Japan Art News (Page 5)

Stage Props: Shouldering Stage Artistry Single-handedly to Support the Actors (Asahi Shimbun Digital Magazine &[and])
The work of stage props (Ōdōgu), which supports Kabuki stage artistry, is handled by a long-established company with roots in the Edo period, covering everything from production to on-stage direction.
"TERRADA ART AWARD 2025" Five Finalists Unveil New Works. Held in Tennozu Until February 1st, Free Admission.
The TERRADA ART AWARD 2025 Finalist Exhibition is being held in Tennozu, showcasing new works by five finalists.
50th Anniversary of the Opening “Shinjuku: the City of Modern Art” @ SOMPO Museum of Art
The “Shinjuku: the City of Modern Art” exhibition at the SOMPO Museum of Art, from January 10 to February 15, 2026, explores the relationship between Shinjuku and Japanese modern art.
Why were Turner and Constable "Rivals"? Deciphering the Turning Point of Landscape Painting at Tate Britain
An exhibition at Tate Britain examines the contrasting lives and works of contemporary landscape painters Turner and Constable.
Interview with Noteworthy Painter Keita Morimoto: Seeking 'Heterotopia' Illuminated by Artificial Light
Noteworthy painter Keita Morimoto discusses his solo exhibition, where he depicts urban landscapes under artificial light to express solitude within a crowd.
【Girls Revolution Project】Girls Revolution Project x Okada Museum of Art "Girls Revolution Project x Okada Museum of Art - Brilliant Revolution Heart/Sin -" Exhibition Announced | NEWS | KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO
The Girls Revolution Project is collaborating with the Okada Museum of Art for a special event from January 31 to March 31, 2026.
Report on the Opening of "Kanokogi Mokurō from His 151st Birthday - The Unyielding Path of Oil Painting" (Sen-oku Hakuko Kan, Tokyo). A major retrospective of the "unyielding" painter who pursued realism, held for the first time in a quarter century.
A major retrospective exhibition celebrating the 150th anniversary of realist oil painter Kanokogi Mokurō has opened at the Sen-oku Hakuko Kan in Tokyo.
Paintings, Ceramics, Washi Dolls... Diverse Expressions at the Local Art Exhibition at Obihiro Centennial Museum
The 44th Local Art Exhibition, featuring works by art enthusiasts from the Tokachi region, is being held at the Obihiro Centennial Museum.
"The Rockefeller Collection Ukiyo-e Exhibition Focusing on Hokusai and Hiroshige at Chiba City Museum of Art" Opening Report: The World of Kacho Prints that Captivated One Collector
The Chiba City Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition of Kacho prints from the Rockefeller Collection, featuring works primarily by Hokusai and Hiroshige.
Report on the Opening of the "Look Back: Kiyotaka Oshiyama's Lines of Emotion" Exhibition at Azabudai Hills Gallery. Overlapping the Animator's Thoughts on Lines with the Film.
The exhibition for the animated film 'Look Back,' supervised by director Kiyotaka Oshiyama, has opened at the Azabudai Hills Gallery.
Yokohama Museum of Art Reopening Inaugural Exhibition “Art between Japan and Korea since 1945” @ Yokohama Museum of Art
The Yokohama Museum of Art will hold an inaugural exhibition celebrating its reopening, focusing on 80 years of art between Japan and Korea since 1945.
Tsuchiura City Collection Art Exhibition "Drawing People ~ Diverse Figure Expressions by Seven Painters" | Tsuchiura Citizen's Gallery | Tsuchiura City Official Website
An art exhibition featuring diverse figure expressions by seven artists connected to Tsuchiura City will be held at the Citizen's Gallery.
Johnny Depp's Directed Film 'Modigliani!' Released. What are the Highlights of This Work Depicting Three Days in the Unfortunate Life of the Artist Who Was Active in Paris?
Johnny Depp's film 'Modigliani!' is released, depicting three days in the unfortunate life of the artist who worked in Paris.
Swatch Collaborates with the Guggenheim. The "Swatch x Guggenheim Collection" Puts Degas, Klee, Monet, and Pollock on Your Wrist
