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Acne Studios' 30 Years Captured by Nan Goldin. Campaign Returning to the Origin "Denim" Announced
Acne Studios announces a 30th-anniversary campaign shot by photographer Nan Goldin, revisiting its origins in denim through intimate portraits.
"ASOBIBA TAKEMITSU ~The Untold Toru Takemitsu~," a performance commemorating 30 years since the death of Toru Takemitsu, opens a new musical playground for contemporary artists.
A new stage event, featuring artists from diverse genres engaging with Toru Takemitsu's music, will be held to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his death.
Why I Oppose the 'National Flag Desecration Law'—From the Perspective of Art That Has Depicted the Hinomaru (Text: Tsugio Kuresawa)
An art critic argues against Japan's new National Flag Desecration Law, citing threats to freedom of expression from an art perspective.
Visualizing the Invisible, Listening to Sounds That Cannot Be Preserved──Daichi Yamamoto Views 'ICC Annual 2026: Leave / Remain / Receive'
Rapper Daichi Yamamoto discusses the theme of record and memory while viewing the media art exhibition 'ICC Annual 2026: Leave / Remain / Receive'.
France's Musée d'Orsay Hunts for Owners of Nazi-Looted Art; Masterpieces by Renoir, Degas May Have "Final Chance"
Paris's Musée d'Orsay is accelerating provenance research on Nazi-looted art and launching a permanent exhibit to identify and return works to owners.
【Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2026】Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! - Idemitsu Museum of Arts
The Idemitsu Museum of Arts will exhibit its recommended goods at the Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2026.
4th BUG Art Award Finalists Exhibition
A group exhibition featuring six finalists of the 4th BUG Art Award, with a public final judging to select the grand prize winner.
"Rikako Kawauchi: LOVE, Wild Grape, Tiger, heart" Held at Ota Ward Ryushi Memorial Museum. Attention on the Dialogue Between Kawauchi and Ryushi Across Eras
Rikako Kawauchi's solo exhibition opens at the Ota Ward Ryushi Memorial Museum, exploring shared expressions across eras alongside Ryushi's works.
Verification at Hirosaki Brick Warehouse Museum: What Kind of New Viewing Experience Does Bloomberg Connects Offer?
The free app Bloomberg Connects, tested at Hirosaki Brick Warehouse Museum, offers multilingual and artist-commentary features to enhance art viewing.
Tracing Fujiwara Shigashi's 60-Year Artistic Career: 15 Works From the Lewis Collection Auctioned in Hong Kong
Tracing Fujiwara Shigashi's 60-year artistic career, 15 works from the Lewis Collection will be auctioned in Hong Kong.
National Museums Collaborate with Adobe Foundation. "Connecting Children with Museums" for Enjoying Museum Experiences as a Family
National museums and Adobe Foundation launch "Connecting Children with Museums," a program for family-friendly art experiences across Japan.
Taro Igarashi | Architectural Wanderings 14 - Reflections from the Junya Ishigami Exhibition in Tokushima
Taro Igarashi reflects on the Junya Ishigami exhibition in Tokushima, its troubled political background, and the need for public architecture to be openly shared.
[Kanagawa] Exhibition Related Events: Maiya Takimoto - LUNATION: Reading Celestial Bodies from the Sea
Related events, including artist talks and workshops, are held for photographer Maiya Takimoto's exhibition at Chigasaki Museum of Art.
Kumiko Inui/乾久美子/「美術業界に学ぶ“弱い修復”」/旧香川県立体育館に思う04/Thoughts on Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium | BUNGA NET
Architecture, City, Design & Life!
80th Anniversary Tochigi Prefectural Arts Festival Art Exhibition
The 80th Tochigi Prefectural Arts Festival showcases selected and invited works across two venues from September 19 to October 1, 2026.
"Frieze Seoul 2026" Report: Does Seoul Still Have Its Former Centripetal Force?
Despite a large turnout, the 5th Frieze Seoul exhibited a thinning tension and centripetal force, signaling a shift in its appeal.
