Japan Art News (Page 2)

Hikorohi's Stroll Art Program "Hikorohi to, Yaesu de Shashin Miru" Airs on TOKYO MX
Hikorohi's stroll art program airs on TOKYO MX, exploring the T3 PHOTO FESTIVAL TOKYO 2026.
"Milton Avery" Exhibition (Working Title) to Be Held at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo in October 2027
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo will host the first major exhibition in Japan of American painter Milton Avery from October 2027.
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)
Through the theme "Moving Together," the 2026 conference explores how culture can co-create well-being.
Opening Commemorative Lecture: Mel Chin (Related Event for "The 12th Hiroshima Art Prize Commemorative Exhibition: Mel Chin")
Mel Chin spoke about the ideas behind his works at the opening lecture for his Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art exhibition.
The 70th Nakagawa Ward Art Exhibition Was Held
The 70th Nakagawa Ward Art Exhibition was held in September 2026, displaying 85 works.
Yamakawa Riku | Special Exhibition "Yoshitoshi: The Eccentric Ukiyo-e Artist Who Lived Through a Turbulent Era" (Part 2)
Part 2 of the Mizuno Museum's Yoshitoshi exhibition examines his drawings to reveal his realistic observation and imagination.
Kohtaroh Iizawa | Photo Stroll 14 -- From Eye to Eye (July 2026 - September 2026)
Photography critic Kohtaroh Iizawa reviews exhibitions and photobooks he saw between July and September 2026 in the 14th installment of his series.
[Tokyo] Tenjishitsu Project Exhibition "Even in Places You Can't See, Something Is Always Happening"
The Tenjishitsu Project Exhibition "Even in Places You Can't See, Something Is Always Happening" will be held at Chofu City Cultural Center Tazukuri.
"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
An exhibition tracing about 100 years of women artists from the early 20th century to today will be held at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, from January 9 to March 22, 2027.
"Tate Britain Turner Exhibition: Sublime Painting, Dialogue with Contemporary Art" — Free Admission Tickets Giveaway
The Tate's Turner retrospective opens at the National Museum of Western Art in October 2026, with free tickets for 20 people.
Fragments of Kanazawa College of Art's Old School Building Turned into Art Amulets: 80th Anniversary Stamp Rally Privilege (Hokkoku Shimbun)
Kanazawa College of Art creates "Art Amulets" with fragments of its old school building as part of its 80th anniversary stamp rally.
"AMUSÉUM" Holds Pop-Up Store at Hankyu Umeda Main Store: Expanded London Feature and Original Content Also Appear
AMUSÉUM's fourth pop-up store will be held at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from October 2 to 29, featuring an expanded London special, new museum goods, and original content.
The 64th Midori Ward Residents' Art Exhibition (Reiwa 8) Was Held
The 64th Midori Ward Residents' Art Exhibition was held from September 17 to 19, Reiwa 8, at the Midori Ward Office Auditorium, featuring 151 works.
Portraits of British cultural icons gather at Chanel Nexus Hall: "Icons and Image Makers" exhibition opens, featuring creative dialogues with photographers
An exhibition of portraits of British cultural icons opens at Chanel Nexus Hall, showcasing about 60 works that capture dialogues with photographers and reflect their eras.
Masterpieces of Modern Japanese Art Gathered in One Place: Special Exhibition at Shimonoseki City Art Museum (KRY Yamaguchi Broadcasting)
A special exhibition featuring masterpieces of modern Japanese art is being held at Shimonoseki City Art Museum.
Tosa Naoko Exhibition "Born from Generation" Held at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, Light Hall. Tracing Approximately 40 Years of Exploration into "Generation"
Naoko Tosa's solo exhibition "Born from Generation" at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum traces her 40-year exploration of "generation".
Kenta Yamazaki | "Theater of Zombies Who Want to Make a Movie"
A review of Toshiki Okada's new work, "Theater of Zombies Who Want to Make a Movie," exploring representation and the audience's body.
KOMURA Settai and TAKAYAMA Takuro, Two Artists Separated by About 100 Years, Meet at Shiseido Gallery in 'What Time Is It Now'
Shiseido Gallery hosts an exhibition connecting KOMURA Settai and TAKAYAMA Takuro, two artists separated by about 100 years.
Ryuichi Sakamoto's Photographs Taken in the 1980s to Be Exhibited: "PHOTO RYUICHI SAKAMOTO" at SAI
An exhibition of photographs taken by Ryuichi Sakamoto in the 1980s will be held at SAI.
Tokyo Station Gallery Announces 2027 Exhibition Schedule: Finnish Golden Age Painter Ellen Thesleff, Hata Teruo, Kajita Hanko, and More
Tokyo Station Gallery has announced its 2027 exhibition schedule, including shows on Ellen Thesleff, Hata Teruo, and others.
[Chiba] "Moon and Stars: When Art Connects" Exhibition Related Events
Related events for the "Moon and Stars: When Art Connects" exhibition at Chiba City Museum of Art include a live concert and talks.
Large art book "The Apocalypse of St. John" designed by Dalí stolen from a museum in central France, weighing 210 kg
A valuable art book "The Apocalypse of St. John" with binding by Salvador Dalí was stolen from a museum in central France.
