Japan Art News (Page 10)

Otsuka Michiko 'Onna no Sakuhin' Exhibition and Related Events in Tokyo
Otsuka Michiko's exhibition featuring 40 works with screenings and talks at Tokyo Photographic Arts Museum.
48 Landscape Paintings and More Exhibited by Tosu Art Association in Saga for Early Summer Show
Tosu Art Association's early summer show displays 48 works by 24 members, including landscapes and abstract fluid art, free until June 21.
High School Students Team Up: Kumamoto's Arau Night Market T-Shirt Designed by Art Club Members "Wear and Enjoy the Festival"
Kumamoto high school students designed the official Arau Night Market T‑shirt, boosting festival enthusiasm and community engagement.
"Hiroshi Sugimoto: Extinct Photographs" (The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo) Report: A Large-Scale Solo Exhibition for the First Time in 21 Years, Witnessing the End of Silver Gelatin Photography
A report on Hiroshi Sugimoto's first major solo exhibition in 21 years, exploring the "extinction" of silver gelatin photography's evidentiary power.
[Museum Goods] 8 Editor's Recommended Goods Found at "New Eyes: Monet and 21st Century Art" (Polat Museum of Art)
An introduction to recommended original goods from the special exhibition at the Pola Museum of Art.
Opening with the Artist: Yusuke Kamata Exhibition: A Certain Imagination, Two Lands @ Yokohama Museum of Art Gallery 4
Yusuke Kamata presents a new installation at the Yokohama Museum of Art exploring the multifaceted imagination of Hara Sankei.
Tomakomai City Museum of Art
Tomakomai City Museum of Art presents an exhibition featuring mysterious Jomon period artifacts.
Invitation to 10 Reader Council Members for the Exhibition 'British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Bounty of Edo Paintings: Crossing the Sea'
An invitation for 10 Reader Council members to a special exhibition at Tokyo's Metropolitan Art Museum featuring Japanese art from the British Museum's collection.
Kids & Family Programs for Summer 2026 (Western Japan) Selected by artscape Editorial Department
artscape Editorial Department presents a curated list of exhibitions and workshops for kids and families in Western Japan for Summer 2026.
artscape編集部が選ぶ!夏休み親子・キッズプログラム2026(東日本編)
Artscape editors pick summer 2026 parent‑child art programs and exhibitions across Eastern Japan, listing workshops, events, and details.
Collection Exhibition 2026-Ⅰ
The Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art celebrates its 3rd anniversary with the first chapter of its annual collection exhibition themed "Time at the Museum."
【Tokyo】'ICC Annual 2026: Leave/Remain/Receive' Artist Talk
A series of artist talks related to the 2026 ICC Annual Exhibition 'Leave/Remain/Receive' will be held in Tokyo from June 20 to November 8.
18 Contemporary Artists Reveal a New Perspective on Monet: 'A New Eye - Monet and 21st Century Art' Exhibition (Pola Museum) Opening Report
The Pola Museum's exhibition 'A New Eye - Monet and 21st Century Art' opens, showcasing Monet's works alongside 18 contemporary artists to explore how Monet's perceptual experiments influence modern art.
Risk of Overseas Outflow of National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties: Applications for Export Inspection Certificates Tripled in 10 Years
Applications for export inspection certificates for artworks have tripled in 10 years, reaching 9,667 in 2025.
Iwanai Chuo Gakuen Art Club Holds Its First Exhibition Since Merger, Starting on the 17th; Landscape Painting of School Building Also Included
Iwanai Chuo Gakuen's art club will hold its first post-merger exhibition at Kida Kinjiro Museum of Art on the 17th.
"Sachiko Kazama Exhibition: 1000 Ri Eyes in the Hachinohe Renga Warehouse Art Museum" Report. '21st Century Romanticism' Pursued Initial Public Oil Paintings and Representative Large Woodblock Prints Gathered
