Japan Art News (Page 5)

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.
Japan Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale: Report on Dr. Arakawa Nash's 'Grass Babies, Moon Babies'. The Weight of Care and History Embodied in 200 Baby Dolls
Dr. Arakawa Nash's 'Grass Babies, Moon Babies' exhibition at the Japan Pavilion of the 61st Venice Biennale invites visitors to experience care by holding 200 baby dolls.
Max Mara Art Prize for Women 2026
Dian Suci of Indonesia wins the 10th Max Mara Art Prize for Women, presenting a project exploring craftsmanship, spirituality, and capitalism.
Top 10 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From KYOTOGRAPHIE to Naoshima New Art Museum Opening Exhibition
This article lists the top 10 exhibitions to see this weekend, ranging from KYOTOGRAPHIE to the Naoshima New Art Museum opening exhibition.
A New Art Destination Born in Bangkok. Opening Report of Dib Bangkok, Thailand's First International Museum of Contemporary Art
An opening report for Dib Bangkok, Thailand's first international museum of contemporary art, which opened in December 2025.
Touching and Enjoying Japanese Art – artscape
Chiba City Museum of Art exhibits approximately 50 works by Kitao Suzumura, featuring traditional scrolls, everyday art objects, and small artworks in three sections.
Baltic Island Exhibition at Spiral Garden: Convergence of Baltic Three Nations' Sophisticated Visual Culture
The 'Baltic Island' exhibition at Tokyo's Spiral Garden showcases the sophisticated visual culture of the Baltic Three Nations.
Tanaka Shinpei -- Far from Meaning (Setagaya Art Museum) Report. His Unique Philosophy of Erasing Meaning
Setagaya Art Museum hosts a retrospective of Tanaka Shinpei, showcasing his unique philosophy and works.
Australia's largest new museum 'Powerhouse Parramatta' to open in late 2026
Australia's largest new museum, 'Powerhouse Parramatta', is set to open in late 2026.
Anarchism: My Friend, Under the Oak Tree is Pleasant @ Institut Français de Tokyo
The exhibition 'Anarchism' at Institut Français de Tokyo reexamines the ideology through contemporary art, critiquing power structures and advocating for self-organization.
Large Picture Horse Donated to Local Shrine; Misshio Middle School Art Club Receives County Wakaba Award
Misshio Middle School's art club donated a large picture horse to a local shrine and received the County Wakaba Award for their community contribution.
Yutaka Tsukada | Special Feature "This Illustrator is Amazing!" (Illustration June 2026 Issue [No.250] / Part 2)
This article introduces three illustrators—Yuno Akiya, Tatsuro Kuchi, and Keiji Yano—as part of the special feature "This Illustrator is Amazing!" in the magazine Illustration.
Related Events for 'The Drama of 100 Years of Woodblock Prints Tracing the Life of Fukita Bunmei'
Related events for the woodblock print exhibition at Tokushima Museum of Modern Art are scheduled.
【Yteen Art Club】'Eric Carle Exhibition: The Very Hungry Caterpillar' Giveaway of Admission Tickets (Limited to 5 pairs of 10 junior high and high school students and guardians)
Yteen Art Club is giving away admission tickets to the 'Eric Carle Exhibition: The Very Hungry Caterpillar' at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.
Lou Ye's new work "DOKU The Illusion" is released. Solo exhibition held at Louis Vuitton Space Venice
Lou Ye's new work "DOKU The Illusion" will be exhibited at Louis Vuitton Space Venice from May 8 to October 4, 2026.
30th Annual Art Exhibition Hosted by NY Japanese Community Opens
The 30th Annual Art Exhibition hosted by the NY Japanese Community opened with an opening reception.
Poet Yoshizoe Gōzō Wins UK Contemporary Art Prize, Prize Money 43 Million Yen
Poet Yoshizoe Gōzō has been selected as the first recipient of the Serpentine x FLAG Art Foundation Prize in the UK, receiving a prize of 20 million pounds (approximately 43 million yen).
LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2026 Winners Announced; Grand Prize Goes to John Jin Park
LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize 2026 winners announced; Grand Prize awarded to Korean ceramicist John Jin Park.
Call for Applications | "Japan Culture Promotion and Dissemination Project" under the FY2026 Overseas Training Program for Emerging Artists
The Agency for Cultural Affairs is recruiting applicants for the FY2026 Japan Culture Promotion and Dissemination Project.
Robert Zhao Renhui "After Control" @ Kyoto City University of Arts Gallery @KCUA
Robert Zhao Renhui's solo exhibition "After Control" will be held at Kyoto City University of Arts Gallery @KCUA.
Art and Music Festival 'DEFOAMAT' Returns for Second Year. Ruangrupa, Sugano Ayumi x NUTTOMICK, and Others Explore Urban Alternatives in Daikanyama
The art and music festival 'DEFOAMAT' returns to Daikanyama, Tokyo, featuring projects by Ruangrupa and Sugano Ayumi x NUTTOMICK.
