Japan Art News (Page 13)

Notice from the Airport | Kagoshima Airport
The Araki Pottery Exhibition will be held at Kagoshima Airport from February 6th to February 19th, featuring Satsuma ware.
Takashi Murakami Complete Reader: All Articles from Bijutsu Techo 1992-2012
This book completely compiles all articles about artist Takashi Murakami published in Bijutsu Techo from 1992 to 2012, spanning over 800 pages.
Yu Tsukada | Characters of Manga Real— "The Great Capcom Exhibition: Game Creations That Charm the World" (Part 1)
This article by Yu Tsukada reviews the Great Capcom Exhibition, focusing on the history and characteristics of Capcom's game creation, especially character design.
Takashima Megumi | AKN Project Comedy "Jinruikan" (Part 1)
The AKN Project's staging of Chinen Masami's play "Jinruikan" critically examines Okinawan modern history and the cycle of discrimination.
Kōtarō Iizawa | Photo Walk 10 – From Eye to Eye (December 2025 – January 2026)
This article compiles Kōtarō Iizawa's reviews of photography exhibitions he visited between December 2025 and January 2026.
【Shiga】Shiga Museum of Art Project: Contemporary Art Exhibition in Kohoku, "KUNCHO ME: A Lullaby of One Million Years"
The Shiga Museum of Art launches its ASK project with a contemporary art exhibition by the art unit KUNCHO ME, themed around Lake Biwa.
Judd | Marfa Exhibition @ Watarium Museum of Contemporary Art
The Watarium Museum of Contemporary Art is hosting an exhibition focusing on Donald Judd's practice in Marfa.
Public Exhibition of City-Owned Artworks "Everyone's Teppei Ujiyama Exhibition ~Sunlight and Joy~" will be held! | Hita City
A special exhibition featuring about 40 artworks by Teppei Ujiyama, owned by Hita City, will be held.
[Professor Naoki Sato] "Art Appreciation Lessons Taught at Tokyo University of the Arts: A New Art History Seen Through East-West Comparison" Part 2: "Human Figures and the Four Seasons"
Professor Naoki Sato compares Michelangelo's human-centric frescoes with Hasegawa Tōhaku's nature-focused screen paintings to illustrate fundamental differences in Western and Japanese aesthetics.
Arts Maebashi "Tomoko Mukaiyama Act of Fire" Ticket Giveaway
ART iT is giving away tickets for the Tomoko Mukaiyama exhibition "Act of Fire" at Arts Maebashi to 5 pairs (10 people) via lottery.
Kurashiki Children's Art Exhibition: 8,650 Works by Elementary and Junior High Students, Including Paper Cuttings, Maracas, and Clay Bento Boxes: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi
The 40th Kurashiki Children's Art Exhibition is currently being held, showcasing 8,650 creative works by local students.
Collection Exhibition 2025-III + Collection Relations [Guest Artist: Kaoru Hirano]
The Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art's collection exhibition features collection highlights and a special project with guest artist Kaoru Hirano.
Exhibition of Approximately 100 Works by Yamanashi Art Community Members, Including Paintings, Sculptures, and Crafts: Yamanashi Art Association Members' Exhibition at the Prefectural Museum of Art (UTY TV Yamanashi)
The Yamanashi Art Association Members' Exhibition has opened at the Prefectural Museum of Art, displaying about 100 works.
Matsufusa|"Japanese Art Sound Archive—Kosai Hori's "Report Vol.2" 1973"
An exhibition in Nagoya re-presented Kosai Hori's 1973 performance piece "Report Vol.2," re-evaluating its exploration of sound and documentation.
Kenta Yamazaki | Chou Tung-Yen / Very Theatre 'In the Mist' 'Beyond the Mist'
Chou Tung-Yen/Very Theatre's VR work 'In the Mist' and XR work 'Beyond the Mist' install the experience of gay/bi male desire in the viewer.
Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2024–2026 Exhibition “Wetland” (Tetsuya Umeda, Haji Oh) @ Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
The Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2024–2026 commemorative exhibition, "Wetland," featuring Tetsuya Umeda and Haji Oh, is being held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo.
The Reason Why a 15 Yen "Umaibo" Became Art and Was Sold for 1.15 Million Yen
A limited edition artwork by contemporary artist Tomokazu Matsuyama featuring the packaging of a 15-yen snack, "Umaibo," sold at auction for 1.15 million yen.
Exhibition of about 100 works by local artists, including paintings, sculptures, and crafts, at the Yamanashi Art Association Members' Exhibition at the Prefectural Museum of Art
The Yamanashi Art Association Members' Exhibition has opened in Kofu, featuring about 100 works including paintings and crafts.
[Tokyo] Ceramics to Touch
The exhibition "Ceramics to Touch" featuring pottery made in welfare facilities will be held in Shibuya, Tokyo.
Design Concept for SANAA's "Rothko Room" in New Facility by DIC and International House of Japan Revealed; Partnership with Rothko Chapel Also Established
DIC and the International House of Japan revealed SANAA's design for a new "Rothko Room" in their collaborative facility opening in 2030.
Matsufusa|"Keigo Yamamoto Retrospective: Vernacular/Ubiquitous"
A retrospective exhibition comprehensively introducing the work of pioneering media artist Keigo Yamamoto was held at Art Center NEW.
