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TENNOZ ART WEEK 2026, a Circulating Art Event by Terrada Warehouse, Held in Tenoosu, Tokyo
Terrada Warehouse hosts the TENNOZ ART WEEK 2026 in Tenoosu, Tokyo, from September 10-13, featuring a touring art fair and workshops.
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Jessica Morgan Appointed as the 10th Director of Tate, to Take Office in January 2027
Tate has named Jessica Morgan as its new director, effective January 2027, succeeding Maria Balshaw.
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杉江あこ｜杉本博司 Extinct Photography
An exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art showcases Sugimoto Hiroshi’s 13 silver gelatin series, themed around the medium’s extinction.
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Kenta Yamazaki | Konomi Otake Solo Play "I, the Child-Room Auntie"
An introduction to Konomi Otake's solo play about embracing a lifestyle outside social norms.
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[Report] 'Game and Art: Nobunaga's Ambition / Koei Tecmo Games' at Tochigi Prefectural Museum until September 6 – Play becomes…
The Tochigi Prefectural Museum exhibition reinterprets the Nobunaga's Ambition series as interactive art, blending game mechanics with traditional art displays.
Tokyo Art Beat
Recommended Spots in Nara Prefecture's New World Heritage "Asuka-Fujiwara Capital" for Families? Former Cultural Property Reporter Explains Highlights
Former cultural property reporter Mina guides families through Nara's new UNESCO site, the Asuka-Fujiwara capital, highlighting accessible and educational spots.
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Opening Report of "Life's Future+ (MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives)". Using Androids to Question "What is Life?"
In Tokyo's MoN Takanawa, the exhibition "Life's Future+" uses androids to question "What is life?"
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Cute Appearance Is Adorable! Trending. Limited to the British Museum Japanese Art Collection Exhibition: "Sumikko Gurashi" Collaboration Items Released. Edo Painting Motif Goods Galore (Asahi Digital Magazine & [and])
During the Tokyo Art Museum's British Museum Japanese Art Collection exhibition, exclusive "Sumikko Gurashi" collaboration goods are sold.
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Criticism and Solidarity Among Writers: The 17th Art Criticism Award Ceremony Held
The 17th Art Criticism Award ceremony celebrated winners emphasizing critical dialogue and solidarity among artists.
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Art Exhibitions Starting in August: "Marie Antoinette Style" at Yokohama Museum of Art and "Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring Exhibition" at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka
An overview of notable art exhibitions scheduled to open in August across Japan.
Tokyo Art Beat
Shabir Hussain Mustafa Appointed as Art Director for Aichi 2028 International Art Festival
Singaporean curator Shabir Hussain Mustafa is appointed as the art director for the Aichi 2028 International Art Festival.
朝日新聞
Princess Michiko's Wall Painting Model 'First Homecoming' Brings Joy at the British Museum Exhibition
Princess Michiko attended the British Museum exhibition where her discovered wall painting model was returned to Japan for the first time.
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Dance Entertainment Play "PASSION — Hokusai's Dream —" to be staged this October: Contemporary Artist Shinji Omata to join as Art Concept Designer! Main Visual Released [Advance Sales Start July 25th] | [Official] Horipro Stage
Contemporary artist Shinji Omata will join the dance play "PASSION — Hokusai's Dream —" as art concept designer.
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A Summer Becoming an "Geidai Student" at the Museum — "Geidai-style Ways of Seeing Art: Become a Geidai Student This Summer" (Report)
A report on a new exhibition at Tokyo Geidai University Museum that allows visitors to experience university lectures.
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International Art Festival 'Aichi 2028' Artistic Director Appointed
Shabbir Hussain Mustafa has been appointed as the artistic director of the International Art Festival 'Aichi 2028'.
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Tomakomai City Museum of Art
Tomakomai City Museum of Art will host an exhibition featuring geological specimens to study natural disasters.
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Art's Mechanism Atlas: From Cave Paintings to Modern Art, Exploring Diverse Global Art
This book explores the allure of masterpieces by Fermer and Gogh, explaining the mechanisms behind global art through 50 works spanning 30,000 years.
新渡戸文化中学校・高等学校
Touching the Real, Honing Expression: Activities of the Art Course in the First Semester
Students visited museums and craft exhibitions, met artisans, and held an exhibition to develop artistic skills and expression.
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International Art Festival "Aichi 2028", Shabire Hussain Mustafa Appointed as Artistic Director
Shabire Hussain Mustafa has been appointed as the artistic director for the international art festival "Aichi 2028."
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Joshibi University of Art and Design Launches "2026 Summer Resilience Career Program®" for Working Professionals - Design Information Site [JDN]
Joshibi University of Art and Design is recruiting participants for its "2026 Summer Resilience Career Program®" for professionals.
