Japan Art News (Page 4)

Kikuchi Selected for Top Prize at Suwakawa Art Association Exhibition until the 25th
Kikuchi Ritsuko's work "Kiyoraka na Yoru" won the top prize at the Suwakawa Art Association Exhibition, which runs until the 25th.
Motohiro Tomii: Abstract gaze @ Yumiko Chiba Associates
Motohiro Tomii's solo exhibition "Abstract gaze" will be held at Yumiko Chiba Associates in Tokyo from April 14 to June 6, 2026.
Student-Organized! Want to Hold the Art Exhibition Featuring Only Artists in Their 20s [Hyakkaten] Again This Year!
The organizers are seeking crowdfunding to hold the art exhibition "Hyakkaten" featuring only artists in their 20s in August 2026.
【Kanagawa】 Exhibition "Korea: The Beauty of Handicrafts — Embroidery, Pojagi, Medupi..." Related Events
Related events for the exhibition "Korea: The Beauty of Handicrafts — Embroidery, Pojagi, Medupi..." are held at the Yokohama Eurasia Culture Center.
Fukushima: 'Kotokoto Journey' Exhibition Related Events
The 'Kotokoto Journey' exhibition at Fukushima's Hajimari Art Museum features related events including tours and workshops.
Depicting the ‘Gaze,’ Not the Landscape: Report on Utagawa Hiroshige’s Final Challenge—‘One Hundred Famous Views of Edo’ (Ota Memorial Museum)
The Ota Memorial Museum’s exhibition presents all 120 prints of Hiroshige’s ‘One Hundred Famous Views of Edo’ for the first time in eight years, highlighting his experimental, gaze-centered approach to urban representation.
In the Gallery or at Home. Artizon Museum Challenges the Next Step in Audio Guide Form
Artizon Museum introduces an advanced audio guide for the Claude Monet exhibition, accessible via smartphone both in the gallery and remotely.
Art Archive Exploration: How to Look at Paintings [World Edition] List of Featured Artists' Birthplaces
This article lists the birthplaces of artists featured in 'Art Archive Exploration: How to Look at Paintings [World Edition]' by country.
Sugiie Ako | 90th Anniversary: Kawaji Kanjiro and Hamada Shoji
This article introduces an exhibition at the Japan Folk Crafts Museum featuring the works of Kawaji Kanjiro and Hamada Shoji.
Takagi-san Wins Mayor's Prize at Art Association Exhibition Until the 24th
Takagi Takeshi's work won the Iwaki Mayor's Prize at the 62nd Iwaki Art Association Exhibition, which runs until the 24th.
Mel Chin: 12th Hiroshima Prize Commemoration Exhibition
The Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art presents a commemorative exhibition for the 12th Hiroshima Prize winner, Mel Chin.
Encounters and Reunions – Enjoying Paintings and Buddhist Art at the Uehara Collection
The Uehara Art Museum will host two simultaneous exhibitions in 2026: 'Reunions – Again Meeting, Collection' in the Modern Gallery and 'Encounters – Collection and Research of the Uehara Art Museum' in the Buddhist Gallery.
Ernesto Neto: Dreaming Beings @ Tomioka Gallery Roppongi
Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto's new exhibition opens at Tomioka Gallery Roppongi in Tokyo.
The 'Ghost and Yokai Painting Collection' will be held at Fukuoka City Museum. Introducing about 100 ghost and yokai paintings by Ito Jakuchu and Kano Hokusai.
Fukuoka City Museum will host a special exhibition featuring approximately 100 ghost and yokai paintings by Ito Jakuchu and Kano Hokusai from July 2026.
Tate Britain Turner Exhibition "Sublime Painting, Dialogue with Contemporary Art" to be held at the National Museum of Western Art in October. Attention drawn to dialogue between Turner's paintings and contemporary art