Swatch has launched the "Swatch x Guggenheim Collection," featuring watches inspired by masterpieces from Degas, Klee, Monet, and Pollock.
[Review] Yuko Mohri's "Entanglements" Exhibition: Listening to the "Tangle" of Invisible Energy—Chance, Movement, and a Transparent Network (Critique by Kotaro Shimada)
Yuko Mohri's major solo exhibition in Milan, "Entanglements," explores the complex interplay and invisible connections of energy.
The Director of 'Tokyo Melody Ryuichi Sakamoto' Saw Ryuichi Sakamoto at 32 and Tokyo in the 1980s
An interview with Elizabeth Lennard, director of the documentary 'Tokyo Melody Ryuichi Sakamoto,' which is being re-released in a 4K restored version.
Korea Artist Prize 2025
Kim YoungEun was announced as the winner of the Korea Artist Prize 2025, hosted by the MMCA, with an exhibition running until February 2nd.
Top 7 New Buildings to Watch in 2026
The article highlights several notable new architectural projects scheduled to open in 2026, including the Otani Grand Center, Quell Museum, and Imperial Hotel Kyoto.
W. Eugene Smith, a Representative Photographer of 20th Century Documentary Photography: Japan's First Exhibition Focusing on the "Loft Era" Held at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum hosts Japan's first exhibition focusing on W. Eugene Smith's "Loft Era."
ART SG to Hold 4th Edition in Singapore, Strengthening Regional Collaboration with First Co-location with S.E.A. Focus
ART SG will hold its 4th edition in Singapore, co-locating for the first time with S.E.A. Focus to enhance regional collaboration.
[Museum Goods] 7 Recommended Items Found at the "Anime Film Look Back Exhibition — Kiyotaka Oshiyama: The Emotion of Lines"
This article introduces seven recommended original merchandise items from the "Anime Film Look Back Exhibition" held at Azabudai Hills Gallery.
Cats, Warrior Prints, and Beauties! The "Ukiyo-e Super Creator Utagawa Kuniyoshi Exhibition" to be Held at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art
The "Ukiyo-e Super Creator Utagawa Kuniyoshi Exhibition," showcasing the diverse artistry of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, will be held in Kyoto.
Bunno Toki | Environment and Community – Bushcare and City Farms in Australia
In Brisbane, Australia, bushcare and city farm initiatives contribute to environmental restoration and the development of local communities.
Ako Sugie | "Oda Collection Hans Wegner Exhibition: Supreme Craftsmanship"
This exhibition showcases about 160 chairs by Hans Wegner from the Kenji Oda collection, marking one of the world's largest retrospectives outside Denmark.
[Tokyo] Tenjishitsu Project Workshop "Chofu x Art"
The Tenjishitsu Project workshop, "Chofu x Art," will be held at Chofu City Cultural Hall Tazukuri to plan local art events.
αM Project 2025–2026 “Stop, Look Back, Face Forward. vol.4 Kohei Takahashi|Reverse / Reverence” @ gallery αM
Kohei Takahashi's exhibition, "Reverse / Reverence," part of the αM Project 2025–2026, will be held at gallery αM from December 2025 to February 2026.
12 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Van Cleef & Arpels to Kobayashi Tokusaburo and More
This article introduces 12 must-see exhibitions this weekend, including shows by Van Cleef & Arpels, Kobayashi Tokusaburo, and Kitaoka Keizo.
Art Book Fair Held for the First Time at Art Center NEW: 98 Exhibitors Gather Under the Theme of "Art Books and Food"
The first art book fair, themed "Art Books and Food," will be held at Art Center NEW featuring 98 exhibitors.
【Kansai】25 Recommended Exhibitions + Alpha for 2026: "Kitano Tenjin Exhibition" at Kyo-haku, "Mountain of Gods and Buddhas: Yoshino/Omine" at Nara National Museum, and Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" at Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art!
This article lists over 25 recommended art exhibitions in the Kansai region for 2026, highlighting major shows like Vermeer's visit.
Returning to the Time When Making Things Was Fun ── A Report on the "How Lisa Larson Made Things" Exhibition (PLAY! MUSEUM)