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【Opening】 Exhibition "Geidai Style: Ways of Seeing Art - Become a Geidai Student This Summer" at Tokyo University of the Arts Museum until September 23rd: Rich Collections, Hands-on Exhibits, and Engaging Learning
An exhibition at Tokyo University of the Arts Museum offers immersive learning experiences through university-style lectures until September 23rd.
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Matsubangisha | Kota Takeuchi "Nononononomatsuri"
Kota Takeuchi's solo exhibition explores history and nature through local folk beliefs and stone statues in Ichihara.
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Kageyama Yasushi | Giacomo Balla's 'Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash' — 'Tooada Taketo'
This article features Giacomo Balla's 1912 painting 'Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash' analyzed by Tooada Taketo, highlighting the Futurist depiction of speed and movement.
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【Kyoto / Online】Art for Well-being Seminar & Workshop 'What is Technology? Let's Play with Our Bodies'
A Kyoto seminar and workshop combining VR and dance to explore technology through bodily play.
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[Tochigi] 'Kandinsky: The World Resonates' Exhibition Related Events
Information regarding lectures, workshops, and guided tours related to the Kandinsky exhibition at Utsunomiya Art Museum.
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Yoko Morita Recompose (Yokohama Museum of Art) Opening Report. From Venice to Yokohama, Evolving Forms of Coexistence
Yoko Morita's 'Recompose' exhibition in Yokohama reinterprets her Venice Biennale works to explore coexistence through interactive installations.
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Best 16 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Gyodo Kawai to Yuko Mori
A curated selection of recommended exhibitions to visit this weekend, including Gyodo Kawai and Hiroko Koshino.
Tokyo Art Beat
Stage Arts Festival "Autumn Meteor 2026 Tokyo" Announces Full Lineup. Artistic Director is 岡田利規; 13 Domestic and International Performances
Toshiki Okada leads the Stage Arts Festival 'Autumn Meteor 2026 Tokyo', announcing a full lineup of 13 domestic and international performances.
Tokyo Art Beat
46 Writers, Poets, and Entertainers Exhibit "Words." "KOTOVA Shibuya Center-gai Exhibition" to be held in Shibuya
An exhibition titled "KOTOVA Shibuya Center-gai Exhibition" featuring 46 creators will be held in Shibuya.
Tokyo Art Beat
International Open Call Exhibition 'Toyama Glass Art Prize 2027' Seeking Submissions. Opening New Horizons in Contemporary Glass Art.
The Toyama Glass Art Prize 2027 is accepting submissions from July 1 to November 11.
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New Space "Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Hall" to Open in September. Yuichi Hirako's Large-Scale Solo Exhibition "HUMAN AND NATURE" to Mark the Opening
Yuichi Hirako's large-scale solo exhibition will mark the opening of Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Hall in September.
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Architecture and Art Encountered in the Threshold Between Light and Dark: "Almost Sky: Jun Aoki + Richard Tuttle" (Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery) Report
A report on the duo exhibition by Jun Aoki and Richard Tuttle at Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery.
読売新聞
Exhibition "Art's Mikat" Explained in Lecture Format Opens at Tokyo University of the Arts on the 24th… Live Demonstration of Copying by Current Students
The Tokyo University of the Arts opens the lecture‑style exhibition "Art's Mikat" on the 24th, featuring live copying demonstrations by current students.
Tokyo Art Beat
This year, the art of the 'moon' colors Shimokitazawa again. 'Moon Art Night Shimokitazawa 2026' will be held from September.
Shimokitazawa hosts Moon Art Night 2026 from Sep 18-Oct 4, featuring moon-themed works by five international artists.
Tokyo Art Beat
Immersive Exhibition 'Tim Burton's Labyrinth' Arrives in Japan for the First Time. Opens in November at CREVIA BASE Tokyo in Toyosu
The immersive exhibition 'Tim Burton's Labyrinth' opens in Tokyo's CREVIA BASE Toyosu on November 25, marking its first Japanese debut.
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The 43rd Joetsu Art Association Exhibition
The 43rd Joetsu Art Association Exhibition will be held at Musée Yuki Komachi.
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Kana Uo | 'Miracle Comp' Open Call Chosen by Display Technicians Opens Up a New Expression for Maruyama Nodoka
This article reviews the open call exhibition 'Miracle Comp 2026 Rat and Pine,' highlighting the winning installation by artist Maruyama Nodoka.
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Mizuki Ōzawa | Things Glimpsed from the Ephemera
Mizuki Ōzawa's exhibition explores Meiji-era commercial ephemera, highlighting their role in shaping commercial spaces and visual culture.
朝日新聞
Paintings and 3D Sculptures... Art Teachers' Exhibition at Harada no Mori Gallery, Kobe
An art exhibition by art teachers is being held at Harada no Mori Gallery in Kobe.
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This fall, Tokyo's waterfront area will host its first art exhibition, with the 200-meter-long 'massive underground parking lot' also serving as a venue | TOKYO MX+ (Plus)
Tokyo's waterfront will host its first international art exhibition 'TOKYO ATLAS' this fall, using a 200‑meter underground parking lot as a venue.
Tokyo Art Beat
Glass Installation by Ritsue Mishima to be Exhibited at Bottega Veneta Omotesando Flagship, Featuring New Works