51st Toride Art Artists Exhibition (Toride Art Gallery)
Works by 34 local artists across 7 genres are on display.
(評・美術)クロード・モネ―風景への問いかけ 「突如現れた天才」ではない
言うまでもなく、フランスの印象派の画家クロード・モネ(1840~1926)の日本における人気は極めて高い。特に東京では2023年秋以降、大規模なモネ展はこれで三つ目となる。何度も開催されているためか…
10th Anniversary Exhibition for the Birth of LABUBU 'MONSTERS BY MONSTERS: NOW AND THEN' Held at Azabudai Hills. Original Art and Historical Figures Also Revealed
POP MART JAPAN is holding a 10th-anniversary exhibition for 'THE MONSTERS' series by Kasing Lung at Azabudai Hills Gallery.
大友良英+YCAM 新作展「即興!」が山口情報芸術センター[YCAM]で開催へ。18年ぶりのコラボレーション
山口県山口市の山口情報芸術センター[YCAM]で、音楽家・大友良英とYCAMによる大規模な新作展「即興!」が開催される。会期は10月17日~2027年3月1日。
Matsubeya | Takahiro Mizushima "Memoirs of Huandao"
The award-winning exhibition "Memoirs of Huandao" by Takahiro Mizushima was held at NIKON SALON in Shinjuku.
中尾拓哉 | Unexpected Kairos: A London Stay
中尾拓哉 spent two months in London in 2025, exploring art exhibitions and connections between Japanese and European art through interactions with artists and critics.
月を射る @ KAG
KAG presents an exhibition examining the structure of colonialism, starting with Yun Dong-ju's prose poem "月を射る".
Art Exhibitions Closing on May 17 (Sun): High-Fidelity Reproduction of Korin's 'Chokugai Sai-e' (Tokyo National Museum) and Van Gogh Exhibition (Fukushima Prefectural Museum) etc.
A roundup of art exhibitions closing on May 17, including the high-fidelity reproduction of Korin's 'Chokugai Sai-e' and the Van Gogh Exhibition.
山川陸|つくる冒険 日本のアール・ブリュット45人─たとえば、「も」を何百回と書く。(後編)
会期・会場: 2025/07/12〜2025/09/07(北海道立函館美術館 特別展示室[北海道]) 2026/02/22~2026/05/10(沖縄県立博物館・美術館[沖縄県]) 主催:日本財団DIVERSITY IN THE ...
Yamagawa Riku | Creating Adventure: 45 Japanese Art Brut Artists - For Example, Writing 'Mo' Hundreds of Times (Part 1)
Exhibition showcases 45 Japanese Art Brut works from Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art. Focuses on artists with disabilities creating in welfare facilities, highlighting preservation efforts and community engagement.
【Tokyo】'Family Space' Opens at Tokyo National Museum
A 'Family Space' has opened on the first floor of the Heiseikan at the Tokyo National Museum.
新潮社の旧出版倉庫が美術・工芸のギャラリーに──sokoがオープン
5階建てのコンクリート造倉庫の2〜3階が、ギャラリー棟として生まれ変わった。
Enjoying the Beauty of Komatsu While Listening to Explanations: Komatsu Art Exhibition (Hokuetsu Shimbun)
At the Komatsu Art Exhibition, visitors enjoyed listening to explanations by local artists about their works.
Enjoying the Beauty of Komatsu While Listening to Explanations: Komatsu Art Exhibition
Visitors enjoyed a dialogue with art at the Komatsu Art Exhibition while listening to explanations by exhibiting artists.
Kenny Scharf & Keith Haring: K!K!
An exhibition exploring the relationship and mutual influence between artists Kenny Scharf and Keith Haring.
The 70th City Art Exhibition
The 70th City Art Exhibition will be held in Onomichi to promote citizen creativity and artistic culture.
Exhibition 'First Time Appreciation of Ancient Art: Characters in Art'
This exhibition focuses on characters integrated into paintings and crafts, such as signatures and inscriptions, to help viewers appreciate their importance in ancient Eastern art.
Tsukimikan: A Small Luxury Hotel Where Gems of Arts and Crafts Gather
A small luxury hotel in Kyoto features a collection of art and crafts.
Top 5 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From Shimo Murakami to 90s British Art, Longzawa Rusaki and Others
This article highlights five exhibitions this weekend, including a 90s British art showcase at the Tate Modern in Tokyo, a solo exhibition by Shimo Murakami in Hiraizu City, and a retrospective of Shimo Murakami.
Exhibition of 150 Works by Former Art Teacher Kambara from Tenryu Village in Iida
Former art teacher Kambara from Tenryu Village exhibits 150 works in Iida.
82nd Modern Art Exhibition Nanao Exhibition (Nanao City Museum of Art)
The "82nd Modern Art Exhibition Nanao Exhibition" will be held at the Nanao City Museum of Art, showcasing about 200 works from six categories of fine arts and crafts.
Masayuki Tanaka Appointed as New Director of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; He Will Hold Four Top Positions
Masayuki Tanaka has been appointed as the new director of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, effective May 1, and will hold four top positions simultaneously.
The 5th 'Cosmology' [Professor Naoki Sato] Lessons in Art Appreciation at Tokyo University of the Arts: A New Art History Viewed Through East-West Comparison: How to Express the Invisible World...
Professor Naoki Sato compares Western and Eastern cosmologies using the 'Zodiac and Anatomy' and the 'Garbhadhatu Mandala' to explain their fundamental differences.
Kobayashi Haruhito | After School 'Game Breaker' — From 'Medium and Dimension: Plastic'
An exhibition at CS-Lab in Tokyo used 19 public games to create art, blurring the lines between curation and artistic processes.
