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Kids & Family Programs for Summer 2026 (Western Japan) Selected by artscape Editorial Department
artscape Editorial Department presents a curated list of exhibitions and workshops for kids and families in Western Japan for Summer 2026.
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Collection Exhibition 2026-Ⅰ
The Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art celebrates its 3rd anniversary with the first chapter of its annual collection exhibition themed "Time at the Museum."
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【Tokyo】'ICC Annual 2026: Leave/Remain/Receive' Artist Talk
A series of artist talks related to the 2026 ICC Annual Exhibition 'Leave/Remain/Receive' will be held in Tokyo from June 20 to November 8.
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Iwanai Chuo Gakuen Art Club Holds Its First Exhibition Since Merger, Starting on the 17th; Landscape Painting of School Building Also Included
Iwanai Chuo Gakuen's art club will hold its first post-merger exhibition at Kida Kinjiro Museum of Art on the 17th.
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Horror Experience Exhibition: World of Movie Art at Namba Sky O (Minna no Keizai Shinbun Network)
A horror-themed movie art exhibition focusing on sets and production design is held at Namba Sky O in Osaka.
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Sugie Ako | Iguchi Kouta Motion Graphics
Iguchi Kouta's motion graphics exhibition is held at Ginza Graphic Gallery.
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Painting Circle Art Exhibition from 18th at Iga Hakubō Plaza
The 66th exhibition by the painting circle Upperyo Bijutsukuru will be held from June 18 to 21 at Iga Hakubō Plaza in Iga City. Approximately 20 works in watercolor, oil, and acrylic will be displayed.
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Report on the Opening of 'Hiroshi Sugimoto: Extinction' Exhibition (National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo). Seeing Hiroshi Sugimoto's Origins and Future
Hiroshi Sugimoto's large-scale retrospective 'Extinction' opens at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, exploring the medium of film photography and the artist's future.
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Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 11 'Confessions of the Soul ~Fin de Siècle Art~' Focus on Redon, Munch, Klimt, and More, Airs June 17 on E-Tele
The June 17th E-Tele broadcast of 'Mastering Western Art in 3 Months' focuses on Fin de Siècle art, featuring works by Redon, Munch, and Klimt.
Tokyo Art Beat
Documentary Special: Pina Bausch and Nam June Paik. 'Performance Art: A Film Festival around Body and Space' to be held in August
A documentary special titled 'Performance Art: A Film Festival around Body and Space' featuring pioneers of performance art will be released in theaters nationwide starting August 1.
Tokyo Art Beat
Review Exhibition Nam June Paik: Nam June Paik | Jugemu Held at Watari Museum of Contemporary Art
A review exhibition titled "Nam June Paik | Jugemu" is held at Watari Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Nam June Paik's death.
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Art Exhibitions and Exhibitions Closing on June 21 (Sun): Boudin, Kuniyoshi, Capcom, Van Gogh's Drawbridge, and More
A list of 59 art exhibitions and shows closing on June 21 (Sun) across Japan, organized by region.
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Takashima Chika | Satoshi Nishizawa 'World's Unknown Warrior Day'
Satoshi Nishizawa's exhibition critiques the political nature of war memorial displays, exposing their superficiality.
Tokyo Art Beat
Café Artists: From Impressionism to Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Picasso – Opening Report at the Mitsubishi 1 Hall Museum. Cafés Were Another Atelier for Modern Art
The exhibition explores how cafés in Paris and Barcelona influenced modern art through artists like Monet, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Picasso.
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Report on 'Yukio Hideshima Exhibition: Dark Fantasy / Mysterious — A Talent Born in Minamata' (Kumamoto City Museum of Modern Art). Tracing the Unique Artist's Footsteps and the Landscape that Nurtured Him
