Japan Art News (Page 31)

Michelin Selects New Hotel Rating, Benesse House on Naoshima, Praised for Fusion of Architecture, Art, and Nature; Top Award to be Announced on the 8th of Next Month
Michelin's new architecture and design award selects Benesse House in Naoshima, Japan, for its fusion of art, architecture, and nature.
[Opening] "Shirakaba": The Introduction and Spread of Western Art in Japan at Chigasaki City Museum of Art until November 9th - Tracing the Passion of Young Literary Figures for Western Art 100 Years Ago
Chigasaki City Museum of Art hosts an exhibition on "Shirakaba," exploring how young literary figures introduced and embraced Western art 100 years ago.
Miu Miu Announces the 30th Installment of its Short Film Project "WOMEN’S TALES," Depicting a New Venus Image Centered on Art History and the Body
Miu Miu's "WOMEN’S TALES" 30th installment presents a new Venus image directed by Alice Diop.
Transmitting Art from Futako-Tamagawa, a Town with an Art University. Tama Art University x Futako-Tamagawa Rise Regional Collaboration Art Project Musical x Kabuki Direction Fusion! Tamarivers Vol. 14 Plaza Theater "Haishakku"
Tama Art University and Futako-Tamagawa Rise present "Haishakku," a plaza theater performance blending musical and Kabuki, as their 14th regional art project.
WORLD REPORT "São Paulo": São Paulo Museum of Art's New Building, Inheriting Lina Bo Bardi's Vision, Opens
The São Paulo Museum of Art's new building has opened, featuring an exhibition that inherits Lina Bo Bardi's vision.
Solo Exhibition by Contemporary Artist Yuichi Hirako, "Yuichi Hirako Exhibition ORIGIN" as a Setouchi Art Museum Collaboration Project, to be Held at The Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art
The Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art will host "Yuichi Hirako Exhibition ORIGIN," a solo show by contemporary artist Yuichi Hirako, featuring new works exploring human-nature coexistence.
Kiaf SEOUL 2025 Opens, Intersecting the History and Present of the Korean Art Scene
The 24th Kiaf SEOUL, a major art fair, has opened with 175 galleries from over 20 countries, connecting Korea's art scene with the global art world.
[Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2025] These are the Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! Kyushu National Museum of History and Folklore
Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2025 will feature recommended goods from the Kyushu National Museum of History and Folklore, including a Haniwa horse mascot.
Top 5 Art Events to See This Weekend: Collaboration with Hong Kong M+! A Large-Scale Exhibition Looking Back at 20 Years of Contemporary Japanese Art, Alex Katz's World Created Through "Improvisation"
Five must-see art events this weekend, including a major exhibition on Japanese contemporary art and Alex Katz's solo show.
Reconsidering Post-War Art with ‘Anti-Action’: Female Artists
A new exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art explores post-war Japanese art through a gendered lens, featuring works by approximately 120 female artists, including Yayoi Kusama.
Fukuoka Prefectural Museum Hosts ‘Fukuoka Peace Art Exhibition’ Until July 7th
The ‘Fukuoka Peace Art Exhibition’ is being held at the Fukuoka Prefectural Museum until July 7th, featuring artworks and a message board for Ukrainian children.
金沢アートグミ・上田陽子氏に聞く、地域とアートのインフラ
An interview with Ueda Yozo of Kanazawa Art Gummi, discussing the infrastructure of art and its connection to the region. The interview explores Kanazawa's art scene and the organization's role in supporting local artists.
Toshio Hida | Marika Oishi "Purple Rain"
The exhibition features analog television monitors stacked in a pyramid shape, displaying footage of national flowers of countries at war being burned with a blowtorch.
Tama Art University Transforms Town into Theater: Collaborative Project 'Hayashaku' (Stage-Borrowing) to Premiere in October.
Tama Art University and Iidaya Rise are collaborating on a theater project, 'Hayashaku,' featuring a public performance and community events in October.
"Oita Free Art Exhibition" Features 29 Works, Mainly Paintings, Held at Prefectural Museum of Art Until the 7th (OBS Oita Broadcasting)
The "Oita Free Art Exhibition," showcasing 29 works, primarily paintings, is being held at the Oita Prefectural Museum of Art until the 7th.
"Oita Jiyu Bijutsu Ten" (Oita Free Art Exhibition) Features 29 Works, Mainly Paintings, Held at Prefectural Museum of Art Until the 7th
The "Oita Jiyu Bijutsu Ten" is being held at the Prefectural Museum of Art, showcasing 29 works, primarily paintings, by seven artists.
Traveling with a Theme is Fun: A Journey to Encounter the Mosaic and Tile Wall Paintings of Art Creator Misato Oka (Kuner Salon)
Art creator Misato Oka discusses the charm of traveling with a theme, focusing on mosaic and tile wall paintings.
[Kyoto/Tokyo] The Social Role of Curation - Shall we curate? -
A symposium exploring the social role of curation will be held in Kyoto and Tokyo as a kickoff event for a new endowed course at Kyoto University.
Nerima Musicians Association Lecture Concert: Resonance of Art and Music ~From the Collection of Nerima Art Museum~ to be held at Nerima Culture Center on Saturday, November 8, 2025!
