Japan Art News (Page 11)

Making People Dance, Making the Stairs Dance, Making the Space Dance──Review of "6steps|6 Stairs + Choreography Book + Performance Born from Dance 'LIFT'" (Crit: Shirao Mei)
Dance researcher Shirao Mei reviews the new work 'LIFT' by the dance project '6steps', which explores the potential of dance using stairs as a medium.
Pola Museum of Art to Host 'Cézanne Legend' Exhibition to Celebrate 120th Anniversary of His Death, Showcasing Selected Works from the Collection
The Pola Museum of Art in Hakone will host a 'Cézanne Legend' exhibition celebrating the 120th anniversary of Paul Cézanne's death, featuring selected works from its collection.
【Preview】“Artists Gathering at Cafes”: June 13 at Mitsubishi Icho-kan Museum, Viewing the Undulations of 19th Century French Art from the Perspective of Cafes
Mitsubishi Icho-kan Museum will host an exhibition from June 13 featuring approximately 130 works that explore the modern art movements born from the cafes of 19th-century Paris.
Exhibition of Works by Iida Shimoina Region Writers "82nd Minami Shin Art Exhibition"
The "82nd Minami Shin Art Exhibition" featuring works by local writers opens at the Iida City Museum of Art on June 9 and runs until June 21.
Selected Project for Art Worker Program "CRAWL": Doulia's Ballroom
The selected project "Doula's Ballroom" for the art worker program "CRAWL" will be held from June 10, 2026.
Twisted Laboratory and the Taste of the World──Aki Sasamoto Laboratory
Aki Sasamoto's exhibition explores his career through installations and performances that transform everyday objects and experiences into artistic expressions.
A Jewish Ophthalmologist Captivated by Edo Art: Tracing His Journey of Trusting His Own Eyes
A Jewish ophthalmologist who fled Nazi persecution in Europe and became a renowned doctor in the US was captivated by Japan and dedicated his life to collecting Edo art.
"Kamakura Museum of Modern Art" and Showa Art
To commemorate the centenary of Showa, this exhibition displays materials related to the postwar architectural landmark alongside 22 works of oil painting and sculpture from the Showa period.
Largest Public Call-for-Art Exhibition in the Prefecture, 'Toyama Prefecture Art Exhibition,' Begins (KNB Hokuriku Broadcasting)
The largest public call-for-art exhibition in the prefecture, 'Toyama Prefecture Art Exhibition,' has begun in Toyama City.
About the Holding of the 'Senior Art Exhibition' at Nenrin Pick Yamaguchi 2026 (Yamaguchi Prefectural Health and Welfare Festival)
The Yamaguchi Prefectural Health and Welfare Festival will host a Senior Art Exhibition from June 13 to 15, 2026, featuring amateur works by residents aged 60 and over.
Fukuoka Intensifies Art Strategy: New Art Museum, Expansion of Asia Art Museum, and Establishment of Arts Council
Fukuoka is advancing its art strategy with new museums, expanded Asia art museum, and an arts council to boost cultural exchange.
2027 TOKAS Residency Program Application for Participating Creators
TOKAS has opened applications for three residency programs for the 2027 fiscal year.
Iwakura Kazuki | Opening the Museum / Artists and Opening -- The Aftermath of Yokohama Museum of Art's Renovation and Collaboration with Artists
Yokohama Museum of Art's renovation led to the 'Artists and Opening' project, featuring Kazuki Kameda's exhibition exploring historical and modern connections through Yokohama and Seoul.
A Comprehensive Retrospective Exhibition on the Entire History of the Kano School 'Special Exhibition 'Great Kano School' to be Held in 2027 at the Kyoto National Museum
The Kyoto National Museum will host a large-scale exhibition in 2027 to commemorate its 130th anniversary, showcasing the 400-year history of the Kano School. Approximately 150 works, including national treasures and newly discovered pieces, will be displayed.
