Japan Art News (Page 5)

Miro, Dali, Medieval Art... Spectacular Spanish Collection: Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum (Nagasaki)
The article introduces the architecture of Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum by Kengo Kuma and its collection reflecting Nagasaki's history of international exchange, including Mikawachi ware and works by Noguchi Yataro and Tobinaga Raisetsu.
【Nagano】 Related events for the 140th birth anniversary commemorative project 'Foujita Tsuguharu in New York'
Related events for the 140th birth anniversary project of Foujita Tsuguharu in New York are announced at Karuizawa Ando Museum.
Tokyo National Museum Holds Full-House Event "MOMAT Autumn Return". Diverse Art Enjoys Autumn with Priceless Collections and Children's Programs
The Tokyo National Museum hosts a full-house event "MOMAT Autumn Return" featuring priceless collections and children's programs throughout autumn.
The National Museum of Art, Osaka Exhibits 8 Drawings by Tanaka Atsuko from the Nakanoshima Museum of Osaka Collection
The National Museum of Art, Osaka is exhibiting 8 drawings by Tanaka Atsuko from the Osaka Nakanoshima Museum collection in a collaborative collection exhibition running until November 3.
"Captivating the World and Returning Home" Edo Painting: The British Museum Japanese Art Collection Exhibition Held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum (Sankei Shimbun)
The British Museum Japanese Art Collection Exhibition is held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, featuring works like the reproduction of the Horyu-ji Temple Kondo Mural.
A Collection of Museum Goods from 11 Noteworthy Exhibitions! [September] Water Margin, Art University Style 'Mikata' of Art, Nontan, and More
This article introduces museum goods from 11 noteworthy exhibitions scheduled for September.
Prefectural Arts and Crafts Exhibition: 54 Colorful Works Open at Matsumoto City Museum
The 18th Prefectural Arts and Crafts Exhibition opened at Matsumoto City Museum, showcasing 54 selected works.
August's Top 10 Popular Articles: No. 1 is 55 Recommendations for Exhibitions in the Second Half of 2026, No. 2 is Tribute to Yamada Goro's "Bura Bijutsu" Re-broadcast, No. 3 is Art Exhibitions Starting in September
The top 10 popular articles for August are released, featuring recommendations for exhibitions in the second half of 2026 and a tribute to Yamada Goro.
Glass-Walled Workshop Producing Breakthroughs: Kanazawa University of Art and Crafts' Challenge
Kanazawa University of Art and Crafts' glass-walled workshop fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, leading to new ventures.
Notice Regarding the Establishment of Maruwa Art Foundation
Maruwa Art Foundation has been established to operate a museum in the Japan Bridge WASAMI Building.
Tate Britain Turner Exhibition – Sublime Painting, Dialogue with Contemporary Art | 7pia Web Magazine
A major retrospective of J.M.W. Turner opens at the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo, showcasing over 80 works.
Urakawa High School Art Club makes fire‑prevention sign, calls for fire safety in front of the fire station
Urakawa High School Art Club completed a fire‑prevention sign and urged locals to prevent fires in front of the fire station.
Cultural Affairs Agency's FY2027 budget request reaches 233.5 billion yen, 2.2× the previous year. 64.9 billion yen allocated for creator support.
The Agency for Cultural Affairs announced a FY2027 budget request of 233.5 billion yen, up 2.2× from last year, with 64.9 billion earmarked for creator support.
Exhibition "Ide Yasuto Exhibition - Resonating Prayers"
An exhibition featuring 28 works by Japanese painter Ide Yasuto, including award-winning pieces and recent works.
Takashima Haruki | HMP Theater Company, Matsumoto Yukichi, Unofficial 10th Anniversary Project, Reading Performance 'KANIDENKA'
HMP Theater Company presents a reading performance of Matsumoto Yukichi’s 'KANIDENKA' as an unofficial 10th‑anniversary project, exploring urban space, gender, and archival themes.
