Japan Art News (Page 6)

【Tokyo】Night Museum Project 'Odd Job Experience: Midnight Curator'
A night museum project titled 'Odd Job Experience: Midnight Curator' will be held at the Tony Auslander exhibition in Tokyo.
A Large-Scale Touring Exhibition Entering the World of Marimekko Starts. Report on 'Marimekko Exhibition: The Power of Patterns' (Kyoto City Museum of Kyoto Culture)
A large-scale touring exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Finnish design house Marimekko has opened in Kyoto.
[Summer Vacation 2026] 28 Recommended Exhibitions at Museums and Art Galleries Across Japan | From Monet, Marie Antoinette, to Ghibli, Hiroshima Prize Exhibitions
The article lists 28 recommended exhibitions across Japan for the 2026 summer vacation, grouped by region and featuring top picks.
Is the Display 90% of the Show? This Display is Amazing! Top 3 Art Exhibitions "Art Terror and ... Don't Miss This Month's Collection!!" July Issue
The article highlights the evolution of exhibition displays and profiles three current shows in Japan.
【Museum Goods】10 Recommended Items from the Takashi Yanase Exhibition 'Life Is a Joyful Game' (Setagaya Literature Museum)
The article lists ten recommended goods from the Takashi Yanase exhibition at Setagaya Literature Museum, appealing to Anpanman fans.
Aichi Prefecture Announces Implementation Policy for Joint Art Storage Facility, First Nationwide
Aichi Prefecture announces policy for a joint art storage facility, aiming for completion by 2030.
Mitsui Gallery to Open 'La Bella Simonetta.' Exhibition Decoding Botticelli's Ideal Beauty Through Literary Works
Mitsui Gallery will open a special exhibition featuring Botticelli's 'La Bella Simonetta' and explore the subject through Italian and Japanese literature.
[Museum Goods] 10 Recommended Items Found at the "50 Years After Death: Takashima Juro Exhibition" (Shibuya-ku Matsutō Art Museum)
An article listing ten recommended items from the Takashima Juro exhibition at Shibuya-ku Matsutō Art Museum.
Hiroshima Document: Dome and Hiroshima, November 1936, Geishu Art Association Exhibition
An article about the first Geishu Art Association exhibition held in Hiroshima in November 1936.
Works Appear Where They Are Discovered: "CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto" Opening Date Determined
The "CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto" art fair, held from November 6 to 8, 2025, at Kyoto temples, showcases traditional and modern art with special programs like tea ceremonies and flower events.
Traveling Through Time via Artworks: Collection Exhibition at Hiroshima City Contemporary Art Museum
A collection exhibition themed “Time” at Hiroshima City Contemporary Art Museum showcases 60 works, conveying peace messages through art.
【Aomori】 'Soul of Decoration: The Pattern Universe Connecting Europe and Asia – From Jomon, Celtic to Nebuta' Exhibition Related Events
This article lists related events for the 'Soul of Decoration' exhibition at Aomori Prefectural Art Museum.
Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts 90th Anniversary Special Exhibition: Water Margin
The exhibition celebrates the museum's 90th anniversary by exploring the Water Margin's influence on Chinese and Japanese art from the Song to modern eras.
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岡本太郎は原色の絵を描く画家だった。太郎は強烈な原色で勝負した。戦後日本で創作活動を再開させたとき、侘び寂びを尊ぶ“灰色の世界”にあえて原色をぶつけることで、日本の美術界を挑発したのである。 ところが1960年代になると
Exhibition: Games and Art – Nobunaga's Ambition / Koei Tecmo's Ambition – The Birth of Interactive Art
An exhibition re-evaluating Koei Tecmo’s Nobunaga’s Ambition series as art, exploring games as interactive artistic experiences.
Gallé Ceramics II: A World of Imagination and Fantasy
A second exhibition showcasing Émile Gallé’s ceramic works, highlighting 120 pieces including cat figurines and Japan-influenced pieces.
Tomi-o Koyama and New Owner Yuya Kuratomi Discuss the Future of the Tomi-o Koyama Gallery: How Will the Gallery Be Passed on to the Next Generation?
Koyama explains why he transferred full ownership of his gallery to Kuratomi, aiming for a positive succession to the next generation.
HOMME PLISSÉ ISSEY MIYAKE collaborates with Tate; 2nd "OPEN STUDIO" to be held in September
HOMME PLISSÉ ISSEY MIYAKE will host its second "OPEN STUDIO" at Tate Modern this September.
Fukushima Art Annual 2026: World ↔ Me (Sato Saemi / Takami Yuki) Venue Report. Different Painting Practices Illuminating the Distance to the World
The 2026 Fukushima Art Annual at Fukushima Prefectural Art Museum features works by Sato Saemi and Takami Yuki, exploring their distinct painting practices to examine the relationship between individuals and the world.
Report on the Opening of the Special Exhibition "Children and Adults' Independent Research: Pattern Excitement²" (National Crafts Museum). Pokemon x Edo Komon works to be unveiled again.
A special exhibition exploring the charm of patterns has opened at the National Crafts Museum.