Tadao Ando, Herzog & de Meuron, Jean Nouvel: NOT A HOTEL Announces New Projects with Master Architects
NOT A HOTEL announced new projects with Tadao Ando, Herzog & de Meuron, and Jean Nouvel, revealing details of Ando's villa plan and new visuals for Jean Nouvel's project.
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.
Forty-five art exhibitions and festivals open across Japan from October 6 to 10, featuring the Tale of Genji exhibition, Cincinnati Art Museum exhibition, and "TOKYO ATLAS".
"NOT A MUSEUM" Opens for a Limited Time at the Former Site of "Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo," Co-operated with SKWAT
"NOT A MUSEUM" will open for a limited time in summer 2027 at the former Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo site, co-operated with SKWAT.
Nara Prefecture Junior Art Exhibition Award Ceremony (Nara Television Broadcasting)
The Nara Prefecture Junior Art Exhibition held an award ceremony, presenting certificates to winners including the Governor's Award.
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
NOT A CITY and SKWAT will launch NOT A MUSEUM, a roughly four-year cultural complex, on the former Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo site, opening in summer 2027.
"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
Seikado Bunko Art Museum holds "THE MASKS" exhibition, displaying oni masks, Kano Tetsuya's reproduced ancient masks, and all 67 Noh masks in its collection.
Announcement of the 20th Liberal Arts Lecture: "Reading Artworks"
Gifu University will hold the 20th Liberal Arts Lecture on reading artworks by Professor Emeritus Yukihiro Nomura on November 10, 2026.
Anne Imhof "House of Swans" (Tai Kwun) Opening Report: New Performance Incorporating Classical Ballet
Anne Imhof's first major Asia solo exhibition opened at Tai Kwun, Hong Kong, featuring new performances that incorporate classical ballet.
First "Tsuwabuki Art Club OB Meeting" Held: Creative Exchange Event for Fans of "Makeine" and "Damo Yutaka"
The first "Tsuwabuki Art Club OB Meeting" was held, bringing together fans of Toyohashi-related works for a creative exchange.
Report on the Opening of "30 Years After His Death: Toshio Sugai" (Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum): Exploring the Art and Personality of Sugai, Who Ran in Pursuit of "Art of the Future"
A retrospective of Toshio Sugai opens at Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum, exploring his lifelong pursuit of "art of the future" and his personality.
Mizuki Takezaki | [American Midwest] Sculpture Milwaukee [Part 1]: The Possibilities of International Networking
Curator Mizuki Takezaki reports on Sculpture Milwaukee, a public art nonprofit, and the possibilities of building international networks across regions.
Yamakawa Riku | Special Exhibition: Yoshitoshi, a Genius Ukiyo-e Artist Who Lived Through Turbulent Times (Part 1)
A review of the Mizuno Museum exhibition on Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, focusing on curation that avoids overemphasizing his gruesome works and on the contemporaneity of his Tokaido landmark series.
Yasushi Takashima | Hot Summer in Kyoto 2026 Dance Performance "Jérôme Bel" (Part 2)
Yasushi Takashima reviews Takao Kawaguchi's performance of "Jérôme Bel" at Kyoto Art Center, examining meta-dance and the impossibility of documentary theater.
Looking at the Layered History of the City and People's Lives Through Art: What Does the First "Sumida Goshiki Arts Festival" Aim For?
The first "Sumida Goshiki Arts Festival" opens in Sumida Ward, exploring the area's history and people's lives through art.
[Hyogo] "Matsukata Kojiro × Yamamura Tokutaro: Passion for Collecting" Exhibition Related Events
Related events announced for the "Matsukata Kojiro × Yamamura Tokutaro: Passion for Collecting" exhibition at Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art.
Masterpieces of 130 Years of Modern Japanese Art in the Collection of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) presents five masterpieces spanning 130 years of modern Japanese art, with commentary by Deputy Director Shogo Otani.
[Taiga Drama: Toyotomi Kyodai!] Episode 38 "Wa wo Motte, Yamato wo Nasu" Recap: Hidenaga Devoted Himself to Revitalizing the Castle Town; "Brushes" Are a Nara Specialty; Superstar of Japanese Art History Kanō Eitoku; "Toyotomi" Finally Appears
Episode 38 depicts Hidenaga's castle town revival, Nara brushes, Kanō Eitoku, and the birth of the Toyotomi surname.
【Preview】"NHK Sunday Museum of Art 50th Anniversary Exhibition" to Open at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka from October 10: A Multilayered Exhibition Where Precious Broadcast Footage and Actual Artworks Gather
The NHK "Sunday Museum of Art" 50th anniversary exhibition will open at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka on October 10, featuring valuable past broadcast footage and actual artworks.
Advocating freedom, respecting individuality: Annual art exhibition opens in Niigata City (Niigata News NST)
An art exhibition by the Nikaten Niigata Branch opened in Niigata City, featuring over 60 sculptures and paintings.