Special Exhibition: How to Walk Through Asian Art - South Asia Special Edition - Beyond Confrontation: A Journey Through Veins of Light
A special exhibition at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum explores the diverse art and resilient cultures of seven South Asian nations.
Vermeer Exhibition: Why Does "Girl with a Pearl Earring" Captivate People? Interview with Japanese Curator on the Work's Appeal, Reception in Japan, and Challenges in Art Appreciation
An expert discusses the unprecedented popularity of Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" and its reception history in Japan.
Special Exhibition to Commemorate the Donation of the Shibata Collection: Enjoying Buddhist Art with National Treasures―A World of Rare and Precious Treasures―
A special exhibition at Kanazawa Bunko showcases donated Buddhist art and national treasures from Myōhonji Temple.
Hatsukaichi Peace Art Exhibition 30th Anniversary Commemorative Kiyotsuru Mori Exhibition of Calligraphy Works
The 30th Hatsukaichi Peace Art Exhibition features calligrapher Hiroshi Mori, aiming to convey the power of words and peace.
[Review] Yuta Nakamura / Review of the 162nd Meirin Tea Gathering 'Triangulation of Earthy Taste: Prologue, 1-1'
A review of a tea gathering on 'Earthy Taste' compared to a sumo tournament playoff, exploring direct sensory experience.
[Review] Yuta Nakamura / The 162nd Meirin-sakai 'Triangulation of Earth Flavor: Prologue, 1-1' Review
A review of a tea ceremony comparing ceramics from Japan, France, and Benin to explore the theme of 'earth flavor' through direct experience.
Aki Sasamoto | Pirelli HangarBicocca, Milan
Aki Sasamoto's first European museum solo exhibition, 'XYZ,' opens at Pirelli HangarBicocca in Milan.
"Synchronous Constellation -- Stars Who Shared Time: The Gaze of Art Crossing Borders" (Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo) Opening Report. Another Modernity Told by the Activities of Countless Stars
A large-scale art exhibition linking modern Taiwan and Japan, inspired by the Windmill Poetry Society, opens at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo.
【Discount】5 Notable Exhibitions in September Where You Can Use "Mewpon" | Ryuichi Sakamoto Exhibition, Shunga, Exhibitions with "Moon" as a Theme, etc.
This article introduces five notable exhibitions in September 2026 eligible for the Tokyo Art Beat member discount service "Mewpon."
Opening Report on Yuichi Hirako's 'HUMAN AND NATURE' at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Hall: Questioning the Boundary Between Humans and Nature in Hibiya
This is a report on the opening of Yuichi Hirako's exhibition 'HUMAN AND NATURE' at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya.
Touring Fujita Tsuguharu at the National Treasure Akasaka Palace. Report on "Encountering Gentle French Scenery at the National Treasure Palace" (State Guest House Akasaka Palace)
A special exhibition commemorating painter Fujita Tsuguharu's 140th birth anniversary is being held at the National Treasure Akasaka Palace.
"Art Terrorer Tani's Monthly 'You Must Not Miss This' Exhibition!!" September Issue - Thanks to All the Collectors. Top 3 Art Exhibitions by Japan's Leading Art Collectors
Three art exhibitions by Japan's leading collectors are featured, showcasing masterpieces from their collections.
[Video Explanation] "Shunsui Sumitomo - The Serendipity of the Sumitomo Modern Art Collection" at Sumitomo Shunkokan Tokyo until October 12
A special exhibition at Sumitomo Shunkokan Tokyo commemorates the 100th anniversary of Shunsui Sumitomo's death by showcasing his modern art collection.
Young Artists Begin Mural Production on Nihonbashi Area Construction Fence: Pentel × Mural Rookies Project 2026 by Pentel and Mitsui Fudosan
Pentel and Mitsui Fudosan launch a mural project with four young artists on a construction fence in Nihonbashi.
Mori Art Museum Announces 2027 Schedule: Hosting 'The World is Made of Play,' Closing for Renovations in September
The Mori Art Museum will host the 'The World is Made of Play' exhibition in 2027, then close for renovations, reopening in April 2028.