Tony Oursler: Between Technology and Gnosis (TOKYO NODE) Opening Report. Also featuring the world premiere of an unfinished project with David Bowie
Tony Oursler's first major solo exhibition in Japan at TOKYO NODE features 49 works, including a world premiere of a project with David Bowie.
Shigeto Shigeta's New Noh Play 'Nazukataza Haru no Kimi' Reperformed on the 80th Anniversary of the End of the War. A New Work That Tells the Story of War as a 'Story'
Shigeto Shigeta's new Noh play 'Nazukataza Haru no Kimi' is reprised on the 80th anniversary of the war's end, reinterpreting war as a 'story'.
July 4th (Sat) Art Exhibitions Opening Nationwide: Gogh's Jumping Bridge, Takashima Jiro, Lucy Lee, Yokai & Fantasy Creatures, Nakashima Natsuki
Nationwide art exhibitions open on July 4th, featuring works by Gogh, Takashima Jiro, Lucy Lee, and others.
Moe Wakabayashi (P.I.C.S. management) participates as a guest lecturer in the Art Design Expression Course at Joshibi University of Art. | NEWS
Moe Wakabayashi (P.I.C.S. management) served as a guest lecturer at Joshibi University of Art, sharing insights on animation production.
Decision Made to Hold 'Hyakume.' Screening Event with Art Director's Talk on July 17 (Fri)!
On July 17, 2026, a special screening event for the film 'Hyakume.' featuring a talk by the art director will be held at UPLINK Joji.
Riku Yamakawa | Carl Hoffman 'Cannibal: The Rockefeller Disappearance'
This book explores the 1961 disappearance of Michael Rockefeller, detailing anthropologist Carl Hoffman's investigation into the 'how' and 'why' of his death in New Guinea.
【Opening】Special Exhibition 'Kinzoku Unki Kirara —The Brilliance of Japanese Art—' at Hakone Okada Museum of Art until Dec 6 Keywords are Sparkling! Techniques that Illuminate Calligraphy, Painting, Ceramics, and Lacquerware
The special exhibition 'Kinzoku Unki Kirara —The Brilliance of Japanese Art—' is currently open at Hakone Okada Museum of Art until December 6, showcasing the use of gold, silver, and mica in Japanese art.
Best 27 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From the "Andrew Wyeth" Exhibition to the "Tony Ausler" Exhibition
This article lists the best 27 exhibitions to see this weekend, featuring the "Andrew Wyeth" exhibition, the "MONSTERS" exhibition, and shows by Akiko Ueda and others.
Art Exhibitions and Shows Closing Nationwide on Sunday, July 5: Andrew Wyeth Exhibition, Goosebumps for Jakuchu!, and More
A regional guide to art exhibitions across Japan closing on Sunday, July 5.
Kenryou Gu's Unique Digital Weaving Technique Invites a Visual Experience Beyond Photography
Artist Kenryou Gu uses a unique digital weaving technique to reconstruct cityscapes into a 360-degree visual experience.
International Art Exhibition TOKYO ATLAS
The International Art Exhibition TOKYO ATLAS will run from October 10, 2026, for 72 days in Tokyo's Odaiba, Aomi, and Shiba areas, featuring international artists and free admission.
【1名限定】『The Era of Kimono―Edo Mode 300 Years』(Chūō Kōron Bijutsu Shuppan) Giveaway, Deadline July 9 (Thursday)
A giveaway for one copy of 'The Era of Kimono―Edo Mode 300 Years' by Chūō Kōron Bijutsu Shuppan is available until July 9, 2026, via a survey using a Yomiuri ID.
110th Anniversary of City Status and 30th Anniversary of Museum Opening Collection Exhibition: 'Window - What Lies Within'
Okayama City Museum of Art hosts an exhibition celebrating its 110th city status anniversary and 30th opening anniversary, focusing on the theme of 'windows' through its collection.
【Summer 2026 Vacation】16 Recommended Nationwide Exhibitions & Art Events for Parents and Children | From Moomin, Ghibli, and Popular Anime to Picture Books and Interactive Exhibitions
We highlight family-friendly exhibitions across Japan during the summer vacation.
Chiba 'Fairy Tale MODE' Exhibition and Related Events
The Chiba 'Fairy Tale MODE' exhibition at Chiba City Art Museum features various related events including film screenings, concerts, workshops, and talks.
SCARTS×CoSTEP Art & Science Project Exhibition Yasusuke Nagata 'Digging the Wind' @ Sapporo Cultural Exchange Center SCARTS
SCARTS and Hokkaido University's CoSTEP present an exhibition by artist Yasusuke Nagata titled 'Digging the Wind' at Sapporo Cultural Exchange Center SCARTS.
[Summer Vacation 2026] 27 Recommended Art Exhibitions in Tokyo Museums and Galleries | From Van Gogh and Rembrandt to Pingu and Tony Oursler
A guide to 27 must-see art exhibitions in Tokyo during the 2026 summer vacation.
Azamino Kodomo Gallery 2026: A Home for Someone, Somewhere.
An interactive art exhibition for children held in Yokohama in summer 2026.
Azamino Kids Gallery 2026: Somewhere, That Place
A 10‑day children’s art exhibition at Yokohama City Gallery Azamino (July 31–Aug 9, 2026) featuring interactive workshops, AR, and a nighttime event.
Udyl Group x Cultural Heritage Utilization Center Refreshes Tokyo National Museum's 'Gateway to Japanese Art' with 'Once-in-a-Lifetime' Viewing Experience
