Japan Art News (Page 11)

Timeline to Hold Ancient Art Auction on March 3rd [GNW]
UK auction house Timeline Auctions will hold a large antique and ancient art auction on March 3, 2026.
Timeline to Hold Ancient Art Auction on March 3rd [GNW]
UK auction house Timeline Auctions will hold a large antique and ancient art auction on March 3, 2026.
Masao Kawamata Selected as the 2026 Artist for Ruinart's 'Conversations with Nature,' Deploying a New Installation in Champagne
Masao Kawamata is chosen for Ruinart’s art program and will present a new installation in Champagne.
Masako Ando: Ordinary Days
The exhibition "Masako Ando: Ordinary Days" at Hara Museum ARC showcases the artist's current state through her Raku ware installation and new paintings.
26 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in March: Monet, Nagasawa Rosetsu's Puppy, Čiurlionis, Takehisa Yumeji, Hokusai, and More [2026 Edition]
This guide highlights 26 recommended art exhibitions opening across Japan in March 2026, featuring artists like Monet, Rosetsu, and Hokusai.
Editorial Notes... 48 - On the Eve of the 30th Anniversary Event
The artscape 30th-anniversary project is concluding with a special event scheduled for March 6th.
Aiko Sugie | "Abstract Beauty and Sōetsu Yanagi"
This article discusses the development of abstract beauty in crafts based on Sōetsu Yanagi's definition that patterns are abstractions of concrete forms.
"80 Years Since the End of the War: War and Children" (Koriyama City Museum of Art) Report. The True Feelings and Conflicts of Painters Hidden in Their Gaze Upon Children
The Koriyama City Museum of Art exhibition focuses on children during wartime, revealing the artists' inner conflicts through their gaze.
[Tokyo] Post-University Conference: The Future of Humanities, Art, and AI
A Post-University Conference discussing the future of humanities, art, and AI will be held in Otemachi, Tokyo.
Judd | Marfa Exhibition @ Watarium Museum
This article details the "Judd | Marfa" exhibition to be held at the Watarium Museum from February 15 to June 7, 2026.
Kanazawa College of Art's Annual Costume Graduation Ceremony: 203 Students Mark Their Departure (TV Kanazawa)
Kanazawa College of Art held its customary costume graduation ceremony for 203 departing students.
How to Make a Rainbow @ Hara Museum ARC
Hara Museum ARC will hold an exhibition reviewing its founding period from 1979 to 1990 with its collection.
Chinkin and Weaving: Citizens Experience Crafts at Chushin Art Association WS – Shimin Times
The Chushin Art Association held a craft workshop in Matsumoto where citizens experienced chinkin and weaving.
The 68th Ashiya City Exhibition
The 68th Ashiya City Exhibition invites broad participation regardless of age or location, aiming to be a venue for exchange and new expression.
Tonami City Culture Festival The 22nd Tonami City Art Association Members Exhibition
The 22nd Tonami City Art Association Members Exhibition will be held from March 7th to 29th, showcasing recent works and invited pieces.
"Minami Tada - Light, Dignity, and Swaying" Opens at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo at the End of August. First Major Retrospective Since His Death
A major retrospective of Minami Tada, the first since his death, will open at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo from August 29 to December 6.
[Museum Tickets are Discounted!] 5 Featured Exhibitions Where You Can Use "Muupon" | Featuring Cute Hasegawa Toshinobu, a Retrospective of the Hara Museum, etc. (March 2026)
This article introduces 5 noteworthy exhibitions available with the "Muupon" discount, including shows featuring Hasegawa Toshinobu and a retrospective of the Hara Museum.
[Yuzuru Hanyu New Merchandise Information] We Covered the Manufacturing Process of "Tamamushi-nuri" at Tohoku Kogei Seisakusho (Sendai City)
The manufacturing process of a Yuzuru Hanyu-inspired compact mirror using the traditional "Tamamushi-nuri" technique was covered at Tohoku Kogei Seisakusho.
αM Project 2025–2026 "αM+ vol. 3 Takuhiro Uemura | As If Breathing" @ gallery αM
gallery αM will host Takuhiro Uemura's solo exhibition, "As If Breathing," as part of αM+ vol. 3 in March 2026.
"Art of the Kami Group—Avant-Garde Artists Gathered in Suwa 1969–1974" (Ina City Hall, Nagano Prefecture) Venue Report: Avant-Garde Resides in the Extension of Life
The exhibition "Art of the Kami Group" at Ina City Hall in Nagano explores the avant-garde artists active around Yū Matsuzawa between 1969 and 1974.
"Art of the Kami Group—Avant-Garde Artists Gathered in Suwa 1969–1974" (Ina City Hall, Nagano Prefecture) Venue Report: Avant-Garde Resides in the Extension of Life (Bijutsu Techo)
The exhibition "Art of the Kami Group" in Nagano showcases the avant-garde artists active around Suwa, representing the culmination of recent research.
[Video] A Girl Who Is 'Art-Curious' Visits the 'Van Gogh Exhibition: The Dream of the Painter Connected by Family,' and a Reporter Explains the Highlights!
A reporter explains the highlights of the 'Van Gogh Exhibition: The Dream of the Painter Connected by Family' visited by a woman unfamiliar with art.
Games and Art Exhibition | Shimotsuke Shimbun Digital
The exhibition re-evaluates historical simulation games, focusing on the “Nobunaga’s Ambition” series, from an artistic perspective.
Dance Your Own Dance: "The Art of the Kami Group—Avant-Garde Artists Gathered in Suwa 1969-1974" (Forbes JAPAN)
The exhibition currently held in Ina City, Nagano, traces the activities of the avant-garde art group "Kami Group" who gathered in Suwa from 1969 to 1974, using paper-based materials.
Mori Art Award 2026
Mari Katayama has been selected as the first grand prize winner of the Mori Art Award 2026, receiving a prize of 10 million yen and an exhibition opportunity at the Mori Art Museum.
Bringing Authentic Western Art to Japan: Reliving the Sentiments of 100 Years Ago at Nakanoshima Kosei Museum of Art's "Journey to Masterpieces from the Ohara Museum of Art"
Nakanoshima Kosei Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition featuring masterpieces from the Ohara Museum of Art, tracing Kojima Torajiro's journey.
artscape Roundtable | What Does It Mean to Judge at a "Design Award"? -- The Ideal Award and How Judging Should Be (Part 1)
Experts discussed the current state and future direction of judging and awards in the fields of art and design.
artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | February 2026 [Upcoming Edition]
The artscape editorial department introduces upcoming exhibition catalogs and books related to art and design.
【Kyoto】Talk & Workshop "Listening with Hands, Touching with Voice"