The Tate Britain Turner exhibition will be held at the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo starting in October.
"Not Just Cute! Pingu Exhibition" to be held at YURAKUCHO MUSEUM in July. Collaboration with Tatsuya Tanaka and rare clay models to be unveiled.
A Pingu exhibition featuring collaborations with Tatsuya Tanaka and rare clay models will open at YURAKUCHO MUSEUM in Tokyo this July.
「イラストレーター 安⻄⽔丸展 ぼくのあそび I DRAW TO PLAY」が立川・PLAY! MUSEUMで開催中。“仕事”と“あそび”を行き来した40年超の創作をたどる
村上春樹、和田誠との仕事や、「ホリゾン」作品約80点の一挙展示も。会期は7月12日まで
Nara City Museum of Art: Nara Prefecture Artists Association Exhibition (Nara Television Broadcasting)
The Nara Prefecture Artists Association Exhibition is currently taking place at the Nara City Museum of Art.
Fuchu Art Museum "Yoko Matsumoto: The Day I Saw the Evening Star" Ticket Giveaway
Win tickets to the Yoko Matsumoto exhibition at Fuchu Art Museum through a giveaway.
MORINAGA YO's Work Exhibition 1987-2026: Picture Books, Mokei, and Grandpa
An exhibition showcasing the career of illustrator Morinaga Yo and his connection to his grandfather, the painter Kyosuke Kikukawa.
The 17th Selection of Art Criticism Entries for Bijutsu Techou Announced
The 17th art criticism contest winners have been announced after a rigorous selection process.
2-Person Exhibition AIDA Makoto & OKADA Hiroko @ Museum Haus Kasuya
A two-person exhibition featuring AIDA Makoto and OKADA Hiroko will be held at Museum Haus Kasuya.
Murata Shin | Art Walk 12: From 'Art Prize' to 'Art Award'
Murata Shin explores the rise of 'Art Awards' in Japan, shifting focus from domestic art prizes to global support for emerging artists, reviewing key exhibitions and trends.
New Art Study Room 'tra-bon' Established
A new art study room 'tra-bon' has been established to provide learning programs and membership academy services for educational institutions.
Yamasaki Kenta | 'Eel Migration' (SHIZUOKA World Theatre Festival 2026①)
Kenta Yamasaki directs 'Eel Migration', a work created through long-term research and dialogue with Brazilians living in Shizuoka.
Review: Sound Performance 'Monument of Acoustic Memorial to Slaughter and Rebirth' by Ilavenil Vasuki Jayapalan (NAGAVER)
A review of Ilavenil Vasuki Jayapalan's sound performance commemorating Sri Lankan Tamil genocide victims.
Art Basel 2026 Announces Highlights of Various Programs
Art Basel 2026 announces details for its main programs, including Commission, Unlimited, and Parcours.
Masterpieces of Nihonga and Oil Paintings; Kitahiroshima Art Association Holds 'Spring Exhibition'
The Kitahiroshima Art Association's 'Spring Exhibition' opened on the 20th, featuring 37 works by 23 members ranging from their 30s to 80s.
【Goods】Getting Ready for Summer with Art! Introducing Items for the Rainy and Summer Seasons Found at Art Exhibition NAVI Online Store
Art Exhibition NAVI Online Store introduces stylish goods perfect for the rainy and summer seasons.
Antonio Fontanesi's First Large Retrospective in Japan to Open at Mitsubishi ICHIGOKAN Museum in October. Exploring the Full Scope of the Painter Who Influenced Modern Japanese Oil Painting.
Antonio Fontanesi's first large retrospective in Japan opens at Mitsubishi ICHIGOKAN Museum on October 17.
"Yumeji Takehisa: Creator of an Era" Opens at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; "Kurofune-ya" to Be Exhibited in Tokyo for the First Time in 40 Years
A major retrospective of Yumeji Takehisa opens at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, featuring "Kurofune-ya"—his masterpiece shown in Tokyo for the first time in 40 years.
