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Best 11 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Mr.'s Solo Exhibition to Eric Carle and Margiela
This weekend's art exhibitions include a solo show for Kelli Win Evans and a major solo exhibition for Margiela in Tokyo.
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Photographer Issei Nishimura Captures the Invisible Structure in Clothing. 132 5. ISSEY MIYAKE Photo Exhibition 'Light Touches, Fold and Form'
A photo exhibition by Issei Nishimura explores the invisible structures of clothing using 'photograms' and 'scanninggrams'.
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【Free Admission】May 18 is
International Museum Day on May 18 features free admission and special events at museums nationwide.
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French Digital Art Facility 'RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES' Grand Opens in Tokyo Ariake on June 12. Facility Details Utilizing Latest Technology Revealed
The French digital art facility 'RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES' will grand open at Tokyo Ariake's Tokyo Dream Park on June 12.
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Launch of "Kids Time" at Iida City Library and Iida City Museum of Art
Starting April 2026, Iida City Library and Museum of Art offer a safe time for babies and young children to make noise and enjoy art.
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Special Exhibition "Genji Monogatari: The Radiance of the Imperial Court" to be Held in Kyoto and Tokyo. Vtuber Jounaifutei and Others Become Special Supporters
A special exhibition on "The Tale of Genji" will be held in Kyoto and Tokyo, featuring Vtuber special supporters.
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Fumio Tomobuchi and Peter Marino's "House of Dior Shinsaibashi" is born in Osaka. A new base where art and food intersect.
Dior opens a new complex "House of Dior Shinsaibashi" in Osaka, designed by architect Fumio Tomobuchi and interior designer Peter Marino.
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Dufy Exhibition to be Held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum; Original Fresco Painting “Spirit of Electricity” Arrives in Japan
The Dufy exhibition opens in Tokyo in April 2027, featuring the original “Spirit of Electricity” fresco painting.
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Original Chikei｜Hans Ulrich Obrist, Hilar Stadler, David Glanzmann『drawing together』
The book 'drawing together' revisits the Surrealist Cadavre exquis with contemporary artists worldwide.
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Koichi Kageyama | Morris Louis “Alpha‑Pi” — Experiencing “Seeing” with Kenji Kajiya
The article explores Morris Louis’s “Alpha‑Pi” and Professor Kenji Kajiya’s insights into its significance in Color Field painting.
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【Tokyo】 Central Asian Handicrafts — Exquisite Embroidery and Jewelry Related Events
An overview of related events for an exhibition on Central Asian embroidery and jewelry at Shibuya Matsunaga Museum.
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Yoko Matsumoto – The Day I Saw the Evening Star @ Fuchu City Museum of Art
Yoko Matsumoto's first major solo exhibition opens at Fuchu City Museum of Art with works and diverse talk events.
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Bottega Veneta Launches New Series "Bottega Veneta for the Arts" Collaborating with Contemporary Creators
Bottega Veneta partners with photographer Peter Fraser for the inaugural "Bottega Veneta for the Arts" series.
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What Does It Mean for Lines to Become Visible? Understanding "Ruth Asawa: Retrospective" at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (Review by Hirotaro Shimada)
A retrospective on Ruth Asawa reexamines postwar art institutions and boundaries through her wire sculptures.
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Sculptor Shigao Taniya Passes Away at 78, Pursuing the Reconstruction of "Sculpture"
Sculptor Shigao Taniya died at 78 from pneumonia; recognized for pursuing sculpture reconstruction and gaining international acclaim.
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Report on “Swiss Painting’s Genius Karl Walzer: The Dark Afterglow of the Century’s End” (Tokyo Station Gallery). Focus on 150 Unseen Works and Works Created During His Stay in Japan
The Tokyo Station Gallery exhibition showcases Karl Walzer’s 150 previously unseen works and highlights his Japan‑related pieces.
