Japan Art News (Page 10)

Announcement of the Kumamoto University Faculty of Education, Department of Art, Reiwa 7 Graduation Production Exhibition
Kumamoto University's Department of Art will hold its Reiwa 7 Graduation Production Exhibition from March 3rd to 8th, 2026, at the Chemical Laboratory.
151 Excellent Works Mesmerize Visitors as "Shinwa Art Exhibition" Opens in Tsuyama
The Shinwa Art Exhibition opened in Tsuyama, showcasing 151 selected excellent works that are captivating visitors.
Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2026 Finalists Announced: 3 Nominees from Japan
Thirty finalists for the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2026 have been announced, including three nominees from Japan.
Pop-up Store for "Tate Britain - YBA & BEYOND: British Art That Changed the World in the 90s" to be Held at Omotesando Concept Store "V.A."
A pop-up store for the "Tate Britain - YBA & BEYOND" exhibition is being held at the V.A. concept store in Omotesando.
Kyoto Art Hotel "BnA Alter Museum" Unveils New Guest Rooms
Kyoto's art hotel, BnA Alter Museum, celebrates its 7th anniversary by unveiling a new artist room designed by Asako Fujikura.
Aiko Sugie | "Beautiful Utopia: Portraits of Modern Japan Dreaming of an Ideal Land"
This exhibition introduces various art and cultural movements in early 20th-century Japan that dreamed of an ideal way of life, such as the Mingei Movement.
Hiroko Akatsuki × Nodoka Sakamoto × Tomoki Sakuta × Shunya Hagiwara | Creative Utilization of the artscape Archive—Reading 30 Years of Archives (Part 3, First Part)
Hiroko Akatsuki and others discuss the creative utilization of artscape's 30-year archive, contextualizing it within internet history and technological shifts.
Itami Art Association Exhibition
The Itami Art Association Exhibition will feature diverse works including Western and Japanese paintings, calligraphy, and sculpture by association members.
Anti-Action: Their Responses and Challenges @ Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art
The Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art presents 'Anti-Action,' re-examining the work of female artists in postwar Japan through a gender studies lens.
【Kanagawa】Call for Applications: “Connecting Creation: ACY Artist Fellowship” for 2026-2027
Arts Commission Yokohama (ACY) is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 “Connecting Creation: ACY Artist Fellowship” program.
Kanazawa College of Art Graduation Works Exhibition: Works by 158 Students in "Nihonga, Sculpture, Lacquerware" (MRO Hokuriku Broadcasting)
The Kanazawa College of Art graduation exhibition has opened at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, featuring works by 158 students.
Works Full of Young Artists' Originality Lined Up: Kanazawa College of Art Graduation Exhibition Begins, Held Until the 28th (TV Kanazawa)
The Kanazawa College of Art graduation exhibition has started, showcasing original works from about 150 graduating students.
Setagaya Museum of Art Holds 40th Anniversary Exhibition, Focusing on Collections Themed Around Life and Art (Asahi Shimbun)
The Setagaya Museum of Art is holding a 40th-anniversary exhibition showcasing its collection themed around life and art.
From Edo Paintings to "Brillo Box": The Variety of Art Collections Gathered by Tottori Prefecture!
An exhibition at the Tottori Prefectural Museum showcases Tottori Prefecture's diverse art collection, ranging from Edo paintings to Warhol's "Brillo Box."
Alfredo Jaar You and Me and the Others @ Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery
The solo exhibition of Alfredo Jaar, "You and Me and the Others," is being held at the Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery.
"Traveling Museum" Opens at Toyohashi City Museum of Art and History with the Theme of "Cross-Border"; Introducing Collection Items from Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art and Prefectural Ceramic Museum
A traveling exhibition featuring works from the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art and Prefectural Ceramic Museum, themed around "cross-border," has opened in Toyohashi.