The "How Lisa Larson Made Things" exhibition at PLAY! MUSEUM focuses on her creative process and the work of artisans.
"Will 'Play' Save Museums?" What the Tokyo National Museum's "Asobiba☺Tohaku!" Program Asks
Tokyo National Museum's "Asobiba☺Tohaku!" is an initiative using play to foster connections between children and the museum experience.
Three Days Where Technology x Art Colors the Streets of Shibuya. "DIG SHIBUYA 2026" to be Held in February
The event "DIG SHIBUYA 2026," featuring over 30 programs blending technology and art, will take place in Shibuya for three days starting February 13th.
Do You Like Pink? Group Exhibition "Pink" (Ota Fine Arts) Review (Critique by Saya Yokoyama)
The group exhibition "Pink" at Ota Fine Arts explores the multifaceted meanings of the color pink through the works of eight artists.
「『make my day』」 ~ The 40th University Nihonga Exhibition ~ (UNPEL GALLERY)
The exhibition "make my day" features works by three graduates from the Kanazawa College of Art Nihonga major at UNPEL GALLERY.
Sasakitaiju Ikueikai Announces 2026 Scholarship Program
The Sasakitaiju Ikueikai is offering non-repayable scholarships for the 2026 academic year in fields like architecture, art, medicine, and oral poetry.
Stage Scenery (Ōdōgu) ~Shouldering All Stage Art and Supporting the Actors~ | Asahi Shimbun Digital Magazine &[and]
This article spotlights the work of "Ōdōgu" (stage scenery), which manages all aspects of stage art and supports Kabuki actors.
Ajibō Group, Centered on Mutton Cuisine, Turns New Restaurant "Meiyō Ajibō" into an Art Space
The Ajibō Group's new restaurant, Meiyō Ajibō, is launching an art space project to fuse gastronomy and fine art.
"Lisa Larson: How to Make Exhibition" (PLAY! MUSEUM) Report. Lisa Larson's Gaze Revealed Through Moving Her Hands
The "Lisa Larson: How to Make Exhibition" at PLAY! MUSEUM explores the creative process and perspective of ceramic artist Lisa Larson.
"Lisa Larson's How-To Exhibition" (PLAY! MUSEUM) Report. Lisa Larson's Gaze Revealed Through Moving Her Hands | Image Gallery 1 / 12
The "Lisa Larson's How-To Exhibition" at PLAY! MUSEUM explores her perspective through her creative process.
[Review] Kanako Yamamoto's Critique of the Performance "Chiaki Shinoda x Nanan Anant Wijaksono x Kazuki Takakura 'Mayokage'"
This performance, referencing the structure of Wayang Kulit shadow puppetry, questions the reality and division of the modern world through the audience's divided perspective.
Matsuko | "Jam Session: Ishibashi Foundation Collection x Tomiyama Chikako x Shiga Rieko – Adrift"
The 'Adrift' exhibition at Artizon Museum features a collaboration between the Ishibashi Foundation Collection and works by Tomiyama Chikako and Shiga Rieko.
Editorial Notes... Spanning 45 Years / Regarding the 7th Digital Archive Society Award
artscape celebrated its 30th anniversary and received the 7th Digital Archive Society Award for its contributions.
Azusa Hashimoto | 80 Years After the War, What Do Figures Say Now—Higareo, Takashi Murakami, and Yu Araki
This article examines contemporary Japanese art through figures in sculptures by Higareo, Takashi Murakami, and Yu Araki, 80 years after the war.
The 56th Niigata Prefecture Junior Art Exhibition, Joetsu Exhibition
The 56th Niigata Prefecture Junior Art Exhibition, Joetsu Exhibition, will be held at Joetsu City Civic Plaza from January 29th to February 3rd.
【Yteen Art Club】Ticket Giveaway for "New Horizons of Beauty—The Ishibashi Foundation Artizon Museum Today" (Limited to 5 pairs/10 people: Junior/Senior High School Students and Guardians)
The Yteen Art Club is giving away exhibition tickets to 5 pairs (10 people) of junior/senior high school students and their guardians.
Art Salon Yushindo 2026 New Year Tea Ceremony Utensils and Local Art Exhibition | Joetsu Myoko Town Information
Art Salon Yushindo will hold an exhibition of tea ceremony utensils and local art from January 17th to 24th, 2026.
【Nagano】The Art of Kami-ha – Avant-Garde Artists Gathered in Suwa, 1969-1974
