kylián, Tetsuya Umeda, and Tomoko Mukaiyama
artscape

Yu Tsukada | Reiwa Illustration Exhibition Theory ③: Mai Yoneyama's Frontier
artscape

Kazumi Miyai | Naebono Art Studio and 0 Chiten: Visiting Their Final Exhibitions
artscape

Takashima Yasushi｜10 Cashiers, Supermarket Sounds, an Opera for Piano: Lithuanian Contemporary Opera Performance "HAVE A GOOD DAY!"
artscape

[Kyoto] Talk Series "The Future of Rutsubo: Community and Art Creating Places"
ART iT

SUPER OPEN STUDIO 2026
中日新聞Web

Kanazawa College of Art Marks 80th Anniversary with Craft Exhibitions On and Off Campus
Yahoo!ニュース

Drill at Kanazawa College of Art and Craft Simulates Fire Caused by Lightning Strike; About 220 Members Draw Water from Tatsumi Canal to Extinguish Fire (Ishikawa TV)
Tokyo Art Beat

Kyoto International Art Fair "Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK)" Opens Its 6th Edition Under a New Structure Led Jointly by Multiple Directors
美術手帖

Art Spots to Visit Along with Illuminations (Tokyo) | Page 3
Yahoo!ニュース

Children's artworks on display until the 8th at the Tanabe・Nishimuro School Art Exhibition, Wakayama (Ki Minpo)
Tokyo Art Beat

Report on "Shiga Lieko: Nanu mo Kanu mo" (Aomori Museum of Art): Diffuse Reflections Inside a Writhing "Organism," and 20 Years in Tohoku, Now
美術手帖

Art Collaboration Kyoto 2026 Opening Report: 63 Galleries from Around the World Show a New Form of "Collaboration" in Kyoto
京都新聞デジタル

Kishida Ryusei in Kyoto: Pursuing Pleasures While Passionate About Classical Art, the Path to "Portrait of Reiko"
美術手帖

Who Is Making the Sound? Tarek Atoui Revisits Creation and Collaboration at Tate Modern
美術手帖

Anima Ludens Exhibition Report: Redefining Art and Life Through the Fusion of Contemporary Art and Indie Games | Image Gallery 14 / 14
Tokyo Art Beat

Exhibition Details for V&A's "Diva" Exhibition Revealed, Including a Special Japan Display Focusing on Akihiro Miwa
artscape

[Tokyo] Asada Wataru "TOKYO CUSTOM DRUM SET": An Exhibition to Walk Through a Single Drum Set
ART iT

Art Week Tokyo: AWT FOCUS 2026
美術手帖

What Has Art Week Tokyo Brought to the City? Changes in Its Fifth Year and Challenges Beyond Internationalization
やさしい朝日新聞

The Imperial Palace Sannomaru Shozokan, exhibiting imperial art, has fully opened
美術手帖

「Anima Ludens」Exhibition Report: Redefining Art and Life Through the Fusion of Contemporary Art and Indie Games
artscape

【Kyoto】FOCUS #7: Koki Tanaka Exhibition "No Time to Sleep / Time to Sleep"
artscape

[Yamagata] The 1st Michinooku Art Festival 2026 "Yama no Hikari"
Tokyo Art Beat

Opening with a major James Turrell exhibition: Immersive art center "Superblue Kyoto" to open in early 2027
Tokyo Art Beat

"Forest Art Festival 2027 in Okayama, the Land of Sunshine" Announces Second Wave of Artists: Junya Ishigami, Risaku Suzuki, and 12 Others Join
Tokyo Art Beat

[Paid Members Only] Win Tickets to "YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition: Communication with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH" (TOKYO NODE) — 5 Pairs, 10 Winners!
美術手帖

14 Next-Generation Artists Gather: "CAF Award 2026 Selected Works Exhibition" Held in Daikanyama
ART iT

9th Yokohama Triennale Announces Theme
Yahoo!ニュース

710 Lots, the Most Ever for "MEGURU"! Kashima Arts Presents a Japanese Art Auction, Preview Starts November 21! (Kashima Arts Co., Ltd.)
美術手帖

Miwa Akihiro and Sisterhood Featured in Japan Special Display: Details of National Art Center Tokyo's 'DIVA' Exhibition Announced
Tokyo Art Beat

BTS RM's Personal Collection Comes Together at SFMOMA in San Francisco, USA: "RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me" Report
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Yamakawa Riku | Aki Sasamoto: Laboratory
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Masako Kawaguchi | For Those Who Will Compile Digital Catalogues Raisonnés: Using the Yoshitomo Nara Foundation's "YOSHITOMO NARA The Works" as a Guide
artscape

Yuu Tsukada | Kevin Eskew's "Ensmoothening"
Yahoo!ニュース

"The One Phrase That Cleared Away His Son's Doubts About His Path" — The Words a Father Said to Young Akira Kurosawa After He Failed the Art School Exam (President Online)
美術手帖

Yoshitomo Nara and Stella McCartney's Third Collaboration: Limited Art Pieces and Sneakers Also Featured
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Mika Ninagawa with EiM Returns to TOKYO NODE After 3 Years: New Work-Centered Large-Scale Exhibition "Desired World, and What Disappears" to Open in 2027
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