Japan Art News (Page 10)

Riku Yamakawa | "28 Years Later... The Temple of White Bones" (Part 2)
This article reviews the film "28 Years Later...", focusing on the importance of communication alongside medical treatment, as seen through Dr. Kelson's relationship with Samson.
Kenta Yamazaki | Gen Kuwori x Nagara Wada "Performance IV by Five Directors for One Actor: Live Commentary Karaoke Subtitle Track"
The performance 'Live Commentary Karaoke Subtitle Track' by Gen Kuwori and Nagara Wada questions the meaning of an actor standing on stage.
[Tokyo] I Still Love Elephants—There Was an Elephant on the Department Store Rooftop!
The Takashimaya Museum of History TOKYO is hosting an exhibition about an elephant named 'Taka-chan' that once lived on the rooftop of the Nihonbashi Takashimaya department store.
"New Culture Spot Born in Harajuku Quest. YOSHIROTTEN's Installation Exhibition Also Held"
A new cultural spot, THE HALL and THE TUNNEL, opens at Harajuku Quest, featuring an installation exhibition by YOSHIROTTEN.
Father's Art and Music Project Launched!
Artist Hitonari Tsuji has launched a new sound project blending art and music, aiming to create a peaceful atmosphere, now available on his website.
Yan Tu "Floating Organs" (BUG) Report: What Do We Choose Between "Medicine" and "Poison"?
Yan Tu's solo exhibition "Floating Organs" uses AI and drones in a dialogue play to question the relationship between technology and the body.
Theatrical Anime “Etoile Blooming in Paris” – Impressionism, Art Nouveau, and Even Ukiyo-e – Unveiling New Scene Photos Focusing on Paris and Art, Where the Belle Époque Flourished!
The anime film “Etoile Blooming in Paris” focuses on the dreams of two girls, Fujiko and Tsuru, set against the backdrop of the vibrant art scene in pre-WWI Paris.
Hasselblad International Award in Photography 2026
The Hasselblad Foundation announced Zanele Muholi as the recipient of the 2026 Hasselblad International Award in Photography.
Izu Ito High School Art Club Creates Commemorative Mural, Challenging an Unprecedentedly Large Work - Ito Duo (Izu Shimbun)
The Izu Ito High School Art Club has unveiled a commemorative mural celebrating the 30th anniversary of Ito Shopping Plaza Duo.
26 Art Exhibitions and Shows Closing on March 15th: "Iron and Art," "Gaudí Exhibition," "Yuzuru Hanyu and Sendai City Exhibition," etc.
This article selects 26 art exhibitions and shows across Japan closing on March 15th, including "Iron and Art," "Gaudí Exhibition," and "Yuzuru Hanyu and Sendai City Exhibition".
Aichi Prefecture to Develop a New 'Visible' Art Storage Facility in Tokoname City... Aiming for Cultural Asset Succession and Cooperation to Store Collections from Other Facilities: Regional News
Aichi Prefecture plans to build a large-scale, visible art storage facility in Tokoname City by FY2030 to manage cultural assets and assist other institutions.
How to Make a Rainbow
The exhibition "How to Make a Rainbow" focuses on the founding period (1979-1990) of the Hara Museum of Contemporary Art's collection.
Prospects for Contemporary Art – New Painters VOCA Exhibition 2026
VOCA Exhibition 2026 showcases promising young artists specializing in two-dimensional works, reflecting the diversity of contemporary art.
【Tokyo】TOKAS Open Studio 2025-2026 / March
TOKAS Open Studio 2025-2026 will be held, showcasing the creative processes of domestic and international artists in residence.
Takashima Tsutomu | 'Beyond Flat: To Redraw Us' (Part 1)
This exhibition explores the critical potential of character representations in manga and anime through feminist and queer perspectives.
Review of Art Material Acquisition Fund Proposed in 2025 Comprehensive External Audit Report to Niigata Mayor
The 2025 comprehensive external audit report recommended Niigata City review its Art Material Acquisition Fund.