A lecture concert exploring the resonance of art and music will be held at Nerima Culture Center on November 8, 2025.
Nerima Performing Artists Association Lecture Concert: Resonance of Art and Music ~From the Collection of Nerima Art Museum~ To be held at Nerima Culture Center on Saturday, November 8, 2025!
A lecture concert exploring the resonance of art and music will be held at Nerima Culture Center on November 8, 2025.
Viewing Angle/Angle ~The Message Conveyed by Composition~ - NHK High School Course Art/Fine Arts I
Shishido Kavka and Mike, the embodiment of the David statue, explain how composition significantly alters a work's impression.
Exploring Tama's Regional Culture Through Art and Archives: An Exhibition to Discover Connections!
Tama Shinkin Museum hosts an exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of 'Tama no Ayumi,' exploring regional cultural connections through art and archives.
Review: A Portrait of a Wartime Painter Seen from the Family. Matsumoto Kan's 'My Father, Matsumoto Shunkei'
Kan Matsumoto reviews his father, Shunkei Matsumoto's, life and work from a family perspective.
600 Ancient Egyptian Artifacts Smuggled, Real Prison Sentence in US Court – Also Attempted to Sell at Auction with False Provenance (ARTnews JAPAN)
A man was sentenced to prison in a US court for smuggling 600 ancient Egyptian artifacts.
Top 10 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From The National Art Center, Tokyo's "Prism of the Era" to Expo'70 Pavilion's "Boats and Humanity" | Page 3
This article highlights top Japanese art exhibitions, including Yayoi Kusama's prints, "Shirakaba" magazine's influence, contemporary art at The National Art Center, and maritime cultures at Expo'70 Pavilion.
“Playing Art” Exhibition in Osaki on the Theme of Sound and Form | NHK Miyagi News
The “Playing Art” exhibition, themed around “sound” and “form,” is being held in Osaki City, showcasing approximately 30 works.
『Rekishidō (History Road)』Vol. 41 Released on September 8th: A Special Feature on 'The Truth of National Treasures,' Introducing Their Origins and Highlights, with a Contribution by Keiko Samejima
『Rekishidō』Vol. 41, released on September 8th, features a special on Japan's national treasures, exploring their history and highlights.
Top 10 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From The National Art Center, Tokyo's "Prism of the Era" to Expo '70 Osaka's "Boats and Humanity"
This article highlights ten must-see exhibitions this weekend, including the "Renoir x Cézanne" exhibition at the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum and the Leiji Matsumoto exhibition at Tokyo City View.
Book Review: A New Path to Aesthetics Starting from Indifference. Ben Nanay's 'Introduction to Aesthetics'
Ben Nanay's 'Introduction to Aesthetics' offers a practical guide to aesthetics, beginning with the experience of indifference.
Post-War Hokkaido Art: Tracing Memories - Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art Collection Exhibition
The Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art is holding a collection exhibition tracing Hokkaido's art and its connection to society over the past 80 post-war years.
Shimane Prefectural Museum of Art Closed, Urgently Investigating Cause and Restoring Operations; Exhibition Ahead, Citizen Art Exhibition Canceled
Shimane Prefectural Museum of Art is temporarily closed due to air conditioning system malfunction, with urgent efforts to identify the cause and restore operations.
Okinawa Women Artists Exhibition to be held in Naha from the 16th, with 35 participants
The Okinawa Women Artists Exhibition opens in Naha on the 16th, featuring 35 participating artists.
"Photography ~ Capturing, Cutting, Creating ~" - NHK High School Course Art/Fine Arts I
Through photography, Mika and Kafka explore the charm of art by capturing, cutting, and creating.
"Characters ~Designing Characters, Designing with Characters~" - NHK High School Course Art/Fine Arts I
Shishido Kavka explores how character design changes communication through practical application.
"Architecture and Art" - NHK High School Course Art/Art I
Architecture has evolved with the times, with reinforced concrete bringing significant change. We will learn about the transition of architecture from Modernism to Postmodernism.
Sharp Police Novels, Naoki Prize Winner's Antique Art Mystery, Mature Time Travel SF, and Tense yet Healing Historical Novels—A Treasure Trove of Varied Entertainment Novels. Tokuma Bunko September New Releases, On Sale!
Tokuma Bunko's September new releases feature a rich variety of entertainment novels, including police thrillers, art mysteries, and historical fiction.
Top 10 Popular Articles in August: 1st is an Art Exhibition Starting in September, 2nd is a Science Exhibition to Visit During Summer Vacation, 3rd is Maruyama Okyo
Art Exhibition Navi's top 10 popular articles for August. 1st is an art exhibition starting in September, 2nd is a science exhibition, and 3rd is a Maruyama Okyo exhibition.
Spatial design by architect Kazuyo Sejima. POLA Ginza to reopen in December
POLA Ginza will reopen on December 12th with spatial design by architect Kazuyo Sejima.
