Japan Art News (Page 5)

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Fujita Satoru's 'Unpublished Works' to be Special Exhibition at the National Treasure, Roppongi Hills Mori Art Museum for the 140th Anniversary of His Birth in August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'.
Art Teacher at Shimonoseki High School (48) Arrested for Alleged Non-Consensual Sexual Act Against a Known Woman, Denies Allegations (IBC Tohoku Broadcasting)
A 48-year-old art teacher at Shimonoseki High School was arrested for alleged non-consensual sexual acts against a known woman, denying the charges.
Original Chikei | Are You an Obstacle on the Street?
The exhibition at Kanazawa 21st Century Museum commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Street Observation Society, showcasing diverse practices questioning public space in urban areas.
Midori Nakayama's Felt Art Exhibition of Dogs and Cats
Midori Nakayama's felt art exhibit runs July 17–Sept 6, 2026, showing lifelike wool dogs and cats.
Renovation of a Showa-era bank building. A small hotel "Arbor Onomichi" that connects the town and travelers, born in Onomichi
A former Showa-era China Bank branch in Onomichi was renovated into the small hotel "Arbor Onomichi", opening on April 25.
Special Exhibition "Treasures of Kukai and Shingon" (Tokyo National Museum) Opening Report: Prayers and Beauty of the 1250th Anniversary of Kukai's Birth Converge
A report on the large-scale special exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum celebrating Kukai's 1250th anniversary.
90th Anniversary Special Exhibition 'Water Margin' at Osaka City Museum of Art and Related Events
Osaka City Museum of Art hosts a special exhibition 'Water Margin' to celebrate its 90th anniversary, featuring related events.
Miyagi Museum of Art Renewal Opening: Showcasing the Collection Throughout the Museum – The Era of Art – artscape
The Miyagi Museum of Art reopens after renovation, showcasing its expanded collection of regional and modern works, including Kandinsky and Klee, throughout the museum.
Yu Tsukada | What is a Character to an Illustrator? ── "Hotchpotch: The World of Ryuji Fujieda" / Part 1
An exploration of Ryuji Fujieda's career as both a designer and illustrator through his touring exhibition.
[Tokyo] TOKAS Open Studio 2026-2027/July
TOKAS Residence will host the Open Studio 2026-2027, showcasing the creative processes of resident artists.
Ettore Sottsass — Design begins where magic begins @ Artizon Museum
The exhibition "Ettore Sottsass — Design begins where magic begins" will be held at Artizon Museum in Tokyo from June 23 to October 4, 2026.
Book and Art Exhibition vol.6 Trace
The exhibition showcases works created by tracing and re‑creating linguistic and visual subjects, inviting reflection on language’s imaginative power.
Tokyo Spring Festival x Tama Art University Photographer Project 2026
A project where Tama Art University students photograph musicians at the Tokyo Spring Festival.
New Space Created by Architecture and Art: "Almost, Sky: Jun Aoki + Richard Tuttle" Exhibition
An exhibition exploring new spatial relationships through a collaboration between architect Jun Aoki and artist Richard Tuttle.
Different Cast, Art, Lighting, and Direction: Kuyo Yoshigumi's "Tō no Ue no" Osaka Performance Begins (Stage Natalie)
Kuyo Yoshigumi's new play "Tō no Ue no" has opened for performances in Osaka.
Nerima City Art Museum Collection: Fumio Wakabayashi – Run and Rest – | Terada Mayumi – Absence of Presence – @ Nerima City Art Museum
Nerima City Art Museum hosts simultaneous solo exhibitions of Fumio Wakabayashi and Terada Mayumi, showcasing postwar Japanese sculpture and photography.
Report on the Opening of "Takashi Yanase Exhibition: Life is a Game of Making People Happy" (Setagaya Art Museum). The Philosophy of "Making People Happy" Maintained Throughout His Life | Page 2
