Japan Art News (Page 13)

TENNOZ ART WEEK 2026, a Circulating Art Event by Terrada Warehouse, Held in Tenoosu, Tokyo
Terrada Warehouse hosts the TENNOZ ART WEEK 2026 in Tenoosu, Tokyo, from September 10-13, featuring a touring art fair and workshops.
Jessica Morgan Appointed as the 10th Director of Tate, to Take Office in January 2027
Tate has named Jessica Morgan as its new director, effective January 2027, succeeding Maria Balshaw.
杉江あこ|杉本博司 Extinct Photography
An exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art showcases Sugimoto Hiroshi’s 13 silver gelatin series, themed around the medium’s extinction.
Kenta Yamazaki | Konomi Otake Solo Play "I, the Child-Room Auntie"
An introduction to Konomi Otake's solo play about embracing a lifestyle outside social norms.
The Asuka and Fujiwara Capitals Registered as World Heritage; Japan's World Heritage Total Reaches 27
UNESCO's 48th committee added the Asuka and Fujiwara Capitals to its list, bringing Japan's total World Heritage sites to 27.
News Club Interview at Takatsu Decorative Arts Co., Ltd.
Newspaper club visited Takatsu Decorative Arts in Chofu, interviewed staff about movie props, toured warehouse, and will share story via school newspaper and city Instagram.
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.
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"Yoshida Shōya's Design: The Future Aspired to by the New Mingei Movement" (Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art) Opening Report: Tracing the Design of the "Mother of Mingei"

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Chim↑Pom and Three Other Groups Gather at Miyajima's Daisho-in. "MAFIN 2026," Considering Peace and Prayer Through Art, to Be Held

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Art Week Tokyo to Hold Directors Conversation and Symposium

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[Yteen Art Club] "Louvre Museum Exhibition: Renaissance" Invitation Tickets Giveaway (Limited to 5 Pairs/10 People: Junior and Senior High School Students and Their Guardians)

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Editorial Notes...63: On Watching "Suddenly Feeling Unwell"

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[Tottori] Related Events for "130th Birth Anniversary: Kanji Maeta — Poetry and Realism, 100th Anniversary of the Founding of the 1930 Association"

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Portal: AfroAsia @ The 5th Floor

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"Kawaguchi Tatsuo: Relation─Non-Relation, By the Lakeside" Held at Ichihara Lakeside Museum. Unpublished Works Created at the Boso Atelier Also Featured

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"Tokyo Jazz Club" to Be Held for 8 Days in Jimbocho, Tokyo: An Immersive Art and Performance Event in a Former Capsule Hotel

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Art Exhibitions Opening This Week 24: October 14 (Wed) - 17 (Sat) Daitoku-ji Exhibition, Fontanesi Exhibition, Maruyama Okyo and Ito Jakuchu...

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Art exhibitions closing on Sunday, October 18: British Museum Japanese Art Collection Exhibition (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum), Kanei Imperial Visit Exhibition (Izumiya Hakukokan) and more

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Contemporary Art Exhibition in ASK Kohoku: "Teppei Kaneuji: Smoke and Mist, Nakasendo Kashiwabara-juku" – artscape

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International Art Exhibition TOKYO ATLAS – artscape

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Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo “Constellations: Stars That Shared Time – Cross-Border Artistic Perspectives” Ticket Giveaway

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Open Call | Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS) 2027 Residency Programs

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Takashima Yasushi | Hamaguchi Ryusuke "Suddenly Feeling Unwell"

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Yu Tsukada | The Body Revealed by Moving Shots: Special Screening "Fire in Water: Kosuke Nagata Video Works" (Part 2)

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Junya Ishigami Becomes First Recipient of the International Architecture Award "The Barragán Prize" Established by Bottega Veneta

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"The Best of the Yamatane Collection I" Opening Report: Tracing the Origins of the Yamatane Museum of Art's 60 Years

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[Saitama] Related Events for "Uchima Ansei and Toshiko Exhibition: Weaving Colors, Spinning Memories"

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Tokyo National Museum's Garden Transforms into a Night Art Space: Zen and Technology Fuse in "ZEN NIGHT TOKYO"

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"Tenjishitsu Project Exhibition: Even in Unseen Places, Something Is Always Happening" Held at Chofu City Cultural Hall Tazukuri: Turning Attention to the "Unseen"

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【Museum Goods】8 Editor-Recommended Goods Found at "Cincinnati Art Museum Exhibition: European Treasures Crossing to America" (Ueno Royal Museum)

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[Free Admission] Museums and Art Museums Nationwide Opening Free on Culture Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo Announces Its 2027 Exhibition Schedule: Gyoshu Hayami, Akira Yamaguchi, Milton Avery, and More

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Yoichi Ochiai's Permanent Theater "null²ⁿ (Nurunuru Nexus)" Opens in Yokohama: An Unprecedented Experience Created by Light, Sound, and Mirrors

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Yu Tsukada|Bodies Emerged by Moving Images: Special Screening "Fire in Water: Kosuke Nagata Video Works" (Part 1)

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Hiroyuki Hattori | From "The Forest as a Museum" to "The Forest as a Commons"

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The National Art Center, Tokyo Announces 2027 Exhibition Schedule: Diva Exhibition, 20th Anniversary Exhibition, Gilbert & George Exhibition, and More

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[Yamaguchi] Otomo Yoshihide + YCAM New Exhibition "Improvisation!" Related Events

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Collection Exhibitions to See This Autumn (East Japan Edition)

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"France Nantes 'EXPOSITION HOKUSAI' Homecoming Exhibition: Hokusai's Masterpieces in Obuse" Opens at the Hokusai Museum in Obuse, Nagano. Exploring Hokusai's Artistic Career through about 160 Works Including "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji"

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[Affiliated Library] Notice of 2nd Floor Exhibition "Western Art through Materials" [October 5 - November 27] | News from the University | Sagami Women's University and Sagami Women's University Junior College

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National Treasure "Ban Dainagon Ekotoba" on Public Display in Full for the First Time in 10 Years: "Idemitsu Museum of Arts 60th Anniversary: Masterpieces from the Idemitsu Collection at Tokyo University of the Arts" Held at The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts

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What Did Postwar Japanese Women Artists "Liberate"? A Report on the "Kaihō" Exhibition at Mudam Luxembourg

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International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" Opens; Fujiwara Lab to Design Venue Layout for Aomi Minami Futo Park - TECTURE MAG | Spatial Design and Architecture Media

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Exhibition by artist Yu Matsumoto, who is also active as a courtroom artist, held at Kurobe City Museum of Art. Evoking imagination for the invisible

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First Held in Tokyo's Waterfront Area: International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" Opens, Intervening in Urban Landscapes and Awakening History and Memory

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Hokusai's "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" All 46 Prints Gather at MOA Museum of Art, Including "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" and "Red Fuji" in High-Definition Video

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Special Exhibition "Sakakibara Shiko: Innovation Rooted in Tradition"