Art Education Through Sato Sadamu's Oil Paintings: Appreciation Event Planned in Okayama's Takebe
The 'Kan no Kaze' museum in Okayama plans an art appreciation event for elementary students using works by local painter Sato Sadamu.
Ryoji Ikeda Wins the 9th Nam June Paik Prize
Ryoji Ikeda wins the 9th Nam June Paik Prize; ceremony in September 2026.
Top 19 Exhibitions to See in September | Image Gallery 3 / 20
Highlights the top 19 exhibitions worth seeing in September with image galleries.
Best 19 Exhibitions to See in September | Image Gallery 2 / 20
The second part of the 'Best 19 Exhibitions to See in September' features a gallery of images from various museums.
TV LIFE web: The Art Team Reveals the Dedication Behind the 'Design Seo' Set and the Behind-the-Scenes of Character Creation in 'Kimi no Suki wa Muteki'
The art team for the drama 'Kimi no Suki wa Muteki' discusses their dedication to the 'Design Seo' set and the behind-the-scenes of character creation.
Opening Report for "Learning from Hōjōki: Small Architecture for Reweaving Life" (21_21 DESIGN SIGHT). Reexamining Contemporary Living through 800-Year-Old "Small Architecture"
An exhibition inspired by Hōjōki and directed by architect Tsukamoto Yoshiharu has opened at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, using the 800-year-old concept of small living to reexamine contemporary life.
Interview with Kosuke Nagata: Exploring the Shape of Narrative Between Logic and Chance (Text by Ryohei Nakajima)
Artist Kosuke Nagata, who works across video, photography, performance, and installation, discusses his artistic journey and the development of his video essay style ahead of the screening series "Fire in Water: Kosuke Nagata Video Works Collection."
【New Book Releases】This Month's Must-Reads! From Kengo Kuma to Western Art History, Politics and Design (September 2026 Edition)
Tokyo Art Beat highlights seven new art and culture books releasing in August-September 2026, covering architecture, literature, art history, music, manga, politics, and art books.
[Shunan Machinaka Cultural Zone] Regarding Events to be Held in Reiwa 8
Shunan City in Yamaguchi Prefecture will host a large-scale exhibition of contemporary artist Watanabe Osamu and related events for poet Mado Michio in Reiwa 8.
[Free Art Walk] 8 Recommended Free Exhibitions in Tokyo | September 2026
A guide to 8 free art exhibitions in Tokyo during September 2026.
Korea's Largest Art Fair "Kiaf SEOUL" Celebrates Its 25th Edition. 175 Galleries from 18 Countries and Regions Gather at COEX
Korea's largest art fair "Kiaf SEOUL" will be held at COEX from September 2 to 6, bringing together 175 galleries from 18 countries and regions.
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS 10th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION BEYOND THE STRAND: The Route of Creation and Challenge Held at Azabudai Hills Gallery with Unseen Materials and 360° Video Installations
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS' 10th anniversary exhibition at Azabudai Hills Gallery features unseen materials and 360° video installations.
Why is the Tokyo National Museum now refreshing its restaurant? Visiting the new space where you can savor the 'afterglow of appreciation' through food | Page 4
Tokyo National Museum renovates its restaurants to offer a luxurious, culturally immersive dining experience for all visitors.
From Pyramid Construction Sites to the Moment of Impressionism Birth: The Charm of Experiencing Art Through 'IMMERSIVE JOURNEY'
Explore pyramid construction and impressionism birth through immersive VR experiences at
artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | August 2026 [New Arrivals]
A catalog introducing newly released books related to art and design published in August 2026.
Collection Exhibition II Special Phot Graphs
The Kitakyushu City Museum of Art presents Collection Exhibition II featuring photography, showcasing works by Naoki Ishikawa and others.
