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Matsu Fusako | Takashi Nakajima Solo Exhibition: Water Traces – traces of energy –
At a former hydroelectric power plant museum in Toyama, Takashi Nakajima uses stretch film to evoke water's traces and energy.
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Ako Sugie | Excuse me, may I intrude on the street?
A review of an exhibition at Shoto Museum of Art exploring the theme of the street, starting from the Street Observation Society and including contemporary street-related activities.
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Architecture festivals from across Japan gather in Ginza: Agency for Cultural Affairs hosts "LinkArchiScape 2026" to consider the preservation and inheritance of architecture
The Agency for Cultural Affairs will hold "LinkArchiScape 2026" in November, gathering four architecture festivals in Ginza to discuss preservation and inheritance.
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teamLab to Open First Permanent Museum in the U.S. in 2030, a Roughly 10,000-Square-Meter Facility in California
teamLab announced it will open its first permanent U.S. museum in 2030 within the OCVIBE development in Anaheim, California.
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[Tokyo] "What Time Is It Now?—Koyama Yukitai and Tamayama Takuro" Exhibition
An exhibition bringing together works by Koyama Yukitai and Tamayama Takuro across roughly 100 years opens at Shiseido Gallery.
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Shiga Lieko: Nanu mo Kanu mo @ Aomori Museum of Art
Aomori Museum of Art presents Shiga Lieko's largest solo exhibition, marking the museum's 20th anniversary and 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake.
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YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition “Communication with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH” Opening Report: From 200 Meters Above Ground to the Far Reaches of Space
YOSHIROTTEN's first major Tokyo solo exhibition in 8 years opens at TOKYO NODE, expressing communication with the cosmos through light and data.
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Experience Yomiuriland's "Jewel Illumination 2026": Sculptures of Life Woven by Motoko Ishii's Light and Nature
Yomiuriland's Jewel Illumination 2026, running from October 29, is a light event by Motoko Ishii themed on life and nature.
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Ryuichi Sakamoto's Final Piano Performance Revived as "Raw Sound": "Ryuichi Sakamoto | Dialogue" Featuring Haruma Kakuno, Daito Manabe, and Others
A project titled "Ryuichi Sakamoto | Dialogue" will be held, featuring Haruma Kakuno and Daito Manabe using Sakamoto's archived performance data.
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Art Festival "SHIBUYA PARCO ART DAYS" Held at Shibuya PARCO: Yin Yuan's New Performance and a Video Work Using Godard's Archive to Be Unveiled
Shibuya PARCO hosts "SHIBUYA PARCO ART DAYS" from November 4 to 8, featuring Yin Yuan's new performance and a video work based on Jean-Luc Godard's archive.
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The whole town of Kunitachi becomes an art center. "Kunitachi Art Center 2026" opens November 7, with Atsuhiko Misawa, Kazuo Kitai, and others participating
"Kunitachi Art Center 2026," turning the whole town of Kunitachi into an art center, runs November 7–15 with Atsuhiko Misawa, Kazuo Kitai, and others.
Tokyo Art Beat
Henri Matisse Exhibition "Matisse: The Poetics of Black and White" to Be Held at the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno in 2027
The Henri Matisse exhibition "Matisse: The Poetics of Black and White" will be held at the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno from March 20 to July 19, 2027.
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Infiltrating the Venue! A Full Reveal of All Booths at the "Bijutsuten Navi Fest 2026" (Part 4): The Final Booth Introduction! Still Plenty of Attractive Booths
In the final installment of the booth tour of "Bijutsuten Navi Fest 2026", the article introduces attractive museum goods from Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art, and more.
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"Girls' Manga Infinity: Moto Hagio × Ryoko Yamagishi × Waki Yamato Three-Person Exhibition" (The National Art Center, Tokyo) Opening Report: Unraveling the Rich Culture Created by Girls' Manga Through the Three Artists' Representative Works
An exhibition of Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato opens at The National Art Center, Tokyo, showcasing the richness and innovation of girls' manga culture.