Ritsue Mishima's glass installation will be exhibited at Bottega Veneta Omotesando to celebrate its 5th anniversary.
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Closing on July 26 (Sun): National Art Exhibitions & Exhibitions by Area "Eric Carle Exhibition" (Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo), ...
A list of national art exhibitions and shows closing on July 26, organized by area.
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Seta District Art Exhibition: 140 Works by Residents, Starting July 29 at Ajipura
The Seta District Art Exhibition opens July 29 at Ajipura Plaza, showcasing 140 works by residents and offering free admission.
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Gunma 'Books and Art Exhibition vol.6: Unraveling' Exhibition and Related Events
The Gunma Tooey City Art Museum and Library will host related events for the 'Books and Art Exhibition vol.6: Unraveling' from July 18, including artist talks, children's activities, and guided tours.
朝日新聞
Goro Yamada Passes Away at 67, Known for Introducing the Charms of Western Art and Appearing on "Ad-街"
Art critic and editor Goro Yamada has passed away at age 67 due to cancer.
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Limited Andy Warhol UT appears at four Uniqlo stores in Shinjuku. Six types released to coincide with SHINJUKU ART WEEK.
Uniqlo launches six Andy Warhol-designed UT T-shirts at four Shinjuku stores for SHINJUKU ART WEEK.
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Nobuo Uchida | The Past and Future of Japan's Touring Art Exhibitions [Part 1]
An introductory article outlining the history, current state, challenges, and prospects of Japan's touring art exhibitions.
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Kentaro Yamazaki | Lolo 'Ultra Soulmate'
Lolo presents 'Ultra Soulmate', a dialogue play following two boys' growth and the weight of past memories.
朝日新聞
Notice: British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition Starts in Tokyo on the 25th
The British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition opens in Tokyo on July 25.
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Art Exhibitions Opening on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25: "Geidai-style Art Perspectives" "British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition" and more
A summary of various art exhibitions opening this weekend on July 24 and 25.
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Report on the Opening of "50th Anniversary Commemorative Kayo Yamaguchi Exhibition" (SOMPO Museum). Exploring the full scope of the "animal painter" who led the modern Kyoto art scene
The SOMPO Museum's Kayo Yamaguchi exhibition explores the life and work of the prominent Japanese animal painter.
Tokyo Art Beat
Approaching the True Image of a Solitary Painter and His Realism of Light and Shadow: A Report on "Takashima Juro Exhibition: 50 Years Since His Death" (Shibuya City Musashino Art Museum)
A report on the major retrospective of painter Juro Takashima at the Shibuya City Musashino Art Museum.
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If I Could Become a Kabuki Actor, I Would Learn from It: The British Museum's Japanese Art Exhibition Features Ichikawa Shinshiro as the Voice Guide Narrator
The British Museum's Japanese Art Exhibition in Tokyo features Kabuki actor Ichikawa Shinshiro as the voice guide, who aims to learn more about Kabuki through the exhibition.
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Special Exhibition "Depths of Yokohama-e: Genre, Image, or Export Art?" to be held at Yokohama City Museum of History
A special exhibition exploring the evolution of "Yokohama-e" will be held at the Yokohama City Museum of History.
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[Art Club] Participating in the 75th Osaka Private School Art Exhibition
28 art club members will exhibit illustration, craft, and sculpture works at the 75th Osaka Private School Art Exhibition.
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Government Includes 'Media Arts National Center' Base Development in 'Basic Policy 2026' for Preserving Manga, Anime, and Game Materials
The Japanese government's 2026 'Basic Policy' includes developing a base for the Media Arts National Center to preserve manga, anime, and game materials.
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Kanazawa Institute of Technology Dream House Architecture Design Project Recreates Kanazawa University of Art and Craft and Ishikawa Prefectural Library in Scale Models
Students from Kanazawa Institute of Technology will exhibit 1/50-scale models of Kanazawa University of Art and Craft and Ishikawa Prefectural Library at the city hall from July 13-31, 2026.
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Invitations to "British Museum Japanese Art Collection: Hyakka Ryoran - Edo Paintings That Crossed the Sea" for 10 Groups of 20 People
Win invitations for 10 groups of 20 to the British Museum Japanese art exhibition.
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Mari Tsukamoto | The "Sway" of Painting: Hiroshi Sugito and Shinya Hitsuda
An analysis of the differing approaches to boundaries and spatiality in the paintings of Hiroshi Sugito and Shinya Hitsuda.
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Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum: The British Museum's Japanese Art Collection - Profusion: Edo Paintings Across the Sea
An exhibition showcasing selected masterpieces from the British Museum's Japanese art collection to celebrate the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum's 100th anniversary.
Tokyo Art Beat