"Mamoru Hosoda's Origins/Exhibition" Held at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO. Tracing Hosoda's Creative Trajectory from Student Days to Latest Works
An exhibition tracing the creative journey of animation director Mamoru Hosoda from his student days to his latest works is held at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO.
Updating the Osaka-Kansai Expo's Signature Pavilion. Ishiguro Hiroshi's 'Life Future+' to be held at MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives
The Osaka-Kansai Expo's signature pavilion 'Life Future' is updated as 'Life Future+' and will be held at MoN Takanawa.
Ettore Sottsass — When Magic Begins, Design is Born @ Artizon Museum
Artizon Museum hosts Japan's first major retrospective exhibition of Ettore Sottsass, showcasing his design works.
Representative Works of Dan Flavin Gather. David Zwirner Hong Kong Solo Exhibition 'Grids' is Ongoing
David Zwirner Hong Kong is hosting a solo exhibition of Dan Flavin titled 'Dan Flavin: Grids'.
The Expression Field Survey Team Holds a Press Conference to Review 5 Years of Activities Alongside Latest Survey Results
The Expression Field Survey Team concluded its five-year campaign with a press conference at the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, presenting new harassment survey results.
Over 100 participating artists at the 61st Venice Biennale demand exclusion from the 'Visitor's Lion' award selection again, hinting at legal action.
Over 100 participating artists at the 61st Venice Biennale demand exclusion from the 'Visitor's Lion' award selection again, hinting at legal action.
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The exhibition 'tsugu minä perhonen' explores the brand's activities at Kumamoto Contemporary Art Museum.
Sachiko Kazama Interview: Responding to the World from a Place of Resistance Against Rationalism [WHY ART]
Artist Sachiko Kazama discusses her transition from woodblock prints to oil painting.
A Critical Issue for Democratic Society: Architect Ishagi Junya Discusses the Cancellation of the Tokushima Hall Plan Exhibition and 'Opportunity for Citizens to Know'
Ishagi Junya's exhibition on the Tokushima Hall plan was canceled, raising questions about the county's new plan and public awareness.
A Guide to Understanding the Future Art World. 'Geijutsu Techo' July 2026 Issue Features 'Encyclopedia of 21st Century Contemporary Art'
The July 2026 issue of 'Geijutsu Techo' features a special report on contemporary art in the 21st century.
From Damien Hirst to Julian Opie: Reporting on the Tate Museum - YBA & BEYOND British Art of the 90s that Changed the World (Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art)
The Tate Museum - YBA & BEYOND British Art of the 90s that Changed the World exhibition has opened at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.
Burberry Launches Young Japan-based Artists Program 'YJA' to Showcase Works by Kenryou Gu and Yoko Daihara
Burberry launches the 'YJA' program to introduce young Japanese artists, featuring works by Kenryou Gu and Yoko Daihara at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.
Shimazaki Kentaro | Shimojo Reisa × SPAC New Work 'Let's Resist the Environment, Resist Death. That's to Resist Life' (SHIZUOKA Seikai Theater Festival 2026③)
Shimojo Reisa's performance at the SHIZUOKA festival explores the 48-year solitary confinement of Bagada Koki through 48 types of physically demanding walking, raising ethical questions about human existence.
Takashima Sachi | Anti-Action: Their Responses and Challenges (Part 1)
Examines post-war Japanese female artists' abstract paintings through gender studies.
KAC Partnership Program 2026 yaru "USAGE of UTAGE"
The art collective yaru will present the participatory performance "USAGE of UTAGE" at the Kyoto Art Center.
Tokyo National Museum to Renovate 3 In-House Restaurants. Opening Successively from This Summer to Autumn