【Art Personnel Navi ~ From BMFA Member Museums】③ Chiba City Museum of Art: Tomoko Matsuo and Shiori Tabei (Part 2) "After the renewal, we believe it has become a museum where you can stay for a whole day"
Chiba City Museum of Art discusses its transformation into a 'stay-all-day' museum post-renewal, highlighting new permanent galleries and the participatory 'Tsukurikake Lab,' alongside the current Rockefeller Collection Ukiyo-e exhibition.
Fukushima is Dyed in Van Gogh: Long Lines on Opening Day, Increased Use of Restaurants and Hotels Near Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art
The opening day of the Van Gogh exhibition at the Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art drew large crowds, boosting local restaurants and hotels.
Alfredo Jaar: You, Me and All the People of the World @ Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery
An exhibition of works by internationally active artist Alfredo Jaar will be held at the Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery.
Yebisu International Festival for Art & Alternative Visions 2026 “Polyphonic Voices Bathed in Sunlight” @ Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, various locations in Yebisu Garden Place, local collaborations, etc.
The Yebisu International Festival for Art & Alternative Visions 2026 runs from February 6 to 23, curated by Chiu Yu-Hsuan.
Report on the Opening of the Special Exhibition "1200th Anniversary of the Birth of the Poet Ariwara no Narihira and The Tales of Ise" (The Mitsui Memorial Museum). What Influence Did Narihira and "The Tales of Ise" Have on Japanese Aesthetics?
The Mitsui Memorial Museum opened a special exhibition on Ariwara no Narihira and "The Tales of Ise," showcasing their influence on Japanese aesthetics.
"Hisayo Fukuda: At the Edge of the In-Between" (The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura Annex) Opening Report. Untying Boundaries and Witnessing the Birth of New Life
The exhibition "Hisayo Fukuda: At the Edge of the In-Between" at the Kamakura Annex showcases works exploring the boundaries between words and art.
【Art Personnel Navi ~ From the Museums Affiliated with the Japan Association of Art Museums】③ Chiba City Museum of Art: Tomoko Matsuo and Kaori Tabei (Part 1) "30 Years Pursuing the Beauty of Chiba City Museum Through the Accumulation of Self-Planned Exhibitions"
Chiba City Museum of Art's Deputy Director Tomoko Matsuo and Curator Kaori Tabei discuss the museum's 30-year history of pursuing uniqueness and navigating the pandemic-era renovation.
[Opening] Setagaya Museum of Art 40th Anniversary Exhibition "Setabi's Footprints -- Between Life and Art" until April 12th, 40 Years...
The Setagaya Museum of Art is holding a special exhibition until April 12th celebrating its 40th anniversary with selected collection highlights.
What Happened in Glasgow in the 90s During the YBA Era? Jim Lambie Looks Back at the British Art Scene
Jim Lambie discusses the DIY art scene of 90s Glasgow on the occasion of the exhibition at The National Art Center, Tokyo.
"Children's Art Exhibition" Opens in Iwanai; Winners, including top prize recipient Idobata, Awarded
The 31st Furusato Children's Art Exhibition opened in Iwanai, where top prize winners, including Ms. Idobata, were honored.
The First Contemporary Art Exhibition in the Hoko Region (BBC Biwako Broadcasting)
The first in a series of contemporary art exhibitions by the Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art in the Hoko region has opened in Takashima City.
Yudai Iikawa: When I Found What Was Important @ Art Tower Mito Contemporary Art Gallery
Yudai Iikawa's solo exhibition at Art Tower Mito features new installations and a project where viewers transport a work to other concurrent exhibition venues.
New Art Festival "Gero Art Discovery 2026" Set in Gero City to be Held This Autumn! Art Director Fram Kitagawa Appointed as General Director
