Japan Art News (Page 4)

Notice: British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition Starts in Tokyo on the 25th
The British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition opens in Tokyo on July 25.
Art Exhibitions Opening on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25: "Geidai-style Art Perspectives" "British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition" and more
A summary of various art exhibitions opening this weekend on July 24 and 25.
Report on the Opening of "50th Anniversary Commemorative Kayo Yamaguchi Exhibition" (SOMPO Museum). Exploring the full scope of the "animal painter" who led the modern Kyoto art scene
The SOMPO Museum's Kayo Yamaguchi exhibition explores the life and work of the prominent Japanese animal painter.
Approaching the True Image of a Solitary Painter and His Realism of Light and Shadow: A Report on "Takashima Juro Exhibition: 50 Years Since His Death" (Shibuya City Musashino Art Museum)
A report on the major retrospective of painter Juro Takashima at the Shibuya City Musashino Art Museum.
If I Could Become a Kabuki Actor, I Would Learn from It: The British Museum's Japanese Art Exhibition Features Ichikawa Shinshiro as the Voice Guide Narrator
The British Museum's Japanese Art Exhibition in Tokyo features Kabuki actor Ichikawa Shinshiro as the voice guide, who aims to learn more about Kabuki through the exhibition.
Special Exhibition "Depths of Yokohama-e: Genre, Image, or Export Art?" to be held at Yokohama City Museum of History
A special exhibition exploring the evolution of "Yokohama-e" will be held at the Yokohama City Museum of History.
[Art Club] Participating in the 75th Osaka Private School Art Exhibition
28 art club members will exhibit illustration, craft, and sculpture works at the 75th Osaka Private School Art Exhibition.
Government Includes 'Media Arts National Center' Base Development in 'Basic Policy 2026' for Preserving Manga, Anime, and Game Materials
The Japanese government's 2026 'Basic Policy' includes developing a base for the Media Arts National Center to preserve manga, anime, and game materials.
Kanazawa Institute of Technology Dream House Architecture Design Project Recreates Kanazawa University of Art and Craft and Ishikawa Prefectural Library in Scale Models
Students from Kanazawa Institute of Technology will exhibit 1/50-scale models of Kanazawa University of Art and Craft and Ishikawa Prefectural Library at the city hall from July 13-31, 2026.
Invitations to "British Museum Japanese Art Collection: Hyakka Ryoran - Edo Paintings That Crossed the Sea" for 10 Groups of 20 People
Win invitations for 10 groups of 20 to the British Museum Japanese art exhibition.
Mari Tsukamoto | The "Sway" of Painting: Hiroshi Sugito and Shinya Hitsuda
An analysis of the differing approaches to boundaries and spatiality in the paintings of Hiroshi Sugito and Shinya Hitsuda.
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum: The British Museum's Japanese Art Collection - Profusion: Edo Paintings Across the Sea
An exhibition showcasing selected masterpieces from the British Museum's Japanese art collection to celebrate the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum's 100th anniversary.
New Series 'Nakano Kyoko Reads Dark Western Art', Starts August 1
Nakano Kyoko launches a new series on August 1, exploring the darkness in Western art through works like Millet’s 'Starry Night'.
Ritsue Mitsushima Announces New Work at Bottega Veneta Omotesando. Light and Glass Intersect in "Weaving Light" | Page 2
Ritsue Mitsushima unveiled her new glass and leather piece "Weaving Light" at Bottega Veneta Omotesando, showcasing the fusion of materials and craftsmanship.
Ritsue Mitsushima Announces New Work at Bottega Veneta Omotesando. 'Weaving Light' Where Light and Glass Intersect
Ritsue Mitsushima unveiled a new glass installation titled 'KOMOREBI' at Bottega Veneta Omotesando, exploring light and glass.
Geidai-style Art's 'Mikata' — Become a Geidai Student This Summer —
An exhibition at Tokyo University of the Arts offers 12 lecture-style displays, letting visitors experience art learning as if they were students this summer.
Toyohashi City 120th Anniversary Art Collection: The Request Exhibition You Choose
The request exhibition lets visitors choose popular works for Toyohashi's 120th anniversary art collection.
Special Exhibition: Yukio Horio Stage Art Exhibition 'Play of Infinity'
A special exhibition showcases stage designer Yukio Horio's works, including models, materials, and a large-scale cosmic space for children.
Preview: "Sumitomo Shunsui – The Sumitomo Modern Art Collection" at Izumiya Hakugaku Museum Tokyo from August 29
A special exhibition at Izumiya Hakugaku Museum Tokyo commemorating the 100th anniversary of Sumitomo Shunsui, showcasing his modern art collection and aesthetic.
Three-person exhibition "Shojo Manga Infinity" featuring Motoko Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Kazuki Yamato to exhibit over 800 original works; opening in October at The National Art Center, Tokyo.
