Japan Art News (Page 11)

Exhibition Deconstructing the 'Cool Britannia' Myth and Reconsidering 90s British Art Held in Roppongi
An exhibition at The National Art Center, Tokyo, re-examines 90s British art, focusing on the YBAs and the 'Cool Britannia' myth.
Kenta Yamazaki | HatetoCheek "Dakudaku to,"
HatetoCheek's play "Dakudaku to," uses horror/SF elements to explore societal alienation, where a seemingly peaceful world punishes rule-breakers by turning them into 'Yugami-san.'
Editorial Notes... 47 - Fixed Point Observation for Connecting the Dots
This editorial discusses the media's role in 'fixed point observation' by connecting various art and design events across different contexts.
Kazumi Miyai | Where Gazes Overlap—Eiji Ohashi "Your eyes are our eyes—Prisoner Road"
Eiji Ohashi's exhibition features photographs contrasting the memory of Hokkaido's 'Prisoner Road' construction with the current landscape overgrown with bamboo grass.
【Oita】Hello, Kiyoshima Apartment Art Festival 2025–2026
The Kiyoshima Apartment Art Festival 2025–2026 will be held in Oita from February 13 to March 1, 2026, featuring exhibition reports from resident artists.
Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2026: For The Time Being (3)
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2025, curated by Nikhil Chopra, is scheduled from December 12, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
Azamino Photo Annual 2026 Sayaka Uehara: Even If All the Ruins Were Swept Away without a Trace @ Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino
Sayaka Uehara's solo exhibition, "Even If All the Ruins Were Swept Away without a Trace," will be held at Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino.
Theater Commons '26: Translating the Commons
Theater Commons '26, themed "Translating the Commons," features performances and programs with Art Translators Collective as its creative partner.
1990s British Art at the Intersection of Feminism and the AIDS Crisis: From the Practices of Tracey Emin, Sarah Lucas, Gilbert & George, etc. (By Yuki Ito)
This article re-examines 1990s British art through the intersection of feminism and the AIDS crisis, focusing on the practices of artists both inside and outside the YBA.
Tokushima City Arts Festival and Art Exhibition Begins at Tokushima Civic Center [Tokushima] (Published February 12, 2026) | JRT NEWS NNN
The Tokushima City Arts Festival Art Exhibition has opened at the Civic Center, featuring calligraphy, design, and craft works.
Tokushima City Arts Festival / Art Exhibition Begins at Tokushima Civic Center [Tokushima] (JRT Shikoku Broadcasting)
The Tokushima City Arts Festival Art Exhibition has opened at the Civic Center, featuring 134 works across calligraphy, design, and crafts.
Ryo Sawada | The Existence of the Technical Director in Museums and the Hiroshi Sugito Exhibition
The Technical Director at Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art details the role of in-house installation staff and the behind-the-scenes process of realizing the Hiroshi Sugito exhibition.
Aoyama Shin | NejiPijin + YCAM "Generative Sensei" (Part 2)
This article reviews the second part of NejiPijin + YCAM's "Generative Sensei," analyzing the relationship between generative AI and humans through metaphors of "dialogue" and "choreography."
[Kyoto] The 19th Venice Architecture Biennale Japan Pavilion Exhibition Homecoming Exhibition "In-Between"
The homecoming exhibition for the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale Japan Pavilion, titled "In-Between," is being held at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.
Enjoying Art: "First for Adults" Copying Masterpieces in Two Hours, Also Effects of Turning Off Smartphones
Art commentator Hirofumi Suzuki shares the joy of art with adults through activities like copying masterpieces.
Shiga Museum of Art "Yuriko Sasaoka's Paradise Dungeon" Ticket Giveaway
ART iT is offering a ticket giveaway for 5 pairs (10 people) to the Yuriko Sasaoka exhibition at the Shiga Museum of Art.
Okayama City Complex Store Becomes Art Gallery, "Galleria Homo," Exhibition by Two Sculptors (Sanyo Shimbun Digital)
An apparel complex in Okayama City has transformed into the art gallery "Galleria Homo," opening with an exhibition by two sculptors.
Miyazaki General Art Exhibition at the Prefectural Museum of Art (MRT Miyazaki Broadcasting)
The Miyazaki General Art Exhibition, featuring paintings, photography, and calligraphy, is currently being held at the Miyazaki Prefectural Museum of Art.
Miyazaki General Art Exhibition Held at Prefectural Museum of Art
The 6th Miyazaki General Art Exhibition, the largest open call exhibition in Miyazaki Prefecture, is currently being held at the Prefectural Museum of Art.
Art Exhibition Underway in Konan City, Shiga Prefecture; 152 Works Including Paintings, Calligraphy, and Photographs Exhibited from Within the Prefecture
An art exhibition featuring 152 works from local residents is currently being held in Konan City, Shiga Prefecture.
Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2026: For The Time Being
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2026, curated by Nikhil Chopra, is scheduled from December 12, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
