Japan Art News (Page 12)

Performing Arts Festival "Autumn Meteorite 2026 Tokyo" Announces Full Program
The full program for the "Autumn Meteorite 2026 Tokyo" performing arts festival has been announced.
[Report] 'Game and Art: Nobunaga's Ambition / Koei Tecmo Games' at Tochigi Prefectural Museum until September 6 – Play becomes…
The Tochigi Prefectural Museum exhibition reinterprets the Nobunaga's Ambition series as interactive art, blending game mechanics with traditional art displays.
Recommended Spots in Nara Prefecture's New World Heritage "Asuka-Fujiwara Capital" for Families? Former Cultural Property Reporter Explains Highlights
Former cultural property reporter Mina guides families through Nara's new UNESCO site, the Asuka-Fujiwara capital, highlighting accessible and educational spots.
Setsuko Migishi: Touring Europe with New Acquisitions
An exhibition showcasing Setsuko Migishi's landscapes and newly acquired works from her travels in Europe.
70 Years After His Death: Film Director Kenzō Mizoguchi
The National Film Archive hosts a 70‑year‑anniversary exhibition honoring director Kenzō Mizoguchi.
Albert Marquet Exhibition
Albert Marquet exhibition in Japan shows about 100 works focusing on waterscapes, running Aug 8–Sep 13, 2026.
Opening Report of "Life's Future+ (MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives)". Using Androids to Question "What is Life?"
In Tokyo's MoN Takanawa, the exhibition "Life's Future+" uses androids to question "What is life?"
Special Exhibition "Hyperrealism: Hoki Museum Masterpieces"
A special exhibition featuring 64 selected hyperrealistic masterpieces from the Hoki Museum.
15th Kutani‑yaki Traditional Craftsmen Association Exhibition
An exhibition of Kutani‑yaki craftspeople, continuing the legacy of ancient Kutani, will open with a talk by Naoki Kōna on opening day.
Cute Appearance Is Adorable! Trending. Limited to the British Museum Japanese Art Collection Exhibition: "Sumikko Gurashi" Collaboration Items Released. Edo Painting Motif Goods Galore (Asahi Digital Magazine & [and])
During the Tokyo Art Museum's British Museum Japanese Art Collection exhibition, exclusive "Sumikko Gurashi" collaboration goods are sold.
Special Exhibition: Touch and Experience! The Real Secret 2026
Visitors can touch replicas in this exhibition, experiencing a time journey and connecting with the heart of cultural artifacts through tactile interaction.
Planned Exhibition "Mucha Art Expo Returns"
Mucha’s diverse artworks will be showcased again in a 2026 exhibition.
Comprehensive Exhibition: Ancient Capital Depictions - Iizawa Genichi's View of Kyoto
An exhibition showcasing Iizawa Genichi's oil paintings depicting Kyoto's traditional festivals and culture will be held.
Let's Learn and Play at the Museum: Summer Museum Lab
Sakura City Art Museum opens a Summer Museum Lab offering workshops that let visitors learn and create through interactive experiences.
Criticism and Solidarity Among Writers: The 17th Art Criticism Award Ceremony Held
The 17th Art Criticism Award ceremony celebrated winners emphasizing critical dialogue and solidarity among artists.
Art Exhibitions Starting in August: "Marie Antoinette Style" at Yokohama Museum of Art and "Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring Exhibition" at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka
An overview of notable art exhibitions scheduled to open in August across Japan.
Shabir Hussain Mustafa Appointed as Art Director for Aichi 2028 International Art Festival
Singaporean curator Shabir Hussain Mustafa is appointed as the art director for the Aichi 2028 International Art Festival.
Princess Michiko's Wall Painting Model 'First Homecoming' Brings Joy at the British Museum Exhibition
Princess Michiko attended the British Museum exhibition where her discovered wall painting model was returned to Japan for the first time.
Dance Entertainment Play "PASSION — Hokusai's Dream —" to be staged this October: Contemporary Artist Shinji Omata to join as Art Concept Designer! Main Visual Released [Advance Sales Start July 25th] | [Official] Horipro Stage
Contemporary artist Shinji Omata will join the dance play "PASSION — Hokusai's Dream —" as art concept designer.
A Summer Becoming an "Geidai Student" at the Museum — "Geidai-style Ways of Seeing Art: Become a Geidai Student This Summer" (Report)
A report on a new exhibition at Tokyo Geidai University Museum that allows visitors to experience university lectures.
International Art Festival 'Aichi 2028' Artistic Director Appointed
Shabbir Hussain Mustafa has been appointed as the artistic director of the International Art Festival 'Aichi 2028'.
Tomakomai City Museum of Art