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【Obituary】Sculptor Shigeo Toya, Emeritus Professor at Musashino Art University, Dies at 78, Born in Ogawa Village, Nagano
Sculptor Shigeo Toya, known for his wood chain-saw
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Miyagi Museum of Art Reopens: The Entire Collection Showcases the Era of Art
The museum marks its 45th anniversary with around 7,000 pieces, showcasing modern art's dynamism through the full collection.
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Sculptor Seiichi Totani Passes Away at Age 78
Sculptor Seiichi Totani died at 78 from pneumonia.
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Series Rika Nakashima New Book of the Dead Part Three
Through the Yamagami trial and the artist's projects, the article critiques Japan's politics, religion, and concepts of life and death.
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Opening Special Exhibition "Jakuchu, Rinpa, Kyoto Art – The Sparkling Hosomi Collection" at Kyushu National Museum in Fukuoka Until June 14, Showcasing 110 Treasures Called "Textbook of Japanese Art"
The Hosomi Museum's 110-item collection, including Jakuchu and Rinpa works, is on display at Kyushu National Museum.
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Natsumi Oozawa | Museum Goods Walk 11 — The Different “Souvenir” and “Museum Goods”: From a Tourism Studies Perspective
Examines how museum goods differ from souvenirs, emphasizing their role in extending visitor experience.
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Contemporary Artist Hiroshi Sugimoto Donates Photographic Byobu to Kasuga Taisha in Nara
Artist Hiroshi Sugimoto presented two photographic folding screens to Kasuga Taisha, to be displayed in the Treasure Hall.
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Aichi: Doma – Creating, Using, Rediscovering
An exhibition at INAX Live Museum in Aichi explores the history and modern use of traditional Japanese doma spaces.
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Osaka: Let Us Disappear in the Amazing Room — Morimura Yasuaki, Yanobe Kenji, Yanagi Miwa — Related Events
Details of related events for the exhibition “Let Us Disappear in the Amazing Room” at Osaka Nakanoshima Museum.
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Art Exhibitions Opening on April 18: Kitano Tenjin, Toyotomi Brothers, Hokusai & Hiroshige Shows, etc.
Starting April 18, numerous art exhibitions open across Japan, featuring Kitano Tenjin, Toyotomi Brothers, and Hokusai‑Hiroshige shows.
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Art Director Okubo Kinichi, Cinematographer Oyama Yoshihisa, and Others Discuss Production Stories! Held on 4/21 (Tue) "Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Witch of Kilche" Production Staff Talk Show Official Report Arrives!
The official report of a staff talk show for "Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Witch of Kilche," focusing on production insights, has arrived.
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Interview with Takehiro Iikawa: Resisting Speed to Create 'Space'. The Confusion and Ambiguous Time Born Within (Interviewer: Miyuki Tanaka)
Artist Takehiro Iikawa discusses the significance of creating exhibition spaces that encourage audience confusion and trial-and-error at his solo show in Mito.
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Benesse House Museum and Park to Feature New Exhibitions; "Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Reflected" to Undergo Partial Renewal
Benesse House Museum and Park are undergoing exhibition changes, with the Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery also receiving a partial renewal.
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Historic Atmosphere of Tokyo Station Marunouchi Main Building: "TOKYO STATION CAFE -THE NORTH DOME-" Opens in the North Dome | Image Gallery 6/9
A cafe offering the historic atmosphere of Tokyo Station's Marunouchi building opens in the North Dome with original merchandise and seasonal dishes.
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Experience the Historic Texture of the Important Cultural Property Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building at a Café: "TOKYO STATION CAFE -THE NORTH DOME-" Opens in the North Dome | Image Gallery 4/9
The TOKYO STATION CAFE -THE NORTH DOME- opens in the North Dome, offering historic ambience and a curated menu.
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A cafe where you can experience the historical texture of the Important Cultural Property Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building. "TOKYO STATION CAFE -THE NORTH DOME-" opens in the North Dome.
The "TOKYO STATION CAFE -THE NORTH DOME-" has opened within Tokyo Station, offering a unique space surrounded by historic brick walls.
