ART iT
Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art "Hiroshi Nakamura Exhibition: Beyond Anachronism" Ticket Giveaway
ART iT is offering a ticket giveaway for five pairs (10 people total) to the Hiroshi Nakamura Exhibition at the Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art.
artscape
[Chiba] Tsukurikake Lab 20 "Yuko Nishimura | Between Paper and Hand"
The 20th Tsukurikake Lab features artist Yuko Nishimura's exhibition, "Between Paper and Hand," exploring the possibilities of paper as a sculptural material.
日テレNEWS NNN
Exhibition of Shigehisa Kikuhata, Who Led Postwar Avant-Garde Art, Native of Minami Town [Tokushima] (Published January 28, 2026) | JRT NEWS NNN
An exhibition of works by Shigehisa Kikuhata, a postwar avant-garde artist from Minami Town, is currently being held at the Prefectural Museum of Modern Art.
artscape
[Tokyo] Talk Event "What Does Art Bring to the Region?" Yuichi Kishino x Koji Ishii (Moderator: Hiroki Kageyama)
A talk event titled "What Does Art Bring to the Region?" featuring Yuichi Kishino and Koji Ishii will be held in Asakusa, Tokyo.
artscape
Ako Sugie | "Yoshihiko Nakamura On Graphic"
Ako Sugie reviews Yoshihiko Nakamura's exhibition, praising the graphic designer's profound insight and flexible perspectives evident in his simple yet deep works.
美術展ナビ
【Kamezo Meets】 No. 20 National Museum of Nature and Science Special Exhibition "The Great Extinction Exhibition - The Big Five of Life History" Part 1 - "You can just be impressed with 'Wow' without thinking too much. There's a different kind of fun at the National Museum of Nature and Science exhibitions compared to art museum exhibitions, isn't there?"
Kabuki actor Kamezo Kataoka visited the National Museum of Nature and Science's "Great Extinction Exhibition," appreciating its accessible wonder.
ART iT
Yasura Takeshi Solo Exhibition "TOTEM ORGA(H)" @ Kohoku Water Reclamation Center
BankART1929 is hosting Yasura Takeshi's solo exhibition at the Kohoku Water Reclamation Center, exploring modern totemism.
artscape
【Tokyo】BROOKLYN ROASTING COMPANY presents PHOTOS & POP-UP by the NAKAMURA KEITH HARING COLLECTION
The Nakamura Keith Haring Museum is hosting a photo exhibition and pop-up shop in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, featuring Keith Haring's visit.
u-gakugei.ac.jp
The 74th Tokyo Gakugei University Department of Art Undergraduate/Graduate Graduation and Completion Exhibition/Thesis Presentation
The 74th Tokyo Gakugei University Department of Art Graduation and Completion Exhibition will be held from January 29 to February 4, 2026.
artscape
Kenta Yamazaki | Bird Park Reading Performance "She Who Swims is Looking at the Horizon"
Bird Park's Kaori Nishio's reading performance, "She Who Swims is Looking at the Horizon," sharply questions past tragedies and modern exploitation structures from the perspective of the 'karayuki-san' women.
artscape
【Tokyo】MMM x artscape Museum Goods Fair vol.2
The second volume of the MMM x artscape Museum Goods Fair, featuring museum merchandise, is currently being held in Ginza, Tokyo.
ART iT
Sarah Morris: Transaction Rights @ The National Museum of Art, Osaka
The National Museum of Art, Osaka will host Sarah Morris's first major solo exhibition in Japan, "Transaction Rights," featuring paintings, videos, and a new mural.
ART iT
Max Mara Art Prize for Women Adopts New International Touring Format, Selecting Indonesia as Target Country
The Max Mara Art Prize for Women transitions to an international touring format, partnering with Museum MACAN in Indonesia for its 10th edition.
artscape
【Nagano】Art Lab 2025 Phase IV "Atsuya Tominaga Sphere"
The Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art is hosting "Atsuya Tominaga Sphere," featuring spherical stone sculptures.
美術手帖
Aichi Prefecture's Plan for Japan's First Joint Art Storage Facility: How to Address Storage Shortages
Aichi Prefecture is developing Japan's first joint art storage facility, aiming for completion in FY2030 to resolve storage shortages across three institutions.