Tokyo National Museum will renovate three in-house restaurants and cafes, opening them successively from this summer to autumn.
YOSHIROTTEN's Largest-Scale Solo Exhibition "YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition Communication with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH" to be Held at TOKYO NODE. JAXA Collaborates to Explore Communication with the Beyond
YOSHIROTTEN's largest-scale solo exhibition "YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition Communication with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH" will be held at TOKYO NODE.
The exhibition "Painted Venetian Glass ~Hakone Glass Forest Museum Collection~" recreating Da Vinci's "phantom glass" is held. Roudou Fuutei Randen provides audio guide
The Hakone Glass Forest Museum hosts a special exhibition recreating Da Vinci's "phantom glass" with audio guides.
COMICO ART MUSEUM YUFUIN Renovates Exhibitions, Featuring Lee Ufan Works in Permanent Display
COMICO ART MUSEUM YUFUIN in Yufuin has renovated its exhibitions after nearly four years, featuring Lee Ufan's works as a permanent display.
"Art Fair Nakanojo 2026" to be held. 37 artist groups participating, a place for purchasing works and exchange
"Art Fair Nakanojo 2026" will be held in Nakanojo Town, Gunma Prefecture from June 13 to 21.
Preview: 'Sōjō San'ō Collection: Hiraku Sakai's Depictions of Ukiyo-e' at Kamiya Art Museum in Tokyo from June 13, featuring 65 newly exhibited works from 167 pieces of Hiraku Sakai's ink paintings and prints
Kamiya Art Museum in Tokyo hosts an exhibition showcasing 65 newly exhibited works from Hiraku Sakai's collection, including 167 ink paintings and prints, highlighting his artistic diversity.
National Open Call Exhibition with Prizes up to 1 Million Yen: "Kanagawa Prefecture Art Exhibition 2027 Trial to the NEXT" Announced
The "Kanagawa Prefecture Art Exhibition 2027 Trial to the NEXT" will offer prizes up to 1 million yen for national entries.
The Theme of 'Mori no Geijutsusai Hare no Kuni Okayama 2027' is 'Protopia—Forest Moving Forward'. Artist First Wave Announced: Mika Ninagawa, Leandro Erlich, and More
The theme for the second 'Mori no Geijutsusai Hare no Kuni Okayama' in 2027 is 'Protopia—Forest Moving Forward', with Mika Ninagawa and Leandro Erlich among the first announced artists.
Opening Report of 'Osaka Art & Design 2026'. A 28-day art and design immersion in Osaka City areas
The Osaka Art & Design 2026 event opens with art and design exhibitions across the city.
Matsubeya | Chihiro Ogawa 'Fading Portraits'
Chihiro Ogawa's photo exhibition 'Fading Portraits' featuring endangered species from Japanese zoos was held.
【Tokyo】Tsubaki Noboru 'Freedom O Statue (Zoo) and Living' Exhibition Related Events
Tsubaki Noboru's exhibition 'Freedom O Statue (Zoo) and Living' will host related events including an artist talk, workshop, and street event.
Kyo Takemura's Largest-Scale Solo Exhibition 'Kyo Takemura: Moving World' to be Held at Mito Art Museum Contemporary Art Gallery
Kyo Takemura's largest solo exhibition 'Moving World' opens at Mito Art Museum Contemporary Art Gallery.
Enjoying the Shapes of Postwar Art Tiles: Mosaic Tile Museum in Toki Marks 10th Anniversary
The Mosaic Tile Museum in Toki, Gifu, celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special exhibition featuring 116 art tiles.
Exhibition by Kaeda Seiji and Okada Yuko (Kasya no Mori Contemporary Art Museum) Report. Still Unfinished Paintings and a Place for Unheard Voices
The exhibition by Kaeda Seiji and Okada Yuko features works inspired by deceased female artists and an installation with a well, accompanied by audio dialogues.
Sakurazaka International Art Exhibition
A contemporary art exhibition featuring Japan, India, and Korea is held at Gallery Hotaru in Hosono City.
Tsuchida Yu | Multiple Contexts Converging on 'Sexy Robots' — SORAYAMA Light, Transparency, Reflection — TOKYO — Part 2