Shigeru Onishi: Photography and Painting
An exhibition at Tokyo Station Gallery examines Shigeru Onishi's photographic and painting practice centered on his concept of 'Trans-Infinite.'
Aoshima New | Heaven and Earth in Black Abyss — Mizuho Yasui's 'Tenpan / aśman' / Andrius Altnuian's 'Obol' (Part 1)
Exhibitions by Mizuho Yasui and Andrius Altnuian in Tokyo explore the interplay of heaven and earth through water-themed art and architectural concepts.
Memorial Exhibition for Mitsuko Tabé, Founding Member of Avant-Garde Art Group "Kyushu-ha," Featuring 40 Works Found in Her Studio After Her Death (Yomiuri Shimbun Online)
A memorial exhibition in Fukuoka showcases 40 posthumous works by Mitsuko Tabé, a founding member of the avant-garde group "Kyushu-ha."
【Tokyo】Japan Sign Design Association 60th Anniversary "Grand Sign Exhibition"
The "Grand Sign Exhibition" commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Japan Sign Design Association is being held at Tokyo Midtown Design Hub.
Venice Biennale Opens: Arawa Nassh's 'Baby' Installation Explores Care and the Future in the Japanese Pavilion
Arawa Nassh's 'Baby' installation at the Venice Biennale's Japanese Pavilion explores care and the future through interactive baby dolls.
Stilllive Documents 2019–2025 @ The 5th Floor
The exhibition "Stilllive Documents 2019–2025" reviews the activities of the performance platform "Stilllive" at The 5th Floor.
Concentrating the Charm of Craftsmanship Art: Calligraphy Exhibition in Oshu, Watase [Iwate]
Mr. Takahashi Mikihiro, 81, hosts his 6th calligraphy exhibition in Watase, Oshu, showcasing 23 new works featuring four-character idioms.
Report: 'Posthumous 110 Years, Revolutionary of Nihonga: Imamura Shikō' (Yokohama Museum of Art). 42nd Anniversary Large Retrospective, 180 Works of the Premature Painter Gather
A large retrospective exhibition of the revolutionary Nihonga painter Imamura Shikō is held at the Yokohama Museum of Art.
MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives at Takao Gateway Selected for 'The World's Most Beautiful Museums 2026' List
MoN Takanawa in Tokyo's Takamatsu Gateway has been selected for UNESCO's 'World's Most Beautiful Museums 2026' award.
Edo Tokyo Museum's Renovation Anniversary Special Exhibition 'Western-style Building: Meiji's Dreams and Challenges' Features Japan's First Public Display of a Rare Imperial Diet Building Design
Edo Tokyo Museum hosts a special exhibition celebrating its renovation, showcasing a rare design for the Imperial Diet building and Meiji-era Western-style architecture.
Special Exhibition Commemorating the Renovation of Edo-Tokyo Museum: "Western-Style Architecture: Dreams and Challenges of the Meiji Era" Held. Phantom National Diet Building Plans Unveiled for the First Time in Japan
At the Edo-Tokyo Museum's renovation commemorative exhibition, Meiji-era Western-style architecture and the dreams and challenges of modernization are introduced through spatial reconstructions and first-time public displays.
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Takashima Chika | Satoshi Nishizawa 'World's Unknown Warrior Day'

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Café Artists: From Impressionism to Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Picasso – Opening Report at the Mitsubishi 1 Hall Museum. Cafés Were Another Atelier for Modern Art

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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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Book Review: A New Attempt at Art Criticism Sought After Nuclear Damage. 'Apocalyptic Art: For the Coming Post-Humanity'

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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

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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'

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[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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Experience the Era of Art by Touring the Entire Miyagi Prefectural Museum

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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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The Craftsmanship of Art Directors Creating a Work World

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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

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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

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

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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"

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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

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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.