The Supermarket Checkout Becomes an Opera: Lithuanian Contemporary Opera 'HAVE A GOOD DAY!' Has Its Japan Premiere in Kyoto and Aichi
Lithuanian contemporary opera 'HAVE A GOOD DAY!' premieres in Japan at venues in Kyoto and Aichi.
Children's Cultural Experience Event "TOKYO Culture Debut PARK" to be held at Toyosu Park in November. Diverse Programs Including Art, Music, and Theater
A free cultural experience event for children, "TOKYO Culture Debut PARK," will be held at Toyosu Park on November 14-15.
Sakamoto Ryuichi's left-behind equipment and materials to connect to the next generation's creation. Kyoto University of the Arts announces "Sakamoto Ryuichi Lab at KUA" concept
Kyoto University of the Arts announced the "Sakamoto Ryuichi Lab at KUA" to utilize Sakamoto Ryuichi's musical assets for the next generation.
Collector, Patron, and a Man Who Loved Art - Sumitomo Shunsui Special Exhibition Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of His Passing at Iizuka Bokokan Tokyo (Report)
A special exhibition at Iizuka Bokokan Tokyo commemorates 100 years since the death of Sumitomo Shunsui, showcasing his art collection and cultural support.
The Imperial Palace Sannomaru Shozokan Grand Opens on November 3: Exhibition Area Becomes 8 Times Larger, Bringing Together All 30 Pieces of Itō Jakuchū's "Colorful Realm of Living Beings"
The Imperial Palace Sannomaru Shozokan reopens after a major renovation on November 3, with its exhibition area expanded eightfold, including the first complete showing of all 30 paintings from Itō Jakuchū's "Colorful Realm of Living Beings."
[Report] Amami Yuki: 'Yuki Amami's Art Mystery: Vermeer and the Mystery of the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th Century' Press Conference
Amami Yuki attended the press conference for her new art documentary, discussing her experience exploring Vermeer's life and 17th-century Dutch Golden Age.
Encounter Nordic Living through Art and Design: Yokohama Takashimaya to Hold 'Nordic Exhibition'
The 'Nordic Exhibition' at Yokohama Takashimaya will showcase Nordic living through art, design, and food from September 9th to 14th.
【東京】東京ミッドタウン・デザインハブ第120回企画展 「ゼミ展2026 デザインの学び方を知る」
Tokyo Midtown Design Hub hosts the 120th 'Seminar Exhibition 2026: Knowing How to Learn Design,' featuring nine schools and open seminars from Sept 12‑26.
【Art Exhibition Navifes 2026】All participating facilities and stage schedules decided! A once-a-year special event where you can immerse yourself in the charm of museum goods nationwide will be held on September 29 at Yomiuri Otemachi Hall. Tickets on sale.
The schedule for all participating facilities and stage events at 'Art Exhibition Navifes 2026' has been decided. A special event featuring museum goods from museums nationwide will be held on September 29.
Takehisa Yumeji's Hidden Berlin-Era Masterpiece 'Nanshi Soshun' Unveiled for the First Time. Returns to Hometown Okayama After About 90 Years
Takehisa Yumeji's hidden masterpiece 'Nanshi Soshun' from his Berlin years has been returned to his hometown Okayama and is unveiled for the first time.
Keiko Takeshita's Art Mystery: The Mystery of Vermeer and the 17th-Century Dutch Golden Age | BS Asahi
Actress Keiko Takeshita explores the mysteries of Vermeer's life and art by visiting the Netherlands and highlighting the 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' exhibition in Osaka.
山川陸|有馬町の灯籠焼き
会期:2026/08/16 会場:熊野市 七里御浜[三重県] 参考サイト:https://www.kumano-kankou.info/obon2020/ 「正に刀を腹へ突き立てた瞬間、日輪は瞼の裏に赫奕と昇った」。 ...
【Kyoto】KAC Partnership Program 2026 Unwashed Art Club「Open Space & Talk The Power of Art: Considering Art’s Responsibility from Artwashing」
Unwashed Art Club hosts a talk event at Kyoto Art Center to examine artwashing and discuss art’s power and responsibility.
What is "Expression for Living Together"? The October 2026 issue of "Bijutsu Techo" features a special on "Taiwan's Contemporary Art".
The October 2026 issue of Bijutsu Techo presents a special feature on Taiwan's contemporary art, exploring its history, current state, and Japan-Taiwan relations.
Princess Aiko's Love for Japanese Art [Upward Trend]