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"Historical Planner 2027" (Yoshikawa Kobunkan), a handy tool for art fans, is actually useful for appreciating Western art
Yoshikawa Kobunkan's annually published "Historical Planner 2027," featuring a rich historical encyclopedia, is gaining attention as a useful tool for Western art appreciation.
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Special Exhibition "Places Where Words Overlap" Held at the National Museum of Art, Osaka: Looking at History and Memory through "Contact Zones" Where Languages and Cultures Intertwine
The National Museum of Art, Osaka presents a special exhibition exploring Asia's history and memory through photography and video, focusing on "contact zones" where languages and cultures intersect.
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Yu Tsukada | A Theory of Reiwa-Era Illustration Exhibitions: ① Exhibitions Becoming 'Team Battles' and Their Leader, Mika Pikazo
Yu Tsukada examines 2020s Japanese illustration exhibitions as team-driven spatial productions, focusing on Mika Pikazo and others.
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Chinatsu Shimizu | With the Gesture of Neighbors Helping Each Other: "PIKO HOUSE" and "Picture Book Plaza"
Chinatsu Shimizu visits "PIKO HOUSE" and "Picture Book Plaza" in a southern Miyagi town, portraying post-disaster community building and mutual aid.
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[Part 2] Will Warsaw Become the Center of Central and Eastern European Art? The Growing Market and the Contradictions Behind It
Warsaw's art scene has expanded with economic growth but faces contradictions such as commercialization and elitism.
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[Shiga] Related Events for "BIWAKO BETWEEN: Lake Biwa and My Story—An Art Exhibition to Feel the 'Livelihood' Between the Lake and People"
Related events for the Lake Biwa-themed art exhibition "BIWAKO BETWEEN" will be held on October 31, 2026, including artwork guidance, a pottery workshop, a lecture, and a talk session.
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Yuasa Eboshi and Postwar Avant-Garde Metamorphosis Fables @ Nerima Art Museum
An exhibition at Nerima Art Museum explores the theme of "metamorphosis" through works by Yuasa Eboshi and postwar avant-garde artists such as Ikeda Tatsuo.
Tokyo Art Beat
Next-generation design event "alter. 2026, Tokyo" to be held at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall. 75 creators from Japan and abroad will exhibit products.
The next-generation design event "alter. 2026, Tokyo," where creators collaborate across industries to explore new product design values, will be held at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall.
Tokyo Art Beat
[Part 2] From Mingei to Sato-gei: Art and Architecture Considered from Post-Expo Kameoka. A Review of Kyoto's "ART PARK PROGRAM" (Review by Manabu Miki)
Manabu Miki reviews Kyoto's "ART PARK PROGRAM" from a post-Expo perspective, discussing the outdoor art exhibition "Art Sprout" and architect Hiroshi Ono's works.
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Art Creation with Akakura as the Stage: Collaboration with Joshibi University of Art and Design
Myoko City's Akakura Kanko Resort & Spa has launched an art project in collaboration with Joshibi University of Art and Design, created together with the local community.
Tokyo Art Beat
Jenny Holzer, Cate Blanchett, Daniel Libeskind, and others speak at the 37th Prince Takamado Award: The power of art and creativity in uncertain times
The 37th Prince Takamado Award winners discussed the role of art in today's uncertain world.
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Bringing Kyoto's Creativity to the Future of Industry: How Next-Generation Creators Are Nurtured, Considered with Saga Art University and Saga Art Junior College | CyberAgent Way
Saga Art University and CyberAgent discuss their partnership to nurture next-generation creators through academia-industry collaboration and Kyoto's unique culture.
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CyberAgent and Saga University of Arts / Saga Art College Sign Comprehensive Partnership Agreement
CyberAgent and Saga University of Arts / Saga Art College signed a comprehensive partnership to foster next-generation creative talent.
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Matsubangoshi | Excuse me, am I in the way?
A review of the exhibition "Excuse me, am I in the way?" exploring the public nature of streets.
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【Gems of Goodwill: From the Year-End Charity Art Exhibition】(Part 2) Crafts and Calligraphy: The Beauty of Ink in Masterful Hands
The 79th Year-End Charity Art Exhibition at Sanyo Shimbun features about 460 donated works, including Bizen pottery, lacquerware, glass crafts, and calligraphy.
