Japan Art News (Page 6)

[Kanagawa] Related Events for the 40th Anniversary Exhibition "Yokohama Doll Museum: Architecture and Memory"
Related events will be held for the Yokohama Doll Museum's 40th anniversary exhibition "Yokohama Doll Museum: Architecture and Memory".
“Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art All Stars ☆ I Wanted to See Them All Together!” to Be Held Next Spring, Commemorating the Museum's 5th Anniversary
The Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art will hold a special exhibition, "Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art All Stars ☆ I Wanted to See Them All Together!" from April 10 to July 19, 2027, celebrating its 5th anniversary.
Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art Announces 2027 Exhibition Schedule: Swedish Ceramics, Bauhaus, and Women Architects
The Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art has announced its 2027 lineup of three exhibitions.
Art Exhibitions and Shows Closing on Sunday, October 25: Manga Nippon Mukashi Banashi Exhibition, Akira Uno Exhibition, and More
A regional guide to art exhibitions closing on October 25, including the Manga Nippon Mukashi Banashi Exhibition and Akira Uno Exhibition.
"Heisei" Becomes New Art: Art Festival at Yokohama College of Art and Design | Aoba Ward | Town News
Yokohama College of Art and Design held an art festival themed on "Heisei," featuring student works and interactive events.
A Deep Dive into the MOMAT Collection: Visiting the “Best School” of Modern Japanese Art
A behind-the-scenes look at the MOMAT Collection, showcasing the work of researchers and representative modern Japanese artworks.
Daito Manabe's First Major Overseas Solo Exhibition "RELATIONAL TIME" (Taichung City Museum of Fine Arts) Report: A World That Changes with Each Visit, Created by AI and Artificial Brains
Daito Manabe's first major overseas solo exhibition "RELATIONAL TIME" is on view at Taichung City Museum of Fine Arts, featuring AI and artificial brains that create a different world with each visit.
National Museum of Japanese History "Ainu People and Exhibitions: 150 Years of Experience" Ticket Giveaway
ART iT is giving away tickets to five pairs of readers for the National Museum of Japanese History exhibition "Ainu People and Exhibitions: 150 Years of Experience".
Report on "Ainu People and Expositions: 150 Years of Experience" (National Museum of Japanese History). Tracing Individual Voices Beyond the "Exhibited" History
A report on the exhibition "Ainu People and Expositions" at the National Museum of Japanese History, tracing Ainu experiences through personal voices.
【Dialogue】Ann Veronica Janssens × Hideaki Kawabata: Opening Our Cognition through Light and Space. A Conversation Between an Artist and a Scientist
Artist Ann Veronica Janssens and cognitive scientist Hideaki Kawabata discuss perception, space, and cognition in dialogue.
"The Supreme Masterpiece of Oriental Art" Muqi's Guanyin, Monkey, and Crane: The Awe that Captivated Master Painters like Hasegawa Tōhaku — Special Exhibition "Daitokuji: The Unmatched Zen Monastery of This Realm" Opens at Tokyo National Museum
Tokyo National Museum opens a special exhibition for Daitokuji's 700th anniversary, displaying Muqi's national treasure Guanyin, Monkey, and Crane.
Workshop "Maizuru Place" for Craft and Creation Opens in Kyotango, Kyoto: A Hub for Artisans and Creators Supported by Chanel
A new hub for artisans and creators, "Maizuru Place," supported by Chanel, has opened in Kyotango, Kyoto.
Kiichi Tsutaya, creator of "Kiichi's Coloring Book," unveils 34 unpublished original drawings. Solo exhibition at NANZUKA.
A solo exhibition of Kiichi Tsutaya at NANZUKA features 34 previously unpublished original drawings.
Permanent Karaoke Room Designed with TV Art Techniques: "Gothic HORROR ROOM" Opens at Big Echo Shibuya Center-gai Main Store
Nippon Television Art designed a permanent karaoke room, "Gothic HORROR ROOM: Witch's Reception Room," which opened at Big Echo Shibuya Center-gai Main Store.
Enjoy "Art in Everyday Life" Casually, Even for First-Timers. "LUMINE ART FAIR -My 1st Collection Vol.5-" with About 30 Artists Gathers Again This Year
The art fair "LUMINE ART FAIR -My 1st Collection Vol.5-" will be held at LUMINE ZERO in Shinjuku from October 30 to November 1, featuring about 30 artists.
Natsumi Osawa | Museum Goods Wanderings 14: A Story Begins with Museum Goods — Thinking about 'Objects' and Museums through ARG
Using ARG as a lens, the author explores how museum goods as 'objects' can become the starting point of new stories.
Emi Kusano's Large Solo Exhibition at Hypermuseum Hanno. Depicting "Possible Pasts" with Generative AI
Emi Kusano's large solo exhibition "End of Nostalgia" opens at Hypermuseum Hanno, depicting "possible pasts" with AI.
Stage Design Education at Nihon University College of Art | Vectorworks Use Case
An article featuring Nihon University College of Art's Theater Department using Vectorworks educational licenses for stage design education and practical examples.
[Aichi] "Shigeru Hasegawa: Pain Tengu" Exhibition Related Events
