Japan Art News (Page 6)

Futoshi Hoshino | Postscript to the 30th Anniversary Special Project
Special editorial committee member Futoshi Hoshino reflects on the artscape 30th-anniversary project and the importance of highlighting behind-the-scenes art workers.
Sakura Nomiyama | Editor's Postscript for the 30th Anniversary Project
Sakura Nomiyama reflects on the articles created for the artscape 30th-anniversary project, focusing on regional design history and design criticism.
Shin Murata | Art Walk 11 - A Thorough Museum Tour of Kansai (Part 2)
Part 2 of Shin Murata's Kansai museum tour details visits to Kyoto and Osaka museums, showcasing diverse expressions of contemporary art and Japanese painting.
Works by Art University Students from Sakushu Region Unveiled - "Hatsu-ten" Exhibition Begins at Shōō Art and Literature Museum
The "Hatsu-ten" group exhibition featuring works by art university students from the Sakushu region has begun at the Shōō Art and Literature Museum.
【Tokyo】University of Tokyo Arsnova to Open in Autumn 2026
The University of Tokyo will open an experimental art school, “Arsnova,” in Autumn 2026, offering new learning that transcends various fields.
Singapore Biennale 2025: pure intention (4)
This article presents installation views from the Singapore Biennale 2025 exhibition, "pure intention," across various Orchard venues.
Nobuya Hitsuda—Landscapes Passed By @ Toyota City Museum of Art
The Toyota City Museum of Art is hosting the largest retrospective to date for painter Nobuya Hitsuda, known for his abstracted landscapes.
Hot News Hokkaido "Contemporary Artist Facing Intractable Disease, Strong Desire to Express 'Limited Life' in Hakodate" Now Streaming on NHK ONE until 3/30 | NHK Hokkaido
Hakodate-based contemporary artist Shinji Komiya creates art driven by a strong desire to express his 'limited life' while facing an intractable disease.
Art Exhibition by Young Artists and Junior High/High School Students to be Held from March 25th in Higashikagawa City, Kagawa Prefecture (KSB Setouchi Broadcasting)
An art exhibition featuring works by junior and high school students will be held in Higashikagawa City, Kagawa Prefecture, starting March 25th, aiming to promote local engagement and intergenerational exchange.
100th Anniversary of Birth Commemoration: "Satoshi Kako's Science Picture Books"
An exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of author Satoshi Kako, focusing on his influential science picture books and contributions to science education.
Mariko Osawa | Constellations Woven by Collections
This article reflects on the importance of collection research and exhibition construction by curators, using the Saitama Prefectural Museum of Modern Art exhibition as a case study.
AOYAMA Shin | "Alternative Computations — The Computational Culture of Festival" (Part 2)
This second part analyzes the exhibition "Alternative Computations" by intersecting mythology, biology, mathematics, and concepts of play.
[Tokyo] Masahiko Sato Lecture "Creating the Way to Create" Complete Edition
Masahiko Sato's complete lecture, "Creating the Way to Create," will be held at the University of Tokyo's Yasuda Auditorium.
Singapore Biennale 2025: pure intention (3)
Singapore Biennale 2025, featuring works by diverse artists, is being held at Fort Canning Centre and the National Gallery Singapore.
【Italian Art Appreciation #5】 What the Masterpieces of Ancient Sculpture Selected from Three Museums Tell Us - Toshikazu Kawahara
This article introduces masterpieces of ancient sculpture selected from three major Italian museums, discussing their realism and pursuit of ideal beauty.
Your Own Palm-Sized Earthenware: Event at Tomakomai City Museum of Art