A major exhibition featuring manga masters Motoko Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Kazuki Yamato opens this October.
Collection Lab 014: Yoshichi Okayan – The Wind of Hachinohe Modern
A retrospective exhibition of Yoshichi Okayan’s abstract paintings and semi‑structured works, highlighting his role in Hachinohe’s modern art scene.
GⅢ-Vol.166 Kumamoto City's Summer Specialty! 10th Anniversary of the Children's Fun Haunted House Archive Exhibition
The article introduces Kumamoto City Modern Art Museum’s 10th‑anniversary archive exhibition of the children’s fun haunted house.
Fly to the Moon: Five Stories Around the Moon
A 120‑minute exhibition at the Haramuseum ARC featuring five artworks themed around the moon.
Saison Museum of Modern Art Reopens: Aiming to be a "Place to Breathe Deeply with Works," Passing Kiyonori Kikutake's Architecture to the Next Generation
Saison Museum of Modern Art in Karuizawa has reopened after renovations.
Buddhist Art Masterpieces 'Manko o Mochite' Nara Buddhist Painting Exhibition Opens Today
The Nara National Museum's 'Nara Buddhist Painting Exhibition' opens today, featuring around 170 masterpieces from domestic and international collections in a joint project with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
Tokyo Station Gallery to launch 'Water Margin' exhibition in September, unveiling all 74 works of Utagawa Kuniyoshi's 'Popular Water Margin: One of the 108 Heroes'
The exhibition at Tokyo Station Gallery showcases Kuniyoshi's complete 74-print series on the Chinese classic 'Water Margin,' exploring its historical and cultural impact.
British Museum Japanese Art Collection Exhibition Recommended Program | NHK Aomori
NHK Aomori's special program follows the 150‑year reunion of fusuma paintings at the British Museum.
Swedish Paintings: Light of the North, the Sparkle of Everyday Life – Exhibition at Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art | NHK Nagoya
About 80 Swedish paintings from the golden age are exhibited at Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art, highlighting everyday joys and nature.
Fukui Ayaka | Before We Create Together — From the Frontlines Connecting Healthcare and Community
The article discusses collaborative design projects with dementia patients, highlighting communication, health concepts, and community engagement in Japan.
ArtNoto 2026 Academic Year Courses Student Recruitment
ArtNoto is launching 41 courses across 9 themes for 2026, recruiting students at the Tokyo Arts & Culture Support Center.
Want to go this weekend! Buddhist art you want to see up close "Kukai and Shingon Masterpieces" "Masterpieces of Myoshin-ji" "Nanto Buddhist Painting" etc. don't miss
Buddhist art exhibitions featuring national treasures and important cultural properties are being held in Tokyo and the Kansai region.
Construction Hoarding Art Project 'Shibuya Matsudo Wall Gallery'. First Artist Decided as Photographer Rinko Kawauchi
A construction hoarding art project in Shibuya has begun, featuring photographer Rinko Kawauchi as its first artist.
Fujita Satoru's 'Unpublished Works' to be Special Exhibition at the National Treasure, Roppongi Hills Mori Art Museum for the 140th Anniversary of His Birth in August
Fujita Satoru's previously unseen works will be exhibited as national treasures at the Roppongi Hills Mori Art Museum to commemorate his 140th birthday.
Explore 9 National and Metropolitan Museums to Solve Mysteries: 'Museum Rally 2026' Is Held
The 'Museum Rally 2026' event invites participants to solve puzzles across nine Tokyo museums from July 23 to September 23.
Best 14 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From 'The Room of Miracles, We Must Disappear' to Kūkai and Nam June Paik
This article lists the best 14 exhibitions to see this weekend, including 'The Room of Miracles, We Must Disappear' and the Chester Beatty Collection.
Open Call | Kyoto City Special Arts and Culture Encouragement System (Reiwa 9)
Kyoto City invites young artists to apply for a 3 million yen grant under its Special Arts and Culture Encouragement System.
Klimt's "The Kiss" becomes an adult-oriented LEGO®; the largest 4,000-piece set in the Art Series
LEGO® Art is releasing a 4,000-piece set inspired by Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss."
8 Artists to Bring Shunji Iwai's "Mermaid Town" to Life Through Art. Large-Scale Public Art Project Launches at TOFROM YAESU TOWER
Eight artists will realize Shunji Iwai's story "Mermaid Town" in a large-scale art project at TOFROM YAESU TOWER.
The 41st Tokyo Metropolitan Exhibition of Art by Persons with Disabilities "Interactions within Beauty" | July | Tokyo Metropolitan Government Official Website
Announcement of the 41st Tokyo Metropolitan Exhibition of Art by Persons with Disabilities, showcasing diverse works to promote social participation.
Report on the "Nukemichi Exhibition: Evade, Create, Live Together – Circuit for Living" (Arts Maebashi). Seven groups of artists show small paths within reality