Sachiko Kazama's exhibition at Hachinohe Renga Warehouse Art Museum features initial public oil paintings and large woodblock prints.
Horror Experience Exhibition: World of Movie Art at Namba Sky O (Minna no Keizai Shinbun Network)
A horror-themed movie art exhibition focusing on sets and production design is held at Namba Sky O in Osaka.
Influencing Taiwanese Artists: Over 200 Modern Japanese Art and Crafts on Display in Taipei (CNA Focus Taiwan)
An exhibition featuring over 200 pieces of modern Japanese art and crafts that influenced Taiwanese artists during the Japanese colonial period is currently open at the National Taiwan Normal University Museum.
Sugie Ako | Iguchi Kouta Motion Graphics
Iguchi Kouta's motion graphics exhibition is held at Ginza Graphic Gallery.
Painting Circle Art Exhibition from 18th at Iga Hakubō Plaza
The 66th exhibition by the painting circle Upperyo Bijutsukuru will be held from June 18 to 21 at Iga Hakubō Plaza in Iga City. Approximately 20 works in watercolor, oil, and acrylic will be displayed.
Report on the Opening of 'Hiroshi Sugimoto: Extinction' Exhibition (National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo). Seeing Hiroshi Sugimoto's Origins and Future
Hiroshi Sugimoto's large-scale retrospective 'Extinction' opens at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, exploring the medium of film photography and the artist's future.
Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 11 'Confessions of the Soul ~Fin de Siècle Art~' Focus on Redon, Munch, Klimt, and More, Airs June 17 on E-Tele
The June 17th E-Tele broadcast of 'Mastering Western Art in 3 Months' focuses on Fin de Siècle art, featuring works by Redon, Munch, and Klimt.
Review Exhibition Nam June Paik: Nam June Paik | Jugemu Held at Watari Museum of Contemporary Art
A review exhibition titled "Nam June Paik | Jugemu" is held at Watari Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Nam June Paik's death.
Documentary Special: Pina Bausch and Nam June Paik. 'Performance Art: A Film Festival around Body and Space' to be held in August
A documentary special titled 'Performance Art: A Film Festival around Body and Space' featuring pioneers of performance art will be released in theaters nationwide starting August 1.
Art Exhibitions and Exhibitions Closing on June 21 (Sun): Boudin, Kuniyoshi, Capcom, Van Gogh's Drawbridge, and More
A list of 59 art exhibitions and shows closing on June 21 (Sun) across Japan, organized by region.
Takashima Chika | Satoshi Nishizawa 'World's Unknown Warrior Day'
Satoshi Nishizawa's exhibition critiques the political nature of war memorial displays, exposing their superficiality.
Café Artists: From Impressionism to Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Picasso – Opening Report at the Mitsubishi 1 Hall Museum. Cafés Were Another Atelier for Modern Art
The exhibition explores how cafés in Paris and Barcelona influenced modern art through artists like Monet, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Picasso.
Report on 'Yukio Hideshima Exhibition: Dark Fantasy / Mysterious — A Talent Born in Minamata' (Kumamoto City Museum of Modern Art). Tracing the Unique Artist's Footsteps and the Landscape that Nurtured Him
A retrospective of Yukio Hideshima (1934–2018) at Kumamoto City Museum of Modern Art explores his dark fantasy world and its roots in Minamata’s landscape.
Chushin Art Exhibition Opens on the 20th, Works Successively Carried into Matsumoto City Museum (Nagano Prefecture) (Citizen Times Web)
The Chushin Art Exhibition opens Oct 20 at Matsumoto City Museum, displaying 254 works from local artists, juniors, and members.
Book Review: A New Attempt at Art Criticism Sought After Nuclear Damage. 'Apocalyptic Art: For the Coming Post-Humanity'