A retrospective of Yukio Hideshima (1934–2018) at Kumamoto City Museum of Modern Art explores his dark fantasy world and its roots in Minamata’s landscape.
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Chushin Art Exhibition Opens on the 20th, Works Successively Carried into Matsumoto City Museum (Nagano Prefecture) (Citizen Times Web)
The Chushin Art Exhibition opens Oct 20 at Matsumoto City Museum, displaying 254 works from local artists, juniors, and members.
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"Asama International Photo Festival 2026 PHOTO MIYOTA" to be held. Expanding exhibition area throughout Miyota Town.
The "Asama International Photo Festival 2026 PHOTO MIYOTA" will be held in Miyota Town, Nagano Prefecture from August 1st to September 27th.
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Yoshitomo Nara-curated ceramics exhibition "Movement of Strata" to be held at KOSAKU KANECHIKA, introducing four artists including Eiji Uematsu and Takuro Kuwata
Yoshitomo Nara curates a ceramics exhibition exploring ceramic expression at KOSAKU KANECHIKA.
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Book Review: A New Attempt at Art Criticism Sought After Nuclear Damage. 'Apocalyptic Art: For the Coming Post-Humanity'
This book review explores Shiki noie's attempt at art criticism in post-nuclear Japan, focusing on 'Apocalyptic Art: For the Coming Post-Humanity'.
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Chushin Art Exhibition Opens on the 20th; Ambitious Works Delivered One After Another to Matsumoto City Museum of Art – Shimin Times
The Chushin Art Exhibition opens at Matsumoto City Museum of Art with many diverse works delivered.
Tokyo Art Beat
International Art Festival 'Forest Arts Festival Okayama 2027' First Batch of Participating Artists Includes Leonardo Elrrich, Kei Kawara, and 8 Groups. Concept is 'Protopia - The Forest That Moves Forward'
The 2027 International Art Festival 'Forest Arts Festival Okayama' features 8 artist groups, including Leonardo Elrrich and Kei Kawara, under the concept of 'Protopia - The Forest That Moves Forward', focusing on regional resources and collaboration.
Tokyo Art Beat
[Museum Goods] 10 Editor-Recommended Goods Found at “Artists Gathering in the 'Cafe'—From Impressionism to Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Picasso” (Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum)
The article introduces editor-selected goods from a Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum exhibition on cafes and modern art.
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【Paid Member Exclusive】"Lucy Lee Exhibition - Elegant Vessels Bridging East and West" (Tokyo Garden Museum) Tickets to be Given to 10 People in 5 Groups!
Tokyo Garden Museum will host a retrospective exhibition of Lucy Lee's ceramics, offering tickets to 10 people in 5 groups exclusively for paid members.
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Experience the Era of Art by Touring the Entire Miyagi Prefectural Museum
The exhibition 'Era of Art' showcases selected works from the museum's collection of about 7,000 pieces to celebrate its reopening.
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Chukyo Art Exhibition Works Accepted Today – Chukyo Art Association – Shimin Times
The Chukyo Art Association is accepting entries for the "78th Chukyo Art Exhibition" to be held at Matsumoto City Museum.
朝日新聞
Hockney Dies: British Modern Art Giant
David Hockney, a giant of British modern art, has died at the age of 88.
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Painter David Hockney Dies at 88, British Modern Art Master
British modern art master David Hockney has died at the age of 88.
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The Craftsmanship of Art Directors Creating a Work World
Art Director Shinsuke Kojima will lecture on the role and career of art directors in film, featuring his work on the upcoming film 'LOOKBACK'.
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GOMA's 'Light World': Immersive Solo Exhibition at Goldwin Tokyo Headquarters
GOMA's immersive solo exhibition 'Light World' at Goldwin Tokyo Headquarters features his pointillist paintings, textile works, and didgeridoo soundscapes.
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【東京】「心の声をきく　わたしを生きる術（すべ）」展
An exhibition in Tokyo explores self-care through listening to one's inner voice, featuring outsider and contemporary artworks.
