Japan Art News (Page 7)

The National Museum of Art, Osaka Exhibits 8 Drawings by Tanaka Atsuko from the Nakanoshima Museum of Osaka Collection
The National Museum of Art, Osaka is exhibiting 8 drawings by Tanaka Atsuko from the Osaka Nakanoshima Museum collection in a collaborative collection exhibition running until November 3.
"Captivating the World and Returning Home" Edo Painting: The British Museum Japanese Art Collection Exhibition Held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum (Sankei Shimbun)
The British Museum Japanese Art Collection Exhibition is held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, featuring works like the reproduction of the Horyu-ji Temple Kondo Mural.
A Collection of Museum Goods from 11 Noteworthy Exhibitions! [September] Water Margin, Art University Style 'Mikata' of Art, Nontan, and More
This article introduces museum goods from 11 noteworthy exhibitions scheduled for September.
Prefectural Arts and Crafts Exhibition: 54 Colorful Works Open at Matsumoto City Museum
The 18th Prefectural Arts and Crafts Exhibition opened at Matsumoto City Museum, showcasing 54 selected works.
August's Top 10 Popular Articles: No. 1 is 55 Recommendations for Exhibitions in the Second Half of 2026, No. 2 is Tribute to Yamada Goro's "Bura Bijutsu" Re-broadcast, No. 3 is Art Exhibitions Starting in September
The top 10 popular articles for August are released, featuring recommendations for exhibitions in the second half of 2026 and a tribute to Yamada Goro.
Glass-Walled Workshop Producing Breakthroughs: Kanazawa University of Art and Crafts' Challenge
Kanazawa University of Art and Crafts' glass-walled workshop fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, leading to new ventures.
Notice Regarding the Establishment of Maruwa Art Foundation
Maruwa Art Foundation has been established to operate a museum in the Japan Bridge WASAMI Building.
Tate Britain Turner Exhibition – Sublime Painting, Dialogue with Contemporary Art | 7pia Web Magazine
A major retrospective of J.M.W. Turner opens at the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo, showcasing over 80 works.
Urakawa High School Art Club makes fire‑prevention sign, calls for fire safety in front of the fire station
Urakawa High School Art Club completed a fire‑prevention sign and urged locals to prevent fires in front of the fire station.
Cultural Affairs Agency's FY2027 budget request reaches 233.5 billion yen, 2.2× the previous year. 64.9 billion yen allocated for creator support.
The Agency for Cultural Affairs announced a FY2027 budget request of 233.5 billion yen, up 2.2× from last year, with 64.9 billion earmarked for creator support.
Exhibition "Ide Yasuto Exhibition - Resonating Prayers"
An exhibition featuring 28 works by Japanese painter Ide Yasuto, including award-winning pieces and recent works.
Takashima Haruki | HMP Theater Company, Matsumoto Yukichi, Unofficial 10th Anniversary Project, Reading Performance 'KANIDENKA'
HMP Theater Company presents a reading performance of Matsumoto Yukichi’s 'KANIDENKA' as an unofficial 10th‑anniversary project, exploring urban space, gender, and archival themes.
Art Education Through Sato Sadamu's Oil Paintings: Appreciation Event Planned in Okayama's Takebe
The 'Kan no Kaze' museum in Okayama plans an art appreciation event for elementary students using works by local painter Sato Sadamu.
Ryoji Ikeda Wins the 9th Nam June Paik Prize
Ryoji Ikeda wins the 9th Nam June Paik Prize; ceremony in September 2026.
Top 19 Exhibitions to See in September | Image Gallery 3 / 20
Highlights the top 19 exhibitions worth seeing in September with image galleries.
Best 19 Exhibitions to See in September | Image Gallery 2 / 20
The second part of the 'Best 19 Exhibitions to See in September' features a gallery of images from various museums.
TV LIFE web: The Art Team Reveals the Dedication Behind the 'Design Seo' Set and the Behind-the-Scenes of Character Creation in 'Kimi no Suki wa Muteki'
The art team for the drama 'Kimi no Suki wa Muteki' discusses their dedication to the 'Design Seo' set and the behind-the-scenes of character creation.
Opening Report for "Learning from Hōjōki: Small Architecture for Reweaving Life" (21_21 DESIGN SIGHT). Reexamining Contemporary Living through 800-Year-Old "Small Architecture"
An exhibition inspired by Hōjōki and directed by architect Tsukamoto Yoshiharu has opened at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, using the 800-year-old concept of small living to reexamine contemporary life.
Interview with Kosuke Nagata: Exploring the Shape of Narrative Between Logic and Chance (Text by Ryohei Nakajima)
Artist Kosuke Nagata, who works across video, photography, performance, and installation, discusses his artistic journey and the development of his video essay style ahead of the screening series "Fire in Water: Kosuke Nagata Video Works Collection."