Why are some art exhibitions in Japan abnormally crowded? Revealing the reality of 'ticket dependence' and the end of 'museums as academic institutions'
The excessive crowding in Japanese art exhibitions stems from a unique structure where exhibitions operate as 'event industries' in collaboration with mass media.
Choose Your Favorite 'Hiroshiaki' Work: Exhibition at City Art Museum from July
The City Art Museum in Hiroshiaki will open an exhibition from July where citizens can select their favorite artworks from the collection.
Gaudi: Windows Opening the Future Opens at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT. Considering Architecture's Future Through Gaudi's Windows
The exhibition "Gaudi: Windows Opening the Future" opens at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in Tokyo Midtown, focusing on Gaudi's windows.
Fukushima's Hamadori Area: 12 Municipalities as the Stage for the 'Hamakaru Art Project 2026' Supporting Artist Residencies and Creative Activities
The 'Hamakaru Art Project 2026' is launching a call for applications to support artist residencies and creative activities in 12 municipalities in Fukushima's Hamadori area.
Report on the Opening of 'Kawai Gyokudo: Natsukashii Nihon no Joukei' (Yamasaki Museum of Fine Arts). Tracing Gyokudo's Career, Entrusting Nostalgia to Landscapes
The Yamasaki Museum of Fine Arts presents a special exhibition reviewing the career of Japanese painter Kawai Gyokudo, featuring his masterpieces depicting nostalgic Japanese landscapes.
Tate Britain Turner Exhibition: 80+ Masterpieces Gather at National Museum of Western Art and Osaka Museum of Fine Arts, Decoding His Art with 'Sublime'
The Tate Britain Turner exhibition, featuring over 80 masterpieces, will be held at the National Museum of Western Art and the Osaka Museum of Fine Arts.
Over 70 Participating Artists Reject the 'Visitors' Lion Award' at Venice Biennale
Over 70 participating artists withdrew from the newly created 'Visitors' Lion Award' at the 61st Venice Biennale following the international jury's resignation.
Museum Curator's Lunch #12 | Recommended by Ayumi Ikeda, Curator at Kanazawa 21st Century Museum! Lunch and Dessert Utilizing Local Fresh Ingredients (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture) #Bishoku
Ayumi Ikeda, a curator at the Kanazawa 21st Century Museum, recommends a lunch spot that utilizes local fresh ingredients.
Treasure Appraisal Event in Gifu City by Hongo Art and Antique Gallery (Gifu Chan DIGITAL)
Hongo Art and Antique Gallery held a free art and antique appraisal event in Gifu City.
生誕120年 大棟山美術博物館で坂口安吾まつり 全国のファンが安吾の世界に触れる - 十日町タウン情報
「山のどん底」で触れる安吾ワールド! ことし生誕120年を迎えた松之山地域にゆかりのある文豪、坂口安吾の文学世
Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 7 'Gaze Upon the Nameless - Realism' Focusing on Courbet and Millet, Aired May 20 on E-Tele
The May 20 E-Tele broadcast of 'Mastering Western Art in 3 Months' Episode 7 focuses on Realism, introducing artists like Courbet and Millet.
Recruitment for Final Additional Members of Learning Program "APK STUDIES" Phase 2
Toda Corporation is recruiting final additional members for the second phase of its art learning program "APK STUDIES".
Fumi Miyamoto | Regarding Sachiko Kazama's First Northeast Solo Exhibition "Sachiko Kazama Exhibition: 1000-Li Eye of a Hatto Room"
This article introduces Sachiko Kazama's first solo exhibition in the Tohoku region.
杉江あこ|TDC 2026(TOKYO TYPE DIRECTORS CLUB EXHIBITION 2026)
会期:2026/04/03~2026/05/16 会場:ギンザ・グラフィック・ギャラリー[東京都] 公式サイト:https://www.dnpfcp.jp/CGI/gallery/schedule/detail.cgi?l=1&t=1&seq=00000854 ...
