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Assembling Anew: Japanese New Artists vol. 23 @ Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum presents vol. 23 of "Japanese New Artists," featuring five artists exploring image reconstruction.
Tokyo Art Beat
"ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026" Opens: Three Days of Asia's Art Scene Gathering in Fukuoka
The Asia-themed art fair "ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026" has opened at Fukuoka International Center, bringing together about 100 galleries.
Tokyo Art Beat
[New Book Information] Books we want to read this month! From queer/feminism theory to the CFCL brand book and the aesthetics of dance (October 2026 edition)
October 2026 new book releases: queer/feminist literary criticism, curationism, CFCL brand book, dance aesthetics, and more.
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"Art Teller Tonia's Must-See Exhibitions This Month!!" October Issue: Museum Exhibition Navi Fest 2026 Participating Museums Exclusive! Top 3 Must-See Art Exhibitions This Month
Exclusive to Museum Exhibition Navi Fest 2026 participants: Top 3 must-see exhibitions include Hiroshige at Tokyo National Museum, Kandinsky at Miyagi Museum of Art, and tea bowls at Mitsui Memorial Museum.
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"Maruyama Okyo: Beyond the Real — Spatial Revolution" Held at Edo-Tokyo Museum: Tracing His Career from Early to Late Period
A special exhibition tracing Maruyama Okyo's career from early to late period with over 120 works opens at Edo-Tokyo Museum.
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"To Get Ideas for My Work..." First Trial of Art Teacher Accused of Indecent Act at School [Iwate] | IAT Iwate Asahi TV
An art teacher at an Iwate prefectural high school admitted to indecent acts on a female student but denied any sexual intent during his first trial.
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TOKAS Project Vol. 9 "Reenacting Being" @ Tokyo Arts and Space Hongo
TOKAS marks 20 years of Japan-Korea exchange with "Reenacting Being," featuring five artists exploring the body, history, and life.
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2026 Collection Exhibition II @ Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art
Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art hosts '2026 Collection Exhibition II' from October 20, 2026 to February 23, 2027, featuring avant-garde art, Noe Aoki's sculptures, and a special on Wang Yiting.
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[Gunma] "Art Learning Exhibition: Practice Problems for Art Inclusion" Exhibition Related Events
Related events for the "Art Learning Exhibition" at Tomioka City Museum of Art in Gunma include a symposium, workshops, and lectures.
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Takashima Yasushi | Kyoto's Hot Summer 2026 Dance Performance "Jérôme Bel" (Part 1)
A review of the lecture-performance "Jérôme Bel" by Jérôme Bel, part 1.
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原ちけい | Viviane Sassen "Myriads"
Review of Viviane Sassen's solo exhibition "Myriads" at The Mass gallery in Tokyo, examining body representation and the politics of the gaze.
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Yu Tsukada | Toward an Even Newer Theory of Images: Osamu Maekawa, Morihiro Sato, and Nobuhiro Masuda (eds.), Adventurers of Image Theory (Part 2)
A review of the second part of Adventurers of Image Theory, discussing the expansion of image theory, the relativization of modernism, and Osamu Maekawa's mapping.
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[Hiroshima] "30 Years After His Death: Kumi Sugaï" Exhibition Related Events
The Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum will host related events for the "30 Years After His Death: Kumi Sugaï" exhibition, including a memorial lecture, art lecture, workshop, and gallery talks.
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ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 Opening Report: Unique Charm That Brings Out the Individuality of Local Galleries
ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 opened at Fukuoka Kokusai Center, gathering about 100 galleries and highlighting unique Asian artist presentations.
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Best 11 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Susumu Sugai and ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA to the Marimekko Exhibition and "Zen and Ghibli"
Bijutsu Techo selects the top exhibitions to visit this weekend, from Susumu Sugai to "Zen and Ghibli".
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UK's 15 national museums and galleries to remain free, including for overseas tourists
The UK government announced that 15 national museums and galleries will remain free for all visitors, including overseas tourists.
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Duet—Asian Contemporary @ Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum presents "Duet—Asian Contemporary," featuring photographic and video works by six artists from China and Japan.
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"Swedish Textile: Nordic Design Breathing with Life and Nature" (Setagaya Art Museum) Opening Report. Decoding Swedish Aesthetics Embedded in Design
The Setagaya Art Museum opens an exhibition showcasing Swedish textiles and Nordic design aesthetics rooted in daily life and nature.
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Former 8-Floor Capsule Hotel Transformed into Art Space: Inaugural "Tokyo Jazz Club" to Feature Domestic and International Galleries and Artists
The inaugural "Tokyo Jazz Club" art event will take place across eight floors of a former capsule hotel in Kanda Nishikicho, Tokyo, featuring domestic and international galleries and artists.
elle.com
Journey to Encounter Art in Fukuoka! From Public Art to Asian Art and Sri Lankan Curry
A travel guide introducing public art, Asian art, and Sri Lankan curry to enjoy in Fukuoka.
Tokyo Art Beat
[Review] The Film "Backrooms", Generative AI, and Hallucination, Collapse (Text by Yuma Kishi)
