Japan Art News (Page 3)

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Ako Sugie | Excuse me, may I intrude on the street?
A review of an exhibition at Shoto Museum of Art exploring the theme of the street, starting from the Street Observation Society and including contemporary street-related activities.
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Architecture festivals from across Japan gather in Ginza: Agency for Cultural Affairs hosts "LinkArchiScape 2026" to consider the preservation and inheritance of architecture
The Agency for Cultural Affairs will hold "LinkArchiScape 2026" in November, gathering four architecture festivals in Ginza to discuss preservation and inheritance.
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teamLab to Open First Permanent Museum in the U.S. in 2030, a Roughly 10,000-Square-Meter Facility in California
teamLab announced it will open its first permanent U.S. museum in 2030 within the OCVIBE development in Anaheim, California.
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[Tokyo] "What Time Is It Now?—Koyama Yukitai and Tamayama Takuro" Exhibition
An exhibition bringing together works by Koyama Yukitai and Tamayama Takuro across roughly 100 years opens at Shiseido Gallery.
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Shiga Lieko: Nanu mo Kanu mo @ Aomori Museum of Art
Aomori Museum of Art presents Shiga Lieko's largest solo exhibition, marking the museum's 20th anniversary and 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake.
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YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition “Communication with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH” Opening Report: From 200 Meters Above Ground to the Far Reaches of Space
YOSHIROTTEN's first major Tokyo solo exhibition in 8 years opens at TOKYO NODE, expressing communication with the cosmos through light and data.
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Kyoto Contemporary Art Fair Expands Support for Young Artists: Where Will the "New Stream" Lead?
Kyoto's ACK art fair launches the "NEW STREAM" program to support emerging artists, with organizers discussing its significance and future.
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Shiojiri Art Association Marks 60 Years of Creation with Commemorative Exhibition at City Gymnasium, November 1–3
The Shiojiri Art Association celebrates its 60th anniversary with a commemorative exhibition of about 40 member works and a charity sale at the city gymnasium from November 1 to 3.
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Art exhibitions opening October 27 (Tue) – November 3 (Tue, holiday): Sannomaru Shozokan opening, Shōjo Manga Infinity, Sexuality in Living Creatures, Himiko's Mirror, and more
Major exhibitions open across Japan from October 27 to November 3, including the Sannomaru Shozokan grand opening and a trio show of shōjo manga masters.
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Important Artworks and More: Exhibition to Learn by Viewing Japanese Swords Opens Tomorrow at Kurikara Fudoji Temple
An exhibition featuring about 170 Japanese swords, including 20 nationally designated Important Artworks, opens tomorrow at Kurikara Fudoji Temple, with hands-on experiences and test-cutting demonstrations.
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Experience Yomiuriland's "Jewel Illumination 2026": Sculptures of Life Woven by Motoko Ishii's Light and Nature
Yomiuriland's Jewel Illumination 2026, running from October 29, is a light event by Motoko Ishii themed on life and nature.
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Ryuichi Sakamoto's Final Piano Performance Revived as "Raw Sound": "Ryuichi Sakamoto | Dialogue" Featuring Haruma Kakuno, Daito Manabe, and Others
A project titled "Ryuichi Sakamoto | Dialogue" will be held, featuring Haruma Kakuno and Daito Manabe using Sakamoto's archived performance data.
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Art Festival "SHIBUYA PARCO ART DAYS" Held at Shibuya PARCO: Yin Yuan's New Performance and a Video Work Using Godard's Archive to Be Unveiled
Shibuya PARCO hosts "SHIBUYA PARCO ART DAYS" from November 4 to 8, featuring Yin Yuan's new performance and a video work based on Jean-Luc Godard's archive.
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The whole town of Kunitachi becomes an art center. "Kunitachi Art Center 2026" opens November 7, with Atsuhiko Misawa, Kazuo Kitai, and others participating
"Kunitachi Art Center 2026," turning the whole town of Kunitachi into an art center, runs November 7–15 with Atsuhiko Misawa, Kazuo Kitai, and others.
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Henri Matisse Exhibition "Matisse: The Poetics of Black and White" to Be Held at the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno in 2027
The Henri Matisse exhibition "Matisse: The Poetics of Black and White" will be held at the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno from March 20 to July 19, 2027.