「Graphpaper」Collaborates with the Judd Foundation to Release T-shirts and Bags
Graphpaper and the Judd Foundation have collaborated to release T-shirts and bags featuring graphics related to Donald Judd on March 14th.
The 3rd Installment: "The Moon" [Professor Naoki Sato] "Art Appreciation Lessons Taught at Tokyo University of the Arts: A New Art History Seen Through East-West Comparisons"
This article compares the depiction and appreciation of the 'moon' in Japanese and Western paintings.
Keisaburo Mizuno, Art Historian and Professor Emeritus at Tokyo University of the Arts, Dies
Keisaburo Mizuno, an art historian and professor emeritus at Tokyo University of the Arts, has passed away at age 93.
[Event] Symposium "Oral Art History: Beginnings and the Present" hosted by the Japanese Art Oral History Archive (March 22, Osaka Prefecture)
The Japanese Art Oral History Archive will host a symposium on March 22nd in Osaka to explore the formation and current state of oral art history.
Art Collaboration Kyoto Transitions to a New System with Joint Direction by 7 Directors
Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK) is shifting to a joint direction system with seven directors to foster a more diverse and open platform.
[Video] "Counting Song of Ancient Art - Works with Numbers in Their Names" at Nezu Museum until July 15
The Nezu Museum is holding a special exhibition from June 1st to July 15th featuring ancient art pieces whose names contain numbers.
[Art Club] Awarded the "Group Effort Award" for the second consecutive year at the All Japan Student Art Exhibition | Sagami Women's University Junior and Senior High School
The Art Club of Sagami Women's University Junior and Senior High School won the "Group Effort Award" for the second straight year at the 70th All Japan Student Art Exhibition.
Spring Edo Painting Festival: Nagasawa Rosetsu
The final installment of the Spring Edo Painting Festival at Fuchu City Museum of Art focuses on the diverse works of mid-Edo period painter Nagasawa Rosetsu.
Taro Igarashi | Architectural Walk 11: Shenzhen Museums Confronting Rapid Urbanization
Taro Igarashi visits Shenzhen's MOCAPE, Shenzhen Bay Culture Square, and Shenzhen Museum to examine how the city's architecture and art exhibitions address rapid urbanization.
【Tokyo】The 4th Uminote Line Symposium | Uminote Line Field Lecture 2026 "Tokyo Apparatus"
A tour-style field lecture featuring diverse speakers exploring alternative visions of Tokyo in the Tokyo waterfront area will be held.
Yokosuka High School Art Club Creates and Installs Night Cherry Blossom Motif Decoration Panel in Dark Underpass
The Yokosuka High School Art Club installed a new decoration panel featuring a night cherry blossom motif in a dark underpass.
[Review] Kokoro Kimura's Critique of the Exhibition "Inclusivity and L"
This exhibition explores the dynamics of self-transformation through engagement with others, intersecting landscape philosophy with queer resistance under the theme of "inclusivity."
Exhibition of Kanzan Shimomura
This retrospective exhibition of Kanzan Shimomura, held in the Kanto region for the first time in 13 years, explores the trajectory and multifaceted appeal of his art.
Collection Exhibition "Between Literature and Art"
This collection exhibition explores the long-standing affinity between literature, the art of language, and visual art from various perspectives.
Collection Exhibition Collection 3
Collection Exhibition Collection 3 features two parts: a special exhibition on the 'Reflecting City' and the permanent 'Collection Highlights'.
Takashi Mukuo: Pioneer of Anime Background Art (Sasebo City Museum Shimase Art Center)
The Sasebo City Museum Shimase Art Center is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Takashi Mukuo, a pioneer in anime background art.
