Japan Art News (Page 6)

Gender and Diversity Advocated Through Art Exhibitions: What She Aims for Now as the Director of the Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art
As the new director of the Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art, Kasahara aims to create a supportive environment for staff while continuing her advocacy for gender and diversity.
Art Basel Qatar 2026
Art Basel Qatar 2026 will be held in Doha in February, with Wael Shawky appointed as Artistic Director.
Main Building Designed by Kingo Tatsuno. Nara Hotel, "The Guesthouse of Kansai," Closes Entirely for New Wing Renovation
The historic Nara Hotel is temporarily closed for a full renovation, primarily focusing on the new wing, with partial reopening from the main building in June.
Paintings and Designs: Komatsu City High School Graduation Exhibition, Culmination of Three Years in the Art Major
Komatsu City High School's Art Major third-year students are showcasing their culmination graduation exhibition featuring oil paintings, Japanese paintings, and designs.
[Interview] Japanese American Artist Carrie Yamaoka Talks About Visualizing Counter-Narratives and Practicing Resistance in a Queer Women's Collective
Japanese American artist Carrie Yamaoka discusses her upbringing, the origins of her photographic expression, and her involvement in a queer women's collective.
"NAKED meets Gaudí Exhibition" (Terada Warehouse G1 Building, Tokyo) Opens: Tracing Gaudí's Architectural Thought and Structure through Valuable Materials and Experiential Displays
The official Antoni Gaudí exhibition, "NAKED meets Gaudí," has opened in Tokyo, featuring valuable archival materials alongside immersive, experiential displays.
Jeff Koons' Solo Exhibition "PAINTINGS AND BANALITY - SELECTED WORKS FROM THE COLLECTION" to be Held at Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka
A solo exhibition of Jeff Koons' work, "PAINTINGS AND BANALITY," will be held at Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka from February 20th to July 5th.
Hiroshi Fujiwara's Concept Store "V.A." Releases Collaboration Items with The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Hiroshi Fujiwara's concept store "V.A." is releasing collaboration items featuring The Metropolitan Museum of Art's logo on January 16th.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and V.A. Collaborate. An Apparel Collection Featuring the Museum's Logo is Released.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and V.A. are releasing an apparel collection featuring the museum's logo on Champion garments.
Crowdfunding: Retrospective Exhibition for Art Director Takamura Mukuo of Anime "Galaxy Express 999" and "Harmagedon" to be Held in His Hometown Nagasaki!
A crowdfunding campaign is underway to fund a retrospective exhibition for anime art director Takamura Mukuo in Nagasaki.
Matsufusa|"Takashi Homma in 2025"
Takashi Homma's solo exhibition, "Takashi Homma in 2025," was held at TARO NASU, featuring fragments from his past photographic series.
Taro Igarashi | Architectural Walkabout 10: Between Japan and Korea in Architecture and Art
Taro Igarashi examines the relationship between Japanese and Korean architecture and art through a review of a Yokohama Museum exhibition and recent trends in Seoul.
The 189th Anniversary of Oyasato Founding Tenri Art Exhibition Held | To Those Who Believe in Tenrikyo
The Tenri Art Exhibition commemorating the 189th anniversary of Oyasato Founding is being held from January 10th to February 26th, R8.
"What is Important in Life Can Also Be Learned from Appreciating Art": How to Enjoy Life and Art Taught by the Director of the Yokohama Museum of Art
Yokohama Museum of Art Director Kuratani discusses fostering diversity and how art appreciation teaches essential life skills like observation and communication.
Commemorating the Release of Ryuichi Sakamoto's Documentary, the Exhibition "Tokyo Melody | Popup" is Now Open
The exhibition "Tokyo Melody | Popup" is being held in Nishi-Azabu to commemorate the 4K restored release of Ryuichi Sakamoto's documentary.
New Cultural Hub in the Swiss Alps: Art Hotel and Restaurant "Chesa Marchetta" Opens
The art hotel and restaurant "Chesa Marchetta" by Artfarm will open in Sils Maria, Switzerland, in the winter of 2025.
Art Exhibition Where Junior and Senior High School Students Drew Forests and the Sea in Ishinomaki City (Miyagi TV)
An art exhibition featuring drawings of forests and the sea by junior and senior high school students has opened at the Ishinomaki City Museum.
French Art Seen Through Laïcité—The Light of Faith and the Light of Reason
This exhibition uses the concept of French "laïcité" as a lens to explore French art from the French Revolution to the mid-20th century.
Special Exhibition "Modern Nara: People Surrounding Art"
The special exhibition "Modern Nara" introduces the activities of artists and cultural figures who left their mark on Nara, examining the rise of modern Nara culture.
Ehime Children's Art Exhibition: Certificates Awarded to 1000 Special Selections at Ceremony in Matsuyama
Certificates were awarded to approximately 1000 children who achieved Special Selection in the 53rd Ehime Children's Art Exhibition.
50th Anniversary Exhibition "Shinjuku, City of Modern Art" (SOMPO Museum of Art) Opening Report: Tracing the Half-Century Trajectory of Artists Connected to Shinjuku
The SOMPO Museum of Art is holding an exhibition commemorating its 50th anniversary, tracing the trajectory of artists associated with Shinjuku over half a century.