An event where about 20 people, including parents and children, made miniature earthenware at the Tomakomai City Museum of Art.
Book Review: Shaking Postwar Japanese Art from the Ground Up and Overlapping It with the Contemporary World. "Early Postwar Japanese Art and Engagement"
This book re-examines the relationship between art and politics in early postwar Japan, focusing on "transformative avant-garde" to offer insights for the modern world.
The 82nd Contemporary Art Exhibition
The 82nd Contemporary Art Exhibition will be held from March 27, 2026, showcasing works across six departments.
Young Talent, Free Ideas: Art Exhibition for Under-20s in Tomakomai
The U-20 Young Artists Exhibition, featuring 61 works by about 40 artists under 20, has opened in Tomakomai City.
Akihiro Sugiyama Memorial Exhibition: Wood and I - The Art of Woodworking and Art Education
This memorial exhibition honors artist Akihiro Sugiyama, showcasing his exceptional woodworking skills and his significant contributions to art education.
Into a World of Beauty Woven with Light and Decoration: Report on the “René Lalique Exhibition – Magnificent French Decorative Arts from Gallé and the Dome” (Kanazawa Crafts Museum)
An exhibition showcasing René Lalique’s works and the flow of French decorative arts is being held at the Kanazawa Crafts Museum.
【5 Exhibitions to Enjoy with Cherry Blossom Viewing】Displaying Japanese Art Masterpieces, Experiencing Art Deco Architecture... A Guide to the Latest Exhibitions & Outings Enjoyable in Spring 2026
This article introduces five exhibitions to enjoy alongside cherry blossom viewing in spring 2026.
Singapore Biennale 2025: pure intention
The Singapore Biennale 2025: pure intention will run from October 31, 2025, to March 29, 2026, at the Singapore Art Museum.
Takehiro Iikawa: Gathering Matters and Mediations @ Art Tower Mito, Contemporary Art Gallery
The exhibition "Takehiro Iikawa: Gathering Matters and Mediations" is being held at the Art Tower Mito Contemporary Art Gallery.
Canvas the Size of Two Postcards: "FUKUI Small Hall Art Exhibition" Opens, Featuring Numerous Original Works, Held at Kanazu Forest of Creation in Awara City Until April 5th (FBC Fukui Broadcasting)
The "FUKUI Small Hall Art Exhibition," featuring original paintings on postcard-sized canvases, is now open in Awara City.
Art Exhibition by Five Female Artists in Omotesando, Tokyo, Reflecting Contemporary Society in Diverse Ways (Sankei Shimbun)
An art exhibition featuring works by five Japanese female contemporary artists focusing on the theme of 'books' is being held in Omotesando, Tokyo.
Tuguldur Yondonjamts: Wolf Loving Princess @ Gallery VER
Tuguldur Yondonjamts' solo exhibition, "Wolf Loving Princess," was held at Gallery VER in Bangkok.
CRITERIUM 102: Takuto Shiromaru Awai no Hibiki @ Mito Arts Tower Modern Art Gallery Room 9
Takuto Shiromaru's solo exhibition, “Awai no Hibiki (Liminal Echoes),” will be held at Room 9 of the Mito Arts Tower Modern Art Gallery from February 28 to May 6, 2026.
Works by the Artist Couple Who Teach Art, Until the 22nd in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture
An exhibition of works by a married couple, both art educators, is being held in Kakamigahara City until the 22nd.
Award Winner at the 42nd FUKUI Small Hall Art Exhibition! | Kyushu Sangyo University
Kyushu Sangyo University's Nao Hirata won the Fukui Shimbun Award at the 42nd FUKUI Small Hall Art Exhibition.
The Award Ceremony for the Reiwa 7 Graduation Production Works of Joshibi University of Art and Design, "Shizu Sato and Hideo Ogawa Award," was held | News & Events | Juntendo University
Juntendo University held the award ceremony for the "Shizu Sato and Hideo Ogawa Award" for Joshibi University of Art and Design graduation works.
Aoyama Shin | "Alternative Computations — A Festive Culture of Calculation" (Part 1)
