Japan Art News (Page 4)

"30 Years Since Death: Kumi Sugai" Exhibition at Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art. What Was the "Future Art" That Sugai Aspired To?
A retrospective of artist Kumi Sugai at Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art traces his lifelong pursuit of "future art."
Yayoi Kusama's Last Exhibition: Tracing Over 70 Years of Creation in Amsterdam
A major Yayoi Kusama retrospective opened in Amsterdam, showcasing over 70 years of her creative work.
To the Places Passed By, Once Again—Review of "Nobuta Shinya: Scenery Passed By" (Toyota Municipal Museum of Art) (Text: Yuko Hasegawa)
A review by Yuko Hasegawa of Nobuta Shinya's exhibition at Toyota Municipal Museum of Art, examining its display and works.
Artizon Museum Announces 2027 Exhibition Schedule: Venice Biennale Return Exhibition, Tracing "Now" through New Acquisitions, and More
Artizon Museum has announced its 2027 exhibition schedule, featuring a Venice Biennale return exhibition, a new acquisitions show, and more.
"Memorial Exhibition for Lisa Larson" Opens at Matsuya Ginza. A Look at the Diverse Work of the Ceramicist/Designer and Her Endless Passion for Creation
A memorial exhibition featuring around 250 works by the late Swedish ceramicist Lisa Larson has opened at Matsuya Ginza.
【Bijutsu Ten Navi Fes 2026 Venue Exclusive】For Museum Goods Lovers: Capsule Toys Motifed on Works from Museums and Art Museums Nationwide…
Venue-exclusive capsule toys featuring works from museums across Japan are on sale at Bijutsu Ten Navi Fes 2026.
[Hyogo] From the Life of Trees to Form — George Nakashima and the Craftspeople
The Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum in Kobe hosts an exhibition on George Nakashima's furniture and the artisans who craft it.
Coming from Bratislava! Encountering and Connecting with the World's Picture Books
Hiroshima Museum of Contemporary Art hosts a touring exhibition of award-winning illustrations from the Bratislava Biennial of Illustrations (BIB).
[Museum Goods] Six Editorial Picks from "Lisa Larson Memorial Exhibition: Artist, Designer, Source of Inspiration" (Matsuya Ginza)
Six recommended official goods from the Lisa Larson memorial exhibition at Matsuya Ginza, including tote bags.
The 1st Maebashi International Arts Festival Opens: 80 Days of Art from Arts Maebashi to Vacant Houses and Shuttered Streets
The 1st Maebashi International Arts Festival 2026 has opened, featuring art across over 20 venues in central Maebashi over 80 days.
小森はるか+瀬尾夏美+Project Members 《I Was 11 Years Old: Hiroshima Edition》
Hiroshima MOCA presents an ongoing participatory art project by Komori Haruka and Seo Natsumi collecting residents' memories of age 11.
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto to Renew Its Museum Cafe; Ogawa Coffee Makes Its First Foray into a Cultural Facility
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto will renew its museum cafe in April 2027, with Ogawa Coffee opening its first location in a cultural facility.
Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026: Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! Pola Museum of Art
The Pola Museum of Art, exhibiting at Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026, introduces new goods featuring Monet, Van Gogh, and more.
The Fusion of 100 Years of Artisanal Craft and Next-Generation Technology: Kadokawa Daiei Studio's Pursuit of Tradition and Work-Life Balance
Kadokawa Daiei Studio combines a century of artisanal set craftsmanship with cutting-edge virtual production while pursuing a comfortable work environment for its staff.
【Kanagawa】Featuring Future Series Vol. 1─Music of the 21.5th Century─"AI and Contemporary Music"
A new series exploring AI and contemporary music opens in Yokohama with a symposium and world premieres of AI-commissioned works.
Art exhibitions starting in October: "TOKYO ATLAS" (Tokyo waterfront area), "The 78th Shosoin Exhibition" (Nara National Museum), and more open; touring popular exhibitions also begin in various regions
In October, numerous art exhibitions open across Japan, including "TOKYO ATLAS" in Tokyo and "The 78th Shosoin Exhibition" in Nara.
[Museum Goods] 7 Editorial Picks from the Exhibition "Swedish Textiles: Nordic Design Rooted in Life and Nature" at Setagaya Art Museum
Seven recommended merchandise picks from the "Swedish Textiles" exhibition at Setagaya Art Museum.
UK Returns 12 Looted Cultural Relics and Artworks to China
The UK returned 12 Chinese cultural relics and artworks seized by London's Metropolitan Police to China.
Special Exhibition "How to Walk Through Asian Art: South Asia Special Edition — Beyond Conflict: A Journey Along the Veins of Light" [Fukuoka Asian Art Museum] 2026
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum will host a special exhibition from September 19, 2026, showcasing contemporary art from seven South Asian countries.
Autumn Special Exhibition "Baikō-ji Temple and Buddhist Art of Ōmi" from the 26th in Kōka at Miho Museum | Iga Town Information YOU
From September 26 to December 6, Miho Museum in Kōka will host a special exhibition featuring Baikō-ji Temple's main statue and 93 other Buddhist art pieces.
Kotaro Sano | When Imagination Becomes Infrastructure: Liam Young's "In Other Worlds"