Miki Tachibana | Inside the Tub Called Setouchi Triennale
The author reflects on the Setouchi Triennale 2025, focusing on the Hiketa area and examining the relationship between the art festival and the region through the metaphor of 'fermentation.'
[Limited to 1 Winner] Presenting "A History of Dragon Art" (Chuo Koron Art Publishing) - Application Deadline February 10th (Tue)
A campaign offers one copy of "A History of Dragon Art" with an application deadline of February 10th.
Tracing the Modern Nara Cultural Community Centered on Art: Special Exhibition at the Prefectural Museum of Art
A special exhibition at the Nara Prefectural Museum of Art traces the cultural community of modern Nara through the lens of art.
Collection 3
Collection 3 features two parts: the special exhibition "Reflecting City" and the permanent exhibition "Collection Highlights."
【Tokyo】Pola Museum Annex Exhibition 2026 "Beyond Patterns / Boundaries of Existence"
The Pola Museum Annex Exhibition 2026 features two parts showcasing the results of young artists' overseas training programs.
Azamino Photo Annual 2026 "Sayaka Uehara: Even If All the Rubble Were Cleaned Away Without a Trace" @ Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino
Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino is hosting a solo exhibition by photographer Sayaka Uehara, surveying nearly ten years of her work.
Call for Entries | Image Forum Festival 2026 "East Asia Experimental Competition"
The Image Forum Festival 2026 has begun accepting submissions for its "East Asia Experimental Competition" and newly established "Japan Experimental" section.
My Art Grades Are Bad and Might Affect My Entrance Exams... What are the Tips to Get Better at Drawing? | Tamahiyo
The article offers practical tips for improving art skills, such as drawing techniques and study methods, to boost grades for entrance exams.
[Preview] "René Lalique Exhibition" to be held at the National Museum of Art, Craft and Design from March 20th: The splendid world of French decorative arts continuing from Gallé and Daum to Lalique
The National Museum of Art, Craft and Design will host the "René Lalique Exhibition" starting March 20th, showcasing French decorative arts.
【Yamaguchi】Short Film Festival in YCAM 2026 supported by ShortShorts
The Short Film Festival in YCAM 2026, featuring works from the ShortShorts International Film Festival, will be held at YCAM in February.
【Summary】 "The Exciting Art of Hakase and NARI"
This is a compilation of articles detailing visits by Hakase, a dog knowledgeable about art, and NARI, an art enthusiast, to various exhibitions across Japan.
Restart of the Edo-Tokyo Museum and International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS," etc. - Metropolitan Cultural Facilities Announce Business Lineup for Fiscal Year 2026 | News | Internet Museum
Tokyo Metropolitan cultural facilities announced their 2026 business lineup, highlighting the reopening of the Edo-Tokyo Museum and the new international art exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS."
【Kyushu】"Iron and Art: The Trajectory of Beauty Woven by the Steel Metropolis" at Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art until March 15th - Interview with Museum Curator Tomoko Ochiai...
The exhibition "Iron and Art" at the Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art explores the relationship between the steel industry and culture until March 15th.
Editorial Notes... 46 - Bullet Tour
The author undertook a day trip bullet tour from Kansai to Tokyo and Nagano to see exhibitions nearing their closing dates.
Aiko Sugie | "How to Make Lisa Larson Exhibition"
The "How to Make Lisa Larson Exhibition" at PLAY! MUSEUM showcases the creative process of Swedish ceramicist Lisa Larson, including her collaborations with Japanese pottery.
Special Exhibition: Masterpieces of Tea Ceremony Utensils from the Idemitsu Museum of Arts Collection
Okura Museum of Art will host a special exhibition featuring about 70 masterpieces of tea ceremony utensils from the Idemitsu Museum of Arts collection.
Collection Exhibition III Special Feature: Five Years Since the Death of Shigehisa Kikuhata
An exhibition commemorates the fifth anniversary of Shigehisa Kikuhata's death, reviewing his artistic career through the museum's collection.
Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art in Paris Renovated by Jean Nouvel from 19th-Century Building
The new home of the Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art in Paris, designed by Jean Nouvel, has reopened after renovating a 19th-century structure.
【Kansai Report】“Sekai no Kotowari—Art of Our Times” at the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art until March 8th—From the Lost 30 Years…
The “Sekai no Kotowari” exhibition at the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art, open until March 8th, showcases contemporary Japanese artists’ perspectives on social issues over the past 30 years.
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αM Project 2025–2026 “Stop, Look Back, Face Forward. vol.5 Takehiro Iikawa: Decorator Crab-No Two Alike” @ gallery αM