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Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition: Yoshie Matsunoki from Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, Wins the Contemporary Crafts Award
Yoshie Matsunoki from Tono City, Iwate, won the Contemporary Crafts Award at the 64th Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition for her work, "Seihitsu."
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Sachiko Katō | From Preconception Care to Slime Mold: On Satoko Ichihara's 'The Slime Mold Passed Over the Meat'
Critic Sachiko Katō analyzes Satoko Ichihara's installation project, which uses slime mold and AI to challenge modern scientific management and human-centric perspectives.
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Chantana Tiprachart Wins the Han Nefkens Foundation Southeast Asian Video Art Production Grant
Thai artist Chantana Tiprachart has been awarded the 2026 Han Nefkens Foundation Southeast Asian Video Art Production Grant.
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“Family Space” for Preschoolers and Parents Opens at the Tokyo National Museum, Featuring Baby Care Rooms for Nursing and Diaper Changing
The Tokyo National Museum has opened a new "Family Space" in the Heiseikan building, providing amenities for families with preschool children.
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Nara Prison Museum by Hoshino Resorts Opens: The Significance of Utilizing a 100-Year-Old Important Cultural Property
Hoshino Resorts opened the Nara Prison Museum, preserving a historic cultural asset and showcasing related art.
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Large-scale retrospective of Mako Idemitsu, a pioneer of Japanese video art, to be held
The Tokyo Photographic Art Museum is hosting a comprehensive retrospective exhibition of Japanese video art pioneer Mako Idemitsu.
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In the Interlude and Transition: A Review of the "Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026" (Review by Yuko Hasegawa)
Yuko Hasegawa reviews the "Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026," examining its "sonic curation" approach and the complex choreography of its thematic movements.
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Scenery from inside the Iida City Museum of Art
The Iida City Library and Iida City Museum of Art have launched "Kodomo Time" to make it easier for families to visit.
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Iida City Library and Art Museum introduce "Children's Time" to make facilities more accessible for parents and children
Iida City's library and art museum have introduced "Children's Time" to create a more welcoming environment for parents and children.
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Why Jeff Koons Continues to Love "Kitsch"
Jeff Koons' Louis Vuitton Osaka exhibition highlights his "BANALITY" series and its philosophy of finding beauty in the ordinary.
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Marimekko Exhibition “The Power of Patterns” to be Held Nationwide Including Kyoto and Tokyo, Showcasing About 70 Dresses and Behind-the-Scenes of Creation
The Marimekko exhibition travels across Japan, displaying around 70 dresses and revealing the design process.
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Screened for only 3 minutes at midnight on over 96 screens. Tomokazu Matsuyama's "Morning Again" is currently being shown in NY Times Square.
Contemporary artist Tomokazu Matsuyama's video work "Morning Again" is being shown nightly for one month across over 96 screens in NY Times Square.
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[Ishikawa] "Are you on the road?" Related Event: Reading, Printing, and Selling the Road! A Grand Gathering from Local Books to ZINEs
The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa will host a book fair featuring local books and ZINEs focused on street-level observation.
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Nodoka Odawara and Yuri Yamada selected as first fellows for the NCAR × AWARE Women Artists Research Fellowship
Nodoka Odawara and Yuri Yamada have been named the first recipients of the NCAR × AWARE Women Artists Research Fellowship.
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Masashi Asada x Osaka Prefecture 20th Century Art Collection Exhibition: Stories Only Families of Painters Know – artscape
Photographer Masashi Asada explores the private sides of painters through unique portraits, connecting his photography with the Osaka Prefecture 20th Century Art Collection.
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Report on the Opening of "Tameshite, Miru Ten" (Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art): Proposing New Appreciation Experiences through 10 "Tries"
A report on an exhibition at Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art proposing new ways to experience art through 10 interactive attempts.
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"Swedish Tableware: Life with Gustavsberg" exhibition opens at Shizuoka City Museum of Art, featuring four designers including Lisa Larson.