The Rules of the World—Art in Our Time @ The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
The exhibition "The Rules of the World—Art in Our Time" will be held at The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto from December 20, 2025.
Yu Tsukada | From Matter to Color—Fireworks and Animation in 'A New Dawn' (Part 2)
This article analyzes how the depiction of matter and fireworks in the film 'A New Dawn' opens up a new horizon for animation expression.
Yu Tsukada | From Matter to Color: Fireworks and Animation in 'On the Day Hanroku-sho Dawns' (Part 1)
This article analyzes the animated film 'On the Day Hanroku-sho Dawns,' focusing on the colors of fireworks, materiality, and the characters' conflicts and growth.
Report on Frieze Los Angeles 2026: Tracking the Latest Art Scene in LA
The 7th Frieze Los Angeles moved to Santa Monica Airport, reporting on the 2026 LA art scene through fair exhibits and surrounding events.
【Tokyo】ART X JAPAN CONTEXT Final Works Presentation and Exhibition
The final works presentation and exhibition for “ART X JAPAN CONTEXT” will be held at Tokyo Midtown, showcasing art that blends Japanese identity with diverse cultures.
The 61st Venice Biennale Announces Participating Artists
The 61st Venice Biennale announced 111 participating artists for its main exhibition, "In Minor Keys," including Yoshiko Shimada.
91 Pokémon Born from Waste Materials Gather in Roppongi: Tama Art University Holds "Thinking About Pokémon Art and Environmental Education Exhibition 4"
Tama Art University is holding an exhibition in Roppongi featuring 91 Pokémon sculptures made from waste materials to explore art and environmental education.
"Call for Applications for the 'Young Creator Support Program 2027 at Zuiun-an'. Support for opportunities to exhibit in a 100-year-old traditional house.
The Nishieda Foundation has opened applications for its 2027 program supporting young curators to hold exhibitions at Zuiun-an, a 100-year-old traditional house.
Kakuzo Okakura's 'The Book of Tea' Released with New Translation and Commentary by Makoto Aida
A new translation of Kakuzo Okakura's 'The Book of Tea,' featuring commentary by Makoto Aida, is being released to mark its 120th anniversary.
Yusuke Nakahara 15th Anniversary of Death Symposium Commemorating the Completion of the "Yusuke Nakahara Art Criticism Collection" - Event | Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale
A symposium will be held to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Yusuke Nakahara's death and the completion of his collected art criticism.
Oil and Watercolor: Detailed Brushwork at Muroran Art Association's "Newcomer Exhibition" Until the 8th
The Muroran Art Association's 41st "Newcomer Exhibition" has opened, featuring 22 works until March 8th.
Musashino Art University, Department of Craft and Industrial Design, Industrial Design Course 3rd Year Off-Campus Exhibition "URBAN SWITCH" - Design & Art Exhibition & Event Information | JDN
An off-campus exhibition by 3rd-year students from Musashino Art University's Industrial Design Course, "URBAN SWITCH," will be held at Hibiya OKUROJI from March 9 to 15, 2026.
Riku Yamakawa | '28 Years Later... Temple of White Bones' (Part 1)
This article analyzes the film '28 Years Later... Temple of White Bones' as a practice of depicting human society through the chain of actions rather than good/evil dualism.
Takashima Megumi | "For a Placard" (Part 2)
This exhibition uses diverse works resisting patriarchy and norms to question structures of oppression from an intersectional perspective.
【Okayama】Forest Art Collective "Mori☆Mori Meeting 2026"
The "Mori☆Mori Meeting 2026" will be held in Okayama on March 7th for cultural and artistic professionals to network.