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16th Gyeongju Biennale Held. Hoe Tuenien as Art Director, Matthew Barney Participates
The 16th Gyeongju Biennale in South Korea features Hoe Tuenien as art director and Matthew Barney among participants, centered on the theme 'You Must Change Your Life'.
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Immersed in Van Gogh and Gaudi. Immersive Digital Art Facility 'Rêve des Lumières' Opens in Ariake | Image Gallery 5 / 8
An immersive digital art facility 'Rêve des Lumières' opens in Ariake, projecting works by Van Gogh and Gaudi.
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Yamakawa Riku | National Route 152 / National Route 142 / Old Nakasendo
The author explores the route of National Route 152 and 142, tracing the path of the Old Nakasendo and reflecting on the historical significance of the terrain.
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Takashima Chi | "Seduction by Space" by Tyler Coburn, Taro Mizushima, Wataru Naganuma, and Jiro Sasaki
Tyler Coburn's installation and performance explore the complex relationship between infectious diseases and colonial rule through the lens of Nanban candlesticks and lichens.
Tokyo Art Beat
The Gateway for Young Artists: The 76th Gakuten Art & Design Award to be Held in August. Special Video Project Featuring Koji Yakusho to be Presented at the National Art Center Tokyo──Application Deadline is July 6
The 76th Gakuten Art & Design Award will be held at the National Art Center Tokyo in August, featuring a special video project with actor Koji Yakusho.
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トニー・アウスラー：技術と霊知のはざま～魔術、メディア、アート～ @ TOKYO NODE GALLERY
Tony Oursler’s major works from early career to present are showcased in a large solo exhibition at Tokyo’s TOKYO NODE GALLERY.
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Immersing in Van Gogh and Gaudi. Immersive Digital Art Facility 'RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES' Opens in Ariake
An immersive digital art facility 'RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES' has opened in Ariake, Tokyo, featuring projections of Van Gogh and Gaudi.
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16th Gwangju Biennale Announces Participating Artists
The 16th Gwangju Biennale, opening on September 5, 2026, has announced 43 participating artists.
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ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 to be held in Fukuoka. 83 galleries from Japan and abroad to exhibit
An international art fair linking Japan and Asia will be held at Fukuoka International Center.
Tokyo Art Beat
David Hockney dies at 88. One of the representative artists of the modern era, born in the UK
David Hockney, a representative artist of modern art, has died at the age of 88.
Tokyo Art Beat
YOSHIROTTEN's Largest-Scale Solo Exhibition "YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition Communication with the Other Side / BEYOND EARTH" to be Held at TOKYO NODE in October. Large-Scale Installation of Space and Art with JAXA Planning Cooperation
YOSHIROTTEN's largest solo exhibition "YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition Communication with the Other Side / BEYOND EARTH" will be held at TOKYO NODE starting in October.
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『September JAM』: 17 Art Participating Artists Including Okuda Masato Announced; Early Bird Passports and Bomber Jackets Accepting Applications (PIA)
The comprehensive art event 'September JAM' announced 17 new art participating artists, including Okuda Masato.
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Kyoto Ichinichi ▽ Ryukoku Daippeiyo Cheerleading, 2nd in the World: Asuka Saito Visits an Art Exhibition
Ryukoku Daippeiyo High School and Junior High School's cheerleading team, ranked 2nd in the world, is featured. Asuka Saito also guides viewers through an art exhibition.
Tokyo Art Beat
Tokushima Prefecture Explains Reason for Requesting Cancellation of Junya Ishigami's Former Hall Plan Exhibition: Judged as "Inconsistent with Venue's Purpose of Use"
Tokushima Prefecture stated that Junya Ishigami's exhibition was requested to be cancelled because it mismatched the venue's intended purpose.
Tokyo Art Beat
Mel Chin's First Solo Exhibition in Japan to be Held at Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art in July. The Hiroshima Prize-winning Artist Questions the Current State of Violence and Peace
