Japan Art News (Page 3)

My Hijiyama Notes: Island, Mountain, Hill, and Sometimes a Cat
This exhibition at Hiroshima MOCA explores the history and multi-layered nature of Hijiyama through participatory programs and creative archives.
First Solo Exhibition in Japan. Urs Fischer "Spot the Difference" to be Held at Fergus McCaffrey Tokyo
Contemporary artist Urs Fischer will hold his first solo exhibition in Japan, titled "Spot the Difference," at Fergus McCaffrey Tokyo.
[Tokyo] The Architecture and Design of Noémi Raymond: Weaving a Modern Life with Japanese Harmony
Gallery A Quatre in Tokyo is hosting an exhibition exploring the architecture and design legacy of Noémi Raymond.
Yoshiko Shimada: Selfless Devotion / Loving Care @ Ota Fine Arts
This article introduces the exhibition "Selfless Devotion / Loving Care" by contemporary artist Yoshiko Shimada at Ota Fine Arts.
Ohara Museum of Art completes facility renovations and reopens on April 25
The Ohara Museum of Art will reopen on April 25 following facility renovations, featuring special exhibitions on Chinese paintings.
What is the empathy Vaundy felt for the spirit of YBA artists? Discussing his creative philosophy and love for British culture at the "YBA & BEYOND" exhibition (The National Art Center, Tokyo) (Interviewer: Yoko Shinya)
Artist Vaundy visited the "YBA & BEYOND" exhibition at The National Art Center, Tokyo, sharing his insights on creative philosophy and British art.
A Report on the "TCAA 2026-2028 Award Ceremony and Commemorative Symposium" Honoring Han Ishu and Yang02: What Does "Urgency" Reveal About the Artists We Should Support Now?
This report covers the award ceremony and symposium for the Tokyo Contemporary Art Award (TCAA) 2026-2028 winners, Han Ishu and Yang02.
Oil Paintings, Watercolors, and Sculptures: Personalities Blossom at the Tomakomai Art Association's "Spring Exhibition"
The Tomakomai Art Association's "Spring Exhibition" opened on the 7th at the Tomakomai City Art Museum, featuring oil paintings, watercolors, and sculptures.
Yoichi Ochiai's Expo Pavilion "null²" Evolves: Permanent Theater "null²ⁿ" in 2026 and "null⁴" at "GREEN×EXPO" in 2027
Yoichi Ochiai's Expo pavilion "null²" is evolving into a permanent theater in 2026 and a new project in 2027.
Sachiko Kazama Exhibition: "1000-Ri Eye in the Hojo Room" to be held at the Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art; First Solo Exhibition in the Tohoku Region
The Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art will host printmaker Sachiko Kazama's first solo exhibition in the Tohoku region starting June 5.
Kazuhito Kawai & Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka: "Tsuitayo: Becoming by Making" @ KOTARO NUKAGA (Roppongi)
KOTARO NUKAGA in Roppongi presents the exhibition "Tsuitayo: Becoming by Making" by Kazuhito Kawai and Alexa Kumiko Hatanaka from March 14 to April 10, 2026.
[Tokyo] "OneCoin Cinema: Short Film Selection"
The Tokyo Photographic Art Museum will host "OneCoin Cinema," featuring curated short films from around the world, starting April 10.
Aoyama Shin | Kyosuke Higuchi's 'Executing Init and Fini' (Part 1)
Kyosuke Higuchi's novel 'Executing Init and Fini' utilizes LLMs extensively, exploring its creation process, historical context of text generation, and reader interaction.
Kenta Yamazaki | Adelaide Inspection Report 3: Thinking through LGBTQ-related programs (Part 1)
Through performances at the Adelaide Fringe, this report examines the diversity of LGBTQ-related programming and its integration into Australian society.
No. 481: Perspectives are free. A comprehensive art roundup to talk about: "Nichiyo Bijutsukan (Sunday Art Museum) 50th Anniversary Exhibition"
The author explores the joy of free interpretation in art while visiting the NHK "Sunday Art Museum" 50th Anniversary Exhibition.
Herallbony and Google Collaboration: Google Pixel 10a to be Released in May
Herallbony and Google collaborate on the Google Pixel 10a 'Isai Blue' limited edition, featuring art by artists with intellectual disabilities, launching in May.
Yang02 'Parent-Child Upcycle Art' Report: Enjoying the Free DIY Spirit of the YBA
A report on an upcycle art workshop by artist Yang02, where parents and children explored the DIY spirit of the YBA.
What are the highlights of "Marie Antoinette Style" (Yokohama Museum of Art)? 200 items exhibited in V&A traveling exhibition
The "Marie Antoinette Style" exhibition at the Yokohama Museum of Art features 200 items, including treasures from London's Victoria and Albert Museum.
Suspected of smuggling over 5kg of the drug "ketamine" disguised as "artworks/antiques": Brazilian national arrested and indicted (Yomiuri TV)
A Brazilian man has been arrested and indicted for smuggling over 5kg of ketamine from the Netherlands by disguising it as antiques.
Lucy Rie Exhibition - Vessels of Grace Connecting East and West - to be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum. First retrospective in Japan in about 10 years.
A retrospective of ceramic artist Lucy Rie, her first in Japan in about 10 years, will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum.
Public Art "Kiki" Exhibited at Osaka-Kansai Expo Installed in Kanazawa
The public art "Kiki" by Yuki Nara, exhibited at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, has been installed in Kanazawa.