An exhibition showcasing the activities of avant-garde artists who gathered in Suwa from 1969 to 1974 is being held in Nagano.
Emi Kinuko – 10 Years After Her Passing – Focusing on Her 1962 Venice Biennale Exhibit – @ Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, Hayama
An exhibition of Emi Kinuko's work is being held at the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, Hayama, focusing on her 1962 Venice Biennale exhibit.
"Beautiful Utopia: Portraits of Modern Japan Dreaming of an Ideal Land" (Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art) Opening Report. Tracing the Ideal Trajectory of Life and Art.
The Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art exhibition explores modern Japan's pursuit of 'beautiful living' through the lens of utopian ideals.
Masterpiece Collection Formerly Owned by the Industrialist Iwata Family Goes to Auction
Approximately 306 art pieces collected by the industrialist Iwata family since the Meiji and Taisho eras will be auctioned.
"Urban Vision - Obayashi Foundation Research Program" 5th Grantee Ho Rui An to Hold New Lecture Performance (Prototype) on April 4th
Obayashi Foundation grantee Ho Rui An will present a new lecture performance on April 4th, focusing on Japanese financial history research.
Must-Visit on the Weekend! A Rush of Hot Art Exhibitions Opening Just Before the Great Cold: "Utopia" (Panasonic Shiodome Museum), "Rockefeller Bird-and-Flower Prints" (Chiba City Museum of Art), "Mount Fuji" (Hanzomon Museum), "Moving Ukiyo-e Exhibition OSAKA" (Grand Front Osaka), etc.
A rush of exciting art exhibitions, including "Utopia" and the "Rockefeller Bird-and-Flower Prints," are opening just before the Great Cold.
[Museum Goods] 5 Recommended Items Found at the "30th Anniversary Great Tamagotchi Exhibition" Selected by the Editorial Department
This article highlights five recommended original merchandise items selected by the editorial team from the ongoing "30th Anniversary Great Tamagotchi Exhibition."
【Hokkaido】IMMERSIVE ART MIX Body Exhibition
The immersive dance performance "Body Exhibition" will be held at Sapporo Community Plaza, offering a new perspective on stage art elements.
Regarding the Special Exhibition of Newly Designated Cultural Properties
Kagawa Prefectural Museum will hold a special exhibition of "Tosen" (Crossing Boat), a representative work by the newly designated Kagawa Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property, Manago Kobayashi.
Historic US Art College Announces Closure; Massive Support from NVIDIA Co-founder's Foundation Fails to Save It
The California College of the Arts, with over 100 years of history, announced it will close in 2027.
Jeff Koons Exhibition to be Held at Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka, Featuring Sculptures and Paintings
An exhibition of Jeff Koons' sculptures and paintings will open at Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka starting February 20th.
Hokusai's Captivating 'Dragon' and 'Phoenix'. Hokusai Museum Holds 'Auspicious Beasts Dancing in the Heavens that Fascinated Hokusai ~Dragon and Phoenix~'. A Hanging Scroll from His Final Years Will Also Be Exhibited.
The Hokusai Museum is hosting an exhibition focusing on Hokusai's depictions of dragons and phoenixes, featuring a hanging scroll from his final years.
The Main Building was designed by Kingo Tatsuno. Nara Hotel, "The Guesthouse of Kansai," closes temporarily for renewal of the new wing | Page 2
Nara Hotel is undergoing a renewal themed "Register" and will close temporarily until January 14, 2026, aiming to balance historical preservation and functional updates.
Takashima Megumi | KYOTO EXPERIMENT Kyoto International Performing Arts Festival 2025 ⑧Jang-Chi × Lee Ming-Chen × Ness Roque × Wen Yourou 'Cruising: Traveling Tongues'
This performance piece focuses on the multi-layered nature of the 'tongue' through the theme of fermented foods in Asia.
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Yu Tsukada | Bertille Rondard's "So Long Gropius"