Road movie: Art between Korea and Japan since 1945 at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, Gwacheon
The exhibition explores 80 years of Korean-Japanese art exchange since 1945, featuring works by 43 artists.
公開講演会:「ウクライナと美術を考える① ウクライナの芸術:古代から現代まで」 6/19(金)
「ウクライナと美術を考える① ウクライナの芸術:古代から現代まで」 概要:本講義では、ウクライナ国立美術館のコレクションをもとに、ウクライナ美術史の概要を紹介します。ウクライナの視覚芸術がどのように形成されてきたか、その影響関係や、表現の形式について学びます。キーウの古…
The 81st Spring Nitten
Adachi Museum of Art displays 140 works, including new pieces and award-winning works from the Japan Art Academy.
[Preview] 'First Experience in Appreciating Ancient Art — Characters in Art' at Nezu Museum from May 30
The Nezu Museum will host a new exhibition focusing on 'Characters in Art' from May 30, exploring the rich world of characters within traditional Japanese art.
【Broadcast Announcement】 "Museum Concert Masayuki Nino (Percussion) ~ When Modern Art and Music Meet" will be broadcast on TV Tokyo "Sho-san no Gakkou de wa Oshiete Kurenai Sokon Tokoro!"
The concert featuring Masayuki Nino will be broadcast on TV Tokyo.
Kasuga Taisha National Treasure Hall: Display of 'Horse Racing Screens and the Art of Horses' (Nara Television Broadcasting)
The Kasuga Taisha National Treasure Hall is displaying the 'Horse Racing Screens' and other art related to horses.
3,000 Visitors to Ishikawa Naoki Exhibition, Tomakomai City Museum of Art, Gift to Osaka Couple
Over 3,000 visitors attended the Ishikawa Naoki exhibition at the Tomakomai City Museum of Art, where a ceremony was held to present gifts.
Special Exhibition "Kukai and the Treasures of Shingon" Held at Tokyo National Museum in July to Commemorate Kobo Daishi's 1250th Birthday. Voice Guide by Osamu Takeuchi
A special exhibition titled "Kukai and the Treasures of Shingon" will be held at the Tokyo National Museum in July to commemorate Kobo Daishi's 1250th birthday.
野村和弘:モナド @ HARMAS GALLERY
野村和弘:モナド Kazuhiro Nomura: Monad 2026年4月4日 – 5月16日 HARMAS GALLERY、東京 http://harmas.fabre-design.com/   展示風景「野村和弘:モナド」HARMAS GALLERY、東京、2026年 ...
女子美術大学付属中、体験学習(小学生対象)「お花や好きなモチーフを描こう!」|中学受験情報 朝日みつかるナビ
“絵を描くことが好き”な小学生を対象にした「体験学習」を下記の通り行います。午前の部・午後の部どちらかを選んで参加してください。保護者の皆様には、お待ちいただいている間、本校の概要および中学1年担任より入学し […]
Kiriko: My Womb Exhibition
Kiriko's exhibition features self-portraits and sculptures addressing identity and loss after a hysterectomy.
Editor's Miscellany……53──The Wonder of Scale and the Steps Toward an Open Museum
Reflecting on parenting, the author explores how museums are becoming more accessible through childcare facilities and the impact of scale in exhibitions like the 'Insects' show and Ron Mueck's.
Why Does Urs Fischer Continue to Melt Himself?
Urs Fischer's solo exhibition "Machigai Sagashi" in Tokyo features melting sculptures and an installation exploring visual discrepancies.
Tokyo MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives Opening Ceremony Program Ballet 'Areko'
A ballet performance of 'Areko' based on Marc Chagall's work will be part of the opening program for MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives in Tokyo.
Bottega Veneta to Host Immersive Art Exhibition 'INSIDE OTHER SPACES: ENVIRONMENTS BY WOMEN ARTISTS, 1956-76' at Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul, South Korea
Bottega Veneta is hosting an immersive art exhibition at the Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul.
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Report on 'Yukio Hideshima Exhibition: Dark Fantasy / Mysterious — A Talent Born in Minamata' (Kumamoto City Museum of Modern Art). Tracing the Unique Artist's Footsteps and the Landscape that Nurtured Him