SORAYAMA's Tokyo exhibition highlights his transition from commercial illustration to contemporary art, featuring international collaborations and minimalist textual context.
[Crowdfunding] Connecting the history of design. The first phase, investigation of the Nagai Keiji Collection, has started.
A crowdfunding campaign has started to archive the design collection of the late Nagai Keiji.
First in Japan: Aichi Prefecture to Build a 'Joint Storage Facility' for Artworks in Tokoname City, Budgeting Over 16.5 Billion Yen in June Supplementary Budget
Aichi Prefecture announced a supplementary budget to build a joint storage facility for three museums in Tokoname City to address space shortages.
(取材考記)ビエンナーレ 複雑な事象示す美術の祭典 田中ゑれ奈
5月上旬にイタリアでベネチア・ビエンナーレを取材した。世界中から最高峰の作品が集結する現代アートの祭典。美術担当記者としては憧れの場所だ。 だが、今年のビエンナーレはイスラエルやロシアなどの参加に批…
[Fair] Hesomagari Art Channel: Enjoying Nagasawa Rosetsu and "Kawaii Japanese Art" through Hesokun's Selections | Ginza Tsutaya Books
Ginza Tsutaya Books is hosting a fair featuring the "Hesomagari Art Channel" by art historian Nobuhisa Kaneko and Hesokun.
父に“呪い”をかけられて「絵が嫌いになった」私がなぜか美術展のアンバサダーになるまでの「不思議な縁(えにし)」のお話 武内陶子(AERA DIGITAL)
■過去に自分が投げたものが「戻ってくる」 次の日も朝から、風情ある町並み保存地区を写真を撮りながらの「お写んぽ」。そういえば父はよくスケッチ旅行に出かけていたが、自分の目で見たもの以外は描かず、
Sugie Ako | Lucio Castro 'Drunken Noodles'
Lucio Castro's 'Drunken Noodles' is a fiction film exploring the outsider artist Sal Salandra.
Edit Miscellany...54 -- Revisiting and Reconnecting with the Near Past
This article discusses the 'Tate Gallery - YBA & BEYOND: The 90s British Art That Changed the World' exhibition at the National New Art Museum in 2026, focusing on the YBA movement and its impact on contemporary art.
Miyagi Prefectural Museum Reopening: Entire Collection Showcases 'The Era of Art'
The Miyagi Prefectural Museum is reopening to celebrate its 45th anniversary by showcasing its entire collection of approximately 7,000 artworks.
Tokyo: Matsumoto Yoko 'The Day I Saw the Evening Star' Exhibition Related Events
Related events for the Matsumoto Yoko exhibition are held at Fuchu City Museum of Art.
Mel Chin's 12th Hiroshima Prize Award Anniversary Exhibition at Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art. Japan's First Solo Exhibition Exploring His 50-Year Social Practice Trajectory
Mel Chin's first solo exhibition in Japan, showcasing his 50-year social practice through art.
Kasuyano Mori Contemporary Art Museum Presents "2-Person Exhibition: Kaida Makoto and Okada Yuko"
Kasuyano Mori Contemporary Art Museum hosts the debut two-person exhibition featuring artists Kaida Makoto and Okada Yuko.
Sachiko Kazama Exhibition: 1000-Ri Eye in the Fudō Room @ Hirosaki Moca Art Museum
Sachiko Kazama's solo exhibition features early works, large woodblock prints, and new oil paintings, exploring themes of modern society, technology, and personal reflections through approximately 60 artworks.
「Master Western Art in 3 Months」 Episode 9: «Impressionism II: Paris's Chaos」 Featuring Renoir, Degas, Seurat and Others, Aired on June 3 on E-Tele
This episode of 'Master Western Art in 3 Months' explores Impressionist artists like Renoir, Degas, and Seurat, focusing on their works depicting Parisian life.
Introducing Taiwanese Modern Art on a Large Scale. 'Contemporaneous Star Cloud -- Stars Sharing Time, Crossing Borders in Art' Exhibition to Open at Tokyo Museum of Contemporary Art
An exhibition showcasing approximately 200 works and 600 documents of Taiwanese modern art at Tokyo's Museum of Contemporary Art, exploring cultural exchanges between Taiwan and Japan.
"In-dividual Theater: BUG Screen Week 2026" to be held, screening video works by 17 artists to support their careers
A program screening video works by 17 artists to support their careers will be held.
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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