Related events for the "Shigeru Hasegawa: Pain Tengu" exhibition at Toyota Municipal Museum of Art.
"Liminal – Yoshikatsu Ikeuchi Exhibition" (Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art) Report: Experience the Relationships and Changes Born Between "Seeing" and "Listening"
Yoshikatsu Ikeuchi's solo exhibition at Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art features new paintings and sound installations.
"Seed and Root: How to Cultivate the City" (Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery) Opening Report: How to Live with Nature in the City
The group exhibition "Seed and Root: How to Cultivate the City" has opened at Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery, exploring the relationship between city dwellers and nature.
Maison Margiela releases new chapter of "Maison Margiela/folders" tracing the Ebisu store and brand trajectory; also features "Line 2" exhibition by Mio Suzuki
Maison Margiela unveils a new project exploring its Ebisu store history and hosts a "Line 2" installation by Mio Suzuki.
Art exhibitions and expositions starting October 21–24: Shosoin Exhibition, Yumeji Takehisa Exhibition, Turner Exhibition, Eric Carle Exhibition, etc.
A roundup of art exhibitions across Japan starting October 21–24.
"ART TAIPEI 2026" Opens on October 30: 127 Galleries Gather, Including a New Section Focusing on Japanese Contemporary Art
ART TAIPEI 2026 opens on October 30 in Taipei with 127 galleries and a new section focused on Japanese contemporary art.
New Dance Performance "Dance for Bowie" Depicting David Bowie's "Artistic Rebirth" to Tour Worldwide from Spring 2028: International Co-Production by Bunkamura and Sadler's Wells
Bunkamura and Sadler's Wells co-produce a new dance work on David Bowie, touring worldwide from spring 2028.
Minato City Minato Arts Center "m~m (Mu-mu)" to Hold Event One Year Before Opening: SIDE CORE Walking Tour, Sign Language Rakugo, and VR Experience
The Minato City Minato Arts Center "m~m" will hold a preview event on November 28, one year before its opening.
Ugo Rondinone's First Solo Exhibition in Japan at Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto: 17 Stone Figures in Dialogue with the "Moon Garden"
Ugo Rondinone's first solo exhibition in Japan at Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto, features 17 stone figures in dialogue with the "Moon Garden."
Inside the Venue! Full Reveal of All Booths at "Bijutsuten Navi Fest 2026" (Part 2) Introducing Unique Goods Found at the Venue
Introducing unique museum goods found at "Bijutsuten Navi Fest 2026", including Shizuoka Prefectural Museum's new mascot Jukachō.
ARTE TOKYO (Tokyo International Culture and Arts Festival) and International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" | Shinagawa City Official Website
In autumn 2026, Tokyo will host ARTE TOKYO and the international art exhibition TOKYO ATLAS, with related events in Shinagawa Ward including at Air Shinagawa.
Ako Sugie | "The Book of MINO: Anatomy of Mino Ware" (Ceramic Valley Council)
A 1,400-page book dissects Mino ware, exploring the industry and culture of Japan's largest ceramics production area.
[Fukui] Hiromi Tsuchida Photo Exhibition "Memory and Record ─Hiroshima, Berlin, Jerusalem, and Myself─" Related Events
Related events for Hiromi Tsuchida's photo exhibition at Kanazu Forest of Creation Museum include a talk, gallery tour, lecture, and cloisonné workshop.
Surprised with "Ah!"! Future Art Museum Contest
A contest for junior high school students in Okazaki City to draw pictures on the theme of a future art museum.
Jung-Yeon Ma: White Hands and Black Clothes #02 "You Must Change Your Life: Gwangju Biennale"
A review of the 16th Gwangju Biennale, themed "You Must Change Your Life," discussing video installations and works by artists such as Hwayeon Nam.
Tate Museum Turner Exhibition: The Sublime in Painting and Dialogue with Contemporary Art
A Tate Museum Turner retrospective explores his sublime paintings through dialogue with contemporary art.
Fuji Mountain Art Festival 2026 is now being held. Thinking about "living" across 17 venues in Yamanashi Prefecture.
The quadrennial Fuji Mountain Art Festival 2026 is being held at 17 venues in Yamanashi Prefecture under the theme "Living".
"Bigelow: The Phantom Collection and the Dawn of Modern Japanese Painting" Exhibition Held at Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art: Unraveling the History of Modern Japanese Painting through the Collector's Footsteps
The Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art hosts an exhibition on William Bigelow's phantom collection and the dawn of modern Japanese painting.
【Job Opening】Tokyo Art Beat Recruiting Editors and Video Directors | Full-time and Freelance
Tokyo Art Beat is recruiting editors and video directors for full-time and freelance positions.
Survey of 12 Curators and Researchers from MOMAT's Art Department | Cultivating Beauty: A Highly Personal BOOK LIST
Twelve researchers from Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art share the books and artworks that shaped their aesthetic sensibilities.