The Shizuoka City Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition showcasing the history and works of the iconic Swedish porcelain manufacturer, Gustavsberg.
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MOT Collection: First Time, Art
The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum's MOT Collection exhibition explores the concept of 'first time' with art.
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Collection Exhibition "A Way to Walk through Asian Art: East Asia Edition - A Journey Through Proximity and Difference" @ Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
The Fukuoka Asian Art Museum explores the history and diverse values of East Asia through a collection of 60 artworks from six regional countries.
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Nagano Prefecture 150th Anniversary / 5th Anniversary of Re-opening 'Re-organizing – The Present of the NAM Collection' @ Nagano Prefectural Art Museum
Nagano Prefectural Art Museum celebrates its anniversaries with an exhibition featuring 100 collection pieces and works by guest artists to reflect on museum practices.
Tokyo Art Beat
All Monet Works at Hakone's Pola Museum to be Exhibited: "New Eyes — Monet and 21st Century Art" Opens This Summer, Dialoguing with 18 Contemporary Artists
Pola Museum will exhibit its entire Monet oil painting collection alongside works by 18 contemporary artists.
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[Museum Goods] 6 Recommended Goods Found at the Exhibition "Karl Walser: The Unconventional Swiss Painter" (Tokyo Station Gallery)
We introduce six original items selected by our editorial team from the Karl Walser exhibition currently held at Tokyo Station Gallery.
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Connecting animals, humans, nature, and history: A report on the highlights of the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum's 2026 architectural exhibition, "Animals in the Asaka Residence"
The "Animals in the Asaka Residence" exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum explores the intersection of Art Deco architecture and animal motifs.
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Mito Arts Tower to Launch Joint "Kodomo Geijutsukan" for Music, Theater, and Art; Logo Created (Ibaraki Shimbun Cross Eye)
Mito Arts Tower will launch "Kodomo Geijutsukan" to provide music, theater, and art experiences for children.
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Do Museums 'Let Go' of Their Collections? The Reality of Overcrowded Storage and the Unchanging Principles
MEXT's revision allowing the 'disposal' of museum collections has sparked debate, though museums remain committed to collecting principles despite severe storage and cost constraints.
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Deep Dive into Hiroshige's Landscapes via the Shin Uchiyama Collection: Special Exhibition "Utagawa Hiroshige: Edo's Best Angles" to be Held at Tokyo National Museum
The Tokyo National Museum will host an exhibition featuring Utagawa Hiroshige’s masterworks from the newly acquired Shin Uchiyama collection.
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Yayoi Kusama's stone sculpture exhibition begins at The Hakone Open-Air Museum, alongside a white balloon installation indoors
The Hakone Open-Air Museum has acquired and begun exhibiting Yayoi Kusama's first stone sculpture, "My Soul Blooms Forever" (2013).
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Taro Izumi Screening | Space & Cafe Pole Pole-za, Tokyo
A screening of Taro Izumi's new work will be held at Space & Cafe Pole Pole-za in Tokyo on April 29.
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10th Anniversary Exhibition for the Birth of LABUBU 'MONSTERS BY MONSTERS: NOW AND THEN' Held at Azabudai Hills. Original Art and Historical Figures Also Revealed
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大友良英＋YCAM 新作展「即興！」が山口情報芸術センター［YCAM］で開催へ。18年ぶりのコラボレーション
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Matsubeya | Takahiro Mizushima "Memoirs of Huandao"
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中尾拓哉 | Unexpected Kairos: A London Stay
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月を射る @ KAG
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Art Exhibitions Closing on May 17 (Sun): High-Fidelity Reproduction of Korin's 'Chokugai Sai-e' (Tokyo National Museum) and Van Gogh Exhibition (Fukushima Prefectural Museum) etc.