A critical essay on Liam Young's Barbican exhibition, reading it through the lineage of speculative design and the difficulties of implementation.
[Osaka] Konohana Enoen Festival 2026
The community festival "Enon En Festival" blending art, music, and food will be held in Osaka on September 26, 2026.
2 Female Contemporary Artists Stay at a Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property to Create Works, Exploring New Expressions of Lacquer / Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture (Ryotan Nikkan Shimbun)
Two female contemporary artists are staying at a tangible cultural property in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, creating lacquer-based artworks and exploring new forms of expression.
Nagasaki Prefectural Art Exhibition Winners (Part 2)
The winners of the design and photography categories of the Nagasaki Prefectural Art Exhibition and the schedule of traveling exhibitions were announced.
[Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2026] Information for Visitors Attending on the Day
A guide for day-of visitors covering entry procedures, stage seating, photography, and dining rules at Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2026.
Nagasaki Prefectural Art Exhibition Winners (Part 2)
This article announces the winners in the sculpture, crafts, and calligraphy categories of the Nagasaki Prefectural Art Exhibition.
Examining the Encounter Between Japanese and Taiwanese Modern Art — "Contemporaneous Constellation: Stars That Shared Time, The Gaze of Art Crossing Borders" Exhibition〈Art Review〉小田原のどか
The "Contemporaneous Constellation" exhibition at Tokyo Museum of Contemporary Art examines the relationship between Japanese and Taiwanese modern art.
[Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026] Here Are the Recommended Goods from the Exhibiting Institution! Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art
Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art showcases Ito Jakuchu and Tetsuya Ishida merchandise at Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026.
The 61st Open Call Tagawa Art Exhibition
The 61st Tagawa Art Exhibition, open to ages 17 and up, features five categories and runs from October 14 to 25, 2026.
Special Exhibition "110 Years After His Death: Tanaka Yoshio Grand Exposition"
A special exhibition introducing the achievements of Tanaka Yoshio through about 200 materials on the 110th anniversary of his death.
Moving! Exhibition: Art of Light, Sound, and Movement
An exhibition at Takamatsu Art Museum exploring postwar Japanese contemporary art through the keyword "movement," based on its collection.
Minami-Nihon Junior Art Exhibition Held at Kagoshima City Museum of Art: Judge Explains Award-Winning Works, Says "Using Various Colors"
The 19th Minami-Nihon Junior Art Exhibition is being held at Kagoshima City Museum of Art, with judge Kōtarō Misaka explaining the winning works.
【Art Exhibition Navifes 2026】Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities: Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts
Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts showcases recommended goods inspired by Eastern art at Art Exhibition Navifes 2026.
United States Returns 64 Cultural Relics, Artworks, and Paleontological Fossils (Sets) to China
The United States returned 64 cultural relics, artworks, and paleontological fossils to China.
Special Exhibition "Miyazawa Kenji 130th Birth Anniversary Exhibition: Iwate's Artistic Climate and Kenji"
A special exhibition commemorating the 130th anniversary of Miyazawa Kenji's birth, shedding light on his overlooked artistic side and its connection to Iwate's art climate.
Rina Banerjee: “You made me leave home... @ Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo
Rina Banerjee's exhibition 'You made me leave home...' is on view at Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo from March 19 to September 13, 2026.
The 39th MBC Sam Hall Art Exhibition Opens Today the 19th in Kagoshima City
The MBC Sam Hall Art Exhibition opened on September 19 in Kagoshima City, with a high school student winning the grand prize for the first time.
Art of the Lotus Sutra – Creating is Praying – artscape
An exhibition at the Suntory Museum of Art explores art created through devotion to the Lotus Sutra.
Museum Exhibition Navi Fest 2026: Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! Hiroshima Museum of Art
The Hiroshima Museum of Art, debuting at Museum Exhibition Navi Fest 2026, presents exclusive merchandise inspired by French modern art masterpieces including Van Gogh's "Daubigny's Garden."
Okazaki City 110th Anniversary Project: Mio Hashimoto Wood Sculpture Exhibition - A Journey with Living Creatures, 2026 Autumn Special Exhibition | Okazaki City Official Website
Okazaki City's 110th anniversary exhibition features Mio Hashimoto's wood sculptures of animals, titled "A Journey with Living Creatures," in autumn 2026.
Sayonara Lala Art Director Mari Fujino Interview: Nostalgic Yet New! Creating Color Scripts for All Episodes (MANTANWEB)
Art director Mari Fujino discusses creating nostalgic yet modern backgrounds for the anime Sayonara Lala.
Open Call | FY2027 "NCAR × AWARE Women Artists Research Fellowship"
