Japan Art News (Page 29)

《New Series Trial Read》A 15-Year Reunion Woven by Blue Paint—The Fated Love of Two Teachers, 'We Two Teachers Fall in Love in the Art Room,' Where Past and Present Intersect, Begins Serialization on Manga App Palcy
The BL manga 'We Two Teachers Fall in Love in the Art Room,' depicting a 15-year reunion and love between an art teacher and a rookie teacher, begins serialization on Palcy.
Ancient Art and Hiroshi Sugimoto's New Works Compete in the Exhibition "The Modern Connoisseur" at the Hatakeyama Museum of Art, Ebara, Tokyo
The Hatakeyama Museum of Art in Ebara, Tokyo, will exhibit ancient art alongside new works and collections by Hiroshi Sugimoto.
'The Fall' 4K Digital Remaster to be Released Nationwide from November. A Cult Fantasy Work Boasting Breathtaking Visual Beauty, 26 Years in the Making
The 4K remastered version of 'The Fall' will be released nationwide from November 21st, featuring stunning visuals.
[ICHION CONTEMPORARY] Minoru Kawabata Solo Exhibition "Minoru Kawabata | Between Color and Form — Tokyo, New York" to be Held from September 16 (Tuesday)
ICHION CONTEMPORARY will hold a solo exhibition of Minoru Kawabata, titled "Between Color and Form — Tokyo, New York," starting September 16.
Tamayo Samejima's "To the Museum to See This Masterpiece! vol.65" Bakumatsu Tosa's Genius Painter Ekin
Suntory Museum of Art will host an exhibition of Ekin, a genius painter from Bakumatsu Tosa.
[Mitaka City Limited] ¥1,000 Discount for Art-Related Moving Garbage! "Mitaka Art Moving" Graduation Campaign | Marutto Honpo
A campaign offering a ¥1,000 discount for art-related junk removal is being held exclusively in Mitaka City.
Moe Masui
Moe Masui is a contemporary artist born in Tokyo, specializing in three-dimensional art.
Aki Kubo Solo Exhibition "Town of Salty Wind"
Aki Kubo's solo exhibition "Town of Salty Wind" will be held at Tetoba Museum, featuring new paintings and ceramic works created during her stay in Goto.
~Marunouchi Embraces Young Talents, Next-Generation Art Exhibition~ Winners of the Grand Prix and Judges’ Prize, etc., Announced for "ART AWARD TOKYO MARUNOUCHI 2025"
"ART AWARD TOKYO MARUNOUCHI 2025" has commenced, with Erika Aiba winning the Grand Prix.
Suntory Museum of Art 2026 Exhibition Schedule Decided: Ki-i Minpo AGARA | Wakayama Prefecture News Site
The Suntory Museum of Art will hold four exhibitions in 2026, featuring Kawanabe Kyōsai, tableware, the Itsuno Art Museum collection, and Buddhist art.
Christie's Closes NFT-Specialized Department - Withdraws from Digital Art Market
Christie's is closing its NFT-specialized department, significantly reducing its involvement in the digital art market.
September is 'World Childhood Cancer Awareness Month' / Artworks by Children Facing Illness to be Exhibited in a Virtual Space on the Internet! Participatory Metaverse Art Exhibition 'WonderMeta x PABLOS Museum' to be Held from September 1 to 20, 2025
A participatory metaverse art exhibition will showcase artworks by children battling illness during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Jakuets' playground equipment "The House" to appear in the first large-scale solo exhibition of contemporary artist Yuichi Hirako at the Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art
Jakuets' playground equipment "The House" will be featured in Yuichi Hirako's first major solo exhibition at the Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art.
"Miyazaki Prefectural Art Association Exhibition" Begins, Displaying Approximately 90 Works by Members in Miyazaki | NHK Miyazaki News
The Miyazaki Prefectural Art Association Exhibition, featuring about 90 works by its members, has opened at the Prefectural Museum of Art.
Eternal, Yumeji's Muse
An exhibition focusing on the muses who influenced Takehisa Yumeji's depictions of beautiful women.
Kengo Kuma to Design Set for Opera 'The Marriage of Figaro' Scheduled for 4 Performances in February 2026 at Meguro Persimmon Hall Main Hall