At Arts Maebashi, the Nukemichi Exhibition showcased seven artists exploring small paths within reality.
Ako Sugie | Stéphane Dumoustier "The Great Arch"
A film about an architect's struggle between ideals and reality.
Makoto Murata | Art Stroll 13: Murals, Murals, and Construction Fence Art
An exploration of the evolution from traditional murals to murals and construction fence art in Japan.
Kyoto: 'Fontanesi—Scenery of Light and Heart in Italy' Exhibition Related Events
The Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art announces related events for the 'Fontanesi—Scenery of Light and Heart in Italy' exhibition.
Hermès Foundation's "Skill Academy" at SKWAT: An Experiment to Reconnect Material and Body
Hermès Foundation's Skill Academy at SKAC explores the connection between metal, body, and art.
Setouchi Industrial Arts Festival 2026 to Hold First Event in October; Seven Operating Factories in Okayama and Ehime Become Venues; Kazuya Oshima, Yuko Hasegawa, and Others Supervise
The Setouchi Industrial Arts Festival 2026 will debut in October across seven factories in Okayama and Ehime, featuring supervision by Kazuya Oshima and Yuko Hasegawa.
【Next Sunday Art Museum】Fading Photography and Humanity – Contemporary Artist Hiroshi Sugimoto – E-Tele 19th Morning Broadcast
Hiroshi Sugimoto discusses the disappearance of silver‑tone photography and its message to humanity on the E‑Tele program
Vibrant Oil Paintings and Ceramics: Konno's Top Prize at Tomakomai Art Association Exhibition
Local artists exhibit works at Tomakomai's Citizen Cultural Exchange Center, with Konno receiving the top prize.
Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art 'Hiroshi Sugimoto Extinct Photographs' Ticket Giveaway
A ticket giveaway for the Hiroshi Sugimoto 'Extinct Photographs' exhibition at Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art is offering 5 pairs of tickets to 10 readers.
Report on the Opening of the Exhibition "Two Africas, Universe of Handcrafts" (Setagaya Art Museum): "Another Africa" Nurtured in Daily Life
Setagaya Art Museum hosts an exhibition showcasing African crafts collected by Junzo Kawada and Machiko Ogawa.
Workshop by Teppei Kaneuji to be held at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art! Recruitment for participants for the 'YBA & BEYOND' exhibition summer vacation special project
Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art will host a summer workshop featuring artist Teppei Kaneuji.
A Dream Space Where Fashion and Contemporary Art Merge is Born: "Maison Dior Shinsaibashi" in Shinsaibashi, Osaka
Dior has opened "Maison Dior Shinsaibashi" in Osaka, merging architecture, fashion, and contemporary art.
Central Community Center September 12 Opening: Enjoy Learning Western Art Appreciation Intro - Community Center Course
On September 12, a free introductory course on Impressionist art will be held at the Central Community Center, welcoming beginners.
400 Years Ago, Vessels Carried Messages: "Feast for the Eyes: Tableware" Opens at Suntory Museum of Art
The Suntory Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition featuring ceramics from the Momoyama and Edo periods.
Tsukaimo Illustrations: Kokuhou
An exhibition featuring 500 illustrations by Tsukaimo created for Shuichi Yoshida's novel "Kokuhou".
Editorial Miscellany...57 -- A Gaze Toward the Distant 'Elsewhere'
This article explores how extreme environments inspire artistic creativity, referencing historical visions and modern technological approaches.
塚田優|What is a character for an illustrator? — "Hatchpouch: Fujieda Ryuji's World" / Part 2
A follow‑up article comparing Fujieda Ryuji’s character design and painterly approach with Sakazaki Chiharu’s strategy, exploring their artistic differences.
Almost, Sky: Jun Aoki + Richard Tuttle
An exhibition titled "Almost, Sky" featuring the collaboration between architect Jun Aoki and artist Richard Tuttle.
Are Art Universities Popular but Facing a Difficult Future? Publicizing the Hidden Performance Table of Escalator Schools at Women's Art University, Bunsei Art University, and Yokohama Art University (Rebroadcast)
Releases performance data for the escalator schools of Women's Art University, Bunsei Art University, and Yokohama Art University, examining their popularity and future prospects.
Report on the Group Exhibition 'Fault Lines' (BUoY) by 10 Female Artists with Different Cultural Backgrounds Depicting 'Fault Lines' and Exploring Invisible Power Structures
A group exhibition titled 'Fault Lines' by 10 female artists with diverse cultural backgrounds is currently taking place at BUoY in Tokyo, exploring invisible power structures.
Drama 'Kimi no Sukii wa Muteki' Interior Art Collaboration Announcement | Sangeatsu
This announcement highlights Sangeatsu interior products used in the drama 'Kimi no Sukii wa Muteki'.
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Tamayo Samejima's 'This Masterpiece, to the Museum! vol.76' British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Flourishing Edo Painting Exhibition