Kobayashi Tokuzo: A Poetic Everyday Universe
The first major retrospective of Kobayashi Tokuzo features over 300 works and materials.
20 Years Posthumously: Gorō Ohno / Painter Yōkichi Ono
This exhibition reviews the history of Western painters from the Showa to Heisei eras through the works of Gorō Ohno, who lived a long life, and Yōkichi Ono, who died young.
Suspense, Coffee, Queer Time. Kanda Koshiro's 'Uchibura Rinne' (Kanda & Oliveira) Review (by Tomoko Yakumae)
Tomoko Yakumae reviews Koshiro Kanda's debut show 'Uchibura Rinne', exploring suspense, attention economies, and queer temporality.
"Minami Tada: Light, Swaying with Resolve" Opens at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo — A Report on the 70-Year Trajectory of Sculptural Expression in Dialogue with Materials, Pursuing "Light"
The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo opens the first major posthumous retrospective of Minami Tada, tracing 70 years of her creative journey pursuing "light" through dialogue with materials in a 1,500-sqm underground gallery.
【Opening】"Sumitomo Shunsui: The Sumitomo Modern Art Collection" at Sumitomo Hosho Bunko Tokyo until Oct 12, Special Exhibition Marking 100th Anniversary of Death
Sumitomo Hosho Bunko Tokyo is hosting a special exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the death of Sumitomo Gisaburo Tomozumi (Shunsui), featuring his modern art collection.
38 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in September: Louvre Museum Exhibition, from Renoir to Mika Ninagawa, Maebashi International Art Festival [2026 Edition]
Discover 38 recommended exhibitions launching September 2026 across Japan, including the Louvre Museum show, Renoir works, Mika Ninagawa, and the Maebashi International Art Festival.
When Iris van Herpen meets Perrier-Jouet. The 'Invisible Beauty' is world‑premiered at Tokyo Gendai.
Iris van Herpen and Perrier‑Jouet unveil three art bottles at Tokyo Gendai, merging fashion, nature and design.
(British Museum Japanese Art Collection) Kawanabe Kyōsai's "Chōjū-giga: Cat Riding on a Melon Pulled by a Mouse"
Kawanabe Kyōsai's 1879 work "Chōjū-giga: Cat Riding on a Melon Pulled by a Mouse" is a satirical allegory depicting a cat adorned with a bell being manipulated by a mouse.
Fukutake Soichiro and SANAA Among 2026 Japan Foundation Award Recipients; Art and Architecture Through International Exchange Recognized
Fukutake Soichiro, SANAA, and Judit Publisher selected for 2026 Japan Foundation Award for contributions to international exchange through art and architecture.
A Space Where Sound and Imagery Continue to Fluctuate. Report on "RYUICHI SAKAMOTO + SHIRO TAKATANI AMBIENT KYOTO - TOKYO" (Azabudai Hills Gallery)
The full version of async - immersion by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Shiro Takatani is being shown for the first time in Tokyo at Azabudai Hills Gallery.
Sugie Ako | 'I Sort Of Get It' Exhibition 2 + 'Too Small' Exhibition
Sugie Ako's exhibitions 'I Sort Of Get It 2' and 'Too Small' are held at Seibu Shibuya in Tokyo.
Nikolai Astrup, One of Norway's Leading Painters, Gets His First Major Retrospective in Japan | Image Gallery 1 / 5
Nikolai Astrup, one of Norway's leading painters, gets his first major retrospective in Japan, featuring key works in an image gallery.
Large-scale retrospective exhibition of Yayoi Kusama opens in Amsterdam in September. A memorial exhibition honoring her life and works following her death.
A retrospective exhibition of Yayoi Kusama's 70-year career opens in Amsterdam in September as a memorial after her death.
Perrier-Jouët reveals world-first art collaboration at 'Tokyo Gendai'. Iris van Herpen shows aesthetic and symbiosis with nature.
Perrier‑Jouët debuts world‑first art collaboration with Iris van Herpen at Tokyo Gendai, showcasing nature‑inspired designs and limited editions.
[Fukuoka] 10th Anniversary 'Chikugoist Kawabata Hideya Design Journey' Exhibition Related Events