Aiming for a Society Where Cats and People Can Live Happily Together: Initiatives of Akita University of Art's Rescued Cat Circle in Akita
Akita University of Art's rescued cat circle aims for a society where cats and people can live happily together, using student creativity in their adoption promotion efforts.
Daniel O'Toole
Daniel O'Toole is a Melbourne-based multimedia artist creating sensory works focused on color and sound.
Masterpiece stolen by Nazis discovered in South America after 80 years, clue found in real estate advertisement
A 18th-century Italian painting, looted by Nazis and missing for 80 years, has been found in Argentina, with a real estate ad providing the clue.
Painting looted by Nazis recovered by Argentine authorities, found reflected in real estate advertisement
Argentine authorities recovered a Nazi-looted Italian masterpiece, the "Portrait of a Lady," after it was spotted in a real estate ad.
Two Days of Art Coloring Nerima City: "Art Marche 2025" to be Held on September 13th and 14th (Pia)
Art Marche 2025 will be held in Nerima on September 13-14, featuring events to enjoy the city through art.
Hishida Shunso's Masterpiece "Black Cat" to be Unveiled After Restoration | Image Gallery 1 / 8
Hishida Shunso's masterpiece "Black Cat" will be unveiled after its restoration is complete.
Hishida Shunso's Masterpiece "Black Cat" to be Unveiled After Restoration Completion
Hishida Shunso's masterpiece "Black Cat" will be unveiled after its completion of restoration at the Eisei Bunko museum.
Kyoto City: Art Rhizome KYOTO 2025 "Gekiryo Kyoto" Participating Artists Decided
Art Rhizome KYOTO 2025 "Gekiryo Kyoto" will be held at 10 venues in Kyoto, and participating artists have been decided.
A Kyoto Artist Who Questions "Beauty": 10 Years of Overseas Experience and a Journey of Reading Leading to an Interest in the Beauty of Words
Kyoto-based artist Junichiro Ishii has deepened his interest in the beauty of words, as well as visual aesthetics, through 10 years of overseas experience and extensive reading.
Special Exhibition "Boats and Humanity - Maritime Life in Asia and Oceania" (National Museum of Ethnology) Opening Report
The National Museum of Ethnology opens "Boats and Humanity - Maritime Life in Asia and Oceania," showcasing diverse boats and lifestyles.
Tokyo University of the Arts Museum Masterpiece Exhibition: Invitation to the Palace of Art (Fukuyama Museum of Art)
Fukuyama Museum of Art presents an exhibition of 120 modern art pieces from the Tokyo University of the Arts collection.
River Retreat Garaku x Contemporary Art... | Release No.2467087 | eltha
River Retreat Garaku collaborates with contemporary artist Noritaka Tatehana for its 25th anniversary, featuring installations and special dining experiences.
【Aomori】Genbi Meets! #1: Towada Citizen's Library Site-Specific Performance "Standing in the Garden of a Wall Covered in Ivy"
Towada City Museum of Contemporary Art launches "Genbi Meets!". The first event features Fabio Perletta's site-specific performance at Towada Citizen's Library.
Drawing a "World" in the Shape of Humans. "Bijutsu Techo" October 2025 Issue Features Izumi Kato: Featured Topics from Mapion News
Bijutsu Techo's October 2025 issue will feature artist Izumi Kato, released on September 5th.
DiCaprio's Basquiat Also Among Art Linked to 1MDB Case Up for Auction
Art linked to the 1MDB scandal, including Basquiat pieces previously owned by DiCaprio, is being auctioned, with proceeds going to victims.
DiCaprio’s Basquiat Also Among Art Linked to 1MDB Scandal Up for Auction
Artworks linked to the 1MDB scandal, including pieces owned by Leonardo DiCaprio, are being auctioned.
Five Contemporary Artists Interpret "Horror." "9991 - Gaze into the Abyss -" Inspired by "Exhibition 1999" Opens September 9 in Roppongi, Tokyo
Five contemporary artists explore the human abyss through the theme of "horror" in the exhibition "9991 - Gaze into the Abyss -" opening September 9 in Roppongi.
[Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2025] Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! Keio University Museum Commons
Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2025 features Keio University Museum Commons recommending goods like the 'Dreaming! Utamaro, Mysterious? Sharaku' exhibition catalog.
Art to Color Nerima's Town: "Art Marche 2025" to be Held!
Nerima City will hold "Art Marche 2025" on September 13-14, featuring collaborations between museums, libraries, and shopping streets with workshops and parades.
Opening Report: "Prism of the Era: Art Expressions Born in Japan 1989–2010" (The National Art Center, Tokyo). Featuring leading contemporary Japanese artists such as Takashi Murakami, Yoshitomo Nara, Yasumasa Morimura, and Shinro Ohtake.
The exhibition "Prism of the Era: Art Expressions Born in Japan 1989–2010" has opened at The National Art Center, Tokyo, showcasing works by leading artists.
Okayama Prefecture Exhibition Opens Featuring Creative Paintings and Calligraphy: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi
The 76th Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition opened, showcasing 1368 creative paintings and calligraphy works.
NEW PLATFORM -Alternative ASIA- (Art Center NEW)
Art Center NEW will host an event featuring alternative spaces and art collectives from Asia.
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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