Megumi Takashima | "The Logic of the World: Art of Our Time" (Part 1)
This first part of an essay examines the hierarchy of vision and gender asymmetry in art through a group exhibition at MoMAK.
Akiko Sakamoto | In the Next 'Pre-Disaster' Era – Changes Over the Past 10 Years and the Exhibition 'The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake and Cultural Prescriptions: When My Heart Began to Stir'
Ten years after the Kumamoto earthquake, the Kumamoto City Museum of Contemporary Art is holding an exhibition reflecting on the 'post-disaster' period and aiming for mental recovery through culture.
Special Exhibition "The Ainu People and Expositions: 150 Years of Experience" to be Jointly Held at the National Ainu Museum and the National Museum of Japanese History
The National Ainu Museum and the National Museum of Japanese History will jointly host an exhibition exploring 150 years of Ainu history at expositions.
Robert Rauschenberg and Asia @ M+
The exhibition "Robert Rauschenberg and Asia" at M+ in Hong Kong explores the artistic connections between Robert Rauschenberg and the Asian region.
Naho Kawabe “Flos Filicis: Fern Flowers” @ WAITINGROOM
WAITINGROOM is hosting Naho Kawabe’s solo exhibition “Flos Filicis: Fern Flowers,” featuring installations and photo collages exploring themes of energy and labor.
Echigo-Tsumari MonET Consecutive Exhibition Vol. 10 Ryosaku Miyasaka "Ryosaku Miyasaka ART 75 Years Old" @ Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, MonET
Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art, MonET hosts the first major solo exhibition of artist Ryosaku Miyasaka outside Nagano Prefecture.
Special Exhibition: Masters of Modern Western Painting
This exhibition explores the evolution of modern Western art from Impressionism to the École de Paris using the Kasama Nichido Museum collection.
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum's Artist-in-Residence Exhibition Now Open: Four Domestic and International Artists Explore "The Texture of Memory: To Bind the World Together"
Four artists from the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum's residency program are presenting works exploring the theme of "memory" at Artist Cafe Fukuoka.
The sculptural beauty of ceramic artist Shoji Kamoda meets fashion. "Shoji Kamoda and IM MEN" is being held at The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto is hosting a special exhibition featuring the brand "IM MEN," inspired by the works of ceramicist Shoji Kamoda.
Ryuichi Sakamoto's "KAGAMI" to have its Japanese premiere. Ryuichi Sakamoto's piano performance revived through Mixed Reality (MR)
Ryuichi Sakamoto's MR performance piece "KAGAMI" will hold its Japanese premiere at VS. in Osaka.
【Tokyo】MARTIN MARGIELA AT KUDAN HOUSE
The first major solo exhibition in Japan by artist Martin Margiela will be held at the registered tangible cultural property, Kudan House.
SHIZUOKA World Theatre Festival 2026
The SHIZUOKA World Theatre Festival 2026, organized by SPAC, will take place in Shizuoka from April 25 to May 6, 2026.
Report on "Starry Sky and Road—To Not Forget March 11—(2026)" (Sendai Mediatheque): Individual Perspectives on the Earthquake, Marking the 15th Year
The exhibition at Sendai Mediatheque marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, showcasing diverse personal records and memories of the disaster.
【2026 Golden Week】20 Recommended Exhibitions in Kansai! Latest Art Exhibitions at Museums and Art Museums: Renoir, Ancient Egypt, Martin Margiela, Nakanishi Kazutaka, etc.
This article introduces 20 recommended art exhibitions at museums and galleries in the Kansai region during the 2026 Golden Week holiday.
Part 4: "Ruins as Image" [Professor Naoki Sato] Art Appreciation Lessons at Tokyo University of the Arts: A New Art History through East-West Comparison
Professor Naoki Sato explores the theme of "ruins" by comparing Western and Japanese artworks, identifying a shared sense of melancholy in both.
Riku Yamakawa | humunus + Nanami Akimoto "Utsuho no Hida 0: Dust and the Path of the Tide - A Guide to Tomioka Town, Fukushima Prefecture" / Tour Performance "Dust and the Path of the Tide" along the Buddohama and Obama Coastal Area
This article details a guide book and tour performance, “Dust and the Path of the Tide,” exploring Tomioka Town, Fukushima Prefecture, and its memories of the land and post-disaster recovery.
Matsuko | “Keizo Kitajima Photography Exhibition: Borrowed Place, Borrowed Time”
Keizo Kitajima’s photography exhibition at the Nagano Prefectural Art Museum deeply explores themes of place, time, and the photographer’s perspective.
[Tokyo] TOKAS-Emerging 2026
Six emerging artists selected for the TOKAS-Emerging program will hold solo exhibitions in Tokyo from April to June 2026.
Kazuko Miyamoto @ Take Ninagawa
A solo exhibition by artist Kazuko Miyamoto is being held at Take Ninagawa in Tokyo from February 14 to April 11, 2026.
Best 19 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Ghost in the Shell Exhibition to the Reopening of the Edo-Tokyo Museum
This article introduces 19 recommended exhibitions for this weekend, including the 'Ghost in the Shell' exhibition and the reopening of the Edo-Tokyo Museum.
Statue of Art Dealer Tadamasa Hayashi Completed: Takaoka Native Who Introduced Japanese Beauty Abroad; Volunteers to Install at City Museum; Unveiling Ceremony on the 5th