TENNOZ ART WEEK 2026, a Circulating Art Event by Terrada Warehouse, Held in Tenoosu, Tokyo
美術手帖

Jessica Morgan Appointed as the 10th Director of Tate, to Take Office in January 2027
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杉江あこ｜杉本博司 Extinct Photography
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Kenta Yamazaki | Konomi Otake Solo Play "I, the Child-Room Auntie"
美術展ナビ

[Report] 'Game and Art: Nobunaga's Ambition / Koei Tecmo Games' at Tochigi Prefectural Museum until September 6 – Play becomes…
Tokyo Art Beat

Recommended Spots in Nara Prefecture's New World Heritage "Asuka-Fujiwara Capital" for Families? Former Cultural Property Reporter Explains Highlights
美術手帖

Opening Report of "Life's Future+ (MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives)". Using Androids to Question "What is Life?"
Yahoo!ニュース

Cute Appearance Is Adorable! Trending. Limited to the British Museum Japanese Art Collection Exhibition: "Sumikko Gurashi" Collaboration Items Released. Edo Painting Motif Goods Galore (Asahi Digital Magazine & [and])
美術手帖

Criticism and Solidarity Among Writers: The 17th Art Criticism Award Ceremony Held
美術展ナビ

Art Exhibitions Starting in August: "Marie Antoinette Style" at Yokohama Museum of Art and "Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring Exhibition" at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka
Tokyo Art Beat

Shabir Hussain Mustafa Appointed as Art Director for Aichi 2028 International Art Festival
朝日新聞