This article reviews Ryuta Aoki's special exhibition "Alternative Computations" at Spiral Garden, exploring its engagement with a culture surrounding quantum phenomena.
Koichi Kageyama | San Minn's "Computer Control System": A Humorous Critique of Civilization -- Rina Igarashi
This article explores the background and critical meaning of Myanmar artist San Minn's work "Computer Control System" through an interview with Rina Igarashi, a curator at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum.
【Hyogo】Related Events for the Exhibition “Anti-Action: Their Responses and Challenges
Various events, including lectures and screenings, are being held in connection with the “Anti-Action” exhibition at the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art.
[Yteen Art Department] Invitation Ticket Giveaway for the Special Exhibition “Million Stones! The Kaga Maeda Family” (Limited to 5 Groups of 10 People: High School Students and Guardians)
Yteen Art Department is giving away free tickets to the “Million Stones! The Kaga Maeda Family” exhibition to 5 groups of high school students and their guardians.
Som Supaparinya: MO NUM EN TS @ Jim Thompson Art Center
Som Supaparinya's exhibition, “MO NUM EN TS,” is being held at the Jim Thompson Art Center in Bangkok.
From Paintings to VR and AI: A Group Exhibition of Noteworthy Contemporary Artists at Nagoya Citizens' Gallery Sakae
A group exhibition featuring six noteworthy contemporary artists working with media from painting to VR and AI is currently being held at Nagoya Citizens' Gallery Sakae.
Saeborg x Atsushi Sugita (Art Critic): What was the response to the first South American performance? Report on the "Japan-Brazil Diplomatic Relations Establishment 130th Anniversary Project Report Meeting" #1
Saeborg and Atsushi Sugita discussed the results and audience reactions from Saeborg's first South American performance at a report meeting.
Ayumi Tadashi | How Can Art Retell the Memory of the Land? — From "Coal Mine Future Project II" and "Iron and Art"
This article examines two exhibitions that use art to retell the memories embedded in the local history of Fukuoka's coal and iron industries.
Hara Chikei | Erik Lieber's 'Monumental Moments'
Erik Lieber's 'Monumental Moments' is an unusual art book compiling about 1000 collected snapshots of an unknown Japanese mother and daughter.
【Tokyo】Zoo / Design / Wonder “Designing Life”,
A design exhibition for Tokyo's zoos and aquariums will be held at the National Art Center.
Thailand Biennial Phuket 2025: Kalpa (5)
This article presents installation views from the Thailand Biennial Phuket 2025, themed "Kalpa."
Upcoming: Christian Marclay | LISTENING
Christian Marclay's solo exhibition, "LISTENING," featuring new collage works, will be held at Gallery Koyanagi starting April 4, 2026.
【Cherry Blossoms and Art 2026】Introducing Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots around Tokyo and Nearby Museums/Art Galleries, and Art Exhibitions Themed on Flowers like Cherry Blossoms
This article introduces cherry blossom viewing spots near museums in and around Tokyo for 2026, along with nationwide art exhibitions themed on flowers.
Joint Art Exhibition by Two Art Circles in Biratori to Start on the 18th
A joint art exhibition by two art circles in Biratori will showcase approximately 40 paintings starting March 18th.
Shinchosha's Former Publishing Warehouse Opens as Gallery Building "soko" on March 27, Housing 7 Art and Craft Galleries
Shinchosha is opening "soko," a renovated former publishing warehouse housing seven art and craft galleries, in Kagurazaka on March 27.
Ako Sugie | "Alfredo Jaar: You, Me, and All the People in the World"