People at the Core of Alaïa Photographed by Photographer Keizo Kitajima. Photographic Installation "Index 0" Unveiled at Omotesando Pop-up
Alaïa opens an Omotesando pop-up featuring Keizo Kitajima's photographic installation "Index 0".
[Imperial Family Sketch] Family Views Japanese Art Exhibition
The Emperor, Empress, and Princess Aiko viewed the British Museum's Japanese art collection at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.
Report on "Seeds and Roots—Ways of Cultivating the City" (Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery): Diverse Perspectives on "Connection with Nature" Shown by 10 Artists
A report on a group exhibition exploring connections with nature within urban environments at Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery.
Busan Biennale 2026 (Busan Museum of Contemporary Art, Space OneZ, former Busan Nam High School) Venue Report: Perceiving the World through the Five Senses
A venue report on Busan Biennale 2026, featuring diverse artworks exploring resistance and intimacy.
Inside the Venue! A Full Reveal of All Booths at "Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026" (Part 1): Touring the Booths of New Exhibitors
A tour of the new exhibitor booths and featured goods at Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026, held on September 29, 2026.
Takuya Ishikawa | Thinking about the Mediating Role of Residence Programs through the Exhibition "Parallax — Things That Are Always There"
This article examines the mediating role of coordinators in artist residency programs through a Fukuoka exhibition.
[Kyoto] CP Lab. Lecture Program "Creative Track—Media Arts / Crafts / Architecture"
CP Lab. is hosting a lecture program in Kyoto covering media arts, crafts, and architecture.
Invitation Tickets Giveaway for the "British Museum Japanese Art Collection: Hyakka Ryoran - Edo Paintings Across the Sea" Exhibition in Osaka
Win invitation tickets for the British Museum's Japanese art exhibition held in Osaka.
Opening Report of "Yu Matsumoto: Image of You" (Kurobe City Museum of Art). How can we continue to care for others we have never met?
A report on Yu Matsumoto's solo exhibition at the Kurobe City Museum of Art featuring her unique lithographs.
Osamu Watanabe Exhibition ORIGIN
Osamu Watanabe's first large-scale exhibition in his hometown Shunan traces his over 20-year career and artistic origins.
The 90th Kagawa Prefectural Art Exhibition
The 90th edition of Japan's oldest prefecture-hosted open exhibition, running from November 7 to December 12, 2026, will also feature a young artists support project showcase.
Otomo Yoshihide + YCAM New Exhibition "Improvisation!" (Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM]) Opening Report: 136 Days of Unpredictable "Improvisation"
A large-scale new exhibition themed around improvisation by Otomo Yoshihide and YCAM has opened.
Collection Exhibition "Reunion: Messages from 17 Artists"
An exhibition at the Mito Art Tower Contemporary Art Center presenting about 50 collection works that trace its exhibition history and the creative output of 17 artists.
Summary of 2026 Art Exhibitions to Enjoy Alongside Autumn Foliage Spots (Metropolitan Area)
A guide to art exhibitions in the Tokyo metropolitan area paired with beautiful autumn foliage spots.
Shenzhen Becomes a Greater Art Hub: Fotografiska and BASE Open, with a New Museum Coming in 2027
New art centers Fotografiska and BASE have opened in Shenzhen, boosting its cultural scene.
"Exhibition Painting Amami" Begins, Displaying 60 Award-Winning Works at Tanaka Ichimura Memorial Museum of Art
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Taro Izumi | soda, Kyoto
Taro Izumi will participate in the group exhibition "50 Seconds Vol.2" at soda in Kyoto.
Tetsuo Matsumoto Exhibition
An exhibition surveying Japanese painter Tetsuo Matsumoto's career, from his early Tochigi landscapes to his late large-scale works of world landmarks.
Two Members of Joetsu University of Education Affiliated Junior High School Art Club Win Prefectural Awards for Community Safety Posters
Two art club students from Joetsu University of Education Affiliated Junior High School won prefectural awards for posters promoting community safety.
2026 Art Exhibitions to Enjoy with Autumn Foliage Spots (Western Japan)
A guide to 2026 art exhibitions in Western Japan that can be enjoyed alongside autumn foliage spots, featuring Shiga and Kyoto.
"Tenjishitsu Project Exhibition: Even in Unseen Places, Something Is Always Happening" Opening Report: What Are We Overlooking in the World?
The Tenjishitsu Project exhibition opened in Chofu, featuring four artists exploring the "unseen" through works in the gallery and city.
Hiroshi Kagakui World Exhibition Opens November 17 at Toyohashi City Museum of Art and History
The first large-scale retrospective of picture book author Hiroshi Kagakui opens November 17 at Toyohashi City Museum of Art and History.
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Artwork Damaged in Kyoto's Takase River; Artist Files Damage Report: "I'm Filled with Regret"