A report on chapters 2 to 4 of the Takashi Yanase exhibition.
National Art Exhibitions Opening on Saturday, July 11: 水滸伝, 山口華楊, 長谷川潔, シティーハンター, etc.
A list of art exhibitions opening nationwide on Saturday, July 11, featuring works by 水滸伝, 山口華楊, 長谷川潔, and シティーハンター.
Will Expressions Surrounding the National Flag Be Punishable? Art Critics Federation Volunteers Oppose the 'National Flag Desecration Crime'
Art critics federation volunteers oppose the new national flag desecration law, defending freedom of expression.
Tokyo: Talk Event Commemorating the Publication of 'Performance Art: From Futurism to the Present'
A talk event in Tokyo commemorates the reprint of RoseLee Goldberg's 'Performance Art: From Futurism to the Present'.
Introducing 39 Postwar Japanese Women Artists. Europe's First Large-Scale Exhibition 'Kaihō' to be Held at Luxembourg Museum of Modern Art (MUDAM)
Mudam Luxembourg will host 'Kaihō,' Europe's first major exhibition of 39 postwar Japanese women artists, featuring about 120 works from 1945 to early 2000s.
Kagawa: Call for Entries for the 2nd MIMOCA EYE
The 2nd MIMOCA EYE art call invites artists under 36 in Kagawa's Murakami Genzō Contemporary Art Museum.
48 Volunteer Members of the Art Critics Federation Issue Joint Statement Opposing the Establishment of a Law Criminalizing Flag Desecration
48 art critics from the Art Critics Federation issued a joint statement opposing the proposed law criminalizing flag desecration.
Summer Studio 2026
Summer Studio 2026 offers free workshops and exhibitions for all ages, featuring nine artists and a youth program.
Riku Yamakawa | Hyakkeisya Tour 2026 "Urikotoba" (Part 1)
A critique of Hyakkeisya's production of Hideki Noda's play "Urikotoba."
Top 13 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From Judd and Gaudi to Rembrandt and 'Two Africas'
Weekend's top 13 exhibitions highlight Judd, Gaudi, Rembrandt, and 'Two Africas' with shows by Jonas Mekas, Yoshimasu, Nakanishi Natsuki, and Donald Judd.
British Museum Japanese Art Collection 'Hyakka Ryōran: Edo Paintings Crossing the Sea' Exhibition – Free Admission Ticket Giveaway
The British Museum's Japanese art collection is exhibited at Tokyo Metropolitan Museum, with free tickets given away by Asahi Shimbun Digital Magazine &.
Part 7: "Severed Bodies" [Professor Naoki Sato] Art Appreciation Lessons Taught at Tokyo Geidai: A New Art History through East-West Comparison - Sesshu's National Treasure "Huike Danbi-zu" and the Head of Holofernes
Professor Naoki Sato compares Sesshu and Cranach to explain different depictions of "severed bodies" in Eastern and Western art.
グループの垣根越え、美術への思いをざっくばらんに 佐賀美協前理事長の北島治樹さん、7月12日に基山町で初の講演会
独立美術協会会員で佐賀美術協会前理事長の北島治樹さん(76)=佐賀市=が創作に込めた思いについて話す講演会が12日午前10時半から、基山町民会館で開かれる。美術グループの垣根を越えて、それぞれの創作への思いをざっくばらんに語りながら、美術に親しむ人たちを増やしていこうと初めて企画した。参加無料。 イメージをどのように抽象表現につなげるかをテーマに話す。難しく考えず、「いい色」「きれい」「懐かしい色」で見る人にしなやかな温かみを生み出す表現を紹介する。 創元会県支部が開催する。
Tokushima Prefectural Museum of Modern Art Collection Exhibition 2026 Fiscal Year II "Observing Words, Reading Art"
The 2026 Fiscal Year II collection exhibition at Tokushima Prefectural Museum of Modern Art explores the relationship between words and art.
Taro Igarashi | Architectural Stroll 13──Going to an Art Museum in Seoul from Japan
Taro Igarashi visits Seoul museums, noting low fees and youthful crowds, to reflect on East Asia's art scene and Japan's cultural standing.
Repatriated Film Collection (4) – Cultural, News, and Anime Film Edition @ National Film Archive
The National Film Archive hosts a special exhibition featuring repatriated pre-war and wartime Japanese films, focusing on cultural, news, and anime films.
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Futoshi Koga | Challenges of Japanese Cultural Policy Reflected in the National Film Archive's Crowdfunding