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20+α Art Exhibitions Closing Nationwide on Sunday, November 1 and Tuesday, November 3 (Holiday)
A list of over 20 art exhibitions closing nationwide on November 1 and 3.
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Upcoming: "Yoshihiro Suda" Exhibition
Yoshihiro Suda will hold a solo exhibition at Gallery Koyanagi starting November 2026.
Tokyo Art Beat
[Part 1] From Mingei to Satogei: Thinking about Art and Architecture from Post-Expo Kameoka. Review of Kyoto "ART PARK PROGRAM" (Critique by Manabu Miki)
A review of the "ART PARK PROGRAM" in Kameoka, exploring art and regional circulation in a post-Expo context.
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We Want to Deliver the Romance Game "Girlfailure Art Club" in Its Best Form!
Indie game "Girlfailure Art Club" launches crowdfunding to improve quality with more illustrations, music, and features.
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Sneaker Brand OAO Holds Craft Exhibition in Kyoto, Exploring the "Sixth Sense" Through Ceramic Artist Takashi Tanimoto's Works
Sneaker brand OAO holds its first craft exhibition in Kyoto, exploring the "sixth sense" through collaborative works with ceramic artist Takashi Tanimoto.
Tokyo Art Beat
"Tate Museum Turner Exhibition" Opens at the National Museum of Western Art: Works Displayed Alongside Contemporary Art by Eliasson, Tillmans, and Others Across 200 Years
An exhibition of about 80 Turner works from Tate's collection opens at the National Museum of Western Art, displayed alongside contemporary art.
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IAMAS 30th Anniversary Exhibition "the Augmentation" Held in Tokyo: How Do AI and VR Change Our Perception?
IAMAS 30th Anniversary Exhibition "the Augmentation" is held in Tokyo, reexamining how AI and VR affect perception and the body through interactive works and re-creations.
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Ako Sugie｜Commemorating the Selection of DOCOMOMO Japan 300: "Modern Movement and Architecture Today"
An exhibition marking DOCOMOMO Japan's 300 selected works, presenting about 100 works in two phases.
Tokyo Art Beat
Large-scale Paul Klee Exhibition to Be Held at the National Museum of Art, Osaka in 2027: Exploring the Allure of the "World In Between" Hidden in His Works
A major Paul Klee exhibition, "World In Between," will be held at the National Museum of Art, Osaka from September 11 to December 26, 2027.
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[Osaka] Open Storage 2026: Damien Jalet × Kohei Nawa "Prism"
Open Storage 2026 at MASK in Osaka features Kohei Nawa and Damien Jalet's performance work "Prism" alongside storage displays.
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Topics | [37th Craft Art Sokokai Exhibition] Sokokai Support Project | Kyoto News Art & Event Information Site [Kotoshirube]
As a support project for the 37th Craft Art Sokokai Exhibition at Kyoto Museum of Culture, a five-artist exhibition introduces emerging lacquer, dyeing, and ceramic artists.
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teamLab Turns the Hamarikyu Gardens at Night into an Art Space: "teamLab Hamarikyu" Opens November 25
teamLab will hold a nighttime art project at Hamarikyu Gardens from November 25 to December 24.
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Art Jakarta 2026 Report: The Current State of an Art Fair Connecting the Multilayered Ecosystem of an Archipelagic Nation
Art Jakarta 2026 attracted 41,646 visitors (up 4.3% year-on-year), showcasing the fair's growth and Indonesia's multilayered art ecosystem.
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British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition Opens in Osaka on the 31st
An exhibition of about 200 masterpieces of Japanese art from the British Museum opens on the 31st at the Osaka中之島 Museum of Art.
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Art Exhibitions Starting in November: Imperial Palace Sannomaru Shozokan Opening, Orsay Museum Exhibition, Maruyama Okyo Exhibition, and More
November brings major art exhibitions across Japan, including the Sannomaru Shozokan grand opening, an Orsay Museum exhibition, and a Maruyama Okyo exhibition.
Tokyo Art Beat
Okayama's Yamada Bee Farm Hosts "Mitsubachi Arts Festival," Calling for Student Sculpture Submissions with Production Costs up to 3 Million Yen
Yamada Bee Farm's "Mitsubachi Arts Festival" is calling for student sculpture submissions, with selected works receiving up to 3 million yen in production costs.
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Michiko Tsuda: Weather of the Body @ Keio Museum Commons