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Yokohama Eurasia Culture Museum Hosts "The Wind of Dunhuang and the Silk Road Rises: The Footsteps of Ikuo Hirayama and Namio Egami" Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Mogao Caves' World Heritage Registration

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[Iida City Museum Special Exhibition] Commemorating the 110th Anniversary of the Death of Yoshio Tanaka: "Yoshio Tanaka in Chonmage Attire, from Paris" (Minami-Shinshu Newspaper)

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[Iida City Museum Special Exhibition] Commemorating the 110th Anniversary of Tanaka Yoshio's Death: "Iida" Close to Yoshio (Minami Shinshu Newspaper)

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Opening Report: "Orsay Museum Collection: The Joy of Living Now" at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum—Van Gogh's "Starry Night" and Millet's "The Gleaners" Come to Ueno

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[November 2026] 20 Art Exhibitions to Watch in the Deepening Autumn of Art: Louvre, Orsay, Tate, The Tale of Genji, Daitoku-ji, Marie Antoinette, and More

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The 78th Oita Prefectural Geijutsu Midorigaoka High School Art Exhibition Will Be Held

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Reexamining the Meaning of "National," Systems, and Perceptions: The 16th Gwangju Biennale Asakusa Pavilion Roundtable [Part 2] (Interviewer: Hiroki Yamamoto)

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Chanel Supports the National Portrait Gallery's Photography Department, Establishing a New Curator Role

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"Watanabe Osamu Exhibition" at Shunan City Museum of Art and History: Introducing the Origins of His Creative Work in His Hometown (Minna no Keizai Shinbun Network)

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Report on the Three-Person Exhibition "Shojo Manga: Infinity" (The National Art Center, Tokyo) by Moto Hagio, Riyoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato: Tracing the Multilayered Development of Shojo Manga through Original Artwork

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Title of the 16th Shanghai Biennale Announced

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[Paid Members Only] Win Tickets to "80th Anniversary of French Publication: The Little Prince – A Journey to the Sky in Search of What Matters Most" (Roppongi Hills Tokyo City View) – 5 Pairs, 10 Winners!