The 10th‑anniversary exhibition in Fukuoka features related events, including a lecture by designer Kawabata Hideya on Aug 29 and a gallery talk from Aug 9 to Oct 4.
Logistics is no longer behind the scenes. How will rising shipping costs and geopolitical risks change the art market?
Rising shipping costs and geopolitical tensions are reshaping art market logistics, affecting gallery participation in fairs like Frieze and Kiaf Seoul.
Art Thriving in a Craft Town...Sanjo Art Association Exhibition, August 28-30, Featuring 70 Powerful Works
The Sanjo Art Association is holding an exhibition at Sanjo East Community Center, celebrating its 35th anniversary with about 70 works.
Exhibition of 'Water Margin' Held at Tokyo Station Gallery: Exploring Its Profound Appeal and Diverse Influence
The 'Water Margin' exhibition at Tokyo Station Gallery explores the deep appeal and cultural impact of the classic Chinese novel.
Opening the Door to 'Your Own Way of Seeing' - A Sensitivity Classroom Created by a Former Art Teacher
Former art teacher Yukiho Suenaga guides readers to open the door to personal perception through art appreciation and work exercises.
Museum goods PR event 'Bijutsuden Navi Fes 2026' to be held on September 29! Record 26 museums and art galleries from across Japan to participate
Record 26 Japanese museums and galleries will showcase unique museum goods at the September 29 Bijutsuden Navi Fes 2026 in Tokyo.
Yayoi Kusama Passes Away: "An Icon of Contemporary Art" — Tadanori Yokoo and Others Offer Tributes
Avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama has passed away, and prominent figures including contemporary artist Tadanori Yokoo, Mori Art Museum director Mami Kataoka, and kabuki actor Matsumoto Koshiro have issued memorial statements.
How can sighted people convey the appeal of art to the visually impaired? Art appreciation created through "dialogue" with visually impaired people (TV Kochi)
A workshop was held at Kochi Prefectural Museum of Art where sighted and visually impaired people appreciate art through dialogue.
[Preview] International Art Exhibition 'TOKYO ATLAS' Starts Oct 10 at Various Venues in Tokyo's Coastal Area, Large-Scale International Exhibition Where Daily Life and Art Cross Over in the Coastal Area
The international art exhibition 'TOKYO ATLAS' will be held from October 10 in Tokyo's coastal areas.
[Preview] 'Posthumous 100th Anniversary: Bigelow's Phantom Collection and the Dawn of Modern Japanese Painting' Held at Aichi Prefectural Museum from Oct 30
Aichi Prefectural Museum will host a special exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of William Bigelow, featuring his lost collection and modern Japanese paintings.
Yuki Iiyama, FUNI, and Seira Shina no Mame Request Governor Koike to Resume Sending Memorial Messages to the Korean Victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake Memorial Ceremony
Artists including Yuki Iiyama and FUNI held a press conference requesting Tokyo Governor Koike to resume sending memorial messages to the Korean victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake.
Yayoi Kusama Dies at Age 97; World-Famous Artist Known for Marble and Net Works
Yayoi Kusama, a world-renowned artist known for marble and net-themed works, died at age 97 due to organ failure.
Replica of Guernica Displayed at a Site of Atomic Bombing: Preserving Art for Future Generations with Ceramic Plates
A ceramic plate replica of Picasso's "Guernica" was displayed at a site of atomic bombing, highlighting the preservation of art for posterity.
(British Museum Japanese Art Collection) Kawamura Bumpō "Kamogawa Bugi Zukan"
Introduces Kawamura Bumpō's "Kamogawa Bugi Zukan" and exhibition dates in Tokyo and Osaka.
Isaac Chong Wai and Chen Qiulin: Tracing the History of China Through Body and Memory
The exhibitions of Isaac Chong Wai and Chen Qiulin are read through the lens of Peking opera "Farewell My Concubine," exploring Chinese history, body, and memory.
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Ako Sugie | Emilia Ekman Larson 'Time with Lisa Larson'