The new art festival "Gero Art Discovery 2026," directed by Fram Kitagawa, will be held in Gero City this autumn, featuring over 40 artists from 11 countries.
Visit the Newest Museums Affordably. Tottori Prefectural Museum Newly Joins the Museum Discount Coupon 'Mu-pon,' Introducing Its Charms
The Tottori Prefectural Museum has newly joined the 'Mu-pon' discount coupon service by Tokyo Art Beat, showcasing its architecture and offerings.
Ueno Station and Genichiro Inokuma's "Freedom"
An exhibition focusing on Genichiro Inokuma's mural "Freedom" at Ueno Station, celebrating its completion of restoration.
Paintings and 3,000 Masterpieces of Sculpture at Wake and Setouchi Junior High School Art Exhibition: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | SanDeji
The Wake and Setouchi Junior High School Art Exhibition is being held, showcasing about 3,000 paintings and three-dimensional works.
Art and Craft Education Expands the "World" | Cutting-Edge Research Introduction Infinity | Ehime University
Research at Ehime University demonstrates that art and craft education fosters critical thinking and expression, ultimately broadening students' perception of the world.
Meruro Washida | The Nursery Room that Opens the Museum
The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, established a nursery and kids' studio from its opening to welcome children and create an accessible, open museum.
Tomoya Ota, Kazuya Kawasaki, Kotaro Sano | The Current State of "Designing the Situation to Design"—A Report on "DESIGNEAST IKIKIIKIIKI"
This report examines the recent DESIGNEAST IKIKIIKIIKI event through the perspectives of Tomoya Ota, Kazuya Kawasaki, and Kotaro Sano, focusing on its core philosophy.
[Kyoto] Experiential Art Event "Kyoto Art Center OPEN DAY 2026 Winter"
The Kyoto Art Center will host an experiential art event featuring open studios and workshops across dance, theater, and visual arts.
Makers and Materials: Goa Past and Present @ Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts
The exhibition "Makers and Materials: Goa Past and Present" is being held at the Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts.
Trump says White House ballroom plan approved by arts committee, though concerns remain over approval
President Trump announced the White House ballroom construction plan was unanimously approved by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.
Painting: Mr. Kanzaki (Nobeoka) Expresses Gratitude - 6th Miyazaki General Art Exhibition Gallery Award Ceremony
The award ceremony for Mr. Kanzaki, winner of the Gallery Award at the 6th Miyazaki General Art Exhibition, was held.
【Tokyo】ACT (Artists Contemporary TOKAS) Vol. 8 "About the Ground"
ACT Vol. 8, themed "About the Ground," featuring artists exploring human connection to the earth, will be held at Tokyo Arts and Space Hongo.
The 'Palette' Exhibition, Formerly the Hakuyun High School Alumni Art Club Exhibition, Begins
The 'Palette' art exhibition, a rebranding of the Hakuyun High School alumni art club show, has started in Yakumo Town.
Yang02 Solo Exhibition "Floating Organs"
Yang02's solo exhibition, "Floating Organs," explores how technology functions as externalized, detached organs in contemporary society, drawing on Bernard Stiegler's philosophy.
Finland Spirit Sauna: From Architecture and Design to Sauna Hats
This exhibition at the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art explores the history and culture of the Finnish sauna, from its architecture to daily life.
Ako Sugie | "World's Best Book Design 2024-25"
The exhibition "World's Best Book Design 2024-25" at the Printing Museum showcased innovative book designs challenging the medium's expressive limits.
Hara Chikei | Kara Walker: Fortuna and the Immortality Garden (Machine)
Kara Walker's SFMOMA exhibition critically examines the relationship between the body and technology, linking it to the trauma of slavery.
【Yteen Art Club】"Churlionis Exhibition: Inner Star Map" Invitation Ticket Giveaway (Limited to 5 pairs/10 people: Junior/Senior High School Students and Guardians)