Princess Michiko's Wall Painting Model 'First Homecoming' Brings Joy at the British Museum Exhibition
horipro-stage.jp

Dance Entertainment Play "PASSION — Hokusai's Dream —" to be staged this October: Contemporary Artist Shinji Omata to join as Art Concept Designer! Main Visual Released [Advance Sales Start July 25th] | [Official] Horipro Stage
アイエム［インターネットミュージアム］

A Summer Becoming an "Geidai Student" at the Museum — "Geidai-style Ways of Seeing Art: Become a Geidai Student This Summer" (Report)
ART iT

International Art Festival 'Aichi 2028' Artistic Director Appointed
city.tomakomai.hokkaido.jp

Tomakomai City Museum of Art
電ファミニコゲーマー

Art's Mechanism Atlas: From Cave Paintings to Modern Art, Exploring Diverse Global Art
新渡戸文化中学校・高等学校

Touching the Real, Honing Expression: Activities of the Art Course in the First Semester
美術手帖

International Art Festival "Aichi 2028", Shabire Hussain Mustafa Appointed as Artistic Director
japandesign.ne.jp

Joshibi University of Art and Design Launches "2026 Summer Resilience Career Program®" for Working Professionals - Design Information Site [JDN]
美術展ナビ

【Opening】 Exhibition "Geidai Style: Ways of Seeing Art - Become a Geidai Student This Summer" at Tokyo University of the Arts Museum until September 23rd: Rich Collections, Hands-on Exhibits, and Engaging Learning
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Matsubangisha | Kota Takeuchi "Nononononomatsuri"
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Kageyama Yasushi | Giacomo Balla's 'Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash' — 'Tooada Taketo'
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【Kyoto / Online】Art for Well-being Seminar & Workshop 'What is Technology? Let's Play with Our Bodies'
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[Tochigi] 'Kandinsky: The World Resonates' Exhibition Related Events
美術手帖

Yoko Morita Recompose (Yokohama Museum of Art) Opening Report. From Venice to Yokohama, Evolving Forms of Coexistence
美術手帖

Best 16 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Gyodo Kawai to Yuko Mori
Tokyo Art Beat

Stage Arts Festival "Autumn Meteor 2026 Tokyo" Announces Full Lineup. Artistic Director is 岡田利規; 13 Domestic and International Performances
Tokyo Art Beat

46 Writers, Poets, and Entertainers Exhibit "Words." "KOTOVA Shibuya Center-gai Exhibition" to be held in Shibuya
Tokyo Art Beat

International Open Call Exhibition 'Toyama Glass Art Prize 2027' Seeking Submissions. Opening New Horizons in Contemporary Glass Art.
Tokyo Art Beat

New Space "Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Hall" to Open in September. Yuichi Hirako's Large-Scale Solo Exhibition "HUMAN AND NATURE" to Mark the Opening
Tokyo Art Beat

Architecture and Art Encountered in the Threshold Between Light and Dark: "Almost Sky: Jun Aoki + Richard Tuttle" (Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery) Report
読売新聞

Exhibition "Art's Mikat" Explained in Lecture Format Opens at Tokyo University of the Arts on the 24th… Live Demonstration of Copying by Current Students
Tokyo Art Beat

This year, the art of the 'moon' colors Shimokitazawa again. 'Moon Art Night Shimokitazawa 2026' will be held from September.
Tokyo Art Beat

Immersive Exhibition 'Tim Burton's Labyrinth' Arrives in Japan for the First Time. Opens in November at CREVIA BASE Tokyo in Toyosu
上越妙高タウン情報

The 43rd Joetsu Art Association Exhibition
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Kana Uo | 'Miracle Comp' Open Call Chosen by Display Technicians Opens Up a New Expression for Maruyama Nodoka
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Mizuki Ōzawa | Things Glimpsed from the Ephemera
朝日新聞

Paintings and 3D Sculptures... Art Teachers' Exhibition at Harada no Mori Gallery, Kobe
TOKYO MX

This fall, Tokyo's waterfront area will host its first art exhibition, with the 200-meter-long 'massive underground parking lot' also serving as a venue | TOKYO MX+ (Plus)
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