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90 Exhibitions for 2025 Selected by 30 People: Hiroki Tsutsui (Contemporary Art History Researcher)
Art historian Hiroki Tsutsui selects and reviews three significant art exhibitions scheduled for 2025.
The Most Recommended Art Exhibitions of This Year (2025) Chosen by Everyone! 3rd Place is "Monet: Water Lilies," 2nd Place is "Unkei Exhibition," and 1st Place is "Super National Treasures—The Radiance of Prayer."
The top recommended art exhibitions for 2025 were announced, with "Super National Treasures—The Radiance of Prayer" at Nara National Museum taking first place.
【BOOKS】Nikkei Otona no OFF "Must-See Art Exhibitions in 2026" Now on Sale; Supplements Include Art Exhibition Handbook and Masterpiece Calendar, Clear File
Nikkei Trendy's special issue, "Nikkei Otona no OFF: Must-See Art Exhibitions in 2026," is now available, featuring comprehensive coverage and supplements.
Regarding the Holding of the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum Art Material Collection Committee
The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum Art Material Collection Committee for Reiwa 7 will be held on January 14, Reiwa 8, divided into collection and evaluation subcommittees.
The 59th Koriyama City Children's Art Exhibition
The 59th Koriyama City Children's Art Exhibition will be held at the museum lobby from January 31 to February 8, 2026.
Ogimikai Exhibition by Ogikō Art Club Alumni Marks Half Century; Commemorative Exhibition Opens January 4th at Yumeplat Ogori
The 50th anniversary "Ogimikai Exhibition" by Ogikō Art Club alumni will be held starting January 4th at Yumeplat Ogori.
Otaru's First Major Art Exhibition ~100 Years of the Taichisha Exhibition~ | Otaru City
Otaru City Museum of Art will host an exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Taichisha Exhibition, a key art group in Hokkaido.
[Kyoto] Seminar & Talk "Entrepreneurship Course for Art Workers Vol.2: Art and Fundraising / How to Face Market Needs"
A seminar will be held in Kyoto focusing on fundraising and addressing market needs for art workers aiming for sustainable careers.
【2025 Best Exhibitions】 TAB Users Announce the Top 30 Selected from Over 10,000 Exhibitions! Which Exhibitions Garnered the Most Votes and Attention on the Site?
Tokyo Art Beat announced the top 30 most-watched exhibitions of 2025, based on user bookmarks and survey votes from over 10,000 events.
Commemorating Mountain Day: The 21st "Forest Art Gallery" Held: Kyushu Regional Forest Office
The Kyushu Regional Forest Office held the 21st "Forest Art Gallery" to commemorate Mountain Day, announcing the winning entries from junior high school students.
Koichi Kageyama | Petrus Christus's "Portrait of a Young Lady" -- The Expression of Individuality by "Hisako Koike"
This article features an interview with art historian Hisako Koike about Petrus Christus's "Portrait of a Young Lady" and its significance in expressing individuality within Netherlandish art.
Editorial Notes... 44 -- The 'Continuous' Relationship Between Life and Creation
This article discusses the importance of the continuous link between daily life and artistic creation through a visit to the open house of 'Haniyasu House' in Kamakura.
Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art "Chapter 3" | With the Streets of Paris. Towards a New Horizon for Art
The Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art has relocated and reopened in Paris's Palais-Royal, unveiling an expanded space designed by Jean Nouvel to explore new artistic horizons.
【Tokyo】Artpoint Meeting #17 × Sumida River Shinrabanshō Sumi ni Yume "The Role of 'Connectors' Accompanying the Community"
A talk forum will be held in collaboration with a local art project to explore the role and potential of 'connectors' who support communities.
Art Exhibitions Starting in January: In Tokyo, "Fighting Buddha Statues" (Seikado @ Marunouchi), "NAKED meets Gaudí Exhibition..."
This article lists notable art exhibitions and displays opening across Japan, particularly in Tokyo and Kansai, during January 2026.