30th Anniversary Collection Exhibition "VISION Stars and Star Charts | Star Chart III: Individual Existence" @ Toyota City Museum of Art
The Toyota City Museum of Art is holding the third phase of its 30th-anniversary collection exhibition, "Star Chart III: Individual Existence," starting January 6, 2026.
"Fighting Buddha Statues" (Seikado @ Marunouchi) Opening Report: Forms of Prayer Seen Amidst Valour
The "Fighting Buddha Statues" exhibition at Seikado @ Marunouchi showcases the diverse forms of wrathful Buddhist figures, centered on the Twelve Heavenly Generals.
「NAKED meets Gaudí Exhibition」(Terrada Warehouse G1 Building)Opening Report. Discovering Gaudí's Creative World Through World-First Unpublished Materials and the Latest Technology | Image Gallery 12 / 17
The 'NAKED meets Gaudí Exhibition' at Terrada Warehouse G1 Building reveals Gaudí's world using first-time unpublished materials and modern technology.
"NAKED meets Gaudí Exhibition" (Terrada Warehouse G1 Building) Opening Report: Discovering Gaudí's Creative World Through World-First Unpublished Materials and the Latest Technology
The "NAKED meets Gaudí Exhibition" has opened, showcasing Gaudí's world through world-first materials and cutting-edge technology.
[New Series] Naoki Sato: "Art Appreciation Lessons Taught at Tokyo University of the Arts: A New Art History Seen Through East-West Comparison" Part 1: "The Posing to Think"
This new series by Professor Naoki Sato compares Eastern and Western artworks, starting with the theme of "the posing to think."
Takanabe High School Art and Calligraphy Club Works Exhibited at Town Museum
Takanabe High School's Art and Calligraphy Club exhibition features about 300 student works at the Town Museum.
Art Fair Tokyo to Hold Video Program "FILMS" at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya
Art Fair Tokyo will host the video program "FILMS" at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya from March 12th to 15th to address the scarcity of video art exhibits.
「339」POPUP Project “Praylings —Mysterious and Gentle Children of Prayer—”
The Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art's shop "339" will host a POPUP exhibition and workshop for ceramic artist Maki-e Asano's "Praylings."
Still Time! 2026 Calendars Now on Sale at the Art Exhibition Navi Online Store
The Art Exhibition Navi Online Store is selling 2026 calendars and diaries until February 28th.
Tracing Modern Japanese Art from Shinjuku — SOMPO Museum of Art's "Shinjuku, the City of Modern Art" | News | Internet Museum (IM)
SOMPO Museum of Art will host an exhibition focusing on Shinjuku's role in shaping modern Japanese art.
Harvard and Princeton Too—Top US Universities Shrink Graduate Programs in Art History as Fiscal Woes Hit Humanities
Top US universities, including Harvard and Princeton, are cutting graduate admissions or reducing enrollment in art history programs due to fiscal deficits and uncertain federal funding.
Takashima Megumi | KYOTO EXPERIMENT Kyoto International Performing Arts Festival 2025 ⑦ Martha Luisa Hernandez Cadenas 'I Am Not a Unicorn' (Part 2)
This article analyzes the second part of Martha Luisa Hernandez Cadenas's performance, exploring contradictions within negation and affirming life within a community.
Yu Tsukada | The Thoroughness of "Humanism" and Beyond—Forensic Architecture: Violence at the Threshold of Detectability (Part 2)
This article examines the politics of "Forensic Architecture," arguing their work embodies a contemporary form of humanism.
Yu Tsukada | Thorough Humanism and Beyond—'Forensic Architecture: Violence at the Threshold of Detectability' (Part 1)
This article introduces the methodology and practice of Forensic Architecture, an investigative body analyzing and presenting state violence.
Painter Hiroshi Nakamura Passes Away; Pioneered Unique Painting Expressions Including "Reportage Painting"
Painter Hiroshi Nakamura passed away at 93, known for pioneering unique expressions like "Reportage Painting."
【Tokyo】TOKYO PROTOTYPE
TOKYO PROTOTYPE is a creative festival in Toranomon Hills showcasing experimental art and products utilizing AI and robotics.
The Shiga Museum of Art launches a new project "ASK" in the Kohoku region. The first installment is "Lullaby of a Million Years" by Kyun-Chome.
The Shiga Museum of Art has launched the new contemporary art project "ASK" in the Kohoku region, starting with an exhibition by Kyun-Chome.
Anti-Action: Her Responses and Challenges @ The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
The exhibition "Anti-Action" at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, showcases the challenges and responses of female artists in postwar Japan.
Robert Doisneau Photography Exhibition Held at Toranomon Hills; Approximately 40 Works from the Atelier Exhibited
A retrospective exhibition of Robert Doisneau will be held at art cruise gallery by Baycrew's in Toranomon, featuring about 40 works from his atelier.