Architect Kengo Kuma will design the set for the opera 'The Marriage of Figaro,' with four performances planned in February 2026.
Harry Potter Art Director Stuart Craig Dies, Designed Hogwarts & Ministry of Magic (Cinema Today)
Stuart Craig, the art director for the Harry Potter series, has died at 83, having designed Hogwarts and the Ministry of Magic.
Harry Potter's Art Director Stuart Craig Dies, Designed Hogwarts & Ministry of Magic
Stuart Craig, the art director for the Harry Potter series, has died at 83, known for designing Hogwarts and the Ministry of Magic.
Riku Yamakawa | Kaede Yamato "Carrying on One's Back Facing Up" "SITTING IN THE TIME" (Part 2)
Kaede Yamato's video work "SITTING IN THE TIME" explores recreating a historical posture inspired by a photo from a post-war POW camp in Okinawa.
Exhibitor Galleries Decided for "CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto"! Concurrent Exhibition by Contemporary Craft Artists and Tea Ceremony by Urasenke Among Programs
Exhibitor galleries for the first "CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto" art fair have been decided, featuring contemporary crafts and programs like a tea ceremony.
The Tokyo Art Club Launches a Producer Training Project to Convey the Value of Japanese Crafts and Antiques to the World
The Tokyo Art Club has launched a producer training project to promote the value of Japanese crafts and antiques globally.
[Tokyo/Kyoto] Architecture Exhibition "SD Review 2025"
The architecture exhibition "SD Review 2025" will be held in Tokyo and Kyoto, showcasing designers' thought processes through drawings and models.
5 Exhibitions to See in Kansai Now (Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo): Ryuichi Sakamoto's Large-Scale Exhibition, Masamune Shirow's World Exhibition, Kobe Rokko Meets Art, etc.
Highlights five must-see exhibitions in Kansai, featuring Ryuichi Sakamoto, Masamune Shirow, Mingei movement, textiles, and Rokko Art Festival.
Towards the Future of Culture and Arts – Applications Open for Grants totaling 20 Million Yen!
The Ogawara Minkyo Memorial Foundation will begin accepting applications for two grant programs on September 10th to support activities in the field of contemporary art.
Special Exhibition and Research Report: “Re-examining ‘Girl with a Swan’ – Considering Forgery in a Museum Possessing a Forged Work” @ Kochi Prefectural Museum of Art
The Kochi Prefectural Museum of Art discovered a forgery in its collection, ‘Girl with a Swan,’ and this exhibition explores the process and the issues surrounding forgeries.
Maison Margiela 'Line 2' Launches with 'Elsewhere, Rhema, Open Torso' Exhibition by Heemin Chung and Joyul | Page 2
Maison Margiela's 'Line 2' debuts with an exhibition featuring works by Heemin Chung and Joyul, creating a unique spatial experience both inside and outside a mansion.
“Unkei: A Space for Prayer – Hokuen-do of Kofuku-ji Temple” (Tokyo National Museum) Opening Report. Seven National Treasures by Unkei Gathered in One Place
The exhibition “Unkei: A Space for Prayer – Hokuen-do of Kofuku-ji Temple” opened at the Tokyo National Museum, featuring seven national treasures by the late Unkei.
“Curatorial Studies 16: Yu Araki Reorienting ―With Writers Who Crossed the Sea 100 Years Ago―” Held at the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art (Bijutsu Techo)
The Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art will host “Curatorial Studies 16” featuring Yu Araki’s works, including new and past video pieces.
Miquel Barceló Shows Shigaraki Ware: Solo Exhibition at Fergus McCaffrey Tokyo
Miquel Barceló presents a solo exhibition of Shigaraki ware at Fergus McCaffrey Tokyo.
Opening Report: "Unkei's Space of Prayer - Kofuku-ji Temple's Northern Golden Hall". Seven National Treasures, Unkei's Late Masterpieces, Gathered in One Place.
The exhibition "Unkei's Space of Prayer - Kofuku-ji Temple's Northern Golden Hall" has opened, showcasing seven National Treasures by Unkei.