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Infiltrating the Venue! A Full Reveal of All Booths at the "Bijutsuten Navi Fest 2026" (Part 4): The Final Booth Introduction! Still Plenty of Attractive Booths
In the final installment of the booth tour of "Bijutsuten Navi Fest 2026", the article introduces attractive museum goods from Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Marugame Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art, and more.
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"Girls' Manga Infinity: Moto Hagio × Ryoko Yamagishi × Waki Yamato Three-Person Exhibition" (The National Art Center, Tokyo) Opening Report: Unraveling the Rich Culture Created by Girls' Manga Through the Three Artists' Representative Works
An exhibition of Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato opens at The National Art Center, Tokyo, showcasing the richness and innovation of girls' manga culture.
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"Historical Planner 2027" (Yoshikawa Kobunkan), a handy tool for art fans, is actually useful for appreciating Western art
Yoshikawa Kobunkan's annually published "Historical Planner 2027," featuring a rich historical encyclopedia, is gaining attention as a useful tool for Western art appreciation.
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Special Exhibition "Places Where Words Overlap" Held at the National Museum of Art, Osaka: Looking at History and Memory through "Contact Zones" Where Languages and Cultures Intertwine
The National Museum of Art, Osaka presents a special exhibition exploring Asia's history and memory through photography and video, focusing on "contact zones" where languages and cultures intersect.
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Yu Tsukada | A Theory of Reiwa-Era Illustration Exhibitions: ① Exhibitions Becoming 'Team Battles' and Their Leader, Mika Pikazo
Yu Tsukada examines 2020s Japanese illustration exhibitions as team-driven spatial productions, focusing on Mika Pikazo and others.
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Chinatsu Shimizu | With the Gesture of Neighbors Helping Each Other: "PIKO HOUSE" and "Picture Book Plaza"
Chinatsu Shimizu visits "PIKO HOUSE" and "Picture Book Plaza" in a southern Miyagi town, portraying post-disaster community building and mutual aid.
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[Part 2] Will Warsaw Become the Center of Central and Eastern European Art? The Growing Market and the Contradictions Behind It
Warsaw's art scene has expanded with economic growth but faces contradictions such as commercialization and elitism.
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[Shiga] Related Events for "BIWAKO BETWEEN: Lake Biwa and My Story—An Art Exhibition to Feel the 'Livelihood' Between the Lake and People"
Related events for the Lake Biwa-themed art exhibition "BIWAKO BETWEEN" will be held on October 31, 2026, including artwork guidance, a pottery workshop, a lecture, and a talk session.
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Yuasa Eboshi and Postwar Avant-Garde Metamorphosis Fables @ Nerima Art Museum
An exhibition at Nerima Art Museum explores the theme of "metamorphosis" through works by Yuasa Eboshi and postwar avant-garde artists such as Ikeda Tatsuo.
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Next-generation design event "alter. 2026, Tokyo" to be held at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall. 75 creators from Japan and abroad will exhibit products.
The next-generation design event "alter. 2026, Tokyo," where creators collaborate across industries to explore new product design values, will be held at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall.
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[Part 2] From Mingei to Sato-gei: Art and Architecture Considered from Post-Expo Kameoka. A Review of Kyoto's "ART PARK PROGRAM" (Review by Manabu Miki)
Manabu Miki reviews Kyoto's "ART PARK PROGRAM" from a post-Expo perspective, discussing the outdoor art exhibition "Art Sprout" and architect Hiroshi Ono's works.
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Year-End Charity Art Exhibition Opens on the 29th: 460 Donated Works Including Bizen Ware and Calligraphy, Venue Ready
The 79th Year-End Charity Art Exhibition opens on the 29th at Sanyo Shimbun in Okayama, featuring about 460 donated works including Bizen ware and calligraphy.
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Art Creation with Akakura as the Stage: Collaboration with Joshibi University of Art and Design
Myoko City's Akakura Kanko Resort & Spa has launched an art project in collaboration with Joshibi University of Art and Design, created together with the local community.
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Jenny Holzer, Cate Blanchett, Daniel Libeskind, and others speak at the 37th Prince Takamado Award: The power of art and creativity in uncertain times
The 37th Prince Takamado Award winners discussed the role of art in today's uncertain world.