Exhibition of 90s British Art Opens on the 11th at The National Art Center, Tokyo, Featuring Diverse and Original Artworks (Sankei Shimbun)
An exhibition of 90s British art, featuring diverse and original works including YBAs, opens at The National Art Center, Tokyo on the 11th.
Questioning in Kyoto: "Art of Our Time" War, Religion, Race, Life and Death... What is the "Kotowari" (Principle/Reason) of This World?
The exhibition "SEKAI NO KOTOVARI" at the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art explores contemporary art since the 1990s addressing fundamental world issues.
Iwanai First Junior High School's Yuna Ido-bata Wins Grand Prize at Hometown Children's Art Exhibition
Yuna Ido-bata from Iwanai First Junior High School won the top prize, the Kida Kinjiro Award, at the 31st Hometown Children's Art Exhibition.
Art History of Exchange ─ Tokyo National Museum's "Korean Art Treasure Box" (Report) | Report | Internet Museum
The exhibition "Korean Art Treasure Box" at the Tokyo National Museum showcases masterpieces from Korea's Goryeo to Joseon dynasties.
Kagoshima University Faculty of Education, Department of Art 'Graduation Production Exhibition' Starts on the 10th (MBC Minaminihon Broadcasting)
The graduation production exhibition by 13 fourth-year students from Kagoshima University's Faculty of Education, Department of Art, has begun at Reimeikan.
Donating to Music and Art Education | Certified NPO JHP・School Building Association | JHP・School Building Association
Certified NPO JHP・School Building Association seeks donations for its music and art education support in Cambodia to foster children's rich hearts and sensibilities.
Skillful Brushwork, 38 Pieces Reflecting Hard Work: Miyagi's Wakuya High School Art Club Holds Exhibition (Kahoku Shimpo)
Wakuya High School's art club in Miyagi is exhibiting 38 works created by its 16 members until the 23rd.
[Present] Free Tickets for 5 Pairs (10 People) to 'Tate Museum - YBA & BEYOND: The 90s British Art That Changed the World,' Focusing on British Art Created Mainly in the 1990s
This is a giveaway for 5 pairs (10 people) of free tickets to the exhibition 'Tate Museum - YBA & BEYOND,' focusing on 1990s British art, for readers' conference members.
Yu Tsukada | Alex Boya's 'Bread Will Walk'
Alex Boya's 'Bread Will Walk' uses surrealism and black humor to depict a societal crisis where artificial bread turns people into bread zombies.
Moeka Suzuki | Back Numbers as Current Location—Each Back Number (5)
Art historian Moeka Suzuki discusses artscape's back numbers as entry points for research and as a device to illuminate the present.
Special Exhibition "150th Anniversary of Birth Commemoration: Kimurabuzan Exhibition"
An exhibition commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Japanese painter Kimurabuzan will feature about 60 of his fine works in two parts.
【Fukuoka】Yatai Research Project Exhibition — Let's Meet at a Yatai Tonight!
The Yatai Research Project Exhibition, exploring the relationship between Hakata street stalls and Akagi Seisakusho, will be held at TAIYA SPACE in Fukuoka.
【Miyagi, Yamaguchi, Nagasaki】 Touring Screening Project "VISIONS CIRCUIT 2025‒26"
The touring screening project "VISIONS CIRCUIT 2025‒26" will take place in Miyagi, Yamaguchi, and Nagasaki from February to March 2026.
Yara Asahiko Exhibition My Space Light and Shadow
An exhibition showcases the evolution of works by Asahiko Yara, including his early "My Space Light and Shadow Series."
Takamatsu City Merger 20th Anniversary Takamatsu City Shioe Museum of Art Collection Plus "Shioe Junior High School + Koji-ro Nakai 'feel with words'"
The Takamatsu City Shioe Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition featuring a collaborative work by Shioe Junior High School students and sculptor Koji-ro Nakai, alongside collection pieces.
What Did the YBAs Change, and What Did They Marginalize? An Interview with a Curator from Tate Britain's Contemporary Art Department on Their Innovation and Legacy (Interviewer: Hiroki Yamamoto)
Tate Britain curator Helen Little defines YBAs as an "attitude" rather than a "style," discussing their innovation and legacy.
Commemorating 60 Years of Japan-South Korea Diplomatic Relations: Exhibition of Masterpieces of Korean Art to be Held at the Tokyo National Museum
An exhibition of Korean art masterpieces, co-organized by the Tokyo National Museum and the National Museum of Korea, will be held to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations.
Donald Judd Furniture and Art Exhibited Simultaneously: "Donald Judd: Design" Held at Isetan Shinjuku Store
The exhibition "Donald Judd: Design," featuring simultaneous displays of his furniture and artwork, is currently being held at Isetan Shinjuku.
Tama Art University and NEC Industry-Academia Collaboration Project: NEC DESIGN | NEC
A Tama Art University and NEC collaboration project explored new values under the theme of designing a rich future life.
【Tokyo】MMM x artscape Museum Goods Fair vol.2 Talk Event "Where Museum Goods Came From and Where They Are Going - Historical Positioning and Archiving Considered from Design History"