Assembling Anew: Japanese New Artists vol. 23 @ Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum presents vol. 23 of "Japanese New Artists," featuring five artists exploring image reconstruction.
What’s Coming to the Former Bank of Japan Kanazawa Branch? The Artworks to Be Exhibited… May Next Year, During the 21st Century Museum’s Long Closure (Hokkoku Shimbun)
Contemporary art by Mona Hatoum and Olafur Eliasson will be exhibited at the former Bank of Japan Kanazawa Branch during the Kanazawa Machinaka Art Festival.
"ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026" Opens: Three Days of Asia's Art Scene Gathering in Fukuoka
The Asia-themed art fair "ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026" has opened at Fukuoka International Center, bringing together about 100 galleries.
[New Book Information] Books we want to read this month! From queer/feminism theory to the CFCL brand book and the aesthetics of dance (October 2026 edition)
October 2026 new book releases: queer/feminist literary criticism, curationism, CFCL brand book, dance aesthetics, and more.
"Art Teller Tonia's Must-See Exhibitions This Month!!" October Issue: Museum Exhibition Navi Fest 2026 Participating Museums Exclusive! Top 3 Must-See Art Exhibitions This Month
Exclusive to Museum Exhibition Navi Fest 2026 participants: Top 3 must-see exhibitions include Hiroshige at Tokyo National Museum, Kandinsky at Miyagi Museum of Art, and tea bowls at Mitsui Memorial Museum.
"Maruyama Okyo: Beyond the Real — Spatial Revolution" Held at Edo-Tokyo Museum: Tracing His Career from Early to Late Period
A special exhibition tracing Maruyama Okyo's career from early to late period with over 120 works opens at Edo-Tokyo Museum.
"To Get Ideas for My Work..." First Trial of Art Teacher Accused of Indecent Act at School [Iwate] | IAT Iwate Asahi TV
An art teacher at an Iwate prefectural high school admitted to indecent acts on a female student but denied any sexual intent during his first trial.
TOKAS Project Vol. 9 "Reenacting Being" @ Tokyo Arts and Space Hongo
TOKAS marks 20 years of Japan-Korea exchange with "Reenacting Being," featuring five artists exploring the body, history, and life.
2026 Collection Exhibition II @ Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art
Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art hosts '2026 Collection Exhibition II' from October 20, 2026 to February 23, 2027, featuring avant-garde art, Noe Aoki's sculptures, and a special on Wang Yiting.
[Gunma] "Art Learning Exhibition: Practice Problems for Art Inclusion" Exhibition Related Events
Related events for the "Art Learning Exhibition" at Tomioka City Museum of Art in Gunma include a symposium, workshops, and lectures.
Takashima Yasushi | Kyoto's Hot Summer 2026 Dance Performance "Jérôme Bel" (Part 1)
A review of the lecture-performance "Jérôme Bel" by Jérôme Bel, part 1.
原ちけい | Viviane Sassen "Myriads"
Review of Viviane Sassen's solo exhibition "Myriads" at The Mass gallery in Tokyo, examining body representation and the politics of the gaze.
Yu Tsukada | Toward an Even Newer Theory of Images: Osamu Maekawa, Morihiro Sato, and Nobuhiro Masuda (eds.), Adventurers of Image Theory (Part 2)
A review of the second part of Adventurers of Image Theory, discussing the expansion of image theory, the relativization of modernism, and Osamu Maekawa's mapping.
[Hiroshima] "30 Years After His Death: Kumi Sugaï" Exhibition Related Events
The Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum will host related events for the "30 Years After His Death: Kumi Sugaï" exhibition, including a memorial lecture, art lecture, workshop, and gallery talks.
ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 Opening Report: Unique Charm That Brings Out the Individuality of Local Galleries
ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 opened at Fukuoka Kokusai Center, gathering about 100 galleries and highlighting unique Asian artist presentations.
Best 11 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Susumu Sugai and ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA to the Marimekko Exhibition and "Zen and Ghibli"
Bijutsu Techo selects the top exhibitions to visit this weekend, from Susumu Sugai to "Zen and Ghibli".
UK's 15 national museums and galleries to remain free, including for overseas tourists
The UK government announced that 15 national museums and galleries will remain free for all visitors, including overseas tourists.
Duet—Asian Contemporary @ Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum presents "Duet—Asian Contemporary," featuring photographic and video works by six artists from China and Japan.
"Swedish Textile: Nordic Design Breathing with Life and Nature" (Setagaya Art Museum) Opening Report. Decoding Swedish Aesthetics Embedded in Design
The Setagaya Art Museum opens an exhibition showcasing Swedish textiles and Nordic design aesthetics rooted in daily life and nature.
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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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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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"Cincinnati Art Museum Exhibition: European Masterpieces that Crossed to America" (Ueno Royal Museum) Opening Report. Van Gogh's Late Masterpiece Also Comes to Japan