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Re-reading Art History as an 'Operation': The Practice of 'Kochi Avant-Garde: Genzo Takasaki and Tomiji Hamaguchi' (Kochi Prefectural Museum of Art)

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30 Gazes That Rewrite Japanese Photographic History: Interview with Curator Mari Takeuchi for “The Miracle of the Gaze: The Adventure of Japanese Women Photographers” (Hikarie Hall)

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【Free Art Walk】 Top 10 Free Exhibitions in Tokyo | May 2026 Picks from Museums to Galleries

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【Tokyo】bootopia meetup #01 "Movable"

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Exhibition of Stored Artworks "Hometown Spun by Sea and Mountains ~Painting, Photographing, and Writing Landscapes~"

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Exhibited Works at the Tokyo Metropolitan Comprehensive Exhibition of Art by Persons with Disabilities | Tokyo Metropolitan Government

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TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR 2026

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To the Intersection of Memory and Imagination: Group Exhibition "Daily Life and Imagination" Held at Zuien-an with Four Artists

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Tsuda Yuki | Visualized Creativity — «Tada Hokyo Gaiga Exhibition — Animator's Work to Materialize Imagery» (Part 2)

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Takashima Sachi | kondaba#5 'kondaba Port'

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Hisano Iguchi (Interviewer: Yū Tsukada) | “If It Doesn’t Exist, Create It”: Academic Research as a Creative Activity—Explorers of Graphic Culture, Part 4

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Awa-zuki Yoshi Exhibition: 'The Street Was a Great Teacher! Reproduction Art Goes'

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Traveling Mood with Exquisite Oil Paintings: Exhibition by Former Art Teacher Mr. Mori, 89, in Hikone

Tokyo Art Beat

マルタン・マルジェラが語る、“不在”によって空間を満たすこと、彫刻の“不完全性” (聞き手:倉田佳子)

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【Discount】5 Notable Exhibitions Where 'Muu-pon' Can Be Used | Surrealism Exhibition, Mueck, Hungry Caterpillar, etc.