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Riku Yamakawa | "Somewhere in Time" (Part 2)

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Harachikei | the lives of ephemeral form: Recording the Uncertain Life of Architecture

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Yu Tsukada | "Superman" MV (Director: Mugi Hashimoto)

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"The Little Prince: A Journey to Find What Matters" (Roppongi Hills Tokyo City View) Report: A Small Star's Story Floating in Tokyo's Sky

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[Tokyo] NCAR Talk 010: "With Whom and How Do We Create a Museum? Learning from the Queensland Art Gallery / Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) About Museums Created Together with Visitors"

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Best 23 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Sachiko Kazama Exhibition to the Musée d'Orsay Collection Exhibition

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Three Residents Selected for Nitten Exhibition in Craft Arts Division for Second Consecutive Year

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Hibiya Art Park 2026 - Timeless Phenomena: Things That Certainly Seem to Exist - Held at Hibiya Park. 17 Days Where Nature and Art Intersect

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Report on "Bangkok Art Biennale 2026": Will Thailand's Capital Become a Platform for Contemporary Art in Southeast Asia?

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Hibiya Art Park 2026 (Hibiya Park) Opening Report: Discovering the Overlap of Different Times Within an Urban Park

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LEMAIRE Holds Photo Exhibition in Ebisu, Tokyo, with 21 Participants Including Genpei Akasegawa and Agnès Varda

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David Carson and The Macallan Collaborate: An Immersive Event Where Art and Craft Intersect Comes to Omotesando

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Collaborative Works with Japanese Art Unveiled at Tokyo National Museum's "FF 40th Anniversary Exhibition": Sephiroth in "Beauty Looking Back" and Leviathan in Hokusai's Great Wave

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50th Anniversary Pre-Project Collection 2: Historicizing the Contemporary

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What Can Be Done in a Form Other Than a "Japan Pavilion"? The 16th Gwangju Biennale Asakusa Pavilion Roundtable [Part 1] (Interviewer: Hiroki Yamamoto)

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Four Programs Celebrating Claude Monet's 186th Birthday, Held at Pola Museum of Art on November 14

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Taro Igarashi | Architectural Wanderings 15: Touring Contemporary Art in Korea Once Again

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Kenta Yamazaki | Furousha 'The Dark Comedy' (Part 2)

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New Art Space "Newtown Art Center" Opens in Kunitachi, Tokyo; Pre-Opening Exhibition Features Isamu Gakiya

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[Kyoto] "Sozou suru → Mieru → Warau Karada" Workshop

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[Report] "Tate Art Museum Turner Exhibition: Sublime Painting, Dialogue with Contemporary Art" at the National Museum of Western Art until February 21, 2027: Turner's Brilliance That Vividly Conveys the Physical Sensation of Nature

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[Art People Navi - From Museums Affiliated with the Museums Association] 5. Edo-Tokyo Museum, Taro Nitta (Part 2) "Bathing in History, Bringing It Back to the City: The New Edo-Tokyo Museum's Challenge"

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Art exhibitions opening this week on Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th: Musée d'Orsay (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum), The Little Prince (Tokyo City View), and more

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Threads Wound for 100 Years Emerge into the Light: Shinichiro Yoshida's "Consciousness of White" Exhibition Opens at HOSOO GALLERY in Kyoto

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Award Ceremony for Contemporary "Netsuke" Cherished as Fine Art Crafts at Kyoto Seishu Netsuke Museum in Nakagyo, Kyoto (Sankei Shimbun)

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First Exhibition on "Sex" at the National Museum of Nature and Science, "Sex in Living Creatures" Opens. Learning About Diverse Forms of Sexuality

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[Photo Feature] Deep Love for Japanese Art: Bigelow's Collection and Modern Nihonga at the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art