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【Tokyo】Mirror of Reality, or Optical Corners in Another Space

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Setagaya Art Museum Hosts 'Sweden Textile: Nordic Design Breathing with Daily Life and Nature' Featuring Approximately 200 Swedish Collections

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NANZUKA's New Flagship Gallery Opens in September; Keiichi Tanaami's "DO NOT BOMB" Exhibition

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Fukuoka Joshi Gakuin Middle School & High School [Art Club] Fukuoka District Art & Craft Exhibition

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Exploring New Standards of Background Art with Blender! The CG Background Production of the Movie "Chou Kaguya-hime!" | VIDEO SALON.web | Web Magazine Operated by Video Salon, a Monthly Magazine for Video Production and Editing

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Artists' Union and art for all, among six groups, issue joint statement calling for repeal of the law on punishing flag desecration

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Editor's Notes……59──Within the Disaster

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Okinawa: 'Transcending Time from Past to Future - Exhibition on University of Tokyo's Historical Records and Ryukyu Records and Maps' Related Events

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Interview with Tatsumura Textiles Representative President Iku Tatsumura. The symbol of Japanese beauty, new possibilities of 'Art Textiles'

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Kohoku Region Contemporary Art Project Part 2: 'Kinushi Tetsuhisa Smoke and Mist Middle Mountain Road Bairen-machi' to be held in October

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“Geidai-style Art’s ‘Mikata’” – Interview with Saika Wada (Part 2) “I Think Exhibitions Are Valuable for Experiences, Not Objects”

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From Kyoto's Nishijin to the World: Ryūsō Kobo's Art Textiles Launch Interior Brand 'CASA TATSUMURA' in Milan

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Inside Other Spaces: Environments by Women Artists 1956−1976 @ Lum Museum

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Sōsuen 'Air Condition' (Kumamoto City Museum of Contemporary Art) Exhibition Report: Resistance Against World Division Through Breathing Overlapped in Kyiv

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「藝大式 美術の“ミカタ”」 Yanagi Ayaka Interview (Part 1) ‘I Felt It Was an Exhibition That Turned the Question Back to You’

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The Ascension Gate for Emerging Artists: The 76th Gakuten Award Ceremony Held at the National Art Center. The Exhibition Runs Until August 16th.

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Rethink – Noritaka Tatehana and Handwork – Exhibition Opens at Women's Art Museum to Mark 15 Years of Creative Activity

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55 recommended exhibitions for the second half of 2026 + α: masterpieces from the Louvre and Orsay to come to Japan, plus Japanese art highlights at Daikokuji and Shosoin

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Visiting the paintings of Fujishima Tsuguharu at the National Treasure Guest Hall Akasaka Detached Palace; an exhibition marking the 140th anniversary of his birth has opened.

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Art Exhibition Explores War and Flags Through Works Including 'Nazis Looting Gold and a Furnace That Produces Gold'

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Hokyo Museum of Art suffers flood damage due to heavy rain; temporarily closed indefinitely

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北山浩士 appointed as new director of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

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Chiba Prefectural Art Museum Closes Temporarily Due to Heavy Rain

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Kyoto City: The 3rd Exhibition of the Kyoto Municipal Art University Art Repository 'Going to New Guinea with the Art Investigation Team of Kyoto Municipal Art University' in Reiwa 8

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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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Why Does a Ukiyo-e Collection That Surpasses Japan Exist in the UK? Japanese Art Masterpieces Return from the British Museum: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum Opens '100th Anniversary of Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum British Museum Japanese Art Collection - Hundred Flowers Blooming, Edo Paintings Crossing the Sea'

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International Art Festival "Aichi 2028" Artistic Director Shabir Hussein Mustafa Speaks His Ambitions: "A Platform to Significantly Communicate Aichi to the World"

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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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The 'KOGEI ARTISTS LEAGUE 2025-26' Exhibition is Held at Tobu Department Store, Tokyo. 22 Young Artisans and 7 Supporters Gather

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Yokosuka Museum of Art to Reopen on September 5th

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Holding a Ceremony to Present a Certificate of Appreciation for Art Donations

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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