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Matsufusa|"Community of Images—Looking Back at Postwar Japanese Video Art from Philadelphia, USA"

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The 43rd Ashiya City Plastic Arts Education Exhibition

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【Kansai Preview】 "ASK01 Shiga Museum of Art Contemporary Art Exhibition in Kohoku 'Kyun-Chome: A Lullaby of One Million Years'" Starts February 21st in Omizo Area, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture

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Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2026: For The Time Being (5)

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The 14th Seal Engraving and Calligraphy Exhibition by Yogyokusha and Kofu Shoin is being held at Toyohashi City Museum of Art and History until February 15th

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Okazaemon Creator ✕ Modigliani: A Contemporary Art Exhibition "Dialoguing" with Masterpieces at the Nagoya City Art Museum

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Graduation Approaching... Akita University of Art Students' Exhibition Showcasing 123 Masterpieces as a Culmination of Their Studies in Akita City (ABS Akita Broadcasting)

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A Glimpse into the Preparation of Kengo Kuma's Art Design!

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Otaru's First Major Art Exhibition ~100 Years of the Taichisha Exhibition~

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Exhibition Deconstructing the 'Cool Britannia' Myth and Reconsidering 90s British Art Held in Roppongi

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Kenta Yamazaki | HatetoCheek "Dakudaku to,"

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Editorial Notes... 47 - Fixed Point Observation for Connecting the Dots

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Kazumi Miyai | Where Gazes Overlap—Eiji Ohashi "Your eyes are our eyes—Prisoner Road"

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【Oita】Hello, Kiyoshima Apartment Art Festival 2025–2026

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Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2026: For The Time Being (3)

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Azamino Photo Annual 2026 Sayaka Uehara: Even If All the Ruins Were Swept Away without a Trace @ Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino

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Theater Commons '26: Translating the Commons

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1990s British Art at the Intersection of Feminism and the AIDS Crisis: From the Practices of Tracey Emin, Sarah Lucas, Gilbert & George, etc. (By Yuki Ito)

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Tokushima City Arts Festival and Art Exhibition Begins at Tokushima Civic Center [Tokushima] (Published February 12, 2026) | JRT NEWS NNN

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Tokushima City Arts Festival / Art Exhibition Begins at Tokushima Civic Center [Tokushima] (JRT Shikoku Broadcasting)

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Ryo Sawada | The Existence of the Technical Director in Museums and the Hiroshi Sugito Exhibition

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Aoyama Shin | NejiPijin + YCAM "Generative Sensei" (Part 2)

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[Kyoto] The 19th Venice Architecture Biennale Japan Pavilion Exhibition Homecoming Exhibition "In-Between"

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Enjoying Art: "First for Adults" Copying Masterpieces in Two Hours, Also Effects of Turning Off Smartphones

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Shiga Museum of Art "Yuriko Sasaoka's Paradise Dungeon" Ticket Giveaway

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Okayama City Complex Store Becomes Art Gallery, "Galleria Homo," Exhibition by Two Sculptors (Sanyo Shimbun Digital)

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Miyazaki General Art Exhibition at the Prefectural Museum of Art (MRT Miyazaki Broadcasting)

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Miyazaki General Art Exhibition Held at Prefectural Museum of Art

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Art Exhibition Underway in Konan City, Shiga Prefecture; 152 Works Including Paintings, Calligraphy, and Photographs Exhibited from Within the Prefecture

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Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2026: For The Time Being

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Exhibition of 90s British Art Opens on the 11th at The National Art Center, Tokyo, Featuring Diverse and Original Artworks (Sankei Shimbun)

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Questioning in Kyoto: "Art of Our Time" War, Religion, Race, Life and Death... What is the "Kotowari" (Principle/Reason) of This World?

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Iwanai First Junior High School's Yuna Ido-bata Wins Grand Prize at Hometown Children's Art Exhibition

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Art History of Exchange ─ Tokyo National Museum's "Korean Art Treasure Box" (Report) | Report | Internet Museum

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Kagoshima University Faculty of Education, Department of Art 'Graduation Production Exhibition' Starts on the 10th (MBC Minaminihon Broadcasting)

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Skillful Brushwork, 38 Pieces Reflecting Hard Work: Miyagi's Wakuya High School Art Club Holds Exhibition (Kahoku Shimpo)

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[Present] Free Tickets for 5 Pairs (10 People) to 'Tate Museum - YBA & BEYOND: The 90s British Art That Changed the World,' Focusing on British Art Created Mainly in the 1990s

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Yu Tsukada | Alex Boya's 'Bread Will Walk'