Princess Aiko of Mikasa appeared on an NHK program to discuss the British Museum's Japanese art collection exhibition.
[Obituary] Art Artist and Cultural Merit Award Winner Hideki Takahashi (96) Passes Away in Kurashiki, Okayama (OHK Okayama Broadcasting)
Hideki Takahashi, an Okayama-based art artist and cultural merit awardee, has died at age 96 from pneumonia.
Actor Yosuke Iida Visits the "Geidai-style Art 'Mikata' — Becoming a Geidai Student This Summer" Exhibition, Strongly Sharing the World of Musicals via Podcast
Actor Yosuke Iida visited the "Geidai-style Art 'Mikata'" exhibition at Tokyo University of the Arts and discussed the importance of sharing art and music perspectives while promoting musical theater through his podcast.
Kirin Beer Launches Fall 2026 Class for Musashino Art University Students as Second Phase of 'GREEN'S FREE ACTION' Co-Creating New Alcohol Culture with Youth | 2026 | KIRIN - Kirin Holdings Company, Limited
Kirin Beer launches a collaborative class with Musashino Art University to co-create inclusive drinking culture with youth.
Weekend I Want! Art Exhibitions and Exhibitions Closing Soon: 'Hōkai no Meibutsu to Tenrankan', 'Suihōden', 'Marimecko Exhibition: The Power of Patterns', etc.
Highlights upcoming Japanese art exhibitions closing soon across various regions from Tokyo to Kyushu.
Regional Review (China): Tsutsui's Review "12th Hiroshima Art Prize Commemorative Exhibition: Mel Chin" (Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art) / KIT Miyauchi 02 Hoshito Shinato "Syntodo Immortal Center: I'm Afraid of Dying! Art Research Institute" (Gallery Miyauchi)
Reviews of the 12th Hiroshima Art Prize commemorative Mel Chin exhibition and a solo show by young Hiroshima artist Hoshito Shinato.
Experience Japanese Horror Movie Art Up Close, 'Re:Horror Touch Exhibition' Held
The 'Re:Horror Touch Exhibition' opens in Tokyo, allowing visitors to experience Japanese horror movie art up close.
A new international event spanning art, design, and crafts, 'Kyōto YouMe Triennale,' will be held in Kyoto in October
The Kyōto YouMe Triennale, an international art, design, and craft event, opens October 9–18 in Kyoto.
The statue burns, the statue distorts, and sublimates into light (UESHIMA MUSEUM) Opening Report. How does the statue disappear and turn into light?
UESHIMA MUSEUM exhibition explores image transformation from emergence to light across six thematic floors.
From the Exhibition: 28 Works Highlighting Diverse Expressions and Individuality, Naha Shinsei Art Association Members Exhibition
The 42nd Shinsei Art Exhibition is currently open at Naha City Gallery, showcasing 28 works by nine members of the Shinsei Art Association.
5 Must-See Art Exhibitions in Tokyo This September
Five curated art exhibitions in Tokyo this September 2026 span from Renaissance masterpieces to street art and Nordic design.
Passing on Ryuichi Sakamoto's Creative Spirit to the Next Generation. Participation of Jun Aoki, Marihiko Hara, and Others in Kyoto University of the Arts' 'Sakamoto Ryuichi Lab at KUA' Concept
Kyoto University of the Arts announced the 'Sakamoto Ryuichi Lab at KUA' concept to inherit Ryuichi Sakamoto's legacy for the next generation ahead of its 50th anniversary.
公募|第6回 制作助成事業「都市のヴィジョン」
Obayashi Foundation launches 6th edition of the 'Urban Vision' production grant program for 2027; open call for artists researching urban issues, applications due Oct. 15.
Interactive Exhibition Immersing in Horror Movie SFX Art "Re: Horror ni Fureru Ten - Eiga Bijutsu no Sekai -" Starts September 19th (eiga.com)
An interactive exhibition in Tokyo starting September 19th lets visitors touch and photograph special effects art from Japanese horror films.
Re: Touching Horror - The World of Film Art - an Experiential Exhibition Diving into Horror Film Production Design Opens September 19
An experiential exhibition focusing on Japanese horror film art where visitors can touch and photograph set designs opens in Tokyo.
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Matsubangoshi | Excuse me, am I in the way?