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Bringing Kyoto's Creativity to the Future of Industry: How Next-Generation Creators Are Nurtured, Considered with Saga Art University and Saga Art Junior College | CyberAgent Way
Saga Art University and CyberAgent discuss their partnership to nurture next-generation creators through academia-industry collaboration and Kyoto's unique culture.
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CyberAgent and Saga University of Arts / Saga Art College Sign Comprehensive Partnership Agreement
CyberAgent and Saga University of Arts / Saga Art College signed a comprehensive partnership to foster next-generation creative talent.
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Matsubangoshi | Excuse me, am I in the way?
A review of the exhibition "Excuse me, am I in the way?" exploring the public nature of streets.
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【Gems of Goodwill: From the Year-End Charity Art Exhibition】(Part 2) Crafts and Calligraphy: The Beauty of Ink in Masterful Hands
The 79th Year-End Charity Art Exhibition at Sanyo Shimbun features about 460 donated works, including Bizen pottery, lacquerware, glass crafts, and calligraphy.
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20+α Art Exhibitions Closing Nationwide on Sunday, November 1 and Tuesday, November 3 (Holiday)
A list of over 20 art exhibitions closing nationwide on November 1 and 3.
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Upcoming: "Yoshihiro Suda" Exhibition
Yoshihiro Suda will hold a solo exhibition at Gallery Koyanagi starting November 2026.
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[Part 1] From Mingei to Satogei: Thinking about Art and Architecture from Post-Expo Kameoka. Review of Kyoto "ART PARK PROGRAM" (Critique by Manabu Miki)
A review of the "ART PARK PROGRAM" in Kameoka, exploring art and regional circulation in a post-Expo context.
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We Want to Deliver the Romance Game "Girlfailure Art Club" in Its Best Form!
Indie game "Girlfailure Art Club" launches crowdfunding to improve quality with more illustrations, music, and features.
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Sneaker Brand OAO Holds Craft Exhibition in Kyoto, Exploring the "Sixth Sense" Through Ceramic Artist Takashi Tanimoto's Works
Sneaker brand OAO holds its first craft exhibition in Kyoto, exploring the "sixth sense" through collaborative works with ceramic artist Takashi Tanimoto.
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"Tate Museum Turner Exhibition" Opens at the National Museum of Western Art: Works Displayed Alongside Contemporary Art by Eliasson, Tillmans, and Others Across 200 Years
An exhibition of about 80 Turner works from Tate's collection opens at the National Museum of Western Art, displayed alongside contemporary art.
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IAMAS 30th Anniversary Exhibition "the Augmentation" Held in Tokyo: How Do AI and VR Change Our Perception?
IAMAS 30th Anniversary Exhibition "the Augmentation" is held in Tokyo, reexamining how AI and VR affect perception and the body through interactive works and re-creations.
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Ako Sugie｜Commemorating the Selection of DOCOMOMO Japan 300: "Modern Movement and Architecture Today"
An exhibition marking DOCOMOMO Japan's 300 selected works, presenting about 100 works in two phases.
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Large-scale Paul Klee Exhibition to Be Held at the National Museum of Art, Osaka in 2027: Exploring the Allure of the "World In Between" Hidden in His Works
A major Paul Klee exhibition, "World In Between," will be held at the National Museum of Art, Osaka from September 11 to December 26, 2027.
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Kyoko Nakano Reads "Dark Western Art" Chapter 3: "The Night Bird, the Owl"
Kyoko Nakano explores the symbolic meanings of the owl in Western art through personal experiences, mythology, and paintings.
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[Osaka] Open Storage 2026: Damien Jalet × Kohei Nawa "Prism"
Open Storage 2026 at MASK in Osaka features Kohei Nawa and Damien Jalet's performance work "Prism" alongside storage displays.
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Topics | [37th Craft Art Sokokai Exhibition] Sokokai Support Project | Kyoto News Art & Event Information Site [Kotoshirube]
As a support project for the 37th Craft Art Sokokai Exhibition at Kyoto Museum of Culture, a five-artist exhibition introduces emerging lacquer, dyeing, and ceramic artists.
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teamLab Turns the Hamarikyu Gardens at Night into an Art Space: "teamLab Hamarikyu" Opens November 25
teamLab will hold a nighttime art project at Hamarikyu Gardens from November 25 to December 24.
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Art Jakarta 2026 Report: The Current State of an Art Fair Connecting the Multilayered Ecosystem of an Archipelagic Nation
Art Jakarta 2026 attracted 41,646 visitors (up 4.3% year-on-year), showcasing the fair's growth and Indonesia's multilayered art ecosystem.