This book review explores Shiki noie's attempt at art criticism in post-nuclear Japan, focusing on 'Apocalyptic Art: For the Coming Post-Humanity'.
Yoshitomo Nara-curated ceramics exhibition "Movement of Strata" to be held at KOSAKU KANECHIKA, introducing four artists including Eiji Uematsu and Takuro Kuwata
Yoshitomo Nara curates a ceramics exhibition exploring ceramic expression at KOSAKU KANECHIKA.
"Asama International Photo Festival 2026 PHOTO MIYOTA" to be held. Expanding exhibition area throughout Miyota Town.
The "Asama International Photo Festival 2026 PHOTO MIYOTA" will be held in Miyota Town, Nagano Prefecture from August 1st to September 27th.
Chushin Art Exhibition Opens on the 20th; Ambitious Works Delivered One After Another to Matsumoto City Museum of Art – Shimin Times
The Chushin Art Exhibition opens at Matsumoto City Museum of Art with many diverse works delivered.
スイス絵画の異才 カール・ヴァルザー
カール・ヴァルザーは、20世紀前半に活躍したスイスの美術家である。20歳代からの約四半世紀をドイツの首都ベルリンで過ごし、象徴主義や印象主義など新しい芸術潮流に触れながら、優美な線や色彩に深い意味を潜ませた、独自の画風を
Lucy Lee Exhibition: Elegant Vessels Connecting East and West
Retrospective of British ceramic artist Lucy Lee (1902-1995) runs July 4 to September 13, 2026.
Special Exhibition 81st Spring Inten Exhibition Kurashiki Exhibition
The Japan Art Institute's 81st Spring Inten Exhibition features 98 Japanese paintings in Kurashiki from July 1-5, 2026.
【Paid Member Exclusive】"Lucy Lee Exhibition - Elegant Vessels Bridging East and West" (Tokyo Garden Museum) Tickets to be Given to 10 People in 5 Groups!
Tokyo Garden Museum will host a retrospective exhibition of Lucy Lee's ceramics, offering tickets to 10 people in 5 groups exclusively for paid members.
[Museum Goods] 10 Editor-Recommended Goods Found at “Artists Gathering in the 'Cafe'—From Impressionism to Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Picasso” (Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum)
The article introduces editor-selected goods from a Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum exhibition on cafes and modern art.
International Art Festival 'Forest Arts Festival Okayama 2027' First Batch of Participating Artists Includes Leonardo Elrrich, Kei Kawara, and 8 Groups. Concept is 'Protopia - The Forest That Moves Forward'
The 2027 International Art Festival 'Forest Arts Festival Okayama' features 8 artist groups, including Leonardo Elrrich and Kei Kawara, under the concept of 'Protopia - The Forest That Moves Forward', focusing on regional resources and collaboration.
Experience the Era of Art by Touring the Entire Miyagi Prefectural Museum
The exhibition 'Era of Art' showcases selected works from the museum's collection of about 7,000 pieces to celebrate its reopening.
Chukyo Art Exhibition Works Accepted Today – Chukyo Art Association – Shimin Times
The Chukyo Art Association is accepting entries for the "78th Chukyo Art Exhibition" to be held at Matsumoto City Museum.
Hockney Dies: British Modern Art Giant
David Hockney, a giant of British modern art, has died at the age of 88.
Painter David Hockney Dies at 88, British Modern Art Master
British modern art master David Hockney has died at the age of 88.
The Craftsmanship of Art Directors Creating a Work World
Art Director Shinsuke Kojima will lecture on the role and career of art directors in film, featuring his work on the upcoming film 'LOOKBACK'.
GOMA's 'Light World': Immersive Solo Exhibition at Goldwin Tokyo Headquarters
GOMA's immersive solo exhibition 'Light World' at Goldwin Tokyo Headquarters features his pointillist paintings, textile works, and didgeridoo soundscapes.
【東京】「心の声をきく わたしを生きる術(すべ)」展
An exhibition in Tokyo explores self-care through listening to one's inner voice, featuring outsider and contemporary artworks.
16th Gyeongju Biennale Held. Hoe Tuenien as Art Director, Matthew Barney Participates