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Upcoming: "Yoshihiro Suda" Exhibition

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[Part 1] From Mingei to Satogei: Thinking about Art and Architecture from Post-Expo Kameoka. Review of Kyoto "ART PARK PROGRAM" (Critique by Manabu Miki)

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Sneaker Brand OAO Holds Craft Exhibition in Kyoto, Exploring the "Sixth Sense" Through Ceramic Artist Takashi Tanimoto's Works

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"Tate Museum Turner Exhibition" Opens at the National Museum of Western Art: Works Displayed Alongside Contemporary Art by Eliasson, Tillmans, and Others Across 200 Years

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IAMAS 30th Anniversary Exhibition "the Augmentation" Held in Tokyo: How Do AI and VR Change Our Perception?

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Ako Sugie|Commemorating the Selection of DOCOMOMO Japan 300: "Modern Movement and Architecture Today"

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Large-scale Paul Klee Exhibition to Be Held at the National Museum of Art, Osaka in 2027: Exploring the Allure of the "World In Between" Hidden in His Works

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[Osaka] Open Storage 2026: Damien Jalet × Kohei Nawa "Prism"

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Art Jakarta 2026 Report: The Current State of an Art Fair Connecting the Multilayered Ecosystem of an Archipelagic Nation

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teamLab Turns the Hamarikyu Gardens at Night into an Art Space: "teamLab Hamarikyu" Opens November 25

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British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition Opens in Osaka on the 31st

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Art Exhibitions Starting in November: Imperial Palace Sannomaru Shozokan Opening, Orsay Museum Exhibition, Maruyama Okyo Exhibition, and More

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Okayama's Yamada Bee Farm Hosts "Mitsubachi Arts Festival," Calling for Student Sculpture Submissions with Production Costs up to 3 Million Yen

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Michiko Tsuda: Weather of the Body @ Keio Museum Commons

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Australian Art Comes to Kyoto Temples: First Participation in CURATION⇄FAIR | art NIKKEI

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"British Museum Japanese Art Collection" Exhibition Closes in Tokyo, Next Stop Osaka

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MES Solo Exhibition "REI/RE-I" (PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO) Opening Report: Reading Shibuya through "Zero," "Spirit," and "Rave"

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"New Town, Interference: Cities and Our Relationships" (Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino) Venue Report: The Culture and History of New Towns as Captured and Considered by Artists

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Public Lecture Series at Akita University of Art Graduate School: Six Consecutive Sessions on Contemporary Art and Composite Art (Minna no Keizai Shimbun Network)

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39 Museums in Tokyo to Hold Simultaneous Evening Openings; National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo National Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, and Others to Participate

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Akiko Sakamoto | In the Midst of Tremors Again: A Record of Recovery and the Road to Full Reopening

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Fujii Hikaru "WHOSE LIGHT?" (Artizon Museum) Opening Report: Questioning War Paintings and the "Peaceful Use" of Nuclear Power

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[Kanagawa] Hashirimizu Water Source 2026

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Art and Culture IGA Exhibition Opens in Iga City from the 28th | 【Iga Town Information YOU】

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Holding the "57th Mukogaoka District Youth Art Exhibition"!!

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Advance tickets sold out!? Sumikko Gurashi and Tiger Cub... Osaka-exclusive goods for "British Museum Japanese Art Collection" become a hot topic (Lmaga.jp)

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G3-Vol.167 Dolly( ) Genki Isayama

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"OSAKA ART BOOK FAIR" to Be Held for the First Time in May 2027 at Osaka City Central Public Hall; About 150 Groups from Japan and Abroad to Gather

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Opening the Backstage of the Collection: What is the Centre Pompidou's New Facility, "Francilien Fabrique de l'Art"?

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"Tate Museum Turner Exhibition: Sublime Painting, Dialogue with Contemporary Art" (The National Museum of Western Art) Opening Report: A Journey in Search of the Sublime from the 19th Century to Today

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Hans Haacke's First Large-Scale Retrospective in Asia to Be Held at Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo: A 60-Year Trajectory Questioning Politics, Economics, and Art Institutions

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[Tsurugaoka Art Forum] About the Holding of the Prefectural Comprehensive Art Exhibition and Prefectural Children's Painting Exhibition, Tsuruoka City

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78th Memorial Art Festival for Painting Sage Tanomura Chikuden "Grand Prize Works" Exhibition | Takeda City

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Eugène Boudin Exhibition: Father of Impressionism — In Pursuit of Light

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Hashirimizu Water Source 2026 @ Former Hashirimizu Elementary School

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100th Edition: Hokkaido's Largest Art Exhibition "Doten" Now Open; Grand Prize Goes to Tomoo Oishi of Asahikawa for His Nihonga Painting

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Game Center Painting Wins Grand Prize at Art Exhibition: Vividly Depicting "The Fun of Everyday Life" (Moriyuki Shigihara) - Expert - Yahoo! News

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[Opening] "Tate Turner Exhibition: Sublime Painting, Dialogue with Contemporary Art" — Reading Turner's "Sublime" from a Contemporary Perspective, at the National Museum of Western Art until February 21, 2027

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Busan Biennale 2026 (2)