Michiko Tsuda's solo exhibition "Weather of the Body" will be held at Keio Museum Commons from October 28 to December 24, 2026.
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Australian Art Comes to Kyoto Temples: First Participation in CURATION⇄FAIR | art NIKKEI
Two Melbourne galleries, CAVES and Conners Conners Gallery, will make their debut at CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto 2026, showcasing Australian contemporary art in historic Kyoto temples.
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"British Museum Japanese Art Collection" Exhibition Closes in Tokyo, Next Stop Osaka
The British Museum's Japanese art collection exhibition closed in Tokyo after drawing over 420,000 visitors and will next travel to Osaka.
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MES Solo Exhibition "REI／RE-I" (PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO) Opening Report: Reading Shibuya through "Zero," "Spirit," and "Rave"
MES's solo exhibition "REI／RE-I" opens at Shibuya PARCO, exploring Shibuya's history and urban memory through light and heat.
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"New Town, Interference: Cities and Our Relationships" (Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino) Venue Report: The Culture and History of New Towns as Captured and Considered by Artists
The exhibition "New Town, Interference" at Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino until November 3 features seven artists exploring city-people relationships.
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Public Lecture Series at Akita University of Art Graduate School: Six Consecutive Sessions on Contemporary Art and Composite Art (Minna no Keizai Shimbun Network)
A six-part public lecture series on contemporary art and composite art began on October 18 at Akita University of Art Graduate School.
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The Art Director of "Shaun the Sheep" Speaks on the Behind-the-Scenes of Set Design
Art director Matt Perry reveals the meticulous craftsmanship and creative intentions behind the sets of the new Shaun the Sheep film.
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39 Museums in Tokyo to Hold Simultaneous Evening Openings; National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo National Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, and Others to Participate
39 museums in Tokyo will hold simultaneous evening openings on November 6 and 20, with music programs also planned.
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Akiko Sakamoto | In the Midst of Tremors Again: A Record of Recovery and the Road to Full Reopening
A curator recounts the Kumamoto earthquake of 2026 and the museum's swift recovery, culminating in full reopening and new disaster preparedness measures.
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Chikuhō Art Association Holds Small Works Exhibition in Nogata, Fukuoka, Displaying and Selling 300 Diverse Pieces
The Chikuhō Art Association is exhibiting and selling about 300 diverse works by 42 members across six categories in Nogata, Fukuoka.
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Fujii Hikaru "WHOSE LIGHT?" (Artizon Museum) Opening Report: Questioning War Paintings and the "Peaceful Use" of Nuclear Power
Fujii Hikaru's exhibition "WHOSE LIGHT?" opens at Artizon Museum, combining Ishibashi Foundation collection works with new pieces to question war and the "peaceful use" of nuclear power.
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[Kanagawa] Hashirimizu Water Source 2026
The art project "Hashirimizu Water Source 2026" will be held at the former Hashirimizu Elementary School from October 31 to November 3, 2026.
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Art and Culture IGA Exhibition Opens in Iga City from the 28th | 【Iga Town Information YOU】
An exhibition of 21 artists connected to the avant-garde art group Bijutsu Bunka Kyokai opens October 28 at Iga City Cultural Hall.
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Holding the "57th Mukogaoka District Youth Art Exhibition"!!
The 57th Mukogaoka District Youth Art Exhibition will feature paintings and calligraphy by local students.
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Advance tickets sold out!? Sumikko Gurashi and Tiger Cub... Osaka-exclusive goods for "British Museum Japanese Art Collection" become a hot topic (Lmaga.jp)
Osaka-exclusive goods and Sumikko Gurashi collaborations at the British Museum Japanese Art Collection exhibition are attracting attention.
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Matsu Fusako | Takashi Nakajima Solo Exhibition: Water Traces – traces of energy –
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Ako Sugie | Excuse me, may I intrude on the street?
美術手帖