ART iT
Call for Applications | 2026-2027 "Connecting Creation: ACY Artist Fellowship Grant"
Arts Commission Yokohama is soliciting applications for the 2026-2027 ACY Artist Fellowship Grant to support artists' creation and career development.
artscape
Hirofumi Sakamoto | The Spatial Construction of Film—On the Exhibitions "Sentiment, Sign, Passion: On Godard's 'Le Livre d'Image'" and "Pedro Costa: Inner Visions"
This article compares video installations by Godard and Costa, exploring the potential for spatial construction when filmmakers cross over into contemporary art.
美術館・アート情報
Collection Exhibition: A Great Gathering of Animals! - Creatures Breathing in Art -
The Saku City Museum of Modern Art will hold an exhibition showcasing artworks featuring animals from its collection.
美術展ナビ
[Goods] Prints of Leo Lionni's Works Now Available at Art Exhibition Navi Online Store - Familiar from Textbooks, Including Picture Books like "Swimmy" and "Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse"
The Art Exhibition Navi Online Store has started selling limited edition prints of works by picture book master Leo Lionni.
the-miyanichi.co.jp
Calligraphy and Design Division Judging for the 6th Miyazaki General Art Exhibition
Judging for the Calligraphy and Design divisions of the 6th Miyazaki General Art Exhibition took place, selecting award and selected works.
読売新聞オンライン
Umaibo 'Contemporary Art Flavor' Sold at Auction for 1.15 Million Yen... An Art Piece That Cannot Be Opened
The Umaibo 'Contemporary Art Flavor,' co-developed with artist Tomokazu Matsuyama, sold at auction for 1.15 million yen.
美術展ナビ
Art Exhibitions Starting in February: "Monet" Exhibition at Artizon Museum, "Tate Museum" Exhibition at The National Art Center, Osaka City Museum of Art...
Major art exhibitions opening in February include Monet at the Artizon Museum and the Tate exhibition at The National Art Center.
saga-s.co.jp
Landscapes, Drawings, and More Adorn the Venue at the "Saga City Junior High School Art Exhibition" Until January 26th
The Saga City Junior High School Art Exhibition, featuring about 400 student works, is open until January 26th.
ART iT
Taro Izumi | Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
Taro Izumi's installation series will be exhibited at the Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art's collection exhibition.
chugoku-np.co.jp
Bhutanese Art Teachers Exchange Crafts in Hamada
Two art teachers from Bhutan, visiting for JICA training, enjoyed craft exchange with visitors at a museum in Hamada.
city.nagato.yamaguchi.jp
Nagato City Homepage is Here
The awards ceremony for the 32nd Nagato City Art Exhibition was held, featuring comments from the Mayor's Prize winner and the chief judge's overall review.
朝日新聞
Women Artists Excluded from the "Orthodox Art History"—Reappraisal Progressing in Museums
Museums globally, like the Tate Modern, are actively reappraising women artists historically marginalized from mainstream art history.
共同通信PRワイヤー
Enjoying the Arrival of Spring with Flower Paintings—Introducing Newly Acquired Buddhist Artworks
Uehara Museum is hosting exhibitions featuring spring flower paintings and newly acquired Buddhist art.
ART iT
TERRADA ART AWARD 2025 Finalist Exhibition @ Terrada Warehouse G3-6F
The TERRADA ART AWARD 2025 Finalist Exhibition will be held at Terrada Warehouse G3-6F from January 16 to February 1, 2026.
ART iT
Commemorating the FY2024 Miyagi Arts Award Newcomer Prize: Nodoka Odawara Solo Exhibition "↓ (1985−)" @ Shiogama City Jun Sugimura Museum of Art
Sculptor and critic Nodoka Odawara will hold a solo exhibition at the Shiogama City Jun Sugimura Museum of Art to commemorate her Miyagi Arts Award Newcomer Prize.
美術手帖
"Collection Exhibition Phase 3" Special Project "The Work of Art Editor Midori Uekō" (Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art) Venue Report: Tracing the Footsteps of an Editor Who Walked with Artists
A special exhibition at the Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art showcases the work of art editor Midori Uekō through donated materials.