【New Book Releases】This Month's Must-Reads! From Kengo Kuma to Western Art History, Politics and Design (September 2026 Edition)
Tokyo Art Beat highlights seven new art and culture books releasing in August-September 2026, covering architecture, literature, art history, music, manga, politics, and art books.
[Shunan Machinaka Cultural Zone] Regarding Events to be Held in Reiwa 8
Shunan City in Yamaguchi Prefecture will host a large-scale exhibition of contemporary artist Watanabe Osamu and related events for poet Mado Michio in Reiwa 8.
[Free Art Walk] 8 Recommended Free Exhibitions in Tokyo | September 2026
A guide to 8 free art exhibitions in Tokyo during September 2026.
Korea's Largest Art Fair "Kiaf SEOUL" Celebrates Its 25th Edition. 175 Galleries from 18 Countries and Regions Gather at COEX
Korea's largest art fair "Kiaf SEOUL" will be held at COEX from September 2 to 6, bringing together 175 galleries from 18 countries and regions.
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS 10th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION BEYOND THE STRAND: The Route of Creation and Challenge Held at Azabudai Hills Gallery with Unseen Materials and 360° Video Installations
KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS' 10th anniversary exhibition at Azabudai Hills Gallery features unseen materials and 360° video installations.
Why is the Tokyo National Museum now refreshing its restaurant? Visiting the new space where you can savor the 'afterglow of appreciation' through food | Page 4
Tokyo National Museum renovates its restaurants to offer a luxurious, culturally immersive dining experience for all visitors.
From Pyramid Construction Sites to the Moment of Impressionism Birth: The Charm of Experiencing Art Through 'IMMERSIVE JOURNEY'
Explore pyramid construction and impressionism birth through immersive VR experiences at
artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | August 2026 [New Arrivals]
A catalog introducing newly released books related to art and design published in August 2026.
Collection Exhibition II Special Phot Graphs
The Kitakyushu City Museum of Art presents Collection Exhibition II featuring photography, showcasing works by Naoki Ishikawa and others.
Kobayashi Tokuzo: A Poetic Everyday Universe
The first major retrospective of Kobayashi Tokuzo features over 300 works and materials.
20 Years Posthumously: Gorō Ohno / Painter Yōkichi Ono
This exhibition reviews the history of Western painters from the Showa to Heisei eras through the works of Gorō Ohno, who lived a long life, and Yōkichi Ono, who died young.
Suspense, Coffee, Queer Time. Kanda Koshiro's 'Uchibura Rinne' (Kanda & Oliveira) Review (by Tomoko Yakumae)
Tomoko Yakumae reviews Koshiro Kanda's debut show 'Uchibura Rinne', exploring suspense, attention economies, and queer temporality.
"Minami Tada: Light, Swaying with Resolve" Opens at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo — A Report on the 70-Year Trajectory of Sculptural Expression in Dialogue with Materials, Pursuing "Light"
The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo opens the first major posthumous retrospective of Minami Tada, tracing 70 years of her creative journey pursuing "light" through dialogue with materials in a 1,500-sqm underground gallery.
【Opening】"Sumitomo Shunsui: The Sumitomo Modern Art Collection" at Sumitomo Hosho Bunko Tokyo until Oct 12, Special Exhibition Marking 100th Anniversary of Death
Sumitomo Hosho Bunko Tokyo is hosting a special exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the death of Sumitomo Gisaburo Tomozumi (Shunsui), featuring his modern art collection.
38 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in September: Louvre Museum Exhibition, from Renoir to Mika Ninagawa, Maebashi International Art Festival [2026 Edition]
Discover 38 recommended exhibitions launching September 2026 across Japan, including the Louvre Museum show, Renoir works, Mika Ninagawa, and the Maebashi International Art Festival.
When Iris van Herpen meets Perrier-Jouet. The 'Invisible Beauty' is world‑premiered at Tokyo Gendai.
Iris van Herpen and Perrier‑Jouet unveil three art bottles at Tokyo Gendai, merging fashion, nature and design.
(British Museum Japanese Art Collection) Kawanabe Kyōsai's "Chōjū-giga: Cat Riding on a Melon Pulled by a Mouse"
Kawanabe Kyōsai's 1879 work "Chōjū-giga: Cat Riding on a Melon Pulled by a Mouse" is a satirical allegory depicting a cat adorned with a bell being manipulated by a mouse.
Fukutake Soichiro and SANAA Among 2026 Japan Foundation Award Recipients; Art and Architecture Through International Exchange Recognized
Fukutake Soichiro, SANAA, and Judit Publisher selected for 2026 Japan Foundation Award for contributions to international exchange through art and architecture.
A Space Where Sound and Imagery Continue to Fluctuate. Report on "RYUICHI SAKAMOTO + SHIRO TAKATANI AMBIENT KYOTO - TOKYO" (Azabudai Hills Gallery)
The full version of async - immersion by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Shiro Takatani is being shown for the first time in Tokyo at Azabudai Hills Gallery.
