Japan Art News (Page 2)

Commemorating the Retirement of Musashino Art University Professor Keita Kurosaka: Looking at the Trees Without Seeing the Forest
An exhibition celebrating Keita Kurosaka's retirement, showcasing his unique animation process and detailed works.
Let's Choose 'Aitai' Collection Pieces: Toyohashi City Museum of Art's First Request Exhibition for 120th Anniversary of City Administration
Toyohashi City Museum of Art is accepting requests for collection pieces to be displayed at its first request exhibition marking the 120th anniversary of the city's administration.
Fujita Tsuguharu, Saito Kiyoshi, et al. appear at Ono Bijutsu in Taira until June 1 for 'Painting Practice Exhibition' | Iwaki Minpo Sha Co., Ltd.
Ono Bijutsu in Taira hosts a spring painting exhibition featuring works by Fujita Tsuguharu, Saito Kiyoshi and others until June 1.
ボッテガ・ヴェネタが「ヴェネチア・ビエンナーレ」にあわせて市内各所で文化プログラムを展開。広場での映像作品展も
ビエンナーレのコラテラル・イベント「If All Time is Eternally Present」と、ローナ・シンプソンの個展を支援
GO FOR KOGEI Exhibition in conjunction with the Venice Biennale. 'Craft Sensibility' to resist an accelerating society
The exhibition 'Ethnography of Body and Matter' curated by Yushi Akimoto is held in Venice to reconsider 'craft approach' against an accelerating society.
100 Ghost Stories of Ukiyo-e: Horrifying Hokusai Paintings to be Held at Hokusai Museum in Nagano. Ghosts and Yokai Drawn by Katsushika Hokusai Gather
A Hokusai exhibition featuring 100 works of ghosts and yokai will be held at the Hokusai Museum in Nagano.
Spring Painting Exhibition at Ono Art until the 1st of next month
The Spring Painting Exhibition at Ono Art runs until June 1, featuring works by Japanese artists including Fujita Tsuguharu.
Kikuchi Selected for Top Prize at Suwakawa Art Association Exhibition until the 25th
Kikuchi Ritsuko's work "Kiyoraka na Yoru" won the top prize at the Suwakawa Art Association Exhibition, which runs until the 25th.
Motohiro Tomii: Abstract gaze @ Yumiko Chiba Associates
Motohiro Tomii's solo exhibition "Abstract gaze" will be held at Yumiko Chiba Associates in Tokyo from April 14 to June 6, 2026.
Student-Organized! Want to Hold the Art Exhibition Featuring Only Artists in Their 20s [Hyakkaten] Again This Year!
The organizers are seeking crowdfunding to hold the art exhibition "Hyakkaten" featuring only artists in their 20s in August 2026.
【Kanagawa】 Exhibition "Korea: The Beauty of Handicrafts — Embroidery, Pojagi, Medupi..." Related Events
Related events for the exhibition "Korea: The Beauty of Handicrafts — Embroidery, Pojagi, Medupi..." are held at the Yokohama Eurasia Culture Center.
Fukushima: 'Kotokoto Journey' Exhibition Related Events
The 'Kotokoto Journey' exhibition at Fukushima's Hajimari Art Museum features related events including tours and workshops.
Depicting the ‘Gaze,’ Not the Landscape: Report on Utagawa Hiroshige’s Final Challenge—‘One Hundred Famous Views of Edo’ (Ota Memorial Museum)
The Ota Memorial Museum’s exhibition presents all 120 prints of Hiroshige’s ‘One Hundred Famous Views of Edo’ for the first time in eight years, highlighting his experimental, gaze-centered approach to urban representation.
In the Gallery or at Home. Artizon Museum Challenges the Next Step in Audio Guide Form
Artizon Museum introduces an advanced audio guide for the Claude Monet exhibition, accessible via smartphone both in the gallery and remotely.
Art Archive Exploration: How to Look at Paintings [World Edition] List of Featured Artists' Birthplaces