The 16th Gyeongju Biennale in South Korea features Hoe Tuenien as art director and Matthew Barney among participants, centered on the theme 'You Must Change Your Life'.
Immersed in Van Gogh and Gaudi. Immersive Digital Art Facility 'Rêve des Lumières' Opens in Ariake | Image Gallery 5 / 8
An immersive digital art facility 'Rêve des Lumières' opens in Ariake, projecting works by Van Gogh and Gaudi.
Yamakawa Riku | National Route 152 / National Route 142 / Old Nakasendo
The author explores the route of National Route 152 and 142, tracing the path of the Old Nakasendo and reflecting on the historical significance of the terrain.
Takashima Chi | "Seduction by Space" by Tyler Coburn, Taro Mizushima, Wataru Naganuma, and Jiro Sasaki
Tyler Coburn's installation and performance explore the complex relationship between infectious diseases and colonial rule through the lens of Nanban candlesticks and lichens.
The Gateway for Young Artists: The 76th Gakuten Art & Design Award to be Held in August. Special Video Project Featuring Koji Yakusho to be Presented at the National Art Center Tokyo──Application Deadline is July 6
The 76th Gakuten Art & Design Award will be held at the National Art Center Tokyo in August, featuring a special video project with actor Koji Yakusho.
トニー・アウスラー:技術と霊知のはざま~魔術、メディア、アート~ @ TOKYO NODE GALLERY
Tony Oursler’s major works from early career to present are showcased in a large solo exhibition at Tokyo’s TOKYO NODE GALLERY.
Immersing in Van Gogh and Gaudi. Immersive Digital Art Facility 'RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES' Opens in Ariake
An immersive digital art facility 'RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES' has opened in Ariake, Tokyo, featuring projections of Van Gogh and Gaudi.
16th Gwangju Biennale Announces Participating Artists
The 16th Gwangju Biennale, opening on September 5, 2026, has announced 43 participating artists.
David Hockney dies at 88. One of the representative artists of the modern era, born in the UK
David Hockney, a representative artist of modern art, has died at the age of 88.
ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 to be held in Fukuoka. 83 galleries from Japan and abroad to exhibit
An international art fair linking Japan and Asia will be held at Fukuoka International Center.
YOSHIROTTEN's Largest-Scale Solo Exhibition "YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition Communication with the Other Side / BEYOND EARTH" to be Held at TOKYO NODE in October. Large-Scale Installation of Space and Art with JAXA Planning Cooperation
YOSHIROTTEN's largest solo exhibition "YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition Communication with the Other Side / BEYOND EARTH" will be held at TOKYO NODE starting in October.
『September JAM』: 17 Art Participating Artists Including Okuda Masato Announced; Early Bird Passports and Bomber Jackets Accepting Applications (PIA)
The comprehensive art event 'September JAM' announced 17 new art participating artists, including Okuda Masato.
Kyoto Ichinichi ▽ Ryukoku Daippeiyo Cheerleading, 2nd in the World: Asuka Saito Visits an Art Exhibition
Ryukoku Daippeiyo High School and Junior High School's cheerleading team, ranked 2nd in the world, is featured. Asuka Saito also guides viewers through an art exhibition.
Atsuko Tezuka, Yozuri Watanabe, Asako Fujikura Question 'The City'. APK PUBLIC Vol.2 Held at TODA BUILDING in Kyobashi
Atsuko Tezuka, Yozuri Watanabe, and Asako Fujikura present works questioning 'the city' at the public art exhibition 'APK PUBLIC Vol.2: The Becoming City' at TODA BUILDING in Kyobashi.
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A Space Where Sound and Imagery Continue to Fluctuate. Report on "RYUICHI SAKAMOTO + SHIRO TAKATANI AMBIENT KYOTO - TOKYO" (Azabudai Hills Gallery)