International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" Held on Tokyo Bay Shoreline, Featuring Yayoi Kusama's First Unveiled Work in Japan
The international art exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" opens October 10th along the Tokyo Bay shoreline, featuring works by Yayoi Kusama.
Sou Fujimoto's Architecture and Kohei Nawa's Work Resonate: JINS's First Global Flagship Store, "JINS Ginza Store," Opens
JINS's first global flagship store in Ginza, designed by Sou Fujimoto, features a permanent installation by artist Kohei Nawa.
"What is America, the 'Country of Immigrants'? And Where is it Heading?" Bijutsu Techo April 2026 Issue Features "Immigration and America: The History and Present of Japanese American Artists"
The April 2026 issue of Bijutsu Techo focuses on the history and current state of Japanese American artists amidst shifting immigration policies in the US.
"Likes" and "Social Issues" Culmination of Learning: Kaneshiro University Junior College, Department of Art Exhibition
The Kaneshiro University Junior College Department of Art graduation exhibition opened in Kanazawa, showcasing unique works reflecting students' passions and social concerns.
Must-Visit on Weekends! Art Exhibitions Where You Can Immerse Yourself in Western Paintings: Van Gogh (Fukushima), Picasso, Monet (Tokyo), Renoir (Osaka…
Major exhibitions featuring Western masters like Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, and Renoir are currently being held across various locations in Japan.
Partial Artist Announcement for International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS"; Akira Tatehata and Akiko Miki Appointed as Artistic Directors
Partial artist lineup and the appointment of Artistic Directors Akira Tatehata and Akiko Miki for the international art exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" in Autumn 2026 were announced.
Masterpieces of Japanese Art on Display: "My Collection Exhibition" at Gallery Masuga Until March 15 | Abukuma Jiho
Gallery Masuga is holding "My Collection Exhibition" from March 7 to 15, featuring 70 Japanese art masterpieces being sold by collectors.
Heavy Quotas for National Museums and Art Galleries. Restructuring Including Closure If Unmet—The Shock of the 6th Medium-Term Goals Imposed by the Government
The government imposed strict 6th Medium-Term Goals on national art museums, demanding a 65% self-revenue ratio or facing restructuring, including potential closure.
Tama Art University to Hold "Thinking with Pokémon Art and Environmental Education Exhibition" (Kids and IT)
Tama Art University will host an art and environmental education exhibition featuring Pokémon sculptures made from recycled materials in 2026.
Takashima Megumi | "For a Placard" (Part 1)
This is the first part of a review of a group exhibition exploring how contemporary artists inherit resistance against power structures, starting from the ideas of Mitsuko Tabe.
artscape Roundtable | What Does It Mean to Judge at a "Design Award"? -- The Ideal Award and How Judging Should Be (Part 2)
A roundtable discussed the nature of judging design awards, focusing on cross-disciplinary design, the role of expertise, and the future function of awards.
[PR]MMM × artscape Museum Goods Fair vol.2 ── Original Goods from Museums Celebrating Anniversaries
MMM and artscape are hosting a fair featuring original goods from four museums celebrating their anniversaries.
【Tokyo】Japan's World Expos 1970–2025 + Depicted Futures and Dreams
An exhibition tracing Japan's World Expos from 1970 to 2025 is being held at the National Museum of Modern Japanese Architecture in Tokyo.
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Report on the Opening of 'Kawai Gyokudo: Natsukashii Nihon no Joukei' (Yamasaki Museum of Fine Arts). Tracing Gyokudo's Career, Entrusting Nostalgia to Landscapes