ART iT
Korea Artist Prize 2026 Finalists
The MMCA announced four finalists for the Korea Artist Prize 2026, who will participate in an exhibition starting in July.
artscape
【Tokyo】Donald Judd: Design
The exhibition "Donald Judd: Design" featuring selected furniture and art by the 20th-century artist will be held at Isetan Shinjuku The Space.
ART iT
Taipei Biennial 2025 Link Collection
The Taipei Biennial 2025, themed "Whispers on the Horizon," opens November 1, 2025, featuring 54 artists exploring the concept of 'longing.'
fukuishimbun.co.jp
Kasama Nichido Museum of Art's Gem Collection: Masters of Modern Western Art | Sponsored/Co-sponsored Projects | Fukui Shimbun ONLINE
An exhibition featuring masterpieces of modern Western art from the Kasama Nichido Museum of Art's collection will be held at the Fukui City Museum of Art.
ART iT
Taro Izumi | Simian, Copenhagen
Taro Izumi's video work, 'Steak House,' will be exhibited at 'Extended Views II' in Copenhagen's Simian.
artscape
【Tokyo】Yebisu International Festival for Art Art 2026 "Polyphonic Voices Bathed in Sunlight"
The Yebisu International Festival for Art Art 2026 will be held from February 6 to 23, 2026, primarily at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum.
artscape
artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | January 2026 [Upcoming Releases]
The artscape editorial department introduces upcoming books related to architecture, art, and design scheduled for release in January 2026.
ART iT
Sol LeWitt: Open Structure @ Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
The exhibition "Sol LeWitt: Open Structure" will be held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo from December 2025 to April 2026.
hokkaido-np.co.jp
Hokkaido University of Education Faculty Exhibition of the Department of Art and Culture, Major in Fine Arts
An exhibition by faculty members of Hokkaido University of Education's Art and Culture Department will be held from January 31st to February 15th.
美術手帖
What is the 'Ideal Image of a Museum' for a New Era?
The Culture Council WG released a report outlining the 'ideal image' for Japanese museums, emphasizing structural reform to address challenges and enhance societal roles.
mie-u.ac.jp
Mie University | Announcement of the 74th Graduation Exhibition of the Art Education Course, Faculty of Education, Mie University
The 74th Graduation Exhibition of Mie University's Art Education Course will be held from February 11th to 15th, 2026, at the Mie Prefectural Museum of Art.
ART iT
Kazuko Miyamoto | Take Ninagawa
Take Ninagawa will host a solo exhibition of Kazuko Miyamoto from February 14 to April 11, 2026, featuring her early string constructions.
artscape
Sonimi Osawa | Beyond the Accumulation of Small Records—Each Back Number (4)
Hachinohe Museum of Art curator Sonimi Osawa reflects on artscape's back numbers, tracing her career and the evolution of the regional art scene.
artscape
Makoto Murata | Art Walk 10: Impressionism, Realist Painting, and Artist Units
This article discusses the popularity of Impressionism, the overabundance of Van Gogh exhibitions, the pursuit of realist painting, and the activities of artist units.
joetsu.yukiguni.town
The 42nd Graduation and Completion Research Exhibition of the Art Course at Joetsu University of Education | Joetsu Myoko Town Information
The 42nd Graduation and Completion Research Exhibition by graduate students of the Art Course at Joetsu University of Education will be held from February 18th to 24th at Myuze Yukikomachi.
美術展ナビ
【Report】"Art to Cherish: Forms of Happiness Seen in Paintings and Ceramics" at Hakone Okada Museum of Art until June 7: Full of Auspicious Signs like Pine, Bamboo, Plum, Cranes, Phoenix, Seven Lucky Gods, and Mt. Fuji
The exhibition "Art to Cherish" at the Okada Museum of Art features auspicious motifs like pine, bamboo, and plum, showcasing forms of happiness in paintings and ceramics.