A talk event at MMM x artscape Museum Goods Fair will explore the history and future archiving of museum merchandise.
Riku Yamakawa | Dance and Theater Work 'The Dance of the Dance Judges' (Ueda Performance / Second Part)
This is the second part of a review of Toshiiki Okada's dance/theater work, 'The Dance of the Dance Judges,' performed in Ueda.
Riku Yamakawa | Dance and Theater Work "Dance of the Dance Judges" (Ueda Performance / Part 1)
Toshinori Okada's "Dance of the Dance Judges" is a work combining dance and theater, exploring dance theory from multiple perspectives.
Aoyama Shin | Neji Pijin + YCAM "Seisei no Sensei" (Part 1)
The performance art "Seisei no Sensei" by Neji Pijin and YCAM explores the bidirectional relationship between generative AI and human input.
News, Review, Interview (Special Feature: YBA - What Does 90s British Art Say Now?)
This special feature examines the innovation and legacy of 90s British Art's YBA in conjunction with the Tate exhibition.
【Miyazaki】ART BOX vol.8
The Miyazaki Art Center is hosting "ART BOX vol.8," featuring local artists through individual exhibitions and related workshops.
What are YBA (Young British Artists)? Basic Knowledge of 90s British Art Understood Through Definition, Background, and Representative Artists
YBA refers to Young British Artists active in London from the late 1980s who profoundly influenced contemporary art.
Tate Museum - YBA & BEYOND: British Art of the 90s That Changed the World
This exhibition focuses on British art from the late 1980s to the early 2000s, including the YBAs, examining the innovative creative trajectory of the 90s.
Special Exhibition "Naoyo Fukuda: At the Edge of In-Between" @ The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura Annex
The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura Annex will host a solo exhibition of artist Naoyo Fukuda, who explores the intersection of language and art.
Special Exhibition Tracing the History of Myoshin-ji Temple, Hailed as a Treasure Trove of Zen Art and Momoyama Paintings [Myoshin-ji: Succession of Zen] (Sarai.jp)
A special exhibition tracing the history and treasures of Myoshin-ji Temple, a treasure trove of Zen art, is being held in Osaka.
Kasama Nichido Museum of Art: Masterpiece Collection - Masters of Modern Western Art
This exhibition at the Kasama Nichido Museum of Art showcases masterpieces from its collection, spanning Impressionism to the School of Paris.
GOMA Exhibition WONDER: Mystery, Wonder, and Miracle
The GOMA exhibition, "WONDER: Mystery, Wonder, and Miracle," opens February 14, 2026, featuring the artist's unique works, mainly new pieces.
Yokohama Civic Gallery Collection Exhibition 2026: Walking Through the Postwar Period @ Yokohama Civic Gallery
The Yokohama Civic Gallery is hosting an exhibition featuring about 95 collection works exploring the postwar period in Yokohama.
[Japanese Stocks] Introducing 2 Undervalued 'Bargain Stocks'! Focus on 'Tokuyama', a Hidden 'Performer' in Semiconductors, and 'DIC', Where Business Profits Plus Art Sale Income Are Allocated to Shareholder Returns
Diamond ZAI March issue highlights two undervalued Japanese stocks: Tokuyama, a semiconductor-related firm, and DIC, which uses art sale revenue for shareholder returns.
Hasegawa Seichō Exhibition at Higashiosaka City Museum of Art, Introducing Figure Paintings Created in Higashiosaka (Minna no Keizai Shimbun Network)
The Higashiosaka City Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition of works by Nihonga painter Hasegawa Seichō, featuring figure paintings created while he was based in Higashiosaka.
[Preview] "Korean Art Treasure Box - Welcoming the Collection of the National Museum of Korea" Opens at Tokyo National Museum on February 10th, A Culmination of Japan-Korea Exchange Including 15 Items Premiering in Japan
The Tokyo National Museum will host an exhibition of Korean art, featuring items from the National Museum of Korea, marking the 60th anniversary of Japan-Korea normalization.
Highest Award at Hokkaido Education Art Exhibition: Kamitani and Suzuki from Muroran Sakuragaoka Kindergarten Win for Picture Books and Creatures
Two children from Muroran Sakuragaoka Kindergarten won the Encouragement Award at the Hokkaido Education Art Exhibition.
Collection 3
Collection 3 is a two-part exhibit featuring "The Reflecting City" focusing on urban themes and "Collection Highlights" showcasing notable works.
"Takamatsu Artist in Residence 2026" Participating Artists Recruitment
Takamatsu City is recruiting artists for the Takamatsu Artist in Residence 2026 program, which encourages creation utilizing local resources, until February 27th.
【Held on Friday, March 6】artscape 30th Anniversary Talk Event "1995 ⇄ 2025 ⇄ 2055 ── Considering 60 Years of the Art Scene and Art Media"
artscape is holding a 30th-anniversary talk event on March 6th to discuss the past, present, and future of the art scene and media.
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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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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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【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