This article lists the birthplaces of artists featured in 'Art Archive Exploration: How to Look at Paintings [World Edition]' by country.
Sugiie Ako | 90th Anniversary: Kawaji Kanjiro and Hamada Shoji
This article introduces an exhibition at the Japan Folk Crafts Museum featuring the works of Kawaji Kanjiro and Hamada Shoji.
Takagi-san Wins Mayor's Prize at Art Association Exhibition Until the 24th
Takagi Takeshi's work won the Iwaki Mayor's Prize at the 62nd Iwaki Art Association Exhibition, which runs until the 24th.
Mel Chin: 12th Hiroshima Prize Commemoration Exhibition
The Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art presents a commemorative exhibition for the 12th Hiroshima Prize winner, Mel Chin.
Encounters and Reunions – Enjoying Paintings and Buddhist Art at the Uehara Collection
The Uehara Art Museum will host two simultaneous exhibitions in 2026: 'Reunions – Again Meeting, Collection' in the Modern Gallery and 'Encounters – Collection and Research of the Uehara Art Museum' in the Buddhist Gallery.
Ernesto Neto: Dreaming Beings @ Tomioka Gallery Roppongi
Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto's new exhibition opens at Tomioka Gallery Roppongi in Tokyo.
The 'Ghost and Yokai Painting Collection' will be held at Fukuoka City Museum. Introducing about 100 ghost and yokai paintings by Ito Jakuchu and Kano Hokusai.
Fukuoka City Museum will host a special exhibition featuring approximately 100 ghost and yokai paintings by Ito Jakuchu and Kano Hokusai from July 2026.
Tate Britain Turner Exhibition "Sublime Painting, Dialogue with Contemporary Art" to be held at the National Museum of Western Art in October. Attention drawn to dialogue between Turner's paintings and contemporary art
The Tate Britain Turner exhibition will be held at the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo starting in October.
"Not Just Cute! Pingu Exhibition" to be held at YURAKUCHO MUSEUM in July. Collaboration with Tatsuya Tanaka and rare clay models to be unveiled.
A Pingu exhibition featuring collaborations with Tatsuya Tanaka and rare clay models will open at YURAKUCHO MUSEUM in Tokyo this July.
「イラストレーター 安⻄⽔丸展 ぼくのあそび I DRAW TO PLAY」が立川・PLAY! MUSEUMで開催中。“仕事”と“あそび”を行き来した40年超の創作をたどる
村上春樹、和田誠との仕事や、「ホリゾン」作品約80点の一挙展示も。会期は7月12日まで
Nara City Museum of Art: Nara Prefecture Artists Association Exhibition (Nara Television Broadcasting)
The Nara Prefecture Artists Association Exhibition is currently taking place at the Nara City Museum of Art.
Fuchu Art Museum "Yoko Matsumoto: The Day I Saw the Evening Star" Ticket Giveaway
Win tickets to the Yoko Matsumoto exhibition at Fuchu Art Museum through a giveaway.
MORINAGA YO's Work Exhibition 1987-2026: Picture Books, Mokei, and Grandpa
An exhibition showcasing the career of illustrator Morinaga Yo and his connection to his grandfather, the painter Kyosuke Kikukawa.
The 17th Selection of Art Criticism Entries for Bijutsu Techou Announced
The 17th art criticism contest winners have been announced after a rigorous selection process.
2-Person Exhibition AIDA Makoto & OKADA Hiroko @ Museum Haus Kasuya
A two-person exhibition featuring AIDA Makoto and OKADA Hiroko will be held at Museum Haus Kasuya.
Murata Shin | Art Walk 12: From 'Art Prize' to 'Art Award'
Murata Shin explores the rise of 'Art Awards' in Japan, shifting focus from domestic art prizes to global support for emerging artists, reviewing key exhibitions and trends.
New Art Study Room 'tra-bon' Established