ART iT
Akira Sasamoto Curation | UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, Beijing
Akira Sasamoto is curating a solo exhibition of Rutherford Chang at the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art.
artscape
artscape Received the Digital Archive Society Award for Distinguished Service
The art information site artscape received the Digital Archive Society Award for Distinguished Service for its long-term contributions to promoting arts and preserving information.
artscape
【Tokyo】NCAR Symposium 006 "Museums and Climate Change - Towards a Sustainable Future"
The NCAR Symposium 006, focusing on museums and climate change for a sustainable future, will be held at The National Art Center, Tokyo.
ART iT
Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art "Van Gogh Exhibition: The Dream of the Artist Connected by Family" Ticket Giveaway
ART iT is holding a ticket giveaway for five pairs (10 people total) to the "Van Gogh Exhibition" at the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art.
minpo.jp
Ono Art Gallery's "Akae Saibyo Kazuhiko Yonekyu Exhibition" - Kazuhiko Yonekyu's Painting Demonstration from the 23rd to the 25th in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture
Ono Art Gallery in Iwaki City is hosting the Akae Saibyo Kazuhiko Yonekyu Exhibition, featuring painting demonstrations from the 23rd to the 25th.
Forbes JAPAN
The Truth of Art History Exposed by AI—Who is the True Author of Masterpieces?
AI can analyze the kinematic signatures in brushstrokes, similar to gait analysis, potentially exposing misattributed masterpieces and challenging art history.
東洋経済オンライン
The Power to Ask Questions and Critical Thinking, Now Considered Most Important: The Real Situation of Contemporary Art Where Businesspeople Worldwide Are Watching Closely and Huge Sums Are Moving
Contemporary art is gaining attention as the best tool for developing the critical thinking and questioning skills vital in the AI era.
東洋経済オンライン
Even a Toilet or a Box of Detergent Can Become Art Worth Hundreds of Millions of Yen!? Contemporary Art as a 'Game Changer' That Continues to Question Common Sense and Pose New Inquiries
Contemporary art, starting with Duchamp's 'Fountain,' is an intellectual game that questions common sense and the very definition of art.
東洋経済オンライン
If You Understand It, It Ends!? Deciphering the Flow of 'Contemporary Art' Reveals Evolving Art and the Entire 'Mechanism of Society'
Understanding the flow of contemporary art reveals evolving art and the mechanisms of society, despite its initial incomprehensibility.
中日新聞Web
Third Armor Piece Wins Grand Prize at Art Crafts Koshien; Nisshin High School Freshman Yoshimura Battles Eating Disorder
A high school student from Nisshin, Rikuya Yoshimura, who struggles with an eating disorder, won the Grand Prize at the Art Crafts Koshien for his third armor piece.
ART iT
Hiroshi Nakamura Exhibition: Beyond Anachronism @ Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art
The Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art is hosting a comprehensive retrospective of Hiroshi Nakamura, a representative painter of post-war Japanese art.
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Aiko Sugie | "Design Maestros"
This exhibition at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT focuses on the words left behind by six post-war European design maestros.
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Koichi Kageyama | Akseli Gallen-Kallela's "Lake Keitele"—The Radiance of Silent Myth "Azu Kubota"
Researcher Azu Kubota discusses the allure of Finnish national painter Akseli Gallen-Kallela's "Lake Keitele" and its connection to Klimt's works at the National Museum of Western Art.
ART iT
Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art "Hiroshi Nakamura Exhibition: Beyond Anachronism" Ticket Giveaway
artscape
[Chiba] Tsukurikake Lab 20 "Yuko Nishimura | Between Paper and Hand"
日テレNEWS NNN
Exhibition of Shigehisa Kikuhata, Who Led Postwar Avant-Garde Art, Native of Minami Town [Tokushima] (Published January 28, 2026) | JRT NEWS NNN
artscape
[Tokyo] Talk Event "What Does Art Bring to the Region?" Yuichi Kishino x Koji Ishii (Moderator: Hiroki Kageyama)
artscape
Ako Sugie | "Yoshihiko Nakamura On Graphic"
美術展ナビ
【Kamezo Meets】 No. 20 National Museum of Nature and Science Special Exhibition "The Great Extinction Exhibition - The Big Five of Life History" Part 1 - "You can just be impressed with 'Wow' without thinking too much. There's a different kind of fun at the National Museum of Nature and Science exhibitions compared to art museum exhibitions, isn't there?"