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Darkness to Explore Part 1: Kato Takashi's Exhibition 'Nonono Nonono Matsuri' at Ichihara Beach Art Museum

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Report on the Opening of 'Waves and Coral Reefs - Eight Practices of Throwing Architecture Far Away' (WHAT MUSEUM). Glimpsing 'Fragments' of Architects' Thoughts Through Models

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Best 11 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Mr.'s Solo Exhibition to Eric Carle and Margiela

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Photographer Issei Nishimura Captures the Invisible Structure in Clothing. 132 5. ISSEY MIYAKE Photo Exhibition 'Light Touches, Fold and Form'

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【Free Admission】May 18 is

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French Digital Art Facility 'RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES' Grand Opens in Tokyo Ariake on June 12. Facility Details Utilizing Latest Technology Revealed

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Launch of "Kids Time" at Iida City Library and Iida City Museum of Art

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Special Exhibition "Genji Monogatari: The Radiance of the Imperial Court" to be Held in Kyoto and Tokyo. Vtuber Jounaifutei and Others Become Special Supporters

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Fumio Tomobuchi and Peter Marino's "House of Dior Shinsaibashi" is born in Osaka. A new base where art and food intersect.

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Dufy Exhibition to be Held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum; Original Fresco Painting “Spirit of Electricity” Arrives in Japan

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Original Chikei|Hans Ulrich Obrist, Hilar Stadler, David Glanzmann『drawing together』

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Koichi Kageyama | Morris Louis “Alpha‑Pi” — Experiencing “Seeing” with Kenji Kajiya

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【Tokyo】 Central Asian Handicrafts — Exquisite Embroidery and Jewelry Related Events

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Yoko Matsumoto – The Day I Saw the Evening Star @ Fuchu City Museum of Art

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Bottega Veneta Launches New Series "Bottega Veneta for the Arts" Collaborating with Contemporary Creators

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What Does It Mean for Lines to Become Visible? Understanding "Ruth Asawa: Retrospective" at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (Review by Hirotaro Shimada)

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Sculptor Shigao Taniya Passes Away at 78, Pursuing the Reconstruction of "Sculpture"

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Report on “Swiss Painting’s Genius Karl Walzer: The Dark Afterglow of the Century’s End” (Tokyo Station Gallery). Focus on 150 Unseen Works and Works Created During His Stay in Japan