Sugie Ako | 'I Sort Of Get It' Exhibition 2 + 'Too Small' Exhibition
Sugie Ako's exhibitions 'I Sort Of Get It 2' and 'Too Small' are held at Seibu Shibuya in Tokyo.
Nikolai Astrup, One of Norway's Leading Painters, Gets His First Major Retrospective in Japan | Image Gallery 1 / 5
Nikolai Astrup, one of Norway's leading painters, gets his first major retrospective in Japan, featuring key works in an image gallery.
Large-scale retrospective exhibition of Yayoi Kusama opens in Amsterdam in September. A memorial exhibition honoring her life and works following her death.
A retrospective exhibition of Yayoi Kusama's 70-year career opens in Amsterdam in September as a memorial after her death.
Perrier-Jouët reveals world-first art collaboration at 'Tokyo Gendai'. Iris van Herpen shows aesthetic and symbiosis with nature.
Perrier‑Jouët debuts world‑first art collaboration with Iris van Herpen at Tokyo Gendai, showcasing nature‑inspired designs and limited editions.
[Fukuoka] 10th Anniversary 'Chikugoist Kawabata Hideya Design Journey' Exhibition Related Events
The 10th‑anniversary exhibition in Fukuoka features related events, including a lecture by designer Kawabata Hideya on Aug 29 and a gallery talk from Aug 9 to Oct 4.
Logistics is no longer behind the scenes. How will rising shipping costs and geopolitical risks change the art market?
Rising shipping costs and geopolitical tensions are reshaping art market logistics, affecting gallery participation in fairs like Frieze and Kiaf Seoul.
Art Thriving in a Craft Town...Sanjo Art Association Exhibition, August 28-30, Featuring 70 Powerful Works
The Sanjo Art Association is holding an exhibition at Sanjo East Community Center, celebrating its 35th anniversary with about 70 works.
Exhibition of 'Water Margin' Held at Tokyo Station Gallery: Exploring Its Profound Appeal and Diverse Influence
The 'Water Margin' exhibition at Tokyo Station Gallery explores the deep appeal and cultural impact of the classic Chinese novel.
Opening the Door to 'Your Own Way of Seeing' - A Sensitivity Classroom Created by a Former Art Teacher
Former art teacher Yukiho Suenaga guides readers to open the door to personal perception through art appreciation and work exercises.
Museum goods PR event 'Bijutsuden Navi Fes 2026' to be held on September 29! Record 26 museums and art galleries from across Japan to participate
Record 26 Japanese museums and galleries will showcase unique museum goods at the September 29 Bijutsuden Navi Fes 2026 in Tokyo.
Yayoi Kusama Passes Away: "An Icon of Contemporary Art" — Tadanori Yokoo and Others Offer Tributes
Avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama has passed away, and prominent figures including contemporary artist Tadanori Yokoo, Mori Art Museum director Mami Kataoka, and kabuki actor Matsumoto Koshiro have issued memorial statements.
How can sighted people convey the appeal of art to the visually impaired? Art appreciation created through "dialogue" with visually impaired people (TV Kochi)
A workshop was held at Kochi Prefectural Museum of Art where sighted and visually impaired people appreciate art through dialogue.
[Preview] International Art Exhibition 'TOKYO ATLAS' Starts Oct 10 at Various Venues in Tokyo's Coastal Area, Large-Scale International Exhibition Where Daily Life and Art Cross Over in the Coastal Area
The international art exhibition 'TOKYO ATLAS' will be held from October 10 in Tokyo's coastal areas.
[Preview] 'Posthumous 100th Anniversary: Bigelow's Phantom Collection and the Dawn of Modern Japanese Painting' Held at Aichi Prefectural Museum from Oct 30
Aichi Prefectural Museum will host a special exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of William Bigelow, featuring his lost collection and modern Japanese paintings.
Yuki Iiyama, FUNI, and Seira Shina no Mame Request Governor Koike to Resume Sending Memorial Messages to the Korean Victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake Memorial Ceremony
Artists including Yuki Iiyama and FUNI held a press conference requesting Tokyo Governor Koike to resume sending memorial messages to the Korean victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake.
Yayoi Kusama Dies at Age 97; World-Famous Artist Known for Marble and Net Works
Yayoi Kusama, a world-renowned artist known for marble and net-themed works, died at age 97 due to organ failure.
Replica of Guernica Displayed at a Site of Atomic Bombing: Preserving Art for Future Generations with Ceramic Plates
A ceramic plate replica of Picasso's "Guernica" was displayed at a site of atomic bombing, highlighting the preservation of art for posterity.
(British Museum Japanese Art Collection) Kawamura Bumpō "Kamogawa Bugi Zukan"
Introduces Kawamura Bumpō's "Kamogawa Bugi Zukan" and exhibition dates in Tokyo and Osaka.