The Yteen Art Club is giving away free tickets to the Churlionis Exhibition for 5 pairs (10 people) of junior/senior high school students and their guardians.
Showcasing Learning Outcomes to the Community! Joetsu University of Education Art Course "Fine Arts" Graduation/Completion Research Exhibition
The graduation and completion research exhibition by students of the Fine Arts course at Joetsu University of Education is being held at Musee Yukikomachi.
"A Diverse Expression of Sakurajima" MBC Sakurajima Art Exhibition Grand Prizes Decided (MBC Minaminihon Broadcasting)
The MBC Sakurajima Art Exhibition announced its grand prize winners from 263 entries themed around Sakurajima and local scenery.
"A Diverse Range of Expressions of Sakurajima" MBC Sakurajima Art Exhibition Grand Prizes Decided
The grand prizes for the MBC Sakurajima Art Exhibition, featuring 263 entries, have been decided.
[Faculty of Education] Graduation Exhibition of the Art and Drawing Major
The Wakayama University Faculty of Education's Art and Drawing Major Graduation Exhibition will be held at the Wakayama Prefectural Cultural Hall.
Natsumi Osawa | Museum Goods Stroll 10—How to Hand Over What You Have Received: Considering from Two Exhibitions at Tekijuku and the Museum of Natural History
This article analyzes two contrasting exhibitions, Tekijuku and the Museum of Natural History, to argue that museum goods mediate the extension and transfer of visitor reception.
Tetsuro Kamimura | Digital Archives as Process Structure—Describing Invisible Components and Supporting Value Autonomy
Tetsuro Kamimura argues that digital archives must be viewed as process structures, not just collections of outputs, to describe invisible components and support value autonomy.
[Report] "Four Dialogues Surrounding the Nagoya City Art Museum" What kind of dialogue emerges from the collection x contemporary art, I want to witness what dialogue is in the first place ~ Until March 8th at the Nagoya City Art Museum
The Nagoya City Art Museum is hosting an exhibition where four contemporary artists create unique spaces by engaging in dialogue with the museum's collection.
【Kyoto】KAC Partnership Program 2025 Blue Egonaku "Air - I Want to Sleep in the Chest of a Stranger -"
Blue Egonaku's new performance, "Air - I Want to Sleep in the Chest of a Stranger -," will be held at the Kyoto Arts Center from February 27 to March 1, 2026.
Gordon Matta-Clark Video Screening
A screening of video works by Gordon Matta-Clark, known for his 'building cuts,' will be held at the Hiroshima Museum of Contemporary Art.
Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 Announces Program Details
Art Basel Hong Kong 2026, running from March 27th, has announced detailed programs, including refreshed curations and the new 'Echoes' sector.
Mainichi Film Award for Art Direction: Yohei Taneda on "National Treasure" and "You Must Not Skimp on Details" (Mainichi Shimbun)
Art Director Yohei Taneda won the Mainichi Film Award for his work on "National Treasure," emphasizing meticulous detail and the challenges of depicting traditional performing arts.
Exhibition of Japanese Painter Kimurabuzan Held in Library Exhibition Room - Introducing Works Including "Koharu" from the Goura Art and Culture Research Institute, Until the 20th (Fri) | Ibaraki University
An exhibition featuring Japanese painter Kimurabuzan, including the work "Koharu," is being held at Ibaraki University's library until the 20th.
Kagoshima Prefecture Amami City Art Exhibition Opens, Featuring 758 Works of Art, Photography, and Calligraphy - Until the 23rd at Amami Kawasho Hall (Amami Shimbun)
The 44th Amami City Art Exhibition opened in Kagoshima Prefecture, showcasing 758 works in art, photography, and calligraphy.
Hoshino Tai | Antoine Picon "The Materiality of Architecture"
Antoine Picon's "The Materiality of Architecture" examines the core issue of materiality in architecture through the relationship between humans and matter.
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Yamazaki Kenta | re:group performance collective 'POV' / DARKFIELD (Adelaide Inspection Report Extra 2)