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【2026 Silver Week】 20 Recommended Exhibitions at Kansai Museums and Art Museums | From Vermeer, Fontanesi to Ryuichi Sakamoto, Jeff Koons

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【Goods Unboxing】 "Geidai-style: The 'Mikata' of Art" at Tokyo University of the Arts Museum until Sep 23 - Experience the Feeling of a Geidai Student...

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【Report】What is the Essence of Japanese Art Passed Down in the UK? -- "British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Kaleidoscope of Flowers ~ Edo Painting Across the Sea" Exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum until October 18

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2nd Challenge Day Odaen no Bijutsu 'Kura' Club: Build a Secret Base

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2027 'Socially Engaged Art Support Grant' Call for Applications Begins. Supporting Projects to Build Social Models with Communities

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Lithuanian contemporary opera performance 'HAVE A GOOD DAY!' makes its Japanese debut in Kyoto and Aichi this autumn

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挿絵から舞台美術まで、異才のマルチタレントに迫る ─ 大阪中之島美術館「カール・ヴァルザー展」 | レポート | アイエム[インターネットミュージアム]

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Meguro River Becomes a Giant Instrument: Sound Installation 'KAZE — body' by Kunihito Kuniho Travels Along the Night River in 'Meguro River Night Ambience'

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Vermeer 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' exhibition: 17th-century Dutch masterpieces, miracle return to Japan (Osaka Nakajima Museum) opening report. 17th-century Dutch masterpieces gather.

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"YBA & BEYOND" (Kyoto Seika Art Museum) Workshop Experience: Creating a New World Map with Teisuke Kaneko

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Opening Report: Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' Exhibition at Osaka Mid-Island Art Museum. Exploring the 17th-Century Dutch Golden Age Painting World

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Yagisaki Yuka | "Book and Art Exhibition vol.6 Nazo." — What Can Be Seen by Reading Words

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Kagawa 'History and Art of Scary Things' Exhibition Related Events

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Munehiro Yoshimura: Illusion on Outskirts of Town @ KAYOKOYUKI

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Best 16 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From Vermeer to So So-Wen

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[2026 Silver Week] 26 Recommended Exhibitions at Museums and Art Museums Nationwide | From Marie Antoinette and Andrew Wyeth to Sasao Yuriko and Merjin Chin

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339 POPUP Project 'BOOK PARK CLUB in Hiroshima City Modern Art Museum'

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「Basel Social Club」の系譜を継ぐ「Tokyo Jazz Club」が初開催

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Moon Art Night Minami-Azabu 2026 to be held in September again. Enjoy the moon and art under the autumn night.

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【Yteen Art Club】Marie Antoinette Style Invitation Tickets (Limited to 10 groups of middle/high school students and their guardians)

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【Okayama】"Circus! Welcome to the World of Dreams" Exhibition Related Events

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Special Exhibition × Fukuoka Modern Artists File 2026 'Yamauchi Terue Exhibition: Tide Records' @ Fukuoka City Art Museum

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Prepare to Study Vermeer. A Guide to Understanding Vermeer through 'Tuzuki' Analysis

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Sono Kondou's 'Dream Title' Exhibition Opens at Ota City Museum of Art and Library with First New Animation in 15 Years

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Ticket Giveaway for "Kyo Takemura: Moving World" at Mito Museum of Art Contemporary Gallery and others

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Ryuichi Sakamoto's Performance Reappears in MR Space. Experience 'Ryuichi Sakamoto & Tin Drum | KAGAMI+' Online via Muyon at a Discount

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Recruitment for English Translation Staff at Tokyo Art Beat

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Aesop Presents 'Fragrant Fables' – A Four-Day Event at Tokyo National Museum's Kogakukan

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Nature, Architecture, and Art Resonate in Karuizawa. To the Renovated Suntory Museum of Art.

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Hachima Kōkyū (Hokkaido University Attached Elementary School) Receives Sazuma Prize for Art Education Research, First From Aomori Prefecture in 11 Years