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"Asama International Photo Festival 2026 PHOTO MIYOTA" to be held. Expanding exhibition area throughout Miyota Town.

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Yoshitomo Nara-curated ceramics exhibition "Movement of Strata" to be held at KOSAKU KANECHIKA, introducing four artists including Eiji Uematsu and Takuro Kuwata

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Chushin Art Exhibition Opens on the 20th; Ambitious Works Delivered One After Another to Matsumoto City Museum of Art – Shimin Times

Tokyo Art Beat

International Art Festival 'Forest Arts Festival Okayama 2027' First Batch of Participating Artists Includes Leonardo Elrrich, Kei Kawara, and 8 Groups. Concept is 'Protopia - The Forest That Moves Forward'

Tokyo Art Beat

[Museum Goods] 10 Editor-Recommended Goods Found at “Artists Gathering in the 'Cafe'—From Impressionism to Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Picasso” (Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum)

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【Paid Member Exclusive】"Lucy Lee Exhibition - Elegant Vessels Bridging East and West" (Tokyo Garden Museum) Tickets to be Given to 10 People in 5 Groups!

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Chukyo Art Exhibition Works Accepted Today – Chukyo Art Association – Shimin Times

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Hockney Dies: British Modern Art Giant

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Painter David Hockney Dies at 88, British Modern Art Master

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GOMA's 'Light World': Immersive Solo Exhibition at Goldwin Tokyo Headquarters

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【東京】「心の声をきく わたしを生きる術(すべ)」展

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16th Gyeongju Biennale Held. Hoe Tuenien as Art Director, Matthew Barney Participates

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Immersed in Van Gogh and Gaudi. Immersive Digital Art Facility 'Rêve des Lumières' Opens in Ariake | Image Gallery 5 / 8

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Yamakawa Riku | National Route 152 / National Route 142 / Old Nakasendo

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Takashima Chi | "Seduction by Space" by Tyler Coburn, Taro Mizushima, Wataru Naganuma, and Jiro Sasaki

Tokyo Art Beat

The Gateway for Young Artists: The 76th Gakuten Art & Design Award to be Held in August. Special Video Project Featuring Koji Yakusho to be Presented at the National Art Center Tokyo──Application Deadline is July 6

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トニー・アウスラー:技術と霊知のはざま~魔術、メディア、アート~ @ TOKYO NODE GALLERY

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Immersing in Van Gogh and Gaudi. Immersive Digital Art Facility 'RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES' Opens in Ariake

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16th Gwangju Biennale Announces Participating Artists

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ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 to be held in Fukuoka. 83 galleries from Japan and abroad to exhibit

Tokyo Art Beat

David Hockney dies at 88. One of the representative artists of the modern era, born in the UK

Tokyo Art Beat

YOSHIROTTEN's Largest-Scale Solo Exhibition "YOSHIROTTEN Exhibition Communication with the Other Side / BEYOND EARTH" to be Held at TOKYO NODE in October. Large-Scale Installation of Space and Art with JAXA Planning Cooperation

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『September JAM』: 17 Art Participating Artists Including Okuda Masato Announced; Early Bird Passports and Bomber Jackets Accepting Applications (PIA)

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Kyoto Ichinichi ▽ Ryukoku Daippeiyo Cheerleading, 2nd in the World: Asuka Saito Visits an Art Exhibition

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Tokushima Prefecture Explains Reason for Requesting Cancellation of Junya Ishigami's Former Hall Plan Exhibition: Judged as "Inconsistent with Venue's Purpose of Use"

Tokyo Art Beat

Mel Chin's First Solo Exhibition in Japan to be Held at Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art in July. The Hiroshima Prize-winning Artist Questions the Current State of Violence and Peace

Tokyo Art Beat

Atsuko Tezuka, Yozuri Watanabe, Asako Fujikura Question 'The City'. APK PUBLIC Vol.2 Held at TODA BUILDING in Kyobashi

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山川陸|Null『WITH LiMBO』(後編)

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Iizawa Kōtarō|Photo Walk 12—From Eye to Eye (March 2026–May 2026)

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【Chiba】Tsukurikake Lab 21 "Yuki Shimizu | Ghost Chair Incident"

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Tokyo Photographic Art Museum "Mako Idemitsu: Women's Works—Autobiography of a Video Artist" Ticket Giveaway

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Art Basel 2026

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Parrot Is Coming! Kōsetsu Museum Collection × Wakako Kawakami — Together with Piko & Peter, Enjoying Antique Art – artscape

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Books and Art Exhibition vol.6 Tracing.

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Tsuchida Yu | yoShimarin 'Non-Viewable Objects to View? ー Signs, Vision Test, Amidakuji ー' / Part 2

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京都市:京都市立芸術大学美術学部 夏休み子ども写生大会

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「Seeds and Roots — Cultivating the City」 to be held at Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery. Dan Graham exhibition cancelled.

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熊野の歴史、自然を創作に 東京芸大生が「古美術研究旅行」

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Are Art Universities Popular but Doomed? 'Hidden Report Cards' of Joshibi University of Art, Bunka Art University, and Yokohama University of Art Released