A statue of Takaoka-born art dealer Tadamasa Hayashi, who promoted Japanese art abroad, will be unveiled at the Takaoka Art Museum on the 5th.
【Tokyo】Kristina Rozhkova "unbewitched"
A major solo exhibition by Russian photographer Kristina Rozhkova is currently being held at PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO in Shibuya.
Kurt Gitter, a Japanese Art Collector, Dies at 89… Raising Awareness of Edo Paintings in the U.S. (Yomiuri Shimbun Online)
Kurt Gitter, a prominent Japanese art collector in the U.S., passed away at the age of 89, contributing to the increased recognition of Edo paintings.
An urgent call from artists and curators of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia
Artists and curators of the 61st Venice Biennale have issued an urgent call demanding the revocation of the Israeli pavilion's participation.
Roppongi Art Night 2026 to bring back all-night event after 3 years, featuring "RAN Focus" on France
Roppongi Art Night 2026 will be held from October 31 to November 1, marking the return of its all-night format after three years.
Decision to Hold "Roppongi Art Night 2026". All-Night Event Resumes After 3 Years, with Focus on France
"Roppongi Art Night 2026" will be held from October 31st to November 1st, resuming its all-night format after three years, and focusing on French art.
Alumna Yumi Tsunohira Wins Top Prize in the Sculpture Category at the 82nd Contemporary Art Exhibition
Kanazawa University alumna Yumi Tsunohira won the top prize in the sculpture category at the 82nd Contemporary Art Exhibition.
【2026 GW】30 Recommended Exhibitions in Tokyo! Monet, Wyeth, YBA, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Sunday Art Museum, and more
This article highlights 30 must-see art exhibitions across Tokyo for the 2026 Golden Week holiday, categorized by region and genre.
“SHIZUOKA Performing Arts Festival 2026” to be held during Golden Week. Notable works focusing on community, body, history, and gender.
The SHIZUOKA Performing Arts Festival 2026 will take place from April 25 to May 6, featuring diverse works under director Natsuki Ishigami.
【New Release Information】Books to Read This Month! From Wes Anderson to the History of Women in Design, and Amedeo Modigliani (April 2026 Edition)
This article introduces new art-related books releasing in April, including works on Wes Anderson, the history of women in design, and Amedeo Modigliani.
Directly connected to JR Takanawa Gateway Station! A new cultural hub, "MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives," has opened.
The new cultural hub "MoN Takanawa" has opened at JR Takanawa Gateway Station, featuring diverse exhibition spaces, theaters, and dining facilities.
5 Exhibitions to See in Kansai Now (Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo): Anti-Action, Ancient Egypt, Natsuyuki Nakanishi Exhibition, and More
This article highlights must-see art exhibitions in the Kansai region this April, featuring the debut Japanese exhibition of Martin Margiela.
Yutaka Tsukada | Adrian Daup's "Panic of 'Cancel Culture': A Discourse Space That Creates Panic" (Part 2)
This article reviews Adrian Daup's book, analyzing the panic caused by 'cancel culture' and the underlying discourse space.
Yu Tsukada | Adrian Daup “Panic of ‘Cancel Culture’ – A Discourse Space That Creates Panic” (Part 1)
This article introduces Adrian Daup's book, “Panic of ‘Cancel Culture’,” analyzing the origins of cancel culture and its discourse within American society.
The Horizon of Coexistence Questioned by Baro d'evel: The Notable Work 'Qui som?' to Have Its Japanese Premiere at 'SHIZUOKA Performing Arts Festival 2026'
The 'SHIZUOKA Performing Arts Festival 2026' will feature the Japanese premiere of Baro d'evel's acclaimed production 'Qui som?', blending contemporary circus and ceramics.
The permanent exhibition 'Computers and Nature, The Nature of Computers' at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) was renewed on April 1st, supervised by Yoichi Ochiai.
Miraikan's permanent exhibition, supervised by Yoichi Ochiai, has been renewed to feature new installations using generative AI and glasses-free 3D technology.
【Interview】The World's Largest Collection of Hokusai Manga: An Interview with Mitsuru Uragami, an Art Dealer and Ukiyo-e Collector ② – “My Main Business is ‘Ceramics,’ Ukiyo-e is Basic, and I Don’t Do Business with It”
Art dealer Mitsuru Uragami states his primary business is antique ceramics, with ukiyo-e collecting and sales being a hobby.
Professor Riko Imamashi (Department of Japanese Culture) Published the 4th installment (July 10th Evening Edition) of her series “Transcending Beauty,” an exhibition review in the Mainichi Shimbun. | Faculty of International Cultural Communication | Jogakkan University
Professor Riko Imamashi of Jogakkan University contributed an art review on the exhibition of artist Ryuusuke Fukahori to the Mainichi Shimbun.
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Bang & Olufsen: "Beautiful Sound and Design - 100 Years of Beautiful Sound and Design Woven by Bang & Olufsen" Held at Omotesando Hills
An exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen is being held at Omotesando Hills.
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Series Rika Nakashima New Book of the Dead Part Three