AI artist Yuma Kishi discusses the film "Backrooms" and its similarities to generative AI imagery.
美術展ナビ
Over 300 New Goods from Participating Facilities of "Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2026" Available to Check and Purchas… on the Art Exhibition Navi Online Store
More than 300 new goods from 27 participating facilities of "Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2026" are now available on the online store.
bijutsutecho.com
21 Best Exhibitions to See in October
A guide to 21 must-see exhibitions in Japan from October to December 2026, featuring diverse artists and themes.
Tokyo Art Beat
[Discount] 5 Must-See Exhibitions in October Where "Myupon" Can Be Used | Marimekko, "Synchronic Constellations" Exhibition, Georges Rouault, and More
Five October exhibitions covered by the "Myupon" discount: Marimekko, "Synchronic Constellations," Water Margin, Botanical Art and Design, and Georges Rouault.
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Kao Foundation "FY2027 Grants for Media Art" Call for Applications
The Kao Foundation is accepting applications for its FY2027 media art grants, with a deadline of November 10, 2026.
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Special Exhibition "140th Birth Anniversary: Textile Artist Yamaga Seika—Cosmic Imagination" (Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art) Opening Report: Tracing the Footsteps of a Pioneer of Textile Art
The Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art opens a major retrospective of Yamaga Seika, a pioneer of textile art, showcasing her innovative techniques.
ARTnews JAPAN
The Tokyu Foundation Establishes a New Art Award: Discovering and Nurturing Artists and Those Who Support Regional Culture
The Tokyu Foundation has established a new art award to discover and support artists and those who sustain regional culture, and applications are now open.
koho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp
International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" Offering Cruises Around Odaiba, Oi, and Tennozu | Tokyo Metropolitan Government
International art exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" runs in Tokyo's waterfront area with a cruise option.
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"Matsumoto Architecture Art Festival 2026 ADVANCE" Second Phase to Open: Lee Ufan, teamLab, Julian Opie, and 18 Groups Participate
The second phase of "Matsumoto Architecture Art Festival 2026 ADVANCE" will open on November 3, featuring 18 groups including Lee Ufan, teamLab, and Julian Opie.
Tokyo Art Beat
2026 Edition: Latest Art Guide to Seoul, South Korea (3) Hongik University, Hapjeong, and Mapo — Introducing Notable Art Spaces Including CR Collective
The third installment of the 2026 Seoul art guide introduces notable art spaces in the Hongik University, Hapjeong, and Mapo area, including CR Collective.
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Yu Tsukada | Toward a Further New Theory of Images: A Review of 'Adventurers of Image Theory' edited by Osamu Maekawa, Morihiro Sato, and Nobuhiro Masuda (Part 1)
A review of 'Adventurers of Image Theory,' organizing key theorists in art history and photography/film theory.
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58th Minamiuonuma Art Exhibition Judging Results - Minamiuonuma City
The 58th Minamiuonuma Art Exhibition announced its judging results and award winners in each category.
Tokyo Art Beat
37 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in October: From Marimekko and Turner to Mariko Mori, Zen and Ghibli [2026 Edition]
A selection of 37 exhibitions opening nationwide in October 2026, including Marimekko, Turner, Mariko Mori, and Zen and Ghibli.
Tokyo Art Beat
Shibuya Hikarie 8/CUBE begins accepting applications for new open call "8/CUBE NEXT" for creators aged 35 and under, providing exhibition fees and more free of charge
Shibuya Hikarie 8/CUBE launches open call "8/CUBE NEXT" offering free exhibition space to creators aged 35 and under.
Tokyo Art Beat
"Utagawa Hiroshige: The Best Angles of Edo" (Tokyo National Museum) Report. Tracing Edo Dyed in Hiroshige Blue
A report on Tokyo National Museum's Hiroshige exhibition showcasing 1,025 works from the Uchida Shin collection.
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Kanagawa Prefectural Kanazawa-Bunko Museum Shibata Collection Donation Commemorative Special Exhibition: Enjoying Buddhist Art with National Treasures—A World of Rare and Curious Treasures— Until 11/8 | Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City, Yokohama Kanazawa Tourist Association
Kanagawa Prefectural Kanazawa-Bunko Museum holds a special exhibition on Buddhist art from the Shibata Collection until November 8, 2026.
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Who Was Kumi Sugai? An Interview with Art Historian Yutaka Hayami
Art historian Yutaka Hayami discusses the life and work of postwar painter Kumi Sugai, who thrived in Paris.
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Art exhibitions opening this weekend: Zen and Ghibli (Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art), Hakuin World (Eisei Bunko), Wyeth Exhibition (Abeno Harukas Art Museum), Marimekko Exhibition (Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum), and more
A roundup of art exhibitions opening nationwide on October 2 and 3, including Zen and Ghibli, Hakuin World, Wyeth, and Marimekko.
Tokyo Art Beat
"Excuse Me, Am I in the Way on the Street?" (Shibuya Shoto Museum of Art) Report: Collecting Stories of the Street That No One Has Noticed Yet
The "Excuse Me, Am I in the Way on the Street?" exhibition at Shibuya Shoto Museum of Art explores the freedom and exclusion of public streets, marking the 40th anniversary of the Street Observation Society.
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[Tokyo] TOKAS Project Vol.9: "Reenactment of Being"
Marking 20 years of Japan-Korea exchange, five artists explore "Reenactment of Being" in a contemporary art exhibition.
Tokyo Art Beat