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Entangled Landscapes: Koki Hirai

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"MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026" Opening Report: Directed by Mirai Moriyama, Over 150 Artists Gather.

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Special Exhibition "Double Body: Eikoh Hosoe and Ken Domon" (Ken Domon Museum of Photography) Report: The Aesthetics of Two Masters Seen Through the "Body"

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International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" to Be Held, Painting Tokyo's Bay Area with Art

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News | [Baekje Temple and Buddhist Art of Omi] Special Feature Web Edition Released

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Opening on October 10! International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" Announces All Artists and Program!

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"null²" from the Expo Is "Reborn" in Yokohama: What Kind of Place Is Yoichi Ochiai's Permanent Museum Theater "null²ⁿ"?

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The National Art Center, Tokyo to Hold 20th Anniversary Exhibition, Featuring Works from National Museum Collections Across Japan

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Harachikei | The Miracle of the Gaze: Adventures of Japanese Women Photographers

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First International Art Exhibition in Tokyo's Waterfront Area Opens on the 10th... Including Works by Yayoi Kusama; Governor Koike Eager to Support Artists

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[Nara] Related Events for Hanako Murakami "Laboratory: For Another View"

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Top 15 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From TOKYO ATLAS to Mel Chin and Azamino Contemporary

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Two-Person Exhibition by Kei Imazu and Bagus Pandega to Be Held at Naoshima New Museum. Opens This December

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【Opening】"International Art Exhibition TOKYO ATLAS" at Various Venues in Tokyo's Bay Area from October 10 to December 20: A Large-Scale International Art Festival Launches in Tokyo, Including Yayoi Kusama's Last Coordinated Work, Free Art Tour