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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"

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Natsumi Oozawa | Museum Goods Walk 11 — The Different “Souvenir” and “Museum Goods”: From a Tourism Studies Perspective

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Contemporary Artist Hiroshi Sugimoto Donates Photographic Byobu to Kasuga Taisha in Nara

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Aichi: Doma – Creating, Using, Rediscovering

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Osaka: Let Us Disappear in the Amazing Room — Morimura Yasuaki, Yanobe Kenji, Yanagi Miwa — Related Events

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Art Exhibitions Opening on April 18: Kitano Tenjin, Toyotomi Brothers, Hokusai & Hiroshige Shows, etc.

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Interview with Takehiro Iikawa: Resisting Speed to Create 'Space'. The Confusion and Ambiguous Time Born Within (Interviewer: Miyuki Tanaka)

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Benesse House Museum and Park to Feature New Exhibitions; "Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Reflected" to Undergo Partial Renewal

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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.

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Japan Contemporary Arts and Crafts Exhibition: Yoshie Matsunoki from Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, Wins the Contemporary Crafts Award

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Sachiko Katō | From Preconception Care to Slime Mold: On Satoko Ichihara's 'The Slime Mold Passed Over the Meat'

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Chantana Tiprachart Wins the 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

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Large-scale retrospective of Mako Idemitsu, a pioneer of Japanese video art, to be held

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In the Interlude and Transition: A Review of the "Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026" (Review by Yuko Hasegawa)

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Scenery from inside the Iida City Museum of Art

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Iida City Library and Art Museum introduce "Children's Time" to make facilities more accessible for parents and children

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Why Jeff Koons Continues to Love "Kitsch"

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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

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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.

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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

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Nodoka Odawara and Yuri Yamada selected as first fellows for 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

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Report on the Opening of "Tameshite, Miru Ten" (Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art): Proposing New Appreciation Experiences through 10 "Tries"

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"Swedish Tableware: Life with Gustavsberg" exhibition opens at Shizuoka City Museum of Art, featuring four designers including Lisa Larson.

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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

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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

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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

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[Museum Goods] 6 Recommended Goods Found at the Exhibition "Karl Walser: The Unconventional Swiss Painter" (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"

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Mito Arts Tower to Launch Joint "Kodomo Geijutsukan" for Music, Theater, and Art; Logo Created (Ibaraki Shimbun Cross Eye)

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Do Museums 'Let Go' of Their Collections? The Reality of Overcrowded Storage and the Unchanging Principles

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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

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Yayoi Kusama's stone sculpture exhibition begins at The Hakone Open-Air Museum, alongside a white balloon installation indoors

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Taro Izumi Screening | Space & Cafe Pole Pole-za, Tokyo

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“I want to pass down Kumamoto's fine arts and art to the future” Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art 50th Anniversary Ceremony (RKK Kumamoto Broadcasting)

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Kana Uo | Do You Know? The Remarkable Versatility of Tomoyuki Washio

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“Kusama’s Pop” (Yayoi Kusama Museum) Opening Report: Rethinking Yayoi Kusama’s “Pop” | Image Gallery 2 / 9

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“teamLab Yoro Valley” Opening Report: A New Spring Night Experience Where Ancient Terrain and Modern Expression Resonate