Special Exhibition: Modern Nara - People Surrounding Art (Nara Prefectural Museum of Art)
A special exhibition at the Nara Prefectural Museum of Art introduces the activities of art-related figures connected to Nara since the Meiji era.
"30th Anniversary Great Tamagotchi Exhibition" Opens at Roppongi Museum! An Immersive Exhibition Not to Be Missed by Heisei Retro Fans
The 30th Anniversary Great Tamagotchi Exhibition is being held at Roppongi Museum, offering an immersive experience of Tamagotchi's history.
Loewe's Largest Store in Japan, "Casa Loewe Ginza," Opens, Featuring Art and Crafts in a Space Resembling an Art Collector's Residence
Loewe's largest Japanese store, Casa Loewe Ginza, has opened, offering a space resembling an art collector's residence filled with art and crafts.
Painter Hiroshi Nakamura Dies at 93, Forging His Own Pictorial Expression While Calling Himself a "Painter"
Painter Hiroshi Nakamura passed away at 93, known for pioneering his unique pictorial expression as a self-proclaimed "painter."
Vermeer's Masterpiece "Girl with a Pearl Earring" to Visit Japan for the First Time in 14 Years, Opening This Summer at Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art
Vermeer's masterpiece, "Girl with a Pearl Earring," will be exhibited in Japan for the first time in 14 years this summer at the Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art due to renovations at the Mauritshuis.
【Tokyo】Gaudi 100th Anniversary Official Project NAKED meets Gaudi Exhibition
The NAKED meets Gaudi Exhibition, marking 100 years since Gaudi's death, will be held at the Terrada Warehouse G1 Building in Tokyo.
The Reality of Disaster Destruction Depicted in Tokusatsu: The Conflict of the Art Director Who Worked on "Gamera," His Resolve After 31 Years, and a Warning
Tokusatsu art director Toshio Miike, who created a realistic Great Hanshin Earthquake destruction video, resolved to preserve the memory and issue a warning about modern urban fragility.
Mission∞Infinity | Space + Quantum + Art @ Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo will host "Mission∞Infinity," an exhibition exploring art through the lenses of space and quantum science.
30th Anniversary of Opening MOT Collection: Multiple Self-Portraits, Natsuyuki Nakanishi, Akiko Ikeuchi — Arch and Catenary @ The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo celebrates its 30th anniversary with a collection exhibition focusing on new acquisitions.
Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2024–2026 Commemorative Exhibition "Wetlands" @ Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
The TCAA 2024–2026 commemorative exhibition, featuring awardees Tetsuya Umeda and Oh Hajee, will be held at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo.
Sol LeWitt Open Structure @ The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo hosts the first solo exhibition in a Japanese public museum dedicated to Sol LeWitt, the master of conceptual art focused on ideas.
Fujinokuni Arts Festival 2025 Excellent Works Exhibition | Shizuoka Prefecture Official Website
An exhibition featuring 87 award-winning and invited works from the Fujinokuni Arts Festival 2025 will be held in Numazu City.
Takashi Tajima | KYOTO EXPERIMENT Kyoto International Performing Arts Festival 2025 ⑥ Martha Luisa Hernández Cadenas “I Am Not a Unicorn” (Part 1)
Martha Luisa Hernández Cadenas’s performance piece, “I Am Not a Unicorn,” explores resistance to categorization and self-affirmation through poetry, video, and performance.
Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' to Visit Japan for the First Time in 14 Years; Exhibition to be Held at Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art
Vermeer's masterpiece, 'Girl with a Pearl Earring,' will be exhibited in Japan for the first time in 14 years at the Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art in 2026.
Tadayuki Kiguchi Exhibition @ KAG
KAG art space in Kurashiki is hosting a retrospective exhibition of the director/artist Tadayuki Kiguchi, focusing on his representative work, the 'Moving-in Project'.
Donald Judd's Furniture and Artworks Available at Isetan Shinjuku Store. "Donald Judd: Design" Starts in February
Donald Judd's furniture and art prints will be exhibited and sold at Isetan Shinjuku starting in February.
"Exhibiting at 'Hamidasu Chikara Exhibition vol.7 ~Exhibition of Art and Craft Education 2025~' (Touring Hachinohe City Museum / Osaka Design Promotion Plaza)" | Meisei University
Meisei University Associate Professor Toshiyuki Sasaki will exhibit his class practice at the "Hamidasu Chikara Exhibition vol.7" starting in January 2026.
50th Anniversary Exhibition “Shinjuku, a Town of Modern Art” @ SOMPO Museum of Art
SOMPO Museum of Art will hold the 50th anniversary exhibition “Shinjuku, a Town of Modern Art,” focusing on the area’s artistic history.
Yu Tsukada | "5th Anniversary Exhibition: The Vienna World Exposition and the Ainu Collection" (Part 2)
This article discusses the second part of the Ainu National Museum's 5th-anniversary exhibition, focusing on the forced relocation of Karafuto Ainu and post-colonial contexts.
Yu Tsukada | "5th Anniversary Exhibition: The Vienna World's Fair and the Ainu Collection" (Part 1)
An exhibition at the National Ainu Museum examines Japan's displays and the representation of the Ainu at the 1873 Vienna World's Fair.
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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'