A new art study room 'tra-bon' has been established to provide learning programs and membership academy services for educational institutions.
Yamasaki Kenta | 'Eel Migration' (SHIZUOKA World Theatre Festival 2026①)
Kenta Yamasaki directs 'Eel Migration', a work created through long-term research and dialogue with Brazilians living in Shizuoka.
Review: Sound Performance 'Monument of Acoustic Memorial to Slaughter and Rebirth' by Ilavenil Vasuki Jayapalan (NAGAVER)
A review of Ilavenil Vasuki Jayapalan's sound performance commemorating Sri Lankan Tamil genocide victims.
Art Basel 2026 Announces Highlights of Various Programs
Art Basel 2026 announces details for its main programs, including Commission, Unlimited, and Parcours.
Masterpieces of Nihonga and Oil Paintings; Kitahiroshima Art Association Holds 'Spring Exhibition'
The Kitahiroshima Art Association's 'Spring Exhibition' opened on the 20th, featuring 37 works by 23 members ranging from their 30s to 80s.
【Goods】Getting Ready for Summer with Art! Introducing Items for the Rainy and Summer Seasons Found at Art Exhibition NAVI Online Store
Art Exhibition NAVI Online Store introduces stylish goods perfect for the rainy and summer seasons.
Antonio Fontanesi's First Large Retrospective in Japan to Open at Mitsubishi ICHIGOKAN Museum in October. Exploring the Full Scope of the Painter Who Influenced Modern Japanese Oil Painting.
Antonio Fontanesi's first large retrospective in Japan opens at Mitsubishi ICHIGOKAN Museum on October 17.
"Yumeji Takehisa: Creator of an Era" Opens at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; "Kurofune-ya" to Be Exhibited in Tokyo for the First Time in 40 Years
A major retrospective of Yumeji Takehisa opens at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, featuring "Kurofune-ya"—his masterpiece shown in Tokyo for the first time in 40 years.
Why are some art exhibitions in Japan abnormally crowded? Revealing the reality of 'ticket dependence' and the end of 'museums as academic institutions'
The excessive crowding in Japanese art exhibitions stems from a unique structure where exhibitions operate as 'event industries' in collaboration with mass media.
Choose Your Favorite 'Hiroshiaki' Work: Exhibition at City Art Museum from July
The City Art Museum in Hiroshiaki will open an exhibition from July where citizens can select their favorite artworks from the collection.
Gaudi: Windows Opening the Future Opens at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT. Considering Architecture's Future Through Gaudi's Windows
The exhibition "Gaudi: Windows Opening the Future" opens at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in Tokyo Midtown, focusing on Gaudi's windows.
Fukushima's Hamadori Area: 12 Municipalities as the Stage for the 'Hamakaru Art Project 2026' Supporting Artist Residencies and Creative Activities
The 'Hamakaru Art Project 2026' is launching a call for applications to support artist residencies and creative activities in 12 municipalities in Fukushima's Hamadori area.
Report on the Opening of 'Kawai Gyokudo: Natsukashii Nihon no Joukei' (Yamasaki Museum of Fine Arts). Tracing Gyokudo's Career, Entrusting Nostalgia to Landscapes
The Yamasaki Museum of Fine Arts presents a special exhibition reviewing the career of Japanese painter Kawai Gyokudo, featuring his masterpieces depicting nostalgic Japanese landscapes.
Tate Britain Turner Exhibition: 80+ Masterpieces Gather at National Museum of Western Art and Osaka Museum of Fine Arts, Decoding His Art with 'Sublime'