Udyl Group has refreshed the Tokyo National Museum's 'Gateway to Japanese Art' exhibition space with an interactive video content called 'Tokyo Wonderwall (Once-in-a-Lifetime)' that introduces masterpieces currently on display in real-time.
Tokyo Midtown Dayanaka Hall Renovation. Ruins Exhibition by Yuichi Hirako
Tokyo Midtown Dayanaka's BASE Q renovates on September 1, featuring Yuichi Hirako's solo exhibition with outdoor installations.
稲塚展子|永井一正先生と、私たちと、ポスターという窓
The article recalls Kazuo Nagai's 35‑year poster work for Toyama's museum, his design philosophy, and lasting influence.
Summer Collection Exhibition "Art That Tells a Story"
Fukuyama City Museum presents a summer exhibition exploring the stories and emotions embedded in art.
Recommended 21 Exhibitions at Museums and Museums in Kansai for Summer 2026 | From Vermeer, Van Gogh to Ryuichi Sakamoto, Ghibli
This article introduces 21 recommended exhibitions at museums and museums in the Kansai region for the summer of 2026.
Miyajima Tatsuo to hold public verification experiment of project planned for installation in Tomioka Town, Fukushima Prefecture in Nihonbashi
Miyajima Tatsuo's work "Sea of Time – TOHOKU" will be publicly verified in Nihonbashi from July 2026.
Tokyo Arts and Space Residency 2026 Exhibition of Results "Walking Barefoot" @ Tokyo Arts and Space Honjo
Tokyo Arts and Space presents the exhibition of results from the 2025 residency program.
The 14th Shin-Ken Art Exhibition (78th Hiroshima Prefectural Art Exhibition) Touring Exhibition Will Be Held!
The 14th Shin-Ken Art Exhibition touring exhibition will be held at Fukuyama City Museum from July 22 to 26, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz Launches Art Project with VERDY. Andy Warhol Works Also on Display at Mercedes-Benz STUDIO TOKYO
Mercedes-Benz STUDIO TOKYO launches an art project with graphic artist VERDY, featuring a limited-time display of Andy Warhol's works.
Arao Art Association 51st Member Exhibition | Outing Information | Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun
The Arao Art Association is holding its 51st annual exhibition featuring works by 52 members.
【Preview】'British Museum Japanese Art Collection: Flowers in Full Bloom - Edo Painting Across the Sea' Opens at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum on July 25. Masterpieces such as Hokusai, Okumura Tōwaki, and Katsushika Hokusai's works returning from the UK for the first time.
The British Museum's Japanese art collection will be displayed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum from July 25, 2026.
The overall picture of the international art exhibition 'TOKYO ATLAS' is announced, giving a new perspective to the city's history and landscape.
The overall picture of the international art exhibition 'TOKYO ATLAS' has been announced.
Overview of International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" Announced: Providing New Perspectives on Urban History and Landscapes | Image Gallery 9 / 10
An article reporting on the press conference for the international art exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS."
Matcha Experience (Neri-kiri Included) Starts at Daidōzan Art Museum [Tenjitown, Niigata Prefecture]
A matcha and neri-kiri experience begins at Daidōzan Art Museum in Tenjitown, Niigata Prefecture, starting in July.
Fictional School 'Alscholre' Alscholre Teen! Seeking Participants
YCAM in Yamaguchi hosts a fictional school 'Alscholre' teen program seeking participants.
Anarchism: Friends, it is pleasant under the oak trees @ Tokyo French Institute
This article introduces the 12th 'Philosophy Evening' exhibition 'Anarchism: Friends, it is pleasant under the oak trees' held at the Tokyo French Institute.
Asian Art Biennale 2026 Announces Part of Participating Artists
The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts announced the theme and some participating artists for the Asian Art Biennale 2026, opening in November.
【0円アート散歩】Tokyo's 10 Free Exhibitions in July 2026 | Picked Up from Museums to Galleries
This article lists 10 free art exhibitions in Tokyo for July 2026, featuring works by artists like Mizushima Yukio and Tajima Daisuke, covering themes from graphic design to photography and installations.
【Performing Arts Materials Regular Delivery】Hana-yagi Shotaro's Extra Skills―Viewing Ceramics Art Exhibition Navi × National Theatre Collaboration Serial No.31
The article introduces a large ceramic bowl painted by Hana-yagi Shotaro, celebrating his grandchild's birth, part of the National Theatre's collection.
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Yukiichi Kageyama | Banksy's "Flower Thrower"──What is Human Rights? "Mori Yoshitaka"
Mori Yoshitaka explores Banksy's "Flower Thrower" to discuss human rights and the meaning of graffiti in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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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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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