Anti-Action: Their Respective Responses and Challenges
This exhibition re-examines the overlooked creative work of Japanese women artists from the 1950s-60s using the keyword 'Anti-Action'.
【Tokyo】Talk Event Commemorating the Publication of the Catalog for the Exhibition "Medium and Dimension: Apparition" Apparition—On Preserving an Exhibition Takuya Nakao × Hirokazu Matsuda × Shota Yamauchi
A talk event will be held in Tokyo to commemorate the catalog publication for the exhibition "Medium and Dimension: Apparition," focusing on preserving ephemeral exhibitions.
Let Adults and Children Join! Gallery Tour Around with a Curator While Chatting / Tottori Net / Tottori Prefecture Official Website
A gallery tour where visitors can chat with a curator while viewing art will be held at the Tottori Prefectural Museum.
From Edo Paintings to "Brillo Box": Variations in the Art Collection Gathered by Tottori Prefecture!/Tori-net/Tottori Prefectural Government Official Website
An exhibition at the Tottori Prefectural Museum will showcase the diverse art collection gathered by Tottori Prefecture, ranging from Edo paintings to Warhol's "Brillo Box."
20th Anniversary Exhibition: Yokohama City Camera and Photography Collection Exhibition - Mr. Naylor's Cabinet of Curiosities
Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino celebrates its 20th anniversary with an exhibition of the Thurman F. Naylor Camera and Photography Collection.
90 Exhibitions of 2025 Chosen by 30 People: Judafu Tei Raden (VTuber)
VTuber Judafu Tei Raden selects three notable 2025 art exhibitions: a photography show, a National Treasures exhibition in Nara, and an interactive exhibition in Kyushu.
Musashino Art University's 2025 Graduation and Completion Exhibition to be Held Sequentially at Two Campuses Starting January 15 - Design Information Site [JDN]
Musashino Art University will sequentially hold its 2025 Graduation and Completion Exhibition starting January 15 at its two campuses.
artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | December 2025 [Upcoming Publications]
Artscape introduces upcoming exhibition catalogs and books related to art and design for December 2025.
Ako Sugie | "Lessons in Relating: Dialogue with Trees #100"
This exhibition explored dialogue with trees by digitally analyzing collected branches and adding 3D-printed elements to them.
Iron and Art: The Trajectory of Beauty Woven by the Steel Metropolis @ Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art
This exhibition at the Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art explores the relationship between the history of Kitakyushu, centered on iron, and works of art.
Books and Art: Integrated and Open, "Circulation" that Invites Surprise and Discovery... Special Edition
The Taichung Green Museum Library, a complex cultural facility integrating a public library and art museum, has opened, featuring an open design by SANA A.
INTERVIEW
This article compiles interviews with various art world figures regarding topics like the DIC Kawamura Memorial Museum collection release, the Taipei Biennial, and contemporary art trends.
Large Ema Featuring 'Horse' Made by Art Club Members Dedicated at Kokawa High School / Wakayama
Art club members from Kokawa High School dedicated a large ema featuring the Year of the Horse to a local shrine.
Retrospective Exhibition of #Mukuotakamura, Art Director of Anime "Galaxy Railway 999" and "Genma Wars," to be Held in His Hometown of Nagasaki!
A retrospective exhibition of Mukuotakamura, the art director of anime such as "Galaxy Railway 999," will be held in his hometown of Nagasaki.
25 Recommended Exhibitions in Osaka/Kansai for 2026: From the First Marimekko Exhibition in 10 Years to the Setsutai Komura, NHK Sunday Art Museum 50th Anniversary, and Sarah Morris Exhibitions
This guide highlights 25 recommended art exhibitions in the Osaka/Kansai region for 2026, featuring major shows like the Marimekko Exhibition and Sarah Morris.
Collection Exhibition II: The Best of the Best in Hyogo
The Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art is holding a collection exhibition featuring works related to Hyogo, masterpieces from the Egawa Collection, and ancient mirrors.
Collection Exhibition II: The Best of the Best of Hyogo
The Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art is hosting a collection exhibition featuring masterpieces related to Hyogo, items from the Eigawa Collection, and ancient mirrors.
Solving Contract Worries for Current Artists and Art Workers! "Contract Lessons for People Working in the Fields of Fine Arts and Crafts" to Start Mid-January
A contract lesson series addressing legal issues for artists and art workers in fine arts and crafts will launch in mid-January across four cities and online.
Kana Uno | Remaining in the "In-Between" and Finding Hope—What Was Seen at the Aichi Triennale 2025
The author reviews the Aichi Triennale 2025, focusing on seven contemporary art pieces that embody the theme of "in-between," suggesting art's ambiguity can connect people across divides.
Hoshino Futoshi | Takuya Nakamura's "Japanese Rap: Repeatedly Nodding Your Head"
Takuya Nakamura's book, "Japanese Rap: Repeatedly Nodding Your Head," offers a groundbreaking critique through the discourse history, the philosophy of repetition, and an analysis of SEEDA.
Let's Learn About "Contracts" for People Working in the Art and Craft Fields. Training Sessions to be Held in 4 Cities Nationwide + Online
A training session on contract basics for artists and art workers in the art/craft field will be held in four cities across Japan and online.
【Year-End and New Year Special】Art Exhibitions Open from December 29th to January 3rd, Including Exhibitions with No Closures at Roppongi Hills, Yokohama Yamashita Pier, Hakone, and Izu
This article introduces notable art exhibitions open across Japan, including at Roppongi Hills and Kyoto National Museum, during the New Year holiday period (Dec 29 - Jan 3).
Yoshiko Miyashita's "Eye of Shinjuku" in West Shinjuku to be Re-illuminated for a Limited Time Over New Year's
Yoshiko Miyashita's public art piece, "Eye of Shinjuku," will be temporarily relit during the New Year's period.
"Artist International Promotion Support Program" Accepting Applications for the First Period of Fiscal Year 2026
The National Center for Art Research (NCAR) is accepting applications for its program to support Japanese artists participating in international art exhibitions in FY2026.
Solving with the Exhibition Catalog: Avant-garde Art Attempts - The 'Anti-Action' Exhibition
The catalog for the 'Anti-Action' exhibition, featuring 14 female avant-garde artists from the 1950s-60s, is recommended for understanding their diverse artistic challenges.
【Nation's First Joint Art Storage Facility】To be completed in FY2030 using BTO method / Aichi Prefecture
Aichi Prefecture announced plans to construct the nation's first joint art storage facility using the BTO method, aiming for completion in fiscal year 2030.
Tracing the History of Human-Horse Relationships Through Artworks [Umamizukushi - Appreciating the Zodiac -] | Sarai.jp | Shogakukan Magazine Sarai Official Site
The Kyoto National Museum is hosting an exhibition focusing on the horse, the zodiac animal for 2026.
Boldly Decluttering Art Supplies... My Desired Path Was Art - Rie Mimura's Migokoro (Sankei Shimbun)
Actress Rie Mimura finally decluttered art supplies she held onto for 20 years due to guilt over abandoning her initial path toward art.
Boldly Decluttering Art Supplies... My Desired Career Path Was Art - Rie Mimura's Heart
Actress Rie Mimura decluttered art supplies she hadn't touched for 20 years, finally letting go of her unfulfilled desire to pursue art.
War Taboos, Admiration for Forgeries: FUKUDA Miran and YAMASHITA Yuji Discuss This Year's Art World
Artist FUKUDA Miran and art historian YAMASHITA Yuji reflected on the 2025 art world, discussing impactful exhibitions like those on war records and Japan-Korea art.
Sayaka Uehara: Even If All the Rubble Were Cleaned Away Without a Trace
The Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino hosts the first solo exhibition of photographer Sayaka Uehara, showcasing her work spanning approximately ten years.