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Report on the Edo-Tokyo Museum Reopening Special Exhibition "Ooh Edo Raisan": Approaching the Full Scope of Edo through Ukiyo-e by Utamaro and Hokusai, as well as Arms, Performing Arts, and Commoner Culture

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Art Exhibitions and Shows Starting in May: After the Long Holiday, Major Van Gogh Exhibition (Ueno no Mori Art Museum), Gaudi Exhibition (Minato Ward, 21_21 Design Site), and in Kansai, "Kobe Architecture Festival" and "Osaka Art & Design 2026" Open

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【Coming Soon】Pre-sale tickets for 'Geidai-style Guide to Art—Become an Art Student This Summer' (Tokyo University of the Arts University Museum) go on sale on May 12! A summer 'Intensive Lecture Style' exhibition visiting 12 'Lectures'

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【Kanazawa】Related Events for 'May I Intrude on the Road?'

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Report on the Opening of the 'Ron Mueck' Exhibition (Mori Art Museum). Beyond the Overwhelming Reality Lies Room for Interpretation and Reflection | Image Gallery 1/10

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「ロン・ミュエク」展(森美術館)開幕レポート。圧倒的なリアリティの先に広がる解釈や思索の余白|画像ギャラリー 10 / 10

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Ron Mueck Exhibition at Mori Art Museum: Report on the Opening. Beyond Overwhelming Realism, Space for Interpretation and Reflection

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Personalities Shine at Toyohashi Art Exhibition Opening Until May 3

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The exhibition "Ron Mueck" co-organized by the Mori Art Museum and the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain has started today.

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Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art Publishes Record Book for 'Opening Records, Weaving Memories' Exhibition. Focus on War Paintings and Post-War Art

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18 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in May: Gaudi, Tokyo Architecture Festival, Van Gogh, Hiroko Koshino, etc. [2026 Edition]

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Feeling Light, Shadow, Boundaries, and the Presence of Absence: A Report on the "Andrew Wyeth Exhibition" (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum)

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【Museum Goods】6 Editor's Recommended Goods Found at the 'Ron Mueck' Exhibition (Mori Art Museum)

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【New Book Info】Books We Want to Read This Month! From Performance Art to ZINEs, and the Journey of Class and 'Us' (May 2026 Edition)

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Report on the Opening of the "Andrew Wyeth Exhibition" (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum). A Dialogue with Painting Regarding Windows, Doors, and People, and Boundaries.

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Amami Yuki Visits the "Sunday Art Museum 50th Anniversary Exhibition" "Sunday Art Museum 50: The World's Best Museum" General 29th Morning Broadcast

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【Opening】 "Ron Mueck" What 11 Sculptures That Are Too Big or Too Small Ask Us: Pay Attention to Details and the "Back Side" International Touring Exhibition Comes to Tokyo Mori Art Museum until September 23

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Yamazaki Kenta | re:group performance collective 'POV' / DARKFIELD (Adelaide Inspection Report Extra 2)

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Artscape Editorial | Catalog & Books | April 2026 [Upcoming Titles]

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第13回 陶美展 inはつかいち

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Kanagawa: AWAZU HOUSE into the FUTURE 5 Print Exhibition "Two Souls dos almas" by Masayoshi Nakamura and Kikuji Yamashita

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Special Exhibition: Art of Kure, Makiko Yamaguchi: Playing with the Colors of the Earth

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The "High School and Junior High School Art Seminar" Opens Again at Nerima City Museum of Art. 10 Artists and Curators Appear on Stage

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New Exhibition Space "YURAKUCHO MUSEUM" Opens in July at Tokyo International Forum. Debut Exhibition is the Pingu Exhibition