Architecture festivals from across Japan gather in Ginza: Agency for Cultural Affairs hosts "LinkArchiScape 2026" to consider the preservation and inheritance of architecture
美術手帖

teamLab to Open First Permanent Museum in the U.S. in 2030, a Roughly 10,000-Square-Meter Facility in California
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[Tokyo] "What Time Is It Now?—Koyama Yukitai and Tamayama Takuro" Exhibition
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Shiga Lieko: Nanu mo Kanu mo @ Aomori Museum of Art
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YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition “Communication with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH” Opening Report: From 200 Meters Above Ground to the Far Reaches of Space
美術手帖

Experience Yomiuriland's "Jewel Illumination 2026": Sculptures of Life Woven by Motoko Ishii's Light and Nature
美術手帖

Ryuichi Sakamoto's Final Piano Performance Revived as "Raw Sound": "Ryuichi Sakamoto | Dialogue" Featuring Haruma Kakuno, Daito Manabe, and Others
美術手帖

Art Festival "SHIBUYA PARCO ART DAYS" Held at Shibuya PARCO: Yin Yuan's New Performance and a Video Work Using Godard's Archive to Be Unveiled
美術手帖

The whole town of Kunitachi becomes an art center. "Kunitachi Art Center 2026" opens November 7, with Atsuhiko Misawa, Kazuo Kitai, and others participating
Tokyo Art Beat

Henri Matisse Exhibition "Matisse: The Poetics of Black and White" to Be Held at the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno in 2027
美術展ナビ

Infiltrating the Venue! A Full Reveal of All Booths at the "Bijutsuten Navi Fest 2026" (Part 4): The Final Booth Introduction! Still Plenty of Attractive Booths
美術手帖

"Girls' Manga Infinity: Moto Hagio × Ryoko Yamagishi × Waki Yamato Three-Person Exhibition" (The National Art Center, Tokyo) Opening Report: Unraveling the Rich Culture Created by Girls' Manga Through the Three Artists' Representative Works
美術展ナビ

"Historical Planner 2027" (Yoshikawa Kobunkan), a handy tool for art fans, is actually useful for appreciating Western art
美術手帖

Special Exhibition "Places Where Words Overlap" Held at the National Museum of Art, Osaka: Looking at History and Memory through "Contact Zones" Where Languages and Cultures Intertwine
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Yu Tsukada | A Theory of Reiwa-Era Illustration Exhibitions: ① Exhibitions Becoming 'Team Battles' and Their Leader, Mika Pikazo
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Chinatsu Shimizu | With the Gesture of Neighbors Helping Each Other: "PIKO HOUSE" and "Picture Book Plaza"
美術手帖

[Part 2] Will Warsaw Become the Center of Central and Eastern European Art? The Growing Market and the Contradictions Behind It
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[Shiga] Related Events for "BIWAKO BETWEEN: Lake Biwa and My Story—An Art Exhibition to Feel the 'Livelihood' Between the Lake and People"
ART iT

Yuasa Eboshi and Postwar Avant-Garde Metamorphosis Fables @ Nerima Art Museum
Tokyo Art Beat

Next-generation design event "alter. 2026, Tokyo" to be held at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall. 75 creators from Japan and abroad will exhibit products.
Tokyo Art Beat

[Part 2] From Mingei to Sato-gei: Art and Architecture Considered from Post-Expo Kameoka. A Review of Kyoto's "ART PARK PROGRAM" (Review by Manabu Miki)
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Art Creation with Akakura as the Stage: Collaboration with Joshibi University of Art and Design
Tokyo Art Beat

Jenny Holzer, Cate Blanchett, Daniel Libeskind, and others speak at the 37th Prince Takamado Award: The power of art and creativity in uncertain times
株式会社サイバーエージェント

Bringing Kyoto's Creativity to the Future of Industry: How Next-Generation Creators Are Nurtured, Considered with Saga Art University and Saga Art Junior College | CyberAgent Way
株式会社サイバーエージェント

CyberAgent and Saga University of Arts / Saga Art College Sign Comprehensive Partnership Agreement
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Matsubangoshi | Excuse me, am I in the way?
山陽新聞

【Gems of Goodwill: From the Year-End Charity Art Exhibition】(Part 2) Crafts and Calligraphy: The Beauty of Ink in Masterful Hands
美術展ナビ

20+α Art Exhibitions Closing Nationwide on Sunday, November 1 and Tuesday, November 3 (Holiday)
ART iT

Upcoming: "Yoshihiro Suda" Exhibition
Tokyo Art Beat

[Part 1] From Mingei to Satogei: Thinking about Art and Architecture from Post-Expo Kameoka. Review of Kyoto "ART PARK PROGRAM" (Critique by Manabu Miki)
CAMPFIRE (キャンプファイヤー)

We Want to Deliver the Romance Game "Girlfailure Art Club" in Its Best Form!
美術手帖

Sneaker Brand OAO Holds Craft Exhibition in Kyoto, Exploring the "Sixth Sense" Through Ceramic Artist Takashi Tanimoto's Works
Tokyo Art Beat

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

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

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

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

[Osaka] Open Storage 2026: Damien Jalet × Kohei Nawa "Prism"
京都新聞デジタル

Topics | [37th Craft Art Sokokai Exhibition] Sokokai Support Project | Kyoto News Art & Event Information Site [Kotoshirube]
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