Ako Sugie reviews Alfredo Jaar's exhibition, reflecting on the artist's work in the context of a turbulent global political climate.
MURAta Shin | Art Stroll 11 -- Kansai Packed Museum Tour (Part 1)
The author details the first day of a high-density, budget-conscious museum tour across Kansai from Tokyo, focusing on planning and execution.
【Limited to 2 people】Present Campaign for "Jujutsu and Art" (Chuo Koron Art Publishing) Deadline is Tuesday, March 24th
Art Exhibition Navi is holding a giveaway for the book "Jujutsu and Art," limited to two winners, closing on March 24th.
【Kyoto】Tomoko Mukaiyama "WE ARE THE HOUSE Performance"
Tomoko Mukaiyama presents the "WE ARE THE HOUSE Performance" at the Kyoto Arts Center, exploring bodily autonomy.
The National Museum of Japanese History's "Modern Times" Exhibition Fully Renovated for the First Time in 33 Years. What Are the Highlights?
The National Museum of Japanese History's "Modern Times" exhibition has been fully renovated after 33 years, incorporating contemporary perspectives.
“Nakanishi Katsuo: A Device for Gazing Slowly and Remaining Forever” (National International Art Center) Opening Report. Strength Hidden in Unstable Paintings
A retrospective exhibition of Katsuo Nakanishi, a representative postwar Japanese painter, has opened at the National International Art Center, showcasing the strength found within his unstable paintings.
"Shimomura Kansan Exhibition" (The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo) Opening Report: Re-examining the Giant of Modern Japanese Painting in His First Major Retrospective in 13 Years
The Shimomura Kansan exhibition at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, is a major retrospective aiming to re-evaluate the giant of modern Japanese painting.
The 4th Fukuoka Art Award
The 4th Fukuoka Art Award exhibition will be held at the Fukuoka City Museum of Art, showcasing the works of winners like Kazuko Miyamoto.
Art Exhibitions and Shows Closing on March 22nd (Sun) - "Fighting Buddhist Statues", "Beautiful Utopia", "Swords Connecting Fate", "Roadside Small Art"...
This article lists various art exhibitions and shows closing across Japan on March 22nd.
【Museum Goods】10 Recommended Items Found at the "Shimomura Kansan Exhibition" (The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo) by the Editorial Department
This article introduces 10 recommended original merchandise items from the Shimomura Kansan Exhibition held at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.
30 Japanese Female Photographers Gather. "Miracle of Gaze: The Adventures of Japanese Women Photographers" Exhibition to be Held at Shibuya Hikarie Hall in July
An exhibition featuring works by 30 Japanese women photographers from the 1950s to the present will open at Shibuya Hikarie Hall on July 4th.
GⅢ-Vol.164 Cultural Prescriptions for the Kumamoto Earthquake – When My Heart Began to Move
Following the Kumamoto earthquake, people found solace in art and kindness, leading to research on 'cultural prescriptions' to enhance well-being.
Editorial Notes...49 – Sakurazukan and the Venice Biennale International Architecture Exhibition Japan Pavilion Returning Exhibition
This article reports on the returning exhibition of the Japan Pavilion at the Venice Biennale International Architecture Exhibition, held at Sakurazukan, Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.
[Osaka] Symposium "Oral Art History: Beginnings and the Present"
A symposium on Oral Art History, exploring its formation and utilization in artistic fields, will be held at Osaka University Nakanoshima Center.
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Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 4 is 'Excessive Detail ~Renaissance North of the Alps~' Adult Refresher Series, 12 Episodes Total, Aired April 29, E-TELE