Tomakomai City Museum of Art will host an exhibition featuring geological specimens to study natural disasters.
Art's Mechanism Atlas: From Cave Paintings to Modern Art, Exploring Diverse Global Art
This book explores the allure of masterpieces by Fermer and Gogh, explaining the mechanisms behind global art through 50 works spanning 30,000 years.
Touching the Real, Honing Expression: Activities of the Art Course in the First Semester
Students visited museums and craft exhibitions, met artisans, and held an exhibition to develop artistic skills and expression.
International Art Festival "Aichi 2028", Shabire Hussain Mustafa Appointed as Artistic Director
Shabire Hussain Mustafa has been appointed as the artistic director for the international art festival "Aichi 2028."
Joshibi University of Art and Design Launches "2026 Summer Resilience Career Program®" for Working Professionals - Design Information Site [JDN]
Joshibi University of Art and Design is recruiting participants for its "2026 Summer Resilience Career Program®" for professionals.
【Opening】 Exhibition "Geidai Style: Ways of Seeing Art - Become a Geidai Student This Summer" at Tokyo University of the Arts Museum until September 23rd: Rich Collections, Hands-on Exhibits, and Engaging Learning
An exhibition at Tokyo University of the Arts Museum offers immersive learning experiences through university-style lectures until September 23rd.
Matsubangisha | Kota Takeuchi "Nononononomatsuri"
Kota Takeuchi's solo exhibition explores history and nature through local folk beliefs and stone statues in Ichihara.
Kageyama Yasushi | Giacomo Balla's 'Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash' — 'Tooada Taketo'
This article features Giacomo Balla's 1912 painting 'Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash' analyzed by Tooada Taketo, highlighting the Futurist depiction of speed and movement.
【Kyoto / Online】Art for Well-being Seminar & Workshop 'What is Technology? Let's Play with Our Bodies'
A Kyoto seminar and workshop combining VR and dance to explore technology through bodily play.
[Tochigi] 'Kandinsky: The World Resonates' Exhibition Related Events
Information regarding lectures, workshops, and guided tours related to the Kandinsky exhibition at Utsunomiya Art Museum.
Yoko Morita Recompose (Yokohama Museum of Art) Opening Report. From Venice to Yokohama, Evolving Forms of Coexistence
Yoko Morita's 'Recompose' exhibition in Yokohama reinterprets her Venice Biennale works to explore coexistence through interactive installations.
Best 16 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Gyodo Kawai to Yuko Mori
A curated selection of recommended exhibitions to visit this weekend, including Gyodo Kawai and Hiroko Koshino.
International Open Call Exhibition 'Toyama Glass Art Prize 2027' Seeking Submissions. Opening New Horizons in Contemporary Glass Art.
The Toyama Glass Art Prize 2027 is accepting submissions from July 1 to November 11.
46 Writers, Poets, and Entertainers Exhibit "Words." "KOTOVA Shibuya Center-gai Exhibition" to be held in Shibuya
An exhibition titled "KOTOVA Shibuya Center-gai Exhibition" featuring 46 creators will be held in Shibuya.
Stage Arts Festival "Autumn Meteor 2026 Tokyo" Announces Full Lineup. Artistic Director is 岡田利規; 13 Domestic and International Performances
Toshiki Okada leads the Stage Arts Festival 'Autumn Meteor 2026 Tokyo', announcing a full lineup of 13 domestic and international performances.
Architecture and Art Encountered in the Threshold Between Light and Dark: "Almost Sky: Jun Aoki + Richard Tuttle" (Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery) Report
A report on the duo exhibition by Jun Aoki and Richard Tuttle at Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery.
New Space "Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Hall" to Open in September. Yuichi Hirako's Large-Scale Solo Exhibition "HUMAN AND NATURE" to Mark the Opening
Yuichi Hirako's large-scale solo exhibition will mark the opening of Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Hall in September.
Exhibition "Art's Mikat" Explained in Lecture Format Opens at Tokyo University of the Arts on the 24th… Live Demonstration of Copying by Current Students
The Tokyo University of the Arts opens the lecture‑style exhibition "Art's Mikat" on the 24th, featuring live copying demonstrations by current students.
This year, the art of the 'moon' colors Shimokitazawa again. 'Moon Art Night Shimokitazawa 2026' will be held from September.
Shimokitazawa hosts Moon Art Night 2026 from Sep 18-Oct 4, featuring moon-themed works by five international artists.
Immersive Exhibition 'Tim Burton's Labyrinth' Arrives in Japan for the First Time. Opens in November at CREVIA BASE Tokyo in Toyosu