Mel Chin's first solo exhibition in Japan will be held at the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art in July.
Tokyo Art Beat
Atsuko Tezuka, Yozuri Watanabe, Asako Fujikura Question 'The City'. APK PUBLIC Vol.2 Held at TODA BUILDING in Kyobashi
Atsuko Tezuka, Yozuri Watanabe, and Asako Fujikura present works questioning 'the city' at the public art exhibition 'APK PUBLIC Vol.2: The Becoming City' at TODA BUILDING in Kyobashi.
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山川陸｜Null『WITH LiMBO』（後編）
会期：2026/05/02〜2026/05/03 会場：愛知県芸術劇場 小ホール［愛知県］ 振付・出演：岡田玲奈、黒田勇 共同振付・出演：仙石孝太朗 ...
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Iizawa Kōtarō｜Photo Walk 12—From Eye to Eye (March 2026–May 2026)
Iizawa Kōtarō reviews Japanese and international photography exhibitions and photobooks from March to May 2026.
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【Chiba】Tsukurikake Lab 21 "Yuki Shimizu | Ghost Chair Incident"
Photographer Yuki Shimizu's 'Ghost Chair Incident' will be held at the Chiba City Museum of Art.
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Tokyo Photographic Art Museum "Mako Idemitsu: Women's Works—Autobiography of a Video Artist" Ticket Giveaway
A ticket giveaway for the Mako Idemitsu exhibition at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum.
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Art Basel 2026
Gozo Yoshimasu, Taro Okamoto, and Riko Aoki are among the Japanese artists exhibiting at Art Basel 2026.
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Parrot Is Coming! Kōsetsu Museum Collection × Wakako Kawakami — Together with Piko & Peter, Enjoying Antique Art – artscape
An exhibition at Osaka's Kōsetsu Museum features 200 parrot artworks by Wakako Kawakami to make ancient art accessible.
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Books and Art Exhibition vol.6　Tracing.
An exhibition featuring works created by 'tracing' literary works and news.
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Tsuchida Yu | yoShimarin 'Non-Viewable Objects to View? ー Signs, Vision Test, Amidakuji ー' / Part 2
yoShimarin reinterprets infographics and amida-kiji as artistic expressions, blending contemporary art with Dada elements in his solo exhibition.
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京都市：京都市立芸術大学美術学部　夏休み子ども写生大会
京都市立芸術大学（京都芸大）では、京都市動物園で「夏休み子ども写生大会」を開催するため、参加者を募集します。市内小学校の児童が、本学美術学部の学生と一緒に絵を ...Source: ...
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「Seeds and Roots — Cultivating the City」 to be held at Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery. Dan Graham exhibition cancelled.
Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery will host a new exhibition titled "Seeds and Roots — Cultivating the City" from October 17 to December 20. The previously announced Dan Graham exhibition has been cancelled.
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熊野の歴史、自然を創作に　東京芸大生が「古美術研究旅行」
東京芸術大美術学部の先端芸術表現科（茨城県取手市）で学ぶ3年生17人が8日、必修授業の一環で熊野市と紀宝町を訪れ、熊野地方の歴史や文化…
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Are Art Universities Popular but Doomed? 'Hidden Report Cards' of Joshibi University of Art, Bunka Art University, and Yokohama University of Art Released
Despite high popularity, art universities face uncertain futures. The article reveals 'hidden report cards' for three specific art universities.
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Episode 6: 'Mist' [Professor Naoki Sato] Art Appreciation Lessons at Tokyo University of the Arts: A New Art History Viewed Through East-West Comparison. A Space to Calm the Mind or a Fear of the Unknown?
Professor Naoki Sato compares the works of Hasegawa Tohaku and Fernand Khnopff to explain the differing perceptions of 'mist' between East Asia and the West.
Tokyo Art Beat
【Museum Goods】10 Recommended Goods Found at 'Picasso meets Paul Smith: An Adventure of Playfulness' (National Art Center, Tokyo)
We introduce 10 recommended goods from the 'Picasso meets Paul Smith' exhibition at the National Art Center, Tokyo.
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Kids & Family Programs for Summer 2026 (Western Japan) Selected by artscape Editorial Department
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Collection Exhibition 2026-Ⅰ
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【Tokyo】'ICC Annual 2026: Leave/Remain/Receive' Artist Talk
北海道新聞デジタル