History, Culture, Ethnicity — What I Thought About in Estonia [Serial: Passages #2] (Text: Hiroyuki Yamamoto)
A Japanese cultural researcher's essay on Estonia, examining the interplay of history, culture, and ethnic identity.
Tokyo Art Beat
A major exhibition on "pictures within pictures" to hold its first Japan showing at the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno, Tokyo in 2027; Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna's collection coming to Japan
A major "pictures within pictures" exhibition featuring the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna's collection opens in Tokyo in 2027 for the first time in Japan.
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エスパス ルイ・ヴィトン東京で「居場所」を考える新プログラム「InSitu2」が開催
エスパス ルイ・ヴィトン東京で、新たなプログラム「InSitu2 – Ibasho（居場所）」が開催される。会期は10月24日〜11月27日。
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Results of the 58th Minamiuonuma Art Exhibition | Yuzawa Town Official Website
The 58th Minamiuonuma Art Exhibition's open judging took place on September 30 at Disport Minamiuonuma, where winners were selected in each category.
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Basquiat tops at approximately 1.55 billion yen. Christie's Hong Kong auction totals 14.6 billion yen, up 28% year-over-year
Christie's Hong Kong auction totaled approximately 14.6 billion yen, up 28%, with Basquiat's work selling for about 1.55 billion yen.
Tokyo Art Beat
null²ⁿ (Nuru Nuru Nexus) by Yoichi Ochiai Grand Opens in Yokohama on October 14: A Permanent Theater Museum Reconstructing the Expo Experience
Yoichi Ochiai's null²ⁿ opens October 14 in Yokohama, recreating Expo experience as a permanent theater museum.
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Collection Exhibition 2026-II
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art's Collection Exhibition 2026-II explores 'Bundles of Time' through works and museum history.
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What Comes After the Image? Cinematic Broadcast and "Spatial Assets" Are Transforming Filming and Art Direction Vol.14 [IBC 2026] - PRONEWS: The Total Guide Where All Video Production Information Gathers
IBC 2026 showcased capturing physical sets and locations as reusable "spatial assets" to transform video production and art design.
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Japan's First Large-Scale Exhibition on "Paintings within Paintings" Opens at National Museum of Western Art in Autumn 2027. Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna in Full Cooperation
Japan's first large-scale "paintings within paintings" exhibition opens at the National Museum of Western Art in autumn 2027.
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[Announcement] "Picture within Picture: The Adventure of Painting about Painting. From the Renaissance to Modern Times, and Beyond" at the National Museum of Western Art from September 18, 2027: A Collaboration between the National Museum of Western Art and the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna!
The National Museum of Western Art will hold the "Picture within Picture" exhibition from September 18, 2027, to January 16, 2028, co-organized with the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna.
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Editing Notes...62: Autumn, the Continuation of Summer; Winter, the Continuation of Autumn
A report on an international performance art film festival, featuring works by Nam June Paik and Chantal Akerman.
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Ako Sugie | Learning from Hōjōki: Small Architecture that Re-weaves Life
A review of an exhibition inspired by the Hōjōki that explores small architecture and contemporary ways of living.
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"ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026" Opens – Introducing This Year's Highlights
ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 opens at Fukuoka International Center with ~100 galleries and diverse programs showcasing contemporary Asian art.
Tokyo Art Beat
[0-Yen Art Walk] 10 Free Exhibitions in Tokyo | October 2026: Pick of Recommendations from Museums to Galleries
A guide to 10 recommended free exhibitions in Tokyo for October 2026, from museums to galleries.
Tokyo Art Beat
Report on "Water Margin" at Tokyo Station Gallery: Images of Heroes Spreading from Chinese Story to Japanese and Chinese Art
Tokyo Station Gallery hosts "Water Margin" exhibition, showcasing images of 108 heroes through Chinese and Japanese art.
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[Tokyo] Architecture Exhibition 2026 "the lives of ephemeral form: Recording the Uncertain Lives of Architecture"
The Architectural Museum hosts a 140th-anniversary exhibition from October 2 to 8, 2026, exploring the loss of architectural records.
Tokyo Art Beat
How Do You Find Exhibitions? Seibutsugun Shares "My Way of Finding Exhibitions"
Art fan Seibutsugun discusses how they find exhibitions in limited time, favorite galleries, and anticipated shows.
Tokyo Art Beat
Correspondence: Christopher Rüping × Mieko Kawakami — On the Stage Production Crave, Depicting Love, Loneliness, and the Desire for Intimacy
Director Christopher Rüping and author Mieko Kawakami exchange letters on Sarah Kane's Crave and its themes of love and loneliness.
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Tomoko Mukaiyama Transforms WHAT MUSEUM into a Giant "House". Fuyuhiko Takata Intrudes as a "Lodger" in "WE ARE THE HOUSE"
The exhibition "WE ARE THE HOUSE" by Tomoko Mukaiyama and Fuyuhiko Takata will be held at WHAT MUSEUM, transforming the entire venue into a "house."
山陽新聞
Prefectural North Art Exhibition Opens at Arne Tsuyama: 158 Masterpieces from the Sakushu Region Delight Art Fans: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi
The 59th Prefectural North Art Exhibition opened at Arne Tsuyama, showcasing 158 masterpieces from the Sakushu region and delighting art fans.
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Assembling Anew: Japanese New Artists vol. 23 @ Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
Tokyo Art Beat