"Bunkamura Produce 2026" to be Held. Kengo Kuma to Design Stage Art for Third Opera Production, "The Marriage of Figaro"
Bunkamura Produce 2026 will stage a new production of "The Marriage of Figaro," with stage art designed by Kengo Kuma.
“Lucy Rie Exhibition – Elegant Vessels Connecting East and West” (National Museum of Crafts and Design) Opening Report
A retrospective exhibition of Lucy Rie, a 20th-century British potter, has begun at the National Museum of Crafts and Design in Kanazawa, showcasing her elegant pottery.
Art Journalist Mr. Yagyu Collects Works of Interacting Artists for 70 Years, "Mr. Y's Collection Exhibition" Held in Okayama / Okayama
An exhibition of works by deceased artists from Okayama, collected by art journalist Takashi Yagyu over 70 years, is being held.
“Art Exhibition Navi Festival” Ends in Great Success, Attracting Approximately 700 Visitors, Enjoying Goods and Talks at Yomiuri Otemachi Small Hall
The “Art Exhibition Navi Festival” in Tokyo drew around 700 attendees who enjoyed museum goods and engaging talks.
“A History of Cat Painting Starting with Fujita: Tsuguharu Fujita and Cats by Western-Style Painters” to be Held at Fuchu City Museum of Art from September 20
An exhibition at the Fuchu City Museum of Art, starting September 20th, explores the history of cat representation in Japanese Western-style painting, beginning with the works of Tsuguharu Fujita.
What Yoshikazu Ito Saw at Yayoi Kusama's 'INFINITY' (Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka): Within the Infinitely Spreading Dots and Nets
Writer Yoshikazu Ito visits Yayoi Kusama's 'INFINITY' exhibition, confronting self and the infinite through art.
Orchestra x Ballet x Art Fusion: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Yukio Mishima's Birth, "Philip Glass 'MISHIMA' - A Feast of Orchestra and Ballet"
A special performance commemorating the 100th anniversary of Yukio Mishima's birth will fuse Philip Glass's music, orchestra, ballet, and art.
Special Exhibition “Decoding Bronze Vessels of the Yin and Zhou Dynasties” at the Izumiya Hakukokan in Kyoto, Featuring Ancient Chinese Bronze Vessels
The Izumiya Hakukokan in Kyoto will hold a special exhibition, “Decoding Bronze Vessels of the Yin and Zhou Dynasties,” from September 27, 2025.
Exhibition of Works Discovered at Graduation Exhibitions of Art Universities Across Japan: "AATM2025"
"AATM2025" is a free exhibition showcasing selected works from graduation exhibitions of art universities nationwide, aiming to discover and nurture young artists.
Horse Painting Exhibition: Misora Kamonaga, a 9th Grader from Hoboro, Wins Top Prize
Misora Kamonaga, a 9th grader from Hoboro Junior High School, won the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the 31st Horse Painting Exhibition.
Kurume Antique Shop Donates Prints by Shigeru Sakamoto and Others to Elementary and Junior High Schools | NHK Fukuoka News
An antique shop owner in Kurume City donated over 20 art pieces, including prints by local artist Shigeru Sakamoto, to schools in the city.
【A Small Gift】GEs BAGEL WORKS "Bagels" – Recommended by Artist and Professor of Musashino Art University, Rico Takahashi
Artist Rico Takahashi recommends the bagels from GEs BAGEL WORKS in Shiki, Saitama, praising their ingredients and family-friendly appeal.
ArtSticker Announces Partnership with International Art Magazine 'ArtReview'
ArtSticker has announced a partnership with international art magazine 'ArtReview' to promote Japanese and Asian art globally.
YOSHIROTTEN's First Permanent Exhibition: "Oya Grand Center" to Open This Autumn
Artist YOSHIROTTEN will present their first permanent installation at the "Oya Grand Center," set to open this autumn in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture.
“PORTER CLASSIC CINEMA” Opens at Newman Takanawa, a Space Recreated by Film Art Director Yohei Shidata
Porter Classic opened “PORTER CLASSIC CINEMA” at Newman Takanawa, recreating a classic Hollywood movie theater with film art director Yohei Shidata.