Sayaka Uehara: Even If All the Rubble Were Cleaned Away Without a Trace
A solo exhibition by photographer Sayaka Uehara, showcasing her decade-long work at the Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino.
【2025 Best Exhibitions】3 Selections by Akimi Otsuki (Curator, Ashiya City Museum of Art & History) | Year-End Special Feature "2025 Review + 2026 Outlook"
Akimi Otsuki, a curator at the Ashiya City Museum of Art & History, selected and commented on three exhibitions that left the strongest impression in 2025.
Tomoki Sakuta | Changes in the Digital Archive System in Museums and Art Museums—Deciphering 30 Years of Archives (Part 2)
This article analyzes the evolution of digital archive systems in Japanese museums and art museums from 1995 to 2025.
Kenta Yamazaki | Li Wen-Hao Performance Presentation 'Aijin'
Taiwanese artist Li Wen-Hao presented 'Aijin,' tracing Teresa Teng's career and Taiwanese socio-political changes through her songs, highlighting cultural differences in the term 'Aijin.'
Art Teacher Disciplined 12 Times in 10 Years... Still, "I Will Not Stand, I Will Not Sing" - The Current State of the Hinomaru and Kimigayo [Post-War 80 Years Series: Confronting Negative History (16)] (47NEWS)
An art teacher disciplined 12 times for refusing to stand for the national flag and anthem discusses his unwavering stance against strict Tokyo Board of Education directives.
Series: Rika Nakashima - The New Book of the Dead, Part 2
This essay explores issues surrounding death, examining social media censorship, the ethics of euthanasia, and personal experiences with mortality.
【BOOKS】 "A Beautiful, Luxurious Art Book" Toshiko Tamamushi's "The Veins of Ornament: Decoration in Japanese Art" (Chukōron Bijutsu Shuppan)
Toshiko Tamamushi's "The Veins of Ornament" re-examines Japanese art from the perspective of decoration, presented as a luxurious art book blending beautiful illustrations and text.
"Sekai no Kotowari—Art of Our Time" (The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto) Report: 30 Years of Japanese Art Expression and Society from the 1990s to the Present
This exhibition at The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto explores Japanese art expression and its relationship with society from the 1990s to the present.
【Tokyo】 "Tsugu minä perhonen" Exhibition Talk Events
Two free talk events will be held in conjunction with the "Tsugu minä perhonen" exhibition at the Setagaya Museum of Art.
【2025 Best Exhibitions】3 Selections by Moeka Suzuki (Contemporary Art Historian) | Year-End Special Feature "2025 Review + 2026 Outlook"
Contemporary art historian Moeka Suzuki selects and discusses three of the most memorable exhibitions from 2025.
Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2024–2026 Commemorative Exhibition "Wetland" (Tetsuya Umeda, Hajige Oh) @ Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
The TCAA 2024-2026 commemorative exhibition, "Wetland," featuring winners Tetsuya Umeda and Hajige Oh, will be held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo.
Ako Sugie | "Art Deco and Fashion: Focusing on the Kyoto Costume Culture Research Foundation (KCI) Collection"
This exhibition at the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum focused on the influence of Art Deco on fashion, primarily using the KCI Collection.
Art Class and Work Experience: Kiso Town Junior High Students Hold Learning Exhibition at Kiso Town Library
Kiso Town junior high students are displaying the results of their art classes and integrated learning at the town library.
National Center for Art Research Opens Applications for the First Phase of Fiscal Year 2026 for the "Artist International Promotion Support Program"
The National Center for Art Research (NCAR) has opened applications for the first phase of its FY2026 program to support Japanese artists participating in international art exhibitions abroad.
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90 Exhibitions for 2025 Selected by 30 People: Hiroki Tsutsui (Contemporary Art History Researcher)