[New Book Information] Books we want to read this month! From queer/feminism theory to the CFCL brand book and the aesthetics of dance (October 2026 edition)
Tokyo Art Beat

"ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026" Opens: Three Days of Asia's Art Scene Gathering in Fukuoka
美術展ナビ

"Art Teller Tonia's Must-See Exhibitions This Month!!" October Issue: Museum Exhibition Navi Fest 2026 Participating Museums Exclusive! Top 3 Must-See Art Exhibitions This Month
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"Maruyama Okyo: Beyond the Real — Spatial Revolution" Held at Edo-Tokyo Museum: Tracing His Career from Early to Late Period
IAT岩手朝日テレビ

"To Get Ideas for My Work..." First Trial of Art Teacher Accused of Indecent Act at School [Iwate] | IAT Iwate Asahi TV
ART iT

TOKAS Project Vol. 9 "Reenacting Being" @ Tokyo Arts and Space Hongo
ART iT

2026 Collection Exhibition II @ Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art
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[Gunma] "Art Learning Exhibition: Practice Problems for Art Inclusion" Exhibition Related Events
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Takashima Yasushi | Kyoto's Hot Summer 2026 Dance Performance "Jérôme Bel" (Part 1)
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原ちけい | Viviane Sassen "Myriads"
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Yu Tsukada | Toward an Even Newer Theory of Images: Osamu Maekawa, Morihiro Sato, and Nobuhiro Masuda (eds.), Adventurers of Image Theory (Part 2)
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[Hiroshima] "30 Years After His Death: Kumi Sugaï" Exhibition Related Events
美術手帖

ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 Opening Report: Unique Charm That Brings Out the Individuality of Local Galleries
美術手帖

Best 11 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Susumu Sugai and ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA to the Marimekko Exhibition and "Zen and Ghibli"
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UK's 15 national museums and galleries to remain free, including for overseas tourists
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Duet—Asian Contemporary @ Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
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"Swedish Textile: Nordic Design Breathing with Life and Nature" (Setagaya Art Museum) Opening Report. Decoding Swedish Aesthetics Embedded in Design
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Former 8-Floor Capsule Hotel Transformed into Art Space: Inaugural "Tokyo Jazz Club" to Feature Domestic and International Galleries and Artists
elle.com

Journey to Encounter Art in Fukuoka! From Public Art to Asian Art and Sri Lankan Curry
Tokyo Art Beat

[Review] The Film "Backrooms", Generative AI, and Hallucination, Collapse (Text by Yuma Kishi)
美術展ナビ

Over 300 New Goods from Participating Facilities of "Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2026" Available to Check and Purchas… on the Art Exhibition Navi Online Store
bijutsutecho.com

21 Best Exhibitions to See in October
Tokyo Art Beat

[Discount] 5 Must-See Exhibitions in October Where "Myupon" Can Be Used | Marimekko, "Synchronic Constellations" Exhibition, Georges Rouault, and More
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Kao Foundation "FY2027 Grants for Media Art" Call for Applications
美術手帖

Special Exhibition "140th Birth Anniversary: Textile Artist Yamaga Seika—Cosmic Imagination" (Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art) Opening Report: Tracing the Footsteps of a Pioneer of Textile Art
ARTnews JAPAN

The Tokyu Foundation Establishes a New Art Award: Discovering and Nurturing Artists and Those Who Support Regional Culture
koho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp

International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" Offering Cruises Around Odaiba, Oi, and Tennozu | Tokyo Metropolitan Government
美術手帖

"Matsumoto Architecture Art Festival 2026 ADVANCE" Second Phase to Open: Lee Ufan, teamLab, Julian Opie, and 18 Groups Participate
Tokyo Art Beat

2026 Edition: Latest Art Guide to Seoul, South Korea (3) Hongik University, Hapjeong, and Mapo — Introducing Notable Art Spaces Including CR Collective
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Yu Tsukada | Toward a Further New Theory of Images: A Review of 'Adventurers of Image Theory' edited by Osamu Maekawa, Morihiro Sato, and Nobuhiro Masuda (Part 1)
city.minamiuonuma.niigata.jp

58th Minamiuonuma Art Exhibition Judging Results - Minamiuonuma City
Tokyo Art Beat

"Utagawa Hiroshige: The Best Angles of Edo" (Tokyo National Museum) Report. Tracing Edo Dyed in Hiroshige Blue
Tokyo Art Beat

Shibuya Hikarie 8/CUBE begins accepting applications for new open call "8/CUBE NEXT" for creators aged 35 and under, providing exhibition fees and more free of charge
Tokyo Art Beat

37 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in October: From Marimekko and Turner to Mariko Mori, Zen and Ghibli [2026 Edition]
横浜金沢観光協会

Kanagawa Prefectural Kanazawa-Bunko Museum Shibata Collection Donation Commemorative Special Exhibition: Enjoying Buddhist Art with National Treasures—A World of Rare and Curious Treasures— Until 11/8 | Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City, Yokohama Kanazawa Tourist Association
美術手帖

Who Was Kumi Sugai? An Interview with Art Historian Yutaka Hayami
美術展ナビ

Art exhibitions opening this weekend: Zen and Ghibli (Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art), Hakuin World (Eisei Bunko), Wyeth Exhibition (Abeno Harukas Art Museum), Marimekko Exhibition (Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum), and more
Tokyo Art Beat

"Excuse Me, Am I in the Way on the Street?" (Shibuya Shoto Museum of Art) Report: Collecting Stories of the Street That No One Has Noticed Yet
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[Tokyo] TOKAS Project Vol.9: "Reenactment of Being"
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