The National Center for Art Research and AWARE have opened applications for the FY2027 fellowship supporting research on women artists connected to Japan.
10 Must-See Artworks at Maebashi International Art Festival 2026. An Art Guide for the Inaugural Edition from Margiela to Mika Ninagawa
This article introduces 10 key artworks at the first Maebashi International Art Festival 2026, highlighting the urban art experience.
[Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026] Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! Nara National Museum
The Nara National Museum showcases unique museum merchandise inspired by its Buddhist art collections at Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026.
[Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026] Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! Matsuoka Museum of Art
The Matsuoka Museum of Art introduces blue-and-white porcelain goods and Giacometti cat items at Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026.
National Museums to Raise Admission Fees for Collection Exhibitions
The National Museum of Modern Art and five other national museums will raise admission fees for collection exhibitions and screenings starting October 2026.
Six National Museums to Raise Collection Exhibition and Screening Fees, Up to 2–3 Times Current Prices
Six national museums in Japan will raise fees for collection exhibitions and screenings to 2–3 times current prices starting October 2026.
[Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026] Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts
Introducing recommended goods from the Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts, exhibiting at Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026.
Museum Exhibition Navi Fest 2026: VTuber Raden Jufutei's Video Appearance Confirmed for Tokyo National Museum Stage Event! Held September 29 at Yomiuri Otemachi Small Hall
VTuber Raden Jufutei will make a video appearance at the Tokyo National Museum stage event at Museum Exhibition Navi Fest 2026.
The 4th BUG Art Award Finalist Exhibition is held. A public final judging session to decide the finalists is conducted during the exhibition period.
The 4th BUG Art Award Finalist Exhibition is held in Tokyo, with a public final judging session awarding the grand prize to Suzuki Issei.
[Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026] Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Institutions! Tokyo National Museum: Books Available for Pre-order on the Day of the Fest
Tokyo National Museum debuts at Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026, offering pre-orders for books including a complete catalog of its national treasures starting at noon on the event day.
[Kanagawa] "Shimada Shozo Exhibition" Related Events
Related events for the "Shimada Shozo Exhibition" at Yokosuka Museum of Art include talks, gallery tours, and accessibility programs.
Special Exhibition "Moon and Stars: When Art Connects" (Chiba City Museum of Art) Opening Report: Imagining a New Future Through History, Astronomy, and Art (Bijutsu Techo)
The special exhibition "Moon and Stars: When Art Connects," commemorating the 900th anniversary of Chiba's founding, has opened at Chiba City Museum of Art, connecting history, astronomy, and art.
Art Exhibition Navi Exclusive Publication [Rella × Miwa Kusanami Special Interview Part 5] Katsushika Hokusai × Hatsune Miku Collaboration Exhibition 'Polaris - Icons and Artists Beyond Time' Opens at Printing Museum on September 19
Rella discusses her collaboration with Katsushika Hokusai and Hatsune Miku for an exhibition exploring art across eras.
Mari Tsukamoto | Between International Exhibitions and the City — Walking Through Pittsburgh's Carnegie International
A curator from Kochi visits Pittsburgh's historic Carnegie International to explore the relationship between global art and local communities.
[Osaka Venue] Exhibition 'British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Hundred Flowers in Bloom - Edo Paintings Across the Sea' Invites 10 Reader Meeting Members
An invitation for 10 reader meeting members to a special viewing of a major Edo art exhibition from the British Museum opening in Osaka.
Open Call: FY2027 "NCAR × AWARE Women Artists Research Fellowship"
NCAR and AWARE have opened applications for the FY2027 fellowship supporting research on women artists connected to Japan.
Open Call | Mori Modern Art Foundation "Curator Residency Program 2027"
Mori Modern Art Foundation opens applications for its 2027 Curator Residency, inviting overseas curators to research in Japan.
Art for Brain Activation 'Clinical Art' - Feel with Five Senses, Enjoy Creation - Exhibition of 90 Works with Diverse Techniques - Tamba-Sasayama
An exhibition of clinical art aims to activate the brain through creation, featuring 90 diverse works in Tamba-Sasayama.
50 Art Exhibitions Opening from September 15 to 19: "Toyotomi Brothers!", "Kanei: Beauty Nurtured by Peace", "Van Gogh's Drawbridge", "Water Margin", and More
From September 15 to 19, 50 art exhibitions open across Japan, featuring Toyotomi Brothers, Kanei, Van Gogh, Water Margin, and more.
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【Museum Goods】8 Editor-Recommended Goods Found at "Cincinnati Art Museum Exhibition: European Treasures Crossing to America" (Ueno Royal Museum)