Iwanai Chuo Gakuen Art Club Holds Its First Exhibition Since Merger, Starting on the 17th; Landscape Painting of School Building Also Included
Yahoo!ニュース

Horror Experience Exhibition: World of Movie Art at Namba Sky O (Minna no Keizai Shinbun Network)
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Sugie Ako | Iguchi Kouta Motion Graphics
伊賀タウン情報 YOU

Painting Circle Art Exhibition from 18th at Iga Hakubō Plaza
美術手帖

Report on the Opening of 'Hiroshi Sugimoto: Extinction' Exhibition (National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo). Seeing Hiroshi Sugimoto's Origins and Future
美術展ナビ

Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 11 'Confessions of the Soul ~Fin de Siècle Art~' Focus on Redon, Munch, Klimt, and More, Airs June 17 on E-Tele
Tokyo Art Beat

Documentary Special: Pina Bausch and Nam June Paik. 'Performance Art: A Film Festival around Body and Space' to be held in August
Tokyo Art Beat

Review Exhibition Nam June Paik: Nam June Paik | Jugemu Held at Watari Museum of Contemporary Art
美術展ナビ

Art Exhibitions and Exhibitions Closing on June 21 (Sun): Boudin, Kuniyoshi, Capcom, Van Gogh's Drawbridge, and More
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Takashima Chika | Satoshi Nishizawa 'World's Unknown Warrior Day'
Tokyo Art Beat

Café Artists: From Impressionism to Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Picasso – Opening Report at the Mitsubishi 1 Hall Museum. Cafés Were Another Atelier for Modern Art
美術手帖

Report on 'Yukio Hideshima Exhibition: Dark Fantasy / Mysterious — A Talent Born in Minamata' (Kumamoto City Museum of Modern Art). Tracing the Unique Artist's Footsteps and the Landscape that Nurtured Him
Yahoo!ニュース

Chushin Art Exhibition Opens on the 20th, Works Successively Carried into Matsumoto City Museum (Nagano Prefecture) (Citizen Times Web)
美術手帖

"Asama International Photo Festival 2026 PHOTO MIYOTA" to be held. Expanding exhibition area throughout Miyota Town.
美術手帖

Yoshitomo Nara-curated ceramics exhibition "Movement of Strata" to be held at KOSAKU KANECHIKA, introducing four artists including Eiji Uematsu and Takuro Kuwata
美術手帖

Book Review: A New Attempt at Art Criticism Sought After Nuclear Damage. 'Apocalyptic Art: For the Coming Post-Humanity'
市民タイムス

Chushin Art Exhibition Opens on the 20th; Ambitious Works Delivered One After Another to Matsumoto City Museum of Art – Shimin Times
Tokyo Art Beat

International Art Festival 'Forest Arts Festival Okayama 2027' First Batch of Participating Artists Includes Leonardo Elrrich, Kei Kawara, and 8 Groups. Concept is 'Protopia - The Forest That Moves Forward'
Tokyo Art Beat

[Museum Goods] 10 Editor-Recommended Goods Found at “Artists Gathering in the 'Cafe'—From Impressionism to Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Picasso” (Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum)
Tokyo Art Beat

【Paid Member Exclusive】"Lucy Lee Exhibition - Elegant Vessels Bridging East and West" (Tokyo Garden Museum) Tickets to be Given to 10 People in 5 Groups!
日刊CJ Monmo Web

Experience the Era of Art by Touring the Entire Miyagi Prefectural Museum
市民タイムス

Chukyo Art Exhibition Works Accepted Today – Chukyo Art Association – Shimin Times
朝日新聞

Hockney Dies: British Modern Art Giant
朝日新聞

Painter David Hockney Dies at 88, British Modern Art Master
VIDEO SALON

The Craftsmanship of Art Directors Creating a Work World
美術手帖

GOMA's 'Light World': Immersive Solo Exhibition at Goldwin Tokyo Headquarters
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【東京】「心の声をきく　わたしを生きる術（すべ）」展
美術手帖

16th Gyeongju Biennale Held. Hoe Tuenien as Art Director, Matthew Barney Participates
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Immersed in Van Gogh and Gaudi. Immersive Digital Art Facility 'Rêve des Lumières' Opens in Ariake | Image Gallery 5 / 8
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Yamakawa Riku | National Route 152 / National Route 142 / Old Nakasendo
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Takashima Chi | "Seduction by Space" by Tyler Coburn, Taro Mizushima, Wataru Naganuma, and Jiro Sasaki
Tokyo Art Beat

The Gateway for Young Artists: The 76th Gakuten Art & Design Award to be Held in August. Special Video Project Featuring Koji Yakusho to be Presented at the National Art Center Tokyo──Application Deadline is July 6
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トニー・アウスラー：技術と霊知のはざま～魔術、メディア、アート～ @ TOKYO NODE GALLERY
美術手帖

Immersing in Van Gogh and Gaudi. Immersive Digital Art Facility 'RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES' Opens in Ariake
ART iT

16th Gwangju Biennale Announces Participating Artists
美術手帖

ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 to be held in Fukuoka. 83 galleries from Japan and abroad to exhibit
Tokyo Art Beat

David Hockney dies at 88. One of the representative artists of the modern era, born in the UK
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