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The Most Recommended Art Exhibitions of This Year (2025) Chosen by Everyone! 3rd Place is "Monet: Water Lilies," 2nd Place is "Unkei Exhibition," and 1st Place is "Super National Treasures—The Radiance of Prayer."

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【BOOKS】Nikkei Otona no OFF "Must-See Art Exhibitions in 2026" Now on Sale; Supplements Include Art Exhibition Handbook and Masterpiece Calendar, Clear File

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Regarding the Holding of the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum Art Material Collection Committee

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The 59th Koriyama City Children's Art Exhibition

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Ogimikai Exhibition by Ogikō Art Club Alumni Marks Half Century; Commemorative Exhibition Opens January 4th at Yumeplat Ogori

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Otaru's First Major Art Exhibition ~100 Years of the Taichisha Exhibition~ | Otaru City

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[Kyoto] Seminar & Talk "Entrepreneurship Course for Art Workers Vol.2: Art and Fundraising / How to Face Market Needs"

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【2025 Best Exhibitions】 TAB Users Announce the Top 30 Selected from Over 10,000 Exhibitions! Which Exhibitions Garnered the Most Votes and Attention on the Site?

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Commemorating Mountain Day: The 21st "Forest Art Gallery" Held: Kyushu Regional Forest Office

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Koichi Kageyama | Petrus Christus's "Portrait of a Young Lady" -- The Expression of Individuality by "Hisako Koike"

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Editorial Notes... 44 -- The 'Continuous' Relationship Between Life and Creation

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Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art "Chapter 3" | With the Streets of Paris. Towards a New Horizon for Art

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【Tokyo】Artpoint Meeting #17 × Sumida River Shinrabanshō Sumi ni Yume "The Role of 'Connectors' Accompanying the Community"

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Art Exhibitions Starting in January: In Tokyo, "Fighting Buddha Statues" (Seikado @ Marunouchi), "NAKED meets Gaudí Exhibition..."

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Anti-Action: Their Respective Responses and Challenges

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【Tokyo】Talk Event Commemorating the Publication of the Catalog for the Exhibition "Medium and Dimension: Apparition" Apparition—On Preserving an Exhibition Takuya Nakao × Hirokazu Matsuda × Shota Yamauchi

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Let Adults and Children Join! Gallery Tour Around with a Curator While Chatting / Tottori Net / Tottori Prefecture Official Website

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From Edo Paintings to "Brillo Box": Variations in the Art Collection Gathered by Tottori Prefecture!/Tori-net/Tottori Prefectural Government Official Website

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20th Anniversary Exhibition: Yokohama City Camera and Photography Collection Exhibition - Mr. Naylor's Cabinet of Curiosities

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90 Exhibitions of 2025 Chosen by 30 People: Judafu Tei Raden (VTuber)

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Musashino Art University's 2025 Graduation and Completion Exhibition to be Held Sequentially at Two Campuses Starting January 15 - Design Information Site [JDN]

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artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | December 2025 [Upcoming Publications]

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Ako Sugie | "Lessons in Relating: Dialogue with Trees #100"

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Iron and Art: The Trajectory of Beauty Woven by the Steel Metropolis @ Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art

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Books and Art: Integrated and Open, "Circulation" that Invites Surprise and Discovery... Special Edition

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INTERVIEW

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Large Ema Featuring 'Horse' Made by Art Club Members Dedicated at Kokawa High School / Wakayama

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Retrospective Exhibition of #Mukuotakamura, Art Director of Anime "Galaxy Railway 999" and "Genma Wars," to be Held in His Hometown of Nagasaki!

Tokyo Art Beat

25 Recommended Exhibitions in Osaka/Kansai for 2026: From the First Marimekko Exhibition in 10 Years to the Setsutai Komura, NHK Sunday Art Museum 50th Anniversary, and Sarah Morris Exhibitions

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Collection Exhibition II: The Best of the Best in Hyogo

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Solving Contract Worries for Current Artists and Art Workers! "Contract Lessons for People Working in the Fields of Fine Arts and Crafts" to Start Mid-January

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Kana Uno | Remaining in the "In-Between" and Finding Hope—What Was Seen at the Aichi Triennale 2025

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Hoshino Futoshi | Takuya Nakamura's "Japanese Rap: Repeatedly Nodding Your Head"

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Let's Learn About "Contracts" for People Working in the Art and Craft Fields. Training Sessions to be Held in 4 Cities Nationwide + Online

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【Year-End and New Year Special】Art Exhibitions Open from December 29th to January 3rd, Including Exhibitions with No Closures at Roppongi Hills, Yokohama Yamashita Pier, Hakone, and Izu

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Yoshiko Miyashita's "Eye of Shinjuku" in West Shinjuku to be Re-illuminated for a Limited Time Over New Year's

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"Artist International Promotion Support Program" Accepting Applications for the First Period of Fiscal Year 2026

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Solving with the Exhibition Catalog: Avant-garde Art Attempts - The 'Anti-Action' Exhibition

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【Nation's First Joint Art Storage Facility】To be completed in FY2030 using BTO method / Aichi Prefecture