ART iT
Yasura Takeshi Solo Exhibition "TOTEM ORGA(H)" @ Kohoku Water Reclamation Center
artscape
【Tokyo】BROOKLYN ROASTING COMPANY presents PHOTOS & POP-UP by the NAKAMURA KEITH HARING COLLECTION
u-gakugei.ac.jp
The 74th Tokyo Gakugei University Department of Art Undergraduate/Graduate Graduation and Completion Exhibition/Thesis Presentation
artscape
Kenta Yamazaki | Bird Park Reading Performance "She Who Swims is Looking at the Horizon"
artscape
【Tokyo】MMM x artscape Museum Goods Fair vol.2
ART iT
Sarah Morris: Transaction Rights @ The National Museum of Art, Osaka
ART iT
Max Mara Art Prize for Women Adopts New International Touring Format, Selecting Indonesia as Target Country
artscape
【Nagano】Art Lab 2025 Phase IV "Atsuya Tominaga Sphere"
美術手帖
Aichi Prefecture's Plan for Japan's First Joint Art Storage Facility: How to Address Storage Shortages
ART iT
Call for Applications | 2026-2027 "Connecting Creation: ACY Artist Fellowship Grant"
artscape
Hirofumi Sakamoto | The Spatial Construction of Film—On the Exhibitions "Sentiment, Sign, Passion: On Godard's 'Le Livre d'Image'" and "Pedro Costa: Inner Visions"
美術館・アート情報
Collection Exhibition: A Great Gathering of Animals! - Creatures Breathing in Art -
美術展ナビ
[Goods] Prints of Leo Lionni's Works Now Available at Art Exhibition Navi Online Store - Familiar from Textbooks, Including Picture Books like "Swimmy" and "Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse"
the-miyanichi.co.jp
Calligraphy and Design Division Judging for the 6th Miyazaki General Art Exhibition
読売新聞オンライン
Umaibo 'Contemporary Art Flavor' Sold at Auction for 1.15 Million Yen... An Art Piece That Cannot Be Opened
美術展ナビ
Art Exhibitions Starting in February: "Monet" Exhibition at Artizon Museum, "Tate Museum" Exhibition at The National Art Center, Osaka City Museum of Art...
saga-s.co.jp
Landscapes, Drawings, and More Adorn the Venue at the "Saga City Junior High School Art Exhibition" Until January 26th
ART iT
Taro Izumi | Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
chugoku-np.co.jp
Bhutanese Art Teachers Exchange Crafts in Hamada
city.nagato.yamaguchi.jp
Nagato City Homepage is Here
朝日新聞
Women Artists Excluded from the "Orthodox Art History"—Reappraisal Progressing in Museums
共同通信PRワイヤー
Enjoying the Arrival of Spring with Flower Paintings—Introducing Newly Acquired Buddhist Artworks
ART iT
TERRADA ART AWARD 2025 Finalist Exhibition @ Terrada Warehouse G3-6F
ART iT
Commemorating the FY2024 Miyagi Arts Award Newcomer Prize: Nodoka Odawara Solo Exhibition "↓ (1985−)" @ Shiogama City Jun Sugimura Museum of Art
美術手帖
"Collection Exhibition Phase 3" Special Project "The Work of Art Editor Midori Uekō" (Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art) Venue Report: Tracing the Footsteps of an Editor Who Walked with Artists
ART iT
Korea Artist Prize 2026 Finalists
artscape
【Tokyo】Donald Judd: Design
ART iT
Taipei Biennial 2025 Link Collection
fukuishimbun.co.jp
Kasama Nichido Museum of Art's Gem Collection: Masters of Modern Western Art | Sponsored/Co-sponsored Projects | Fukui Shimbun ONLINE
ART iT
Taro Izumi | Simian, Copenhagen
artscape
【Tokyo】Yebisu International Festival for Art Art 2026 "Polyphonic Voices Bathed in Sunlight"
artscape
artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | January 2026 [Upcoming Releases]
ART iT
Sol LeWitt: Open Structure @ Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
hokkaido-np.co.jp
Hokkaido University of Education Faculty Exhibition of the Department of Art and Culture, Major in Fine Arts