A tactile workshop reflecting on the achievements of the ABC Project will be held at The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto.
【Yuzuru Hanyu New Merchandise Information】Original Product "Costume Image Tamamushi Lacquer Compact Mirror" to be Sold from March 2nd (Mon) at the Art Exhibition Navi Online Store...
A compact mirror inspired by Yuzuru Hanyu's "Romeo and Juliet" costume, featuring Tamamushi lacquer, will be sold starting March 2nd.
In Memoriam: Hiroyuki Oki - Filming and Living @ Theatre Image Forum
Theatre Image Forum will hold a retrospective screening from March 14th to 27th to commemorate filmmaker Hiroyuki Oki, who passed away in October 2025.
The First Large-Scale Retrospective Exhibition of Minami Tada Since His Passing Will Be Held, Exhibiting the Trajectory of His Creative Work Spanning Approximately 70 Years
The first large-scale retrospective of post-war abstract sculptor Minami Tada, showcasing his 70-year career, will be held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo.
Works Selected from 267 Pieces Line Up as "Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Exhibition" Opens; Grand Prize Winner is "March," Expressing a Parade with 6,000 Cubes (tys TV Yamaguchi)
The Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Exhibition opened, featuring 267 selected works, with Kazuo Matsumoto's cube piece "March" winning the Grand Prize.
The arrival of Vermeer's early masterpiece "Diana and her Nymphs" has been decided. "Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring Exhibition - A miraculous return of 17th-century Dutch masterpieces" will be held at the Osaka Nakanoshima Museum | Image Gallery 2 / 3
Vermeer's early masterpiece "Diana and her Nymphs" will be exhibited at the "Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring Exhibition" in Osaka.
Koichi Kageyama | Chen Chin's "The Women of Shantimen Area": Conflict Between Self and Other -- "Toshiko Rawanchaikun"
This article explores Chen Chin's masterpiece, "The Women of Shantimen Area," through the perspective of curator Toshiko Rawanchaikun, examining its context and complex interpretations.
Hara Chikei | Keizo Kitajima Photo Exhibition: Borrowed Place, Borrowed Time
The Keizo Kitajima photo exhibition at the Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art reviewed 50 years of his work, tracing his shift from intense urban documentation to typological portraits.
[Ishikawa, Aichi, Kyoto] Contract Lessons for People Working in the Field of Art and Crafts 2025
Contract lessons for professionals in the art and crafts field will be held in Ishikawa, Aichi, and Kyoto in 2025.
Emiko Kasahara "DR 2019-" @ The Third Gallery Aya
Emiko Kasahara's solo exhibition "DR 2019-" at The Third Gallery Aya presents the final chapter of her project examining the relationship between colonialism and railways.
Art Basel 2026 Announces Lineup
Art Basel 2026 announced its lineup featuring 290 galleries, details on Commission Projects, and curators for various sectors.
Ho Rui An "The Price of Gold" @ Hibiya Convention Hall
Artist Ho Rui An will present a lecture-screening titled "The Price of Gold" focusing on Japan's gold standard history.
For a Placard @ The National Museum of Art, Osaka
The exhibition "For a Placard" will be held at The National Museum of Art, Osaka, from November 1, 2025, to February 15, 2026.
Kochi Avant-garde: Motonao Takasaki and Tomiji Hamaguchi
This exhibition explores the avant-garde art movement in Kochi during the 1960s through the works of artists Motonao Takasaki and Tomiji Hamaguchi.
The 44th "Art Exhibition for Children and Adults with Physical Disabilities" will be held in the Prefectural Office Lobby - Fukuoka Prefectural Government Website
The 44th Art Exhibition for Children and Adults with Physical Disabilities will be held at the Prefectural Office Lobby from March 2 to March 6, 2026.
Sanno Museum "185th Anniversary of Birth Renoir Exhibition" Ticket Giveaway
ART iT is offering a ticket giveaway for five pairs (10 people) to the "185th Anniversary of Birth Renoir Exhibition" at the Sanno Museum.
The Winners of the 34th Toride Mayor's Award (Fine Arts Category) for Reiwa 7 Have Been Decided!
Two winning artworks for the 34th Toride Mayor's Award (Fine Arts Category) for Reiwa 7 have been selected based on Tokyo University of the Arts' recommendations.
Mizuho Fujita | How to Grasp the "Place"—From the "2025 Kyoto City University of Arts Exhibition"
This article reviews two student works from the 2025 KCUA Exhibition that explore the concept of "place" within the university setting.
Hoshino Futoshi | Jean-Philippe Delhomme (Illustrations), Jean-Marc Savoye (Text) 'The Bright Time of the Villa Savoye'
This book offers a fresh look at the Villa Savoye through warm illustrations and humorous text by the owner's grandson and an illustrator.
【Tokyo】VOCA Exhibition 2026 "The Vision of Contemporary Art - New Artists of the Flat Medium -"
The VOCA Exhibition 2026, showcasing new flat works by young artists, will be held at the Ueno Royal Museum in Tokyo.
【2026】14 Must-See Art Exhibitions and Art Events—From Renaissance Art to Fashion and Manga
This article highlights 14 unmissable art exhibitions and events scheduled across Japan in 2026, covering diverse genres from Renaissance art to fashion and manga.
The 29th Nakanoshima Film Theater: "Wars and Images" @ The National Museum of Art, Osaka
The 29th Nakanoshima Film Theater at NMAO explores "Wars and Images" through a screening of Fumio Kamei's work and contemporary artists' films.
Concentration of Kanazawa Art University Students' Sensibility: Art and Craft Faculty Graduation Exhibition at the 21st Century Museum of Art
The graduation exhibition of Kanazawa Art University's Faculty of Art and Craft is being held at the 21st Century Museum of Art, showcasing works by 158 students.
Art Exhibitions Starting in March: "Shimomura Kansan Exhibition" and "Čiurlionis Exhibition" in Tokyo, "Renoir Exhibition" and "Ancient Egypt Exhibition" in Kansai, "Great Extinction Exhibition" in Nagoya, and Edo-Tokyo Museum Renewal Opening
Numerous art exhibitions and events start in March across Tokyo, Kansai, and Nagoya, alongside the reopening of the Edo-Tokyo Museum.
Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism to Launch Tariff Exemption Program for High-Value Artworks as Part of 'Tourism Strategy 2030' to Accelerate Cultural Tourism
The Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism is launching a tariff exemption program for high-value art to accelerate cultural tourism under its 'Tourism Strategy 2030'.
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.
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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

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Robert Zhao Renhui "After Control" @ Kyoto City University of Arts Gallery @KCUA

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Art and Music Festival 'DEFOAMAT' Returns for Second Year. Ruangrupa, Sugano Ayumi x NUTTOMICK, and Others Explore Urban Alternatives in Daikanyama

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51st Toride Art Artists Exhibition (Toride Art Gallery)

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(評・美術)クロード・モネ―風景への問いかけ 「突如現れた天才」ではない

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10th Anniversary Exhibition for the Birth of LABUBU 'MONSTERS BY MONSTERS: NOW AND THEN' Held at Azabudai Hills. Original Art and Historical Figures Also Revealed

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大友良英+YCAM 新作展「即興!」が山口情報芸術センター[YCAM]で開催へ。18年ぶりのコラボレーション

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Matsubeya | Takahiro Mizushima "Memoirs of Huandao"

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中尾拓哉 | Unexpected Kairos: A London Stay

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月を射る @ KAG

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Art Exhibitions Closing on May 17 (Sun): High-Fidelity Reproduction of Korin's 'Chokugai Sai-e' (Tokyo National Museum) and Van Gogh Exhibition (Fukushima Prefectural Museum) etc.

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山川陸|つくる冒険 日本のアール・ブリュット45人─たとえば、「も」を何百回と書く。(後編)

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Yamagawa Riku | Creating Adventure: 45 Japanese Art Brut Artists - For Example, Writing 'Mo' Hundreds of Times (Part 1)