Fukushima Prefecture Silver Art Exhibition Awards Excellent Works such as Paintings, Photographs, and Calligraphy; 14 Selected Works to be Exhibited at National Competition (Fukushima Television)
Fukushima Prefecture Silver Art Exhibition awarded 14 excellent works to be displayed at a national competition.
Empathy Gallery
Empathy Gallery in Harajuku, Tokyo, collaborates with young artists to foster international art exchange.
“Art World, Cool Your Jets at Daiei!” Yoichi Umezawa on the Behind-the-Scenes of Perpleum Gallery's Opening at Daiei Ebina Store (Interviewer: Haruya Nakajima)
Artist Yoichi Umezawa opens Perpleum Gallery in a Daiei department store, challenging art world privilege and seeking a new space rooted in daily life.
Exploring the Possibilities of Lacquerware in Everyday Life: Yoshihisa Watanabe, Representative of Watanabe Art Crafts
Yoshihisa Watanabe, representative of Watanabe Art Crafts, explores new possibilities in lacquerware through innovative products and workshops.
“Lucy Rie Exhibition – Elegant Vessels Connecting East and West” Held at the National Museum of Modern Crafts!
The National Museum of Modern Crafts is holding an exhibition of Lucy Rie’s work, featuring pieces from the Inai Collection.
Exhibition “Pastel Color Mood” Introducing Japanese and Western Paintings in Pastel Colors, Featuring Masterpieces by Ono Chikkyo and Others in Ibaraki
An exhibition titled “Pastel Color Mood” will be held in Ibaraki Prefecture, showcasing Japanese, watercolor, and oil paintings using pastel colors.
Unveiling the “Innovation of Post-War Kyoto Painting Scene” – Special Exhibition “Nihonga Avant-Garde” at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, Featuring Works by Shokou Uemura and Others
The “Nihonga Avant-Garde KYOTO 1948-1970” exhibition will be held at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, exploring the avant-garde movement in post-war Kyoto painting.
The First Major Retrospective in 10 Years, "Lucie Rie Exhibition - Elegant Vessels Connecting East and West -" Opens at the National Museum of Modern Art, Crafts Gallery (Kanazawa)!
A major retrospective of Lucie Rie, showcasing her elegant vessels connecting East and West, has opened at the National Museum of Modern Art, Crafts Gallery.
SKE48's Yoshino Kitagawa's Painting "Horizon" Amazingly Complete! (Otona no Shūma)
SKE48 member Yoshino Kitagawa's painting "Horizon" is drawing attention at the "Talented Cultural Figures and Celebrities Art Exhibition."
Otona no Shūmatsu: SKE48's Yoshino Kitagawa's Painting "Horizon" - Astonishing Completion! | Mainichi Shimbun
SKE48's Yoshino Kitagawa's painting "Horizon" is drawing attention at the "Talented Artists Exhibition of Cultural Figures and Celebrities."
[Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2025] Now Open! Full of Highlights Until 7:30 PM on September 8th at Yomiuri Otemachi Small Hall
Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2025 is underway, featuring 21 institutions, museum goods, and stage events.
Permanent Exhibition of Japanese Painter Hishida Shunso at Iida City Museum of Art Now Allows Photography
The Iida City Museum of Art's permanent exhibition of Hishida Shunso now permits photography of some artworks.
Permanent Exhibition of Japanese Painter Hishida Shunso at Iida City Museum of Art Now Allows Photography (Minna no Keizai Shimbun Network)
The Iida City Museum of Art's permanent exhibition of Hishida Shunso now permits photography for most works.
September 7, 2025 Broadcast "TAXI Special" | Ko-bijutsu Nagasawa presents Mitsu The Collection | Nippon Broadcasting Radio AM1242+FM93
Mitsu Mangrove's radio show featured songs themed around taxis, exploring their changing role.
[Must-See for Art Lovers] "3D Art from Famous Paintings" Noticed by 10,000 People is Finally on Sale!
A new 3D art kit recreating famous paintings is now available, allowing anyone to easily enjoy art.
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Yto Barrada: Thrill, Fill and Spill @ South London Gallery