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Reexamining the Relationship Between Urban and Rural Areas. 'New Town, Interfaceance: The Relationship Between Cities and Us' Exhibition Opens at Yokohama Citizen Gallery Azamino

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A simple and fantastical world: A special exhibition of Czech picture books at Ashiya City Museum of Art - San TV News

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Using the Official Guidebook for 'Geidai-style Art 'Mikata'' to Quickly Master the Way to View Art! A Must-See for Those Who Want to Enjoy Art More

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Teijiro Kubo: Traces Seen in Collected Artworks, Touring Exhibition at Hida City Museum of Art, Gifu

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Enjoy the Autumn Meteor performing arts festival at a discount. Introducing four performances by Chikao Yamashiro, Keita Hanagata and others participating in 'Online Myupon'

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Art Exhibition Closing on August 12 (Wed) and 16 (Sun): Featuring Yuriko Yagi, Gauguin, Corbujie, and Sanashi Shizuko, etc.

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Fusuma paintings that crossed the sea: a miraculous reunion

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Boston Museum of Fine Arts Japanese Art Curator Realizes 20-Year Plan Exhibition "Nanto Buddhist Paintings"

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Asami Kiyokawa and Kohei Nawata's First Joint Exhibition: "Invisible Garden" Held at POLA Museum Annex | Image Gallery 1 / 5

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Asami Shigawa and Takami Naoya's First Joint Exhibition: 'Invisible Garden' at the Pola Museum Annex

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Feature Artists for ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 Announced

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"Geidai Style: Ways of Seeing Art" Special Tutors Knights Tour the Exhibition! (3) "Approaching the Printmaking Press Inherited from the Master, Gogh"