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We in the Room of Marvels, Let Us Perish. (Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art) Opening Report. What Is the "Museum of Perishing" That Lies Beyond the Three Types of "Excess"?

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"YURAKUCHO MUSEUM," a New Exhibition Space, Opens at Tokyo International Forum

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National Hansen's Disease Museum to Hold "Understanding Kawase Hiroko's World of Art Through Paintings and Knitting"

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【Museum Goods】Six Recommended Items Found at "The Marvelous Room: Let Us Perish, Let Us Disappear— Yasumasa Morimura, Kenji Yanobe, Miyako Yamagishi—" (Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art)

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The Stage Is Cy Twombly's Mansion. Valentino Releases Latest Visuals Using the Artist's "Sanctuary" as the Stage

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Report on the Opening of the Exhibition "Wakō-chō ni Torihada! Yasai mo Uri!" at Fukuda Art Museum: The First Side-by-Side Display of "Fruit and Vegetable Scroll" and "Illustrated Catalogue of Vegetables and Insects"

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Eric Carle Exhibition: Where It All Began with The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum) Opening Report

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6 Keywords to Know Andrew Wyeth More

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【Museum Merchandise】10 Editor's Recommended Items Found at 'Eric Carle Exhibition: The Very Hungry Caterpillar' (Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo)

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Painting and Ceramics: Rich Expressions, Member Exhibition at Noboribetsu Art Association until the 26th

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Exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art with "First Time" as Theme: Exploring Entry Points to Art

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Large-Scale Retrospective of Raoul Dufy at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Ueno to Open in 2027, Featuring Numerous Works from the Collection of the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris

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Turner Prize 2026 Shortlist

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「Nara Prison Museum by Nikko Resort」 Fully Revealed. Exploring Prison History Through Important Cultural Property, Questions on Freedom

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Future Experimental Ground 'TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY'. Exploring Tokyo's Accumulated Culture and Beyond with 'FUTURE GATE TRAIN'

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Report on 6 Recommended Exhibitions at KYOTOGRAPHIE Kyoto International Photography Festival 2026

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Tokyo National Museum Opens "Family Space" Aimed at Parenting Generations. What Is the Aim?

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Father's Art Site Has Been Updated!

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Review: Kurotsuka Saimon and Yamane Yasutaka's 'Maihime' (161st Kinkin Tea Ceremony 'Unknown and Innocence - The Beginning of Dance')

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Yuki Tanaka | Not Lack, but — On Disability, Visual Impairment, Dementia, and Design

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【Tokyo】Georges Rouault: Memories of the Studio Related Events

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Darkness to Explore Part 1: Kato Takashi's Exhibition 'Nonono Nonono Matsuri' at Ichihara Beach Art Museum

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Report on the Opening of 'Waves and Coral Reefs - Eight Practices of Throwing Architecture Far Away' (WHAT MUSEUM). Glimpsing 'Fragments' of Architects' Thoughts Through Models

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Best 11 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Mr.'s Solo Exhibition to Eric Carle and Margiela

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Photographer Issei Nishimura Captures the Invisible Structure in Clothing. 132 5. ISSEY MIYAKE Photo Exhibition 'Light Touches, Fold and Form'

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French Digital Art Facility 'RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES' Grand Opens in Tokyo Ariake on June 12. Facility Details Utilizing Latest Technology Revealed

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Launch of "Kids Time" at Iida City Library and Iida City Museum of Art

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Special Exhibition "Genji Monogatari: The Radiance of the Imperial Court" to be Held in Kyoto and Tokyo. Vtuber Jounaifutei and Others Become Special Supporters

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Fumio Tomobuchi and Peter Marino's "House of Dior Shinsaibashi" is born in Osaka. A new base where art and food intersect.

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Dufy Exhibition to be Held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum; Original Fresco Painting “Spirit of Electricity” Arrives in Japan

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Original Chikei|Hans Ulrich Obrist, Hilar Stadler, David Glanzmann『drawing together』

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Koichi Kageyama | Morris Louis “Alpha‑Pi” — Experiencing “Seeing” with Kenji Kajiya

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【Tokyo】 Central Asian Handicrafts — Exquisite Embroidery and Jewelry Related Events

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Yoko Matsumoto – The Day I Saw the Evening Star @ Fuchu City Museum of Art

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Bottega Veneta Launches New Series "Bottega Veneta for the Arts" Collaborating with Contemporary Creators

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What Does It Mean for Lines to Become Visible? Understanding "Ruth Asawa: Retrospective" at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (Review by Hirotaro Shimada)

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Sculptor Shigao Taniya Passes Away at 78, Pursuing the Reconstruction of "Sculpture"

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Report on “Swiss Painting’s Genius Karl Walzer: The Dark Afterglow of the Century’s End” (Tokyo Station Gallery). Focus on 150 Unseen Works and Works Created During His Stay in Japan