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British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition Opens in Osaka on the 31st
An exhibition of about 200 masterpieces of Japanese art from the British Museum opens on the 31st at the Osaka中之島 Museum of Art.
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Art Exhibitions Starting in November: Imperial Palace Sannomaru Shozokan Opening, Orsay Museum Exhibition, Maruyama Okyo Exhibition, and More
November brings major art exhibitions across Japan, including the Sannomaru Shozokan grand opening, an Orsay Museum exhibition, and a Maruyama Okyo exhibition.
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Okayama's Yamada Bee Farm Hosts "Mitsubachi Arts Festival," Calling for Student Sculpture Submissions with Production Costs up to 3 Million Yen
Yamada Bee Farm's "Mitsubachi Arts Festival" is calling for student sculpture submissions, with selected works receiving up to 3 million yen in production costs.
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Michiko Tsuda: Weather of the Body @ Keio Museum Commons
Michiko Tsuda's solo exhibition "Weather of the Body" will be held at Keio Museum Commons from October 28 to December 24, 2026.
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Australian Art Comes to Kyoto Temples: First Participation in CURATION⇄FAIR | art NIKKEI
Two Melbourne galleries, CAVES and Conners Conners Gallery, will make their debut at CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto 2026, showcasing Australian contemporary art in historic Kyoto temples.
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"British Museum Japanese Art Collection" Exhibition Closes in Tokyo, Next Stop Osaka
The British Museum's Japanese art collection exhibition closed in Tokyo after drawing over 420,000 visitors and will next travel to Osaka.
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MES Solo Exhibition "REI／RE-I" (PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO) Opening Report: Reading Shibuya through "Zero," "Spirit," and "Rave"
MES's solo exhibition "REI／RE-I" opens at Shibuya PARCO, exploring Shibuya's history and urban memory through light and heat.
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"New Town, Interference: Cities and Our Relationships" (Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino) Venue Report: The Culture and History of New Towns as Captured and Considered by Artists
The exhibition "New Town, Interference" at Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino until November 3 features seven artists exploring city-people relationships.
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Public Lecture Series at Akita University of Art Graduate School: Six Consecutive Sessions on Contemporary Art and Composite Art (Minna no Keizai Shimbun Network)
A six-part public lecture series on contemporary art and composite art began on October 18 at Akita University of Art Graduate School.
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The Art Director of "Shaun the Sheep" Speaks on the Behind-the-Scenes of Set Design
Art director Matt Perry reveals the meticulous craftsmanship and creative intentions behind the sets of the new Shaun the Sheep film.
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39 Museums in Tokyo to Hold Simultaneous Evening Openings; National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo National Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, and Others to Participate
39 museums in Tokyo will hold simultaneous evening openings on November 6 and 20, with music programs also planned.
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Akiko Sakamoto | In the Midst of Tremors Again: A Record of Recovery and the Road to Full Reopening
A curator recounts the Kumamoto earthquake of 2026 and the museum's swift recovery, culminating in full reopening and new disaster preparedness measures.
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Chikuhō Art Association Holds Small Works Exhibition in Nogata, Fukuoka, Displaying and Selling 300 Diverse Pieces
The Chikuhō Art Association is exhibiting and selling about 300 diverse works by 42 members across six categories in Nogata, Fukuoka.
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Riku Yamakawa | Special Exhibition "The Depths of Yokohama-e": Genre, Image, or Export Art?
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Kenta Yamazaki | Furousha "The Dark Comedy" (Part 1)
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How Was Escher's "Infinity" Born? "Escher: How to Make Infinity" Traces His Creative Path Through Some 200 Works, Opening in 2027
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Takamatsu City Shionoe Museum of Art Special Exhibition "orm Solo Exhibition: Interwoven Phases – Interwoven Rooms"
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[Kyoto] CP Lab. Course Program "Creative Track" November Courses
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Winter Sapporo-Hosted "Sapporo International Art Festival 2027": All 34 Participating Artists and Each Venue's Concept Revealed
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JAGDA International Student Poster Award 2026 Announced: Grand Prix Goes to a Tama Art University Student
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All 30 National Treasure paintings of Ito Jakuchu's "Doshoku Sai-e" to be shown together for the first time in about 10 years. Special exhibition "National Treasure: Doshoku Sai-e, A World of Color" held at the Sannomaru Shozokan in the Imperial Palace
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David Bowie's 'Transformation' Expressed Through Dance: Bunkamura and Sadler's Wells International Co-Production to Premiere in Tokyo in 2029
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[Goods] Merchandise for the special exhibition "Imperial Treasures: Where Beauty Blooms" is now on sale at the Art Exhibition Japan online store!