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【Art Navi~From Member Galleries of Bijutsu Renrakushu】④Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art・Makoto Masuiri (Part 2) "The Museum Reconnects with Fukushima"

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Yokosuka Museum of Art to Reopen on September 5th

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Korea Art Prize 2026 @ MMCA Seoul

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Report on the Opening of "Kyo Takemura: Moving World" (Mito Museum of Art, Contemporary Art Gallery). Looking towards the future through the acts of "sewing" and "repairing"

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【Report】'Tokyo University of the Arts Style Art: 'Mikata'—This Summer, Become a Tokyo University of the Arts Student' at the Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum until September 23, 12 Lessons to Create a New Viewing Experience!

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【Art Person Nav~From Member Museums of the Association of Museums】④ Fukushima Prefectural Museum: Kyoko Masubuchi (Part 1) "Our museum houses many works expressing human life and labor"

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Okayama City Museum of Art Commemorating the City's 110th Anniversary and the Museum's 30th Anniversary 'Songs of the Four Seasons: Selected Works from the Izumitsu Art Museum'

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National Museum of International Art 'Aki Sasamoto Laboratory' Ticket Giveaway

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Skills Academy 'Metal Learning – Summer Class' @ SKAC (SKWAT KAMEARI ART CENTRE)

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Her Imperial Highness Princess Fumiko Attends Award Ceremony of the 41st Tokyo Disability Comprehensive Art Exhibition at Tokyo Art Theater Until the 16th

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Reexamining the Relationship Between Urban and Rural Areas. 'New Town, Interfaceance: The Relationship Between Cities and Us' Exhibition Opens at Yokohama Citizen Gallery Azamino