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Artscape Editorial | Catalog & Books | April 2026 [Upcoming Titles]

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第13回 陶美展 inはつかいち

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Kanagawa: AWAZU HOUSE into the FUTURE 5 Print Exhibition "Two Souls dos almas" by Masayoshi Nakamura and Kikuji Yamashita

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Special Exhibition: Art of Kure, Makiko Yamaguchi: Playing with the Colors of the Earth

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The "High School and Junior High School Art Seminar" Opens Again at Nerima City Museum of Art. 10 Artists and Curators Appear on Stage

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New Exhibition Space "YURAKUCHO MUSEUM" Opens in July at Tokyo International Forum. Debut Exhibition is the Pingu Exhibition

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【Museum Goods】10 Recommended Goods Found at the 'Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art 100th Anniversary: Andrew Wyeth Exhibition'

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Turner Prize Announces 2026 Finalists

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Hoshino Ta | Sugita Atsushi 'Art, Seeking Lost Trust'

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【Osaka】Brown Things Happen: Related Events

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Collection Exhibition I: Yujiro Nakahara's Words — A New Eye for Viewing the Collection @ Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art

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Kurokawa Kaku capsule utilized art space "SHUTL" undergoes spatial renewal. Design by architect Itosaka Rugo

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"What are these folk artifacts?" Exhibition at Musashino Art University Museum & Library: Unraveling the Forms of Life from an Art and Design Perspective

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Silver and Mica Sparkle — Japanese Art of Radiance

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Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 4 is 'Excessive Detail ~Renaissance North of the Alps~' Adult Refresher Series, 12 Episodes Total, Aired April 29, E-TELE

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We in the Room of Marvels, Let Us Perish. (Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art) Opening Report. What Is the "Museum of Perishing" That Lies Beyond the Three Types of "Excess"?

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"YURAKUCHO MUSEUM," a New Exhibition Space, Opens at Tokyo International Forum

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National Hansen's Disease Museum to Hold "Understanding Kawase Hiroko's World of Art Through Paintings and Knitting"

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【Museum Goods】Six Recommended Items Found at "The Marvelous Room: Let Us Perish, Let Us Disappear— Yasumasa Morimura, Kenji Yanobe, Miyako Yamagishi—" (Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art)

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Yasumasa Morimura, Kenji Yanobe, Miwa Yanagi Exhibition "The Room of Wonder: We Must Disappear" (Osaka Nakanoshima Art Museum) Opens. What Is "Disappearance" Found at the End of "Excess"?

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Yūichi Hirako’s Artwork Appears on Construction Site Fencing; Mitsui Fudosan Launches Art Project at “Nihonbashi Honchō Mitsui Building &forest”

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The Stage Is Cy Twombly's Mansion. Valentino Releases Latest Visuals Using the Artist's "Sanctuary" as the Stage

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Report on the Opening of the Exhibition "Wakō-chō ni Torihada! Yasai mo Uri!" at Fukuda Art Museum: The First Side-by-Side Display of "Fruit and Vegetable Scroll" and "Illustrated Catalogue of Vegetables and Insects"

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Eric Carle Exhibition: Where It All Began with The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum) Opening Report

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6 Keywords to Know Andrew Wyeth More

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Who Was Andrew Wyeth? Exploring Through the Words of Japan's Leading Researcher, Hidehiko Takahashi

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【Museum Merchandise】10 Editor's Recommended Items Found at 'Eric Carle Exhibition: The Very Hungry Caterpillar' (Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo)

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Painting and Ceramics: Rich Expressions, Member Exhibition at Noboribetsu Art Association until the 26th

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Exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art with "First Time" as Theme: Exploring Entry Points to Art

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Large-Scale Retrospective of Raoul Dufy at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno to Open in 2027, Featuring Numerous Works from the Collection of the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris

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Turner Prize 2026 Shortlist

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「Nara Prison Museum by Nikko Resort」 Fully Revealed. Exploring Prison History Through Important Cultural Property, Questions on Freedom

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Future Experimental Ground 'TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY'. Exploring Tokyo's Accumulated Culture and Beyond with 'FUTURE GATE TRAIN'

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Report on 6 Recommended Exhibitions at KYOTOGRAPHIE Kyoto International Photography Festival 2026

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Tokyo National Museum Opens "Family Space" Aimed at Parenting Generations. What Is the Aim?

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Father's Art Site Has Been Updated!

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Review: Kurotsuka Saimon and Yamane Yasutaka's 'Maihime' (161st Kinkin Tea Ceremony 'Unknown and Innocence - The Beginning of Dance')

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Yuki Tanaka | Not Lack, but — On Disability, Visual Impairment, Dementia, and Design

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【Tokyo】Georges Rouault: Memories of the Studio Related Events