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[Free Admission] Museums and Art Museums Nationwide Opening Free on Culture Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Yu Tsukada|Bodies Emerged by Moving Images: Special Screening "Fire in Water: Kosuke Nagata Video Works" (Part 1)

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Hiroyuki Hattori | From "The Forest as a Museum" to "The Forest as a Commons"

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The National Art Center, Tokyo Announces 2027 Exhibition Schedule: Diva Exhibition, 20th Anniversary Exhibition, Gilbert & George Exhibition, and More

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[Yamaguchi] Otomo Yoshihide + YCAM New Exhibition "Improvisation!" Related Events

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Collection Exhibitions to See This Autumn (East Japan Edition)

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"France Nantes 'EXPOSITION HOKUSAI' Homecoming Exhibition: Hokusai's Masterpieces in Obuse" Opens at the Hokusai Museum in Obuse, Nagano. Exploring Hokusai's Artistic Career through about 160 Works Including "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji"

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National Treasure "Ban Dainagon Ekotoba" on Public Display in Full for the First Time in 10 Years: "Idemitsu Museum of Arts 60th Anniversary: Masterpieces from the Idemitsu Collection at Tokyo University of the Arts" Held at The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts

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What Did Postwar Japanese Women Artists "Liberate"? A Report on the "Kaihō" Exhibition at Mudam Luxembourg