The Tate Britain Turner exhibition, featuring over 80 masterpieces, will be held at the National Museum of Western Art and the Osaka Museum of Fine Arts.
Over 70 Participating Artists Reject the 'Visitors' Lion Award' at Venice Biennale
Over 70 participating artists withdrew from the newly created 'Visitors' Lion Award' at the 61st Venice Biennale following the international jury's resignation.
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
Ayumi Ikeda, a curator at the Kanazawa 21st Century Museum, recommends a lunch spot that utilizes local fresh ingredients.
Treasure Appraisal Event in Gifu City by Hongo Art and Antique Gallery (Gifu Chan DIGITAL)
Hongo Art and Antique Gallery held a free art and antique appraisal event in Gifu City.
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
「山のどん底」で触れる安吾ワールド! ことし生誕120年を迎えた松之山地域にゆかりのある文豪、坂口安吾の文学世
Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 7 'Gaze Upon the Nameless - Realism' Focusing on Courbet and Millet, Aired May 20 on E-Tele
The May 20 E-Tele broadcast of 'Mastering Western Art in 3 Months' Episode 7 focuses on Realism, introducing artists like Courbet and Millet.
Recruitment for Final Additional Members of Learning Program "APK STUDIES" Phase 2
Toda Corporation is recruiting final additional members for the second phase of its art learning program "APK STUDIES".
Fumi Miyamoto | Regarding Sachiko Kazama's First Northeast Solo Exhibition "Sachiko Kazama Exhibition: 1000-Li Eye of a Hatto Room"
This article introduces Sachiko Kazama's first solo exhibition in the Tohoku region.
杉江あこ|TDC 2026(TOKYO TYPE DIRECTORS CLUB EXHIBITION 2026)
会期:2026/04/03~2026/05/16 会場:ギンザ・グラフィック・ギャラリー[東京都] 公式サイト:https://www.dnpfcp.jp/CGI/gallery/schedule/detail.cgi?l=1&t=1&seq=00000854 ...
Road movie: Art between Korea and Japan since 1945 at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, Gwacheon
The exhibition explores 80 years of Korean-Japanese art exchange since 1945, featuring works by 43 artists.
公開講演会:「ウクライナと美術を考える① ウクライナの芸術:古代から現代まで」 6/19(金)
「ウクライナと美術を考える① ウクライナの芸術:古代から現代まで」 概要:本講義では、ウクライナ国立美術館のコレクションをもとに、ウクライナ美術史の概要を紹介します。ウクライナの視覚芸術がどのように形成されてきたか、その影響関係や、表現の形式について学びます。キーウの古…
The 81st Spring Nitten
Adachi Museum of Art displays 140 works, including new pieces and award-winning works from the Japan Art Academy.
[Preview] 'First Experience in Appreciating Ancient Art — Characters in Art' at Nezu Museum from May 30
The Nezu Museum will host a new exhibition focusing on 'Characters in Art' from May 30, exploring the rich world of characters within traditional Japanese art.
【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!"
The concert featuring Masayuki Nino will be broadcast on TV Tokyo.
Kasuga Taisha National Treasure Hall: Display of 'Horse Racing Screens and the Art of Horses' (Nara Television Broadcasting)
The Kasuga Taisha National Treasure Hall is displaying the 'Horse Racing Screens' and other art related to horses.
3,000 Visitors to Ishikawa Naoki Exhibition, Tomakomai City Museum of Art, Gift to Osaka Couple
Over 3,000 visitors attended the Ishikawa Naoki exhibition at the Tomakomai City Museum of Art, where a ceremony was held to present gifts.
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
A special exhibition titled "Kukai and the Treasures of Shingon" will be held at the Tokyo National Museum in July to commemorate Kobo Daishi's 1250th birthday.
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Sugie Ako | Lucio Castro 'Drunken Noodles'