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Tate Britain Turner Exhibition: 80+ Masterpieces Gather at National Museum of Western Art and Osaka Museum of Fine Arts, Decoding His Art with 'Sublime'

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Over 70 Participating Artists Reject the 'Visitors' Lion Award' at Venice Biennale

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Museum Curator's Lunch #12 | Recommended by Ayumi Ikeda, Curator at Kanazawa 21st Century Museum! Lunch and Dessert Utilizing Local Fresh Ingredients (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture) #Bishoku

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生誕120年 大棟山美術博物館で坂口安吾まつり 全国のファンが安吾の世界に触れる - 十日町タウン情報

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Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 7 'Gaze Upon the Nameless - Realism' Focusing on Courbet and Millet, Aired May 20 on E-Tele

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Recruitment for Final Additional Members of Learning Program "APK STUDIES" Phase 2

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Fumi Miyamoto | Regarding Sachiko Kazama's First Northeast Solo Exhibition "Sachiko Kazama Exhibition: 1000-Li Eye of a Hatto Room"

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杉江あこ|TDC 2026(TOKYO TYPE DIRECTORS CLUB EXHIBITION 2026)

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Road movie: Art between Korea and Japan since 1945 at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, Gwacheon

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[Preview] 'First Experience in Appreciating Ancient Art — Characters in Art' at Nezu Museum from May 30

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【Broadcast Announcement】 "Museum Concert Masayuki Nino (Percussion) ~ When Modern Art and Music Meet" will be broadcast on TV Tokyo "Sho-san no Gakkou de wa Oshiete Kurenai Sokon Tokoro!"

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Kasuga Taisha National Treasure Hall: Display of 'Horse Racing Screens and the Art of Horses' (Nara Television Broadcasting)

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3,000 Visitors to Ishikawa Naoki Exhibition, Tomakomai City Museum of Art, Gift to Osaka Couple

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Special Exhibition "Kukai and the Treasures of Shingon" Held at Tokyo National Museum in July to Commemorate Kobo Daishi's 1250th Birthday. Voice Guide by Osamu Takeuchi

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野村和弘:モナド @ HARMAS GALLERY

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女子美術大学付属中、体験学習(小学生対象)「お花や好きなモチーフを描こう!」|中学受験情報 朝日みつかるナビ

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Kiriko: My Womb Exhibition

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Editor's Miscellany……53──The Wonder of Scale and the Steps Toward an Open Museum

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Why Does Urs Fischer Continue to Melt Himself?

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Tokyo MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives Opening Ceremony Program Ballet 'Areko'

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Bottega Veneta to Host Immersive Art Exhibition 'INSIDE OTHER SPACES: ENVIRONMENTS BY WOMEN ARTISTS, 1956-76' at Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul, South Korea

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Japan Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale: Report on Dr. Arakawa Nash's 'Grass Babies, Moon Babies'. The Weight of Care and History Embodied in 200 Baby Dolls

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Max Mara Art Prize for Women 2026

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Top 10 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From KYOTOGRAPHIE to Naoshima New Art Museum Opening Exhibition

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A New Art Destination Born in Bangkok. Opening Report of Dib Bangkok, Thailand's First International Museum of Contemporary Art

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Touching and Enjoying Japanese Art – artscape

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Baltic Island Exhibition at Spiral Garden: Convergence of Baltic Three Nations' Sophisticated Visual Culture

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Tanaka Shinpei -- Far from Meaning (Setagaya Art Museum) Report. His Unique Philosophy of Erasing Meaning

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Australia's largest new museum 'Powerhouse Parramatta' to open in late 2026

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Anarchism: My Friend, Under the Oak Tree is Pleasant @ Institut Français de Tokyo

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Large Picture Horse Donated to Local Shrine; Misshio Middle School Art Club Receives County Wakaba Award

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Yutaka Tsukada | Special Feature "This Illustrator is Amazing!" (Illustration June 2026 Issue [No.250] / Part 2)

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Related Events for 'The Drama of 100 Years of Woodblock Prints Tracing the Life of Fukita Bunmei'

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【Yteen Art Club】'Eric Carle Exhibition: The Very Hungry Caterpillar' Giveaway of Admission Tickets (Limited to 5 pairs of 10 junior high and high school students and guardians)

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Lou Ye's new work "DOKU The Illusion" is released. Solo exhibition held at Louis Vuitton Space Venice

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30th Annual Art Exhibition Hosted by NY Japanese Community Opens

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Poet Yoshizoe Gōzō Wins UK Contemporary Art Prize, Prize Money 43 Million Yen

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LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2026 Winners Announced; Grand Prize Goes to John Jin Park

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Call for Applications | "Japan Culture Promotion and Dissemination Project" under the FY2026 Overseas Training Program for Emerging Artists