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MIKAMI MEME 2025: The Creative Meme of Seiko Mikami – A 10th Anniversary Tribute @ √K Contemporary

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Commemorating 80 Years Since the End of the Battle of Okinawa and 50 Years Since the End of the Vietnam War: "Vietnam, Landscapes of Memory" @ Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum

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[Yamagata] Ensemble Zone "Green Table 2017 Anthology"

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Taipei Biennial "Whispers on the Horizon" (3)

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Tada Ayumi | Preservation as Cultural Property and Regeneration as Art Space—“Dreams Inhabiting the Place ─ Boarding the Boat of Memory”

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Takashima Megumi | KYOTO EXPERIMENT Kyoto International Performing Arts Festival 2025 ④ Jun Tsutsui's 'Staging of the Cemetery'

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Editorial Notes... 41—The Universe Spreading from the Desktop

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Tacita Dean: Black, Grey, Green and White and If I were in the Adlon @ Frith Street Gallery

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Keizo Kitajima Photography Exhibition: Borrowed Place, Borrowed Time @ Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art

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ANNUAL BRAKE 2025 Kai Teraoka: Just becoming itself @ The 5th Floor

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αM Project 2025–2026 “Stop, Look Back, Face Forward. vol.3 Aya Momose|Gaia’s Escape” @ gallery αM

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Peter Doig: House of Music @ Serpentine South Gallery

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Osaka Directory 10 Supported by RICHARD MILLE Mitsuo Kim @ The National Museum of Art, Osaka

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Kerry James Marshall: The Histories @ Royal Academy of Arts

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Yu Tsukada | Is it okay to dive deep? Is it okay to stay deep? -- "Liminal Space: A New Aesthetics of Horror" (Part 2)

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Yu Tsukada | Is it okay to dive deep? Is it okay to stay submerged? -- 'Liminal Space: A New Aesthetic of Fear' (Part 1)

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Riku Yamakawa | Deep Time Walk

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Christopher Wool @ Gagosian

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【Kyoto】Chiaki Shinoda x Nanan Anant Wijaksono x Kazuki Takakura "Mayokage"

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Matsufusa House | Moeji Tsuchiya "Hoichi" Interim Progress Point

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Riku Yamakawa | Reiwa 7 Precious Materials Introduction Exhibition "Maps and Charts"

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Niigata Prefectural Museum of Art "Akiko Tabata Exhibition" Ticket Giveaway

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Aoyama Shin | "Ghost: When You See the Invisible" (Part 2)

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Takashima Megumi | KYOTO EXPERIMENT Kyoto International Festival of Performing Arts 2025 ③ Tania El Khoury & Ziad Antoun 'Tracing Power' [Performance] (Part 2)

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Aoyama Shin | "Ghost: When the Unseen Becomes Visible" (Part 1)

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Artist in Residence Program 2025 "CAMP" @ Takken Art Exhibition Hall Cooperative Association

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Sung Tieu: Bleed @ Kunsthalle Bern

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[Tokyo] Open Studio 2025-2026 / November

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Kazumi Miyai | Guided by the North Star—Chikako Watanabe's Journey to Meet the Star Gazers

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Kenta Yamazaki | Shuntaro Matsubara / Ayaka Ono, Yo Nakazawa Space Noto Blank "The Beautiful and Foolish Scenario of the Sorcerer's Apprentices"

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Ayako Suzuki x Futoshi Hoshino | The Trajectory of NADiff—Saison Culture, Museum Shops, and the Site of Co-creation

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【Kyoto】Art Collaboration Kyoto Opening Night

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Gala Porras-Kim: The motion of an alluvial record @ Kunsthalle Bern

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Matsufusa House | "The Expo and Anti-Expo from the Perspective of Avant-garde Art and Religion"

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Takashima Megumi | KYOTO EXPERIMENT Kyoto International Performing Arts Festival 2025 ② Tania El Khoury & Ziad Abu-Rish "In Search of Electricity and Power" [Performance] (Part 1)

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30th Anniversary of Manga Artist Fumiyo Kouno Exhibition: Birds Fly, Rabbits Hop, Flowers Sway, Running, Falling, A Long Road

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ANNUAL BRAKE 2025 @ The 5th Floor

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Time・Space・Ma @ Toriichi Building 2F

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Akiko Sakamoto | Looking Down and Cutting Out from a Bird's Eye View—Shoji Toyama Exhibition: Birds in the Collection Storage