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International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" Opens; Fujiwara Lab to Design Venue Layout for Aomi Minami Futo Park - TECTURE MAG | Spatial Design and Architecture Media

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Exhibition by artist Yu Matsumoto, who is also active as a courtroom artist, held at Kurobe City Museum of Art. Evoking imagination for the invisible

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First Held in Tokyo's Waterfront Area: International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" Opens, Intervening in Urban Landscapes and Awakening History and Memory

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Hokusai's "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" All 46 Prints Gather at MOA Museum of Art, Including "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" and "Red Fuji" in High-Definition Video

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"Cincinnati Art Museum Exhibition: European Masterpieces that Crossed to America" (Ueno Royal Museum) Opening Report. Van Gogh's Late Masterpiece Also Comes to Japan

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Entangled Landscapes: Koki Hirai

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"MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026" Opening Report: Directed by Mirai Moriyama, Over 150 Artists Gather.

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Special Exhibition "Double Body: Eikoh Hosoe and Ken Domon" (Ken Domon Museum of Photography) Report: The Aesthetics of Two Masters Seen Through the "Body"

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International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" to Be Held, Painting Tokyo's Bay Area with Art

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News | [Baekje Temple and Buddhist Art of Omi] Special Feature Web Edition Released

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Opening on October 10! International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" Announces All Artists and Program!

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"null²" from the Expo Is "Reborn" in Yokohama: What Kind of Place Is Yoichi Ochiai's Permanent Museum Theater "null²ⁿ"?

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The National Art Center, Tokyo to Hold 20th Anniversary Exhibition, Featuring Works from National Museum Collections Across Japan

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Harachikei | The Miracle of the Gaze: Adventures of Japanese Women Photographers

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First International Art Exhibition in Tokyo's Waterfront Area Opens on the 10th... Including Works by Yayoi Kusama; Governor Koike Eager to Support Artists

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[Nara] Related Events for Hanako Murakami "Laboratory: For Another View"

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Top 15 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From TOKYO ATLAS to Mel Chin and Azamino Contemporary

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Two-Person Exhibition by Kei Imazu and Bagus Pandega to Be Held at Naoshima New Museum. Opens This December

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【Opening】"International Art Exhibition TOKYO ATLAS" at Various Venues in Tokyo's Bay Area from October 10 to December 20: A Large-Scale International Art Festival Launches in Tokyo, Including Yayoi Kusama's Last Coordinated Work, Free Art Tour

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[Kansai Report] "Kanei Imperial Visit and the Cultural Figures of the Flower Capital" at Sen-oku Hakuko Kan, Kyoto until October 18: Unraveling the "Missing Link" of Art History

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The 47th Chuo Ward Citizens' Cultural Festival "Art Exhibition" will be held! [2026]

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[Autumn 2026] Free admission too! 3 notable art exhibitions in Tokyo to enjoy with children (Thank you!)

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Exploring the Appeal of the First Setouchi Industrial Art Festival 2026: From Disposal Sites to Battery Factories, into the Industrial Sites That Support Our Lives

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[Fukuoka] "How to Walk Through Asian Art: South Asia Special Edition" Exhibition Related Events

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What Do We Call Value? Reexamining the Meaning of "Economy": The 18th Lyon Biennale

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First Large-Scale International Art Exhibition in Tokyo Waterfront Area: "TOKYO ATLAS" Opens on October 10 | News | Internet Museum

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Opening Report: "Marimekko Exhibition: The Power of Patterns" (Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum), Experiencing Marimekko's Aesthetics in a Mansion

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"Suddenly light appeared, sparkling, and various things became visible." (Yayoi Kusama Museum) Opening Report: Reading Yayoi Kusama's Art through "Light"

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Open Call | Asian Cultural Council (ACC) 2027 Grant Programs

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Musashi Gakuen and Nezu Museum Joint Forum to Be Held on November 7: Thinking about Gardens and Nature from Eastern and Western Cultures