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"Saitama International Art Festival 2027" to Be Held in Autumn 2027; First Wave of 8 Artists Includes Jiří Kylián, Tetsuya Umeda, and Tomoko Mukaiyama
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Charity and Autumn Exhibition by Nabari City Art Authors Association from the 12th
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Yu Tsukada | Reiwa Illustration Exhibition Theory ③: Mai Yoneyama's Frontier
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Kazumi Miyai | Naebono Art Studio and 0 Chiten: Visiting Their Final Exhibitions
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Takashima Yasushi｜10 Cashiers, Supermarket Sounds, an Opera for Piano: Lithuanian Contemporary Opera Performance "HAVE A GOOD DAY!"
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[Kyoto] Talk Series "The Future of Rutsubo: Community and Art Creating Places"
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SUPER OPEN STUDIO 2026
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Kanazawa College of Art Marks 80th Anniversary with Craft Exhibitions On and Off Campus
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Drill at Kanazawa College of Art and Craft Simulates Fire Caused by Lightning Strike; About 220 Members Draw Water from Tatsumi Canal to Extinguish Fire (Ishikawa TV)
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Angle: Wave of Art Thefts Leaves Small and Regional Museums in Europe Struggling to Boost Security
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Kyoto International Art Fair "Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK)" Opens Its 6th Edition Under a New Structure Led Jointly by Multiple Directors
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Art Spots to Visit Along with Illuminations (Tokyo) | Page 3
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Children's artworks on display until the 8th at the Tanabe・Nishimuro School Art Exhibition, Wakayama (Ki Minpo)
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Report on "Shiga Lieko: Nanu mo Kanu mo" (Aomori Museum of Art): Diffuse Reflections Inside a Writhing "Organism," and 20 Years in Tohoku, Now
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Art Collaboration Kyoto 2026 Opening Report: 63 Galleries from Around the World Show a New Form of "Collaboration" in Kyoto
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Kishida Ryusei in Kyoto: Pursuing Pleasures While Passionate About Classical Art, the Path to "Portrait of Reiko"
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Who Is Making the Sound? Tarek Atoui Revisits Creation and Collaboration at Tate Modern
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Anima Ludens Exhibition Report: Redefining Art and Life Through the Fusion of Contemporary Art and Indie Games | Image Gallery 14 / 14
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Lesson 11: "Political Critique"—The Spirit of Humor Resisting Mighty Power [Professor Naoki Sato] Art Appreciation Lessons Taught at Tokyo University of the Arts: A New Art History through East-West Comparison
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Exhibition Details for V&A's "Diva" Exhibition Revealed, Including a Special Japan Display Focusing on Akihiro Miwa
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[Tokyo] Asada Wataru "TOKYO CUSTOM DRUM SET": An Exhibition to Walk Through a Single Drum Set
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Art Week Tokyo: AWT FOCUS 2026
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What Has Art Week Tokyo Brought to the City? Changes in Its Fifth Year and Challenges Beyond Internationalization
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The Imperial Palace Sannomaru Shozokan, exhibiting imperial art, has fully opened
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「Anima Ludens」Exhibition Report: Redefining Art and Life Through the Fusion of Contemporary Art and Indie Games
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【Kyoto】FOCUS #7: Koki Tanaka Exhibition "No Time to Sleep / Time to Sleep"
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[Yamagata] The 1st Michinooku Art Festival 2026 "Yama no Hikari"
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Opening with a major James Turrell exhibition: Immersive art center "Superblue Kyoto" to open in early 2027
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"Forest Art Festival 2027 in Okayama, the Land of Sunshine" Announces Second Wave of Artists: Junya Ishigami, Risaku Suzuki, and 12 Others Join
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[Paid Members Only] Win Tickets to "YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition: Communication with the Beyond / BEYOND EARTH" (TOKYO NODE) — 5 Pairs, 10 Winners!
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