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Edit Miscellany...54 -- Revisiting and Reconnecting with the Near Past

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Tokyo: Matsumoto Yoko 'The Day I Saw the Evening Star' Exhibition Related Events

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Mel Chin's 12th Hiroshima Prize Award Anniversary Exhibition at Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art. Japan's First Solo Exhibition Exploring His 50-Year Social Practice Trajectory

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Kasuyano Mori Contemporary Art Museum Presents "2-Person Exhibition: Kaida Makoto and Okada Yuko"

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"In-dividual Theater: BUG Screen Week 2026" to be held, screening video works by 17 artists to support their careers

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A Hokkaido Civil Servant Self-Studies to Get into Tokyo University of the Arts

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Monet's 'Water Lilies' also included. The collections of five National Museums begin free download provision of public domain works.

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Report on the Opening of 'ART OSAKA 2026'. What New Attempts Bring to Market Prospects

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Open Call: 7th VH AWARD

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Tsubaki Noboru: Living with the Elephant Sculpture @ Towada City Museum of Contemporary Art

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Vibrant Expressions of Free Imagination: Art Exhibition for Children with Disabilities at Okazaki Art Museum

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Enjoy Art with Your Whole Body: 'Tameshite, Miru Exhibition' at Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art

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Jägermeister Collaboration Artist Edition by Sayuri Yamase to be released as a world limited edition of 560

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Free Download of Over 10,000 Public Domain Work Images Listed in the National Museum of Art Comprehensive Catalog Search System Now Available

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Masterpieces Gathered, Called a 'Textbook of Japanese Art': Highlights of the Kyushu National Museum Special Exhibition 'Jakuchu, Rinpa, and Kyoto Art'

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The Black Tea Bowl 'Genta-iro' by Rikyu I by Rikyu I was sold for 230 million yen. It is the first public auction in 90 years.

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21 Must-See Exhibitions This Weekend. From Ko Shino Hiroko to the Great Goya Exhibition | Page 2

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Kyoto: Co-program 2026 Category A Selected Project Uchida Yuka Workshop 'Dancing Saturday'

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Mako Idemitsu: A Woman's Autobiography – Autobiography of a Video Artist @ Tokyo Photographic Art Museum

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Best 21 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From the "Koshino Hiroko" Exhibition to the "Great Van Gogh Exhibition"

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Collecting Japanese Art, Starting from Crafts — World Culture Forum Vol. 4 Video Released | Tsumugu Project

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Art Week Tokyo 2025: 55 Institutions Participate, AWT FOCUS Expands to 10 Venues

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ついに完結!『アート・オブ・クライム 美術犯罪捜査班』シーズン7~9独占日本初放送

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Tokyo Fuchu City Art Museum 95th Public Creation Miyazaki Yuujiro 'Park Life'

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Hirak, Meku, Megu: Beautiful Printing at the Chiba Prefectural Art Museum

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Max Mara's Clothing Factory Turned into a Museum: Collezione Maramotti's 'Progressive Collection'

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Ariake Art Exhibition at Fukuoka/Omuta Cultural Hall: 122 Works Including Oil Paintings and Sculptures on Display

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Interview with Exhibition Artists at the 61st Venice Biennale: Shimada Miko + Bubu de la Madeleine. Amplifying Minority Voices to the World

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「フェルメール《真珠の耳飾りの少女》展」(大阪中之島美術館)の見どころは? 全12点の出品作や展示構成が明らかに

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【Museum Goods】7 Recommended Goods Found at 'UNKNOWN HIROKO KOSHINO - New Theory/True Theory' Exhibition

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Yamashiki Kenta | 'Tiger of Malaya - Harimao' / 'Magic Maids' (SHIZUOKA Sekai Engeki Sai 2026②)

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Haru Nishibayashi's Curatorial Project 'Awesome Fingers: Picture Planes from the Fingermade Era' to Open in Shibuya

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Oil Paintings Reflecting the Lives of Two Children: Umebara Kennobu, Art Teacher at Haboro Junior High, Holds Solo Exhibition in Asahikawa

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Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' Exhibition, Details Revealed. Masterpieces of 17th-Century Dutch Painting Gather in Osaka

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Summer Night Museum returns this year. Six Tokyo Metropolitan museums, museums, and galleries will be open late every Friday.

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Cincinnati Art Museum Collection Exhibition to be Held at Ueno no Mori Art Museum in October. Masters of Western Art Including Corot, Cézanne, and Monet Gather

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The Exhibition 'The World of Picture Books Connected Forever — Kaiseisha Children's Book Exhibition —' to be Held at Kobe Fashion Museum. Materials from 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' and 'Nontan' Series to be Revealed

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Exhibition by Giacometti, Saburo Sakai, and Jun'ichiro Tanikawa: 'Dialogue with the World' at Tokyo National Museum's 100th Anniversary