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A simple and fantastical world: A special exhibition of Czech picture books at Ashiya City Museum of Art - San TV News

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Using the Official Guidebook for 'Geidai-style Art 'Mikata'' to Quickly Master the Way to View Art! A Must-See for Those Who Want to Enjoy Art More

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Teijiro Kubo: Traces Seen in Collected Artworks, Touring Exhibition at Hida City Museum of Art, Gifu

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Enjoy the Autumn Meteor performing arts festival at a discount. Introducing four performances by Chikao Yamashiro, Keita Hanagata and others participating in 'Online Myupon'

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Art Exhibition Closing on August 12 (Wed) and 16 (Sun): Featuring Yuriko Yagi, Gauguin, Corbujie, and Sanashi Shizuko, etc.

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Fusuma paintings that crossed the sea: a miraculous reunion

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Boston Museum of Fine Arts Japanese Art Curator Realizes 20-Year Plan Exhibition "Nanto Buddhist Paintings"

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Asami Kiyokawa and Kohei Nawata's First Joint Exhibition: "Invisible Garden" Held at POLA Museum Annex | Image Gallery 1 / 5

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Asami Shigawa and Takami Naoya's First Joint Exhibition: 'Invisible Garden' at the Pola Museum Annex

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Feature Artists for ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 Announced

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"Geidai Style: Ways of Seeing Art" Special Tutors Knights Tour the Exhibition! (3) "Approaching the Printmaking Press Inherited from the Master, Gogh"

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[Unboxing] "British Museum Japanese Art Collection: 百花繚乱 — Edo Paintings that Crossed the Sea" at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum until Oct 18...

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Report on the 50th Tokushima Sakai Akakura Ekin Festival. The Unique Culture of Tokushima's Akakura Illuminated by Candles on a Summer Night

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Concurrent Star Clusters — Stars That Share Time: A Gaze Beyond Borders in Art @ Tokyo Museum of Modern Art

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「藝大式 美術の“ミカタ” 」 Special Tutors Nights Tour the Exhibition Venue (2)

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Retrospective Exhibition of Katsuta Suda "120th Anniversary of Birth: Katsuta Suda Exhibition - I Want to Become Form!" to be held at Enokojima Cultural Arts Center in Osaka

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Art Fair Beppu Spring 2027, set in Beppu, enters a new phase, to be held next January

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30 Must-See Art Exhibitions This Summer: Kōkai and Shin'yō, Marie Antoinette, Vermeer, Gogh, Renoir

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Two-Person Exhibition "Invisible Garden" by Artist Asami Kiyokawa and Sculptor Kohei Nawa Held at Pola Museum Annex in Ginza

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Opening Report: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum 100th Anniversary Exhibition of the British Museum Japanese Art Collection – Blooming Flowers: Edo Paintings Across the Sea

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110th Anniversary of Cityhood and 30th Anniversary of Opening: Singing to the Four Seasons - Idemitsu Museum of Art Masterpieces Exhibition | Okazaki City Official Website

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Anne Ver verlengde Janssen's First Solo Exhibition in Japan to be Held at Maison Hermès Ginza Forum. Presenting an Experience that Shakes Space, Light, and Perception | Page 2

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An-Véronique-Yanssen's First Solo Exhibition in Japan at Ginza Menzon Elmes R Le Forum

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Kami Shimizu | 'Is the Street an Intrusion?' Exhibition: Exploring the Street, Expression, and Publicness (Part 2)

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Kyoto Co-program Reframed: 飛光、飛光

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Lisa Larson Retrospective Exhibition at Matsuya Ginza

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ASK02 Contemporary Art Exhibition in Kohoku at Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art: "Teppei Kan'ichi: Smoke and Mist, Nakasendo Kashiwabara-shuku" | Shiga Prefecture Website

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「Art University Style 'Mikata' Beauty」 Special Tutors Naito's Two People Tour the Exhibition Venue (1) 'Unheard Of?! Live Art University Students' 'Imitation' Demonstration Exhibition'