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[Kanagawa] Zushi Art Festival 2026

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Announcement of the 52nd Art Festival Tokyo Exhibition Member Project: Akinobu Yamashita "Luminous Still Life Observation Record" | Japan Professional Photographers Society

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"Rikako Kawauchi: LOVE, Wild Grape, Tiger, heart" (Ota Ward Ryuko Memorial Museum) Opening Report: Seeing the Interplay of Line and Body in Painting

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Shingo Katori Excited to Be First Art Exhibition Ambassador for "Musée d'Orsay Collection: The Joy of Living" from Nov 14 (Sankei Sports)

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Shingo Katori appointed ambassador for "Orsay Museum Collection: The Joy of Living Now." First time for an art exhibition.

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Shindai Affiliated Junior High and Misuzugooka High Art Clubs Hold First and Last Joint Exhibition

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"Swedish Textiles: Nordic Design Living with Nature and Daily Life" (Setagaya Art Museum) Opening Report: A World of Rich Swedish Design Close to Everyday Life

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Ms. Komure and Others Honored – Minami-Nihon Junior Art Exhibition Runs Until the 27th

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"Too Beautiful!" "A Complete Work of Art" - The Tale of Genji's "Super Luxurious Cookie Tin" Causes a Buzz on SNS! Exclusive Sale at Special Exhibition "The Tale of Genji: Radiance of the Imperial Court" (LASISA)

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Nagasaki Prefectural Art Exhibition: Choi Wins Seibo Peace Prize, Wakana Wins Noguchi Yataro Prize

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"30 Years Since Death: Kumi Sugai" Exhibition at Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art. What Was the "Future Art" That Sugai Aspired To?

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Yayoi Kusama's Last Exhibition: Tracing Over 70 Years of Creation in Amsterdam

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"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

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Artizon Museum Announces 2027 Exhibition Schedule: Venice Biennale Return Exhibition, Tracing "Now" through New Acquisitions, and More

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To the Places Passed By, Once Again—Review of "Nobuta Shinya: Scenery Passed By" (Toyota Municipal Museum of Art) (Text: Yuko Hasegawa)

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【Bijutsu Ten Navi Fes 2026 Venue Exclusive】For Museum Goods Lovers: Capsule Toys Motifed on Works from Museums and Art Museums Nationwide…

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[Hyogo] From the Life of Trees to Form — George Nakashima and the Craftspeople

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Coming from Bratislava! Encountering and Connecting with the World's Picture Books

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[Museum Goods] Six Editorial Picks from "Lisa Larson Memorial Exhibition: Artist, Designer, Source of Inspiration" (Matsuya Ginza)

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The 1st Maebashi International Arts Festival Opens: 80 Days of Art from Arts Maebashi to Vacant Houses and Shuttered Streets

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小森はるか+瀬尾夏美+Project Members 《I Was 11 Years Old: Hiroshima Edition》

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The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto to Renew Its Museum Cafe; Ogawa Coffee Makes Its First Foray into a Cultural Facility

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Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026: Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! Pola Museum of Art

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The Fusion of 100 Years of Artisanal Craft and Next-Generation Technology: Kadokawa Daiei Studio's Pursuit of Tradition and Work-Life Balance

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【Kanagawa】Featuring Future Series Vol. 1─Music of the 21.5th Century─"AI and Contemporary Music"

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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

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[Museum Goods] 7 Editorial Picks from the Exhibition "Swedish Textiles: Nordic Design Rooted in Life and Nature" at Setagaya Art Museum

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UK Returns 12 Looted Cultural Relics and Artworks to China

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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

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Autumn Special Exhibition "Baikō-ji Temple and Buddhist Art of Ōmi" from the 26th in Kōka at Miho Museum | Iga Town Information YOU

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Kotaro Sano | When Imagination Becomes Infrastructure: Liam Young's "In Other Worlds"

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[Osaka] Konohana Enoen Festival 2026

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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)

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Nagasaki Prefectural Art Exhibition Winners (Part 2)

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[Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2026] Information for Visitors Attending on the Day

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Nagasaki Prefectural Art Exhibition Winners (Part 2)

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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

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[Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026] Here Are the Recommended Goods from the Exhibiting Institution! Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art

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Minami-Nihon Junior Art Exhibition Held at Kagoshima City Museum of Art: Judge Explains Award-Winning Works, Says "Using Various Colors"