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Sugie Ako | 'I Sort Of Get It' Exhibition 2 + 'Too Small' Exhibition

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Large-scale retrospective exhibition of Yayoi Kusama opens in Amsterdam in September. A memorial exhibition honoring her life and works following her death.

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[Fukuoka] 10th Anniversary 'Chikugoist Kawabata Hideya Design Journey' Exhibition Related Events

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Logistics is no longer behind the scenes. How will rising shipping costs and geopolitical risks change the art market?

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Art Thriving in a Craft Town...Sanjo Art Association Exhibition, August 28-30, Featuring 70 Powerful Works

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Exhibition of 'Water Margin' Held at Tokyo Station Gallery: Exploring Its Profound Appeal and Diverse Influence

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Opening the Door to 'Your Own Way of Seeing' - A Sensitivity Classroom Created by a Former Art Teacher

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Museum goods PR event 'Bijutsuden Navi Fes 2026' to be held on September 29! Record 26 museums and art galleries from across Japan to participate

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Yayoi Kusama Passes Away: "An Icon of Contemporary Art" — Tadanori Yokoo and Others Offer Tributes

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Yayoi Kusama Dies at Age 97; World-Famous Artist Known for Marble and Net Works

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Yuki Iiyama, FUNI, and Seira Shina no Mame Request Governor Koike to Resume Sending Memorial Messages to the Korean Victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake Memorial Ceremony

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[Kyoto] [CP Lab.] Lecture Program "Creative Track" Kickoff Symposium

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UESHIMA MUSEUM Refreshes In-House Exhibitions. Two Exhibitions Curated by Yuko Hasegawa and Saki Nara Start

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Constant Display Special Exhibition "Takashi Takashi Learned the Arts" Held!

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Hoshino Tai | Bergson's 'Time and Free Will' (Shokado U-Books)

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Mori Art Museum will be temporarily closed from September 2027. The renovated reopening is scheduled for late April 2028.

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Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts launches first international call for Yokoyama Calligraphy Art Award. Curatorial projects for calligraphy exhibitions at Yokoyama Calligraphy Art Museum are being recruited.

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The 12th Hiroshima Art Prize Commemorative Mel Chin Exhibition @ Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art

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【Next Sunday Art Museum】A Tour of the British Museum's Japanese Art Collection with Princess Akiko on E-Tele, Airing on the 30th

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British Museum Japanese Art Collection: Tani Buncho's 'Cloud Dragon Painting'

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Nara Prefecture and CAMPFIRE Launch 'Nara's Hometown Cultural Properties Support Project' to Support Cultural Properties through Crowdfunding

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Nanto City Fukko Art Museum presents "Wind from the North: Shiko MUNAKATA and Yoshitomo NARA" - A Two-Artist Exhibition Born from Aomori's Climate

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What the Director of NMWA, the World's First Museum Dedicated to Women Artists, Says About the Art World Ecosystem

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An Exhibition-Like "Farewell Ceremony" Created by Classmates: What a 49-Year-Old Art Teacher Left Behind (Shizuoka Shimbun DIGITAL)

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Miyai Kazumi | Sapporo Tenjin-yama Art Studio — Reflecting on the 13-year history, the past and future of artist-in-residence

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Princess Akiko to Appear on NHK "Sunday Art Museum" on the 30th — Theme of Japanese Art with Doctorate, Surprising Reactions on X (Nikkan Sports)

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Invitation to the Screening of the Film 'Nagi Diary' Starring Takako Matsu! Follow & Like TAB Official Instagram

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Summer Afternoon Cooling Ukiyo-e British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition

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Ron Mueck's 'Standing Woman' at Tenkawa City Museum of Contemporary Art to be Registered as City's 'Special Resident'

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Australia's Largest New Art Museum. 'Powerhouse Parramatta' Opens in Sydney in November

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Program Announced for Roppongi Art Night 2026. 3-year hiatus for all-night event with about 60 programs.

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Kawamura Foundation introduces grant system extension for childbirth, childcare, nursing care, and illness. New initiative to balance life events with continued artistic production.

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(British Museum Japanese Art Collection)Miko-type Haniwa

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“Duet – Asian Contemporary” Exhibition Opens at Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, Showcasing Contemporary Photography and Video Works from Japan and China

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Umi Naka | Part 1 of the Previous Episode: How I Came to Put Together an Exhibition

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Yukikazu Kageyama | Pyon Wol-ryong "Repatriation of North Korean Prisoners of War at Panmunjom" From Conflict to Reconciliation -- "Kita Emiko"

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The Origin of 'Wastefulness' in Stage Design: The Theatre Green Book Leading Sustainable Arts

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Byobu and Kimono: Introduction to Japanese Art in Easy Japanese, Exhibition at Okayama Ritsurin Museum

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Colorful Entrances: Glass Art Brightens Public Hall in Sync with '入り口がカラフルに' Art Exhibition in Southern Kyoto