Japan Art News (Page 12)

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.
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.
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Report on the Opening of 'Kawai Gyokudo: Natsukashii Nihon no Joukei' (Yamasaki Museum of Fine Arts). Tracing Gyokudo's Career, Entrusting Nostalgia to Landscapes

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Tate Britain Turner Exhibition: 80+ Masterpieces Gather at National Museum of Western Art and Osaka Museum of Fine Arts, Decoding His Art with 'Sublime'

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Over 70 Participating Artists Reject the 'Visitors' Lion Award' at Venice Biennale

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Museum Curator's Lunch #12 | Recommended by Ayumi Ikeda, Curator at Kanazawa 21st Century Museum! Lunch and Dessert Utilizing Local Fresh Ingredients (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture) #Bishoku

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生誕120年 大棟山美術博物館で坂口安吾まつり 全国のファンが安吾の世界に触れる - 十日町タウン情報

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Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 7 'Gaze Upon the Nameless - Realism' Focusing on Courbet and Millet, Aired May 20 on E-Tele

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Recruitment for Final Additional Members of Learning Program "APK STUDIES" Phase 2

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Fumi Miyamoto | Regarding Sachiko Kazama's First Northeast Solo Exhibition "Sachiko Kazama Exhibition: 1000-Li Eye of a Hatto Room"

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杉江あこ|TDC 2026(TOKYO TYPE DIRECTORS CLUB EXHIBITION 2026)

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Road movie: Art between Korea and Japan since 1945 at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, Gwacheon

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[Preview] 'First Experience in Appreciating Ancient Art — Characters in Art' at Nezu Museum from May 30

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【Broadcast Announcement】 "Museum Concert Masayuki Nino (Percussion) ~ When Modern Art and Music Meet" will be broadcast on TV Tokyo "Sho-san no Gakkou de wa Oshiete Kurenai Sokon Tokoro!"

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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