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山川陸｜つくる冒険　日本のアール・ブリュット45人─たとえば、「も」を何百回と書く。（後編）
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【Tokyo】'Family Space' Opens at Tokyo National Museum
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新潮社の旧出版倉庫が美術・工芸のギャラリーに──sokoがオープン
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Enjoying the Beauty of Komatsu While Listening to Explanations: Komatsu Art Exhibition (Hokuetsu Shimbun)
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Enjoying the Beauty of Komatsu While Listening to Explanations: Komatsu Art Exhibition
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Tsukimikan: A Small Luxury Hotel Where Gems of Arts and Crafts Gather
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Top 5 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From Shimo Murakami to 90s British Art, Longzawa Rusaki and Others
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Exhibition of 150 Works by Former Art Teacher Kambara from Tenryu Village in Iida
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Masayuki Tanaka Appointed as New Director of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; He Will Hold Four Top Positions
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The 5th 'Cosmology' [Professor Naoki Sato] Lessons in Art Appreciation at Tokyo University of the Arts: A New Art History Viewed Through East-West Comparison: How to Express the Invisible World...
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Kobayashi Haruhito | After School 'Game Breaker' — From 'Medium and Dimension: Plastic'
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Shigeru Onishi: Photography and Painting
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Aoshima New | Heaven and Earth in Black Abyss — Mizuho Yasui's 'Tenpan / aśman' / Andrius Altnuian's 'Obol' (Part 1)
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Memorial Exhibition for Mitsuko Tabé, Founding Member of Avant-Garde Art Group "Kyushu-ha," Featuring 40 Works Found in Her Studio After Her Death (Yomiuri Shimbun Online)
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【Tokyo】Japan Sign Design Association 60th Anniversary "Grand Sign Exhibition"
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Venice Biennale Opens: Arawa Nassh's 'Baby' Installation Explores Care and the Future in the Japanese Pavilion
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Stilllive Documents 2019–2025 @ The 5th Floor
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Concentrating the Charm of Craftsmanship Art: Calligraphy Exhibition in Oshu, Watase [Iwate]
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Report: 'Posthumous 110 Years, Revolutionary of Nihonga: Imamura Shikō' (Yokohama Museum of Art). 42nd Anniversary Large Retrospective, 180 Works of the Premature Painter Gather
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MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives at Takao Gateway Selected for 'The World's Most Beautiful Museums 2026' List
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Edo Tokyo Museum's Renovation Anniversary Special Exhibition 'Western-style Building: Meiji's Dreams and Challenges' Features Japan's First Public Display of a Rare Imperial Diet Building Design
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Special Exhibition Commemorating the Renovation of Edo-Tokyo Museum: "Western-Style Architecture: Dreams and Challenges of the Meiji Era" Held. Phantom National Diet Building Plans Unveiled for the First Time in Japan
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Yuka Yagasaki｜“Museum on the Coastline” — The Seawall as a Support Medium
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Takashima Megumi｜Kasahara Emiko “DR 2019-”
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Let's Play! Okazaki World Children's Art Museum 'Wooden Toy Exhibition' - Hamamatsu City Parenting Information Site Pippi
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コシノヒロコ、絵画創作の原点。安藤忠雄設計の「KHギャラリー芦屋」を訪ねて｜画像ギャラリー 11 / 12
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Koshino Hiroko, Origins of Painting Creation. Visiting the KH Gallery Ashiya Designed by Ando Tadao
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Ron Mueck @ Mori Art Museum
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MAM Research 012: Diasporic Memories – Korean Artists Living Beyond Borders @ Mori Art Museum
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80+ Recommended Exhibitions for 2026 Golden Week: A Variety of Exhibitions Featuring Eric Carle, the Kaga Maeda Family, Ron Mueck, Kitano Tenjin, and More!
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Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 5 'Dramatically Capturing the Heart! Baroque and Rococo' Rubens, Vermeer, Rembrandt and others introduced, broadcast on May 6 on E-Tele
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MAM Collection 022: Timoteus Anggawan Kusno @ Mori Art Museum
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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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