The immersive exhibition 'Tim Burton's Labyrinth' opens in Tokyo's CREVIA BASE Toyosu on November 25, marking its first Japanese debut.
The 43rd Joetsu Art Association Exhibition
The 43rd Joetsu Art Association Exhibition will be held at Musée Yuki Komachi.
Kana Uo | 'Miracle Comp' Open Call Chosen by Display Technicians Opens Up a New Expression for Maruyama Nodoka
This article reviews the open call exhibition 'Miracle Comp 2026 Rat and Pine,' highlighting the winning installation by artist Maruyama Nodoka.
Mizuki Ōzawa | Things Glimpsed from the Ephemera
Mizuki Ōzawa's exhibition explores Meiji-era commercial ephemera, highlighting their role in shaping commercial spaces and visual culture.
Paintings and 3D Sculptures... Art Teachers' Exhibition at Harada no Mori Gallery, Kobe
An art exhibition by art teachers is being held at Harada no Mori Gallery in Kobe.
This fall, Tokyo's waterfront area will host its first art exhibition, with the 200-meter-long 'massive underground parking lot' also serving as a venue | TOKYO MX+ (Plus)
Tokyo's waterfront will host its first international art exhibition 'TOKYO ATLAS' this fall, using a 200‑meter underground parking lot as a venue.
Glass Installation by Ritsue Mishima to be Exhibited at Bottega Veneta Omotesando Flagship, Featuring New Works
Ritsue Mishima's glass installation will be exhibited at Bottega Veneta Omotesando to celebrate its 5th anniversary.
Closing on July 26 (Sun): National Art Exhibitions & Exhibitions by Area "Eric Carle Exhibition" (Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo), ...
A list of national art exhibitions and shows closing on July 26, organized by area.
Seta District Art Exhibition: 140 Works by Residents, Starting July 29 at Ajipura
The Seta District Art Exhibition opens July 29 at Ajipura Plaza, showcasing 140 works by residents and offering free admission.
Gunma 'Books and Art Exhibition vol.6: Unraveling' Exhibition and Related Events
The Gunma Tooey City Art Museum and Library will host related events for the 'Books and Art Exhibition vol.6: Unraveling' from July 18, including artist talks, children's activities, and guided tours.
Goro Yamada Passes Away at 67, Known for Introducing the Charms of Western Art and Appearing on "Ad-街"
Art critic and editor Goro Yamada has passed away at age 67 due to cancer.
Limited Andy Warhol UT appears at four Uniqlo stores in Shinjuku. Six types released to coincide with SHINJUKU ART WEEK.
Uniqlo launches six Andy Warhol-designed UT T-shirts at four Shinjuku stores for SHINJUKU ART WEEK.
Nobuo Uchida | The Past and Future of Japan's Touring Art Exhibitions [Part 1]
An introductory article outlining the history, current state, challenges, and prospects of Japan's touring art exhibitions.
Kentaro Yamazaki | Lolo 'Ultra Soulmate'
Lolo presents 'Ultra Soulmate', a dialogue play following two boys' growth and the weight of past memories.
Notice: British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition Starts in Tokyo on the 25th
The British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition opens in Tokyo on July 25.
Art Exhibitions Opening on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25: "Geidai-style Art Perspectives" "British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition" and more
A summary of various art exhibitions opening this weekend on July 24 and 25.
Report on the Opening of "50th Anniversary Commemorative Kayo Yamaguchi Exhibition" (SOMPO Museum). Exploring the full scope of the "animal painter" who led the modern Kyoto art scene
The SOMPO Museum's Kayo Yamaguchi exhibition explores the life and work of the prominent Japanese animal painter.
Approaching the True Image of a Solitary Painter and His Realism of Light and Shadow: A Report on "Takashima Juro Exhibition: 50 Years Since His Death" (Shibuya City Musashino Art Museum)
A report on the major retrospective of painter Juro Takashima at the Shibuya City Musashino Art Museum.
If I Could Become a Kabuki Actor, I Would Learn from It: The British Museum's Japanese Art Exhibition Features Ichikawa Shinshiro as the Voice Guide Narrator
The British Museum's Japanese Art Exhibition in Tokyo features Kabuki actor Ichikawa Shinshiro as the voice guide, who aims to learn more about Kabuki through the exhibition.
Special Exhibition "Depths of Yokohama-e: Genre, Image, or Export Art?" to be held at Yokohama City Museum of History
A special exhibition exploring the evolution of "Yokohama-e" will be held at the Yokohama City Museum of History.
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[Fukuoka] "How to Walk Through Asian Art: South Asia Special Edition" Exhibition Related Events

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What Do We Call Value? Reexamining the Meaning of "Economy": The 18th Lyon Biennale

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"Suddenly light appeared, sparkling, and various things became visible." (Yayoi Kusama Museum) Opening Report: Reading Yayoi Kusama's Art through "Light"

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Open Call | Asian Cultural Council (ACC) 2027 Grant Programs

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Musashi Gakuen and Nezu Museum Joint Forum to Be Held on November 7: Thinking about Gardens and Nature from Eastern and Western Cultures

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Aoyama Shin | Yonezawa Shu "Characters of Voiceless Voices" (Part 2)

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Aya Fujioka Solo Exhibition "Forget Me Not"

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Honoring Okakura Tenshin, the "Father of Modern Japanese Art": Tenshin Summit Held in Akakura | Joetsu Myoko Town Information

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Yuriko Takagi "chaoscosmos vol.3 — visible viscosity" Opening Report: How Does Photography Capture the "Invisible Nature"?

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Reading the Biblical World Through Images [Part 1: First Half]: Tracing 100 Years of Christian Art in Japan

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Interview with Dadaru's Emi Oishi: Excess and Desire, Toward the First Outdoor Performance of 'Yodare Kansha' (Interviewer: Sachi Nishimura)

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Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo "Minami Tada: Light, Sublimely Swaying" Ticket Giveaway

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"Milton Avery" Exhibition (Working Title) to Be Held at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo in October 2027

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Is Well-being Something to Aim For, or Something We Create? Considering Future Well-being through the "International Conference 2026: Connecting Everyone through Culture" (Interviewer: Nakajima Haruya)

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Opening Commemorative Lecture: Mel Chin (Related Event for "The 12th Hiroshima Art Prize Commemorative Exhibition: Mel Chin")

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The 70th Nakagawa Ward Art Exhibition Was Held

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Yamakawa Riku | Special Exhibition "Yoshitoshi: The Eccentric Ukiyo-e Artist Who Lived Through a Turbulent Era" (Part 2)

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Kohtaroh Iizawa | Photo Stroll 14 -- From Eye to Eye (July 2026 - September 2026)

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[Tokyo] Tenjishitsu Project Exhibition "Even in Places You Can't See, Something Is Always Happening"

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"100 Years of Women Making" Exhibition to Open at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka Next Year: Tracing the Steps of Women Artists Who Pioneered New Paths

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"Tate Britain Turner Exhibition: Sublime Painting, Dialogue with Contemporary Art" — Free Admission Tickets Giveaway

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Fragments of Kanazawa College of Art's Old School Building Turned into Art Amulets: 80th Anniversary Stamp Rally Privilege (Hokkoku Shimbun)

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"AMUSÉUM" Holds Pop-Up Store at Hankyu Umeda Main Store: Expanded London Feature and Original Content Also Appear

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The 64th Midori Ward Residents' Art Exhibition (Reiwa 8) Was Held

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Portraits of British cultural icons gather at Chanel Nexus Hall: "Icons and Image Makers" exhibition opens, featuring creative dialogues with photographers

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Masterpieces of Modern Japanese Art Gathered in One Place: Special Exhibition at Shimonoseki City Art Museum (KRY Yamaguchi Broadcasting)

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Tosa Naoko Exhibition "Born from Generation" Held at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, Light Hall. Tracing Approximately 40 Years of Exploration into "Generation"

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Kenta Yamazaki | "Theater of Zombies Who Want to Make a Movie"

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KOMURA Settai and TAKAYAMA Takuro, Two Artists Separated by About 100 Years, Meet at Shiseido Gallery in 'What Time Is It Now'

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Ryuichi Sakamoto's Photographs Taken in the 1980s to Be Exhibited: "PHOTO RYUICHI SAKAMOTO" at SAI

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Tokyo Station Gallery Announces 2027 Exhibition Schedule: Finnish Golden Age Painter Ellen Thesleff, Hata Teruo, Kajita Hanko, and More

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[Chiba] "Moon and Stars: When Art Connects" Exhibition Related Events

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Large art book "The Apocalypse of St. John" designed by Dalí stolen from a museum in central France, weighing 210 kg

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Tadao Ando, Herzog & de Meuron, Jean Nouvel: NOT A HOTEL Announces New Projects with Master Architects

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45 Art Exhibitions, Exhibitions, and Art Festivals Opening October 6 (Tuesday) to 10 (Saturday): Tale of Genji Exhibition (Kyoto National Museum), Cincinnati Art Museum Exhibition (Ueno Royal Museum), International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS", etc.

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"NOT A MUSEUM" Opens for a Limited Time at the Former Site of "Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo," Co-operated with SKWAT

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Nara Prefecture Junior Art Exhibition Award Ceremony (Nara Television Broadcasting)

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NOT A MUSEUM to Be Born on the Former Site of Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo; NOT A CITY to Operate for About Four Years in Collaboration with SKWAT

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"THE MASKS: People Fascinated by Masks" Held at Seikado Bunko Art Museum; All 67 Noh Masks in the Museum's Collection, Including "Wooden Oni Mask," Also Fully Displayed

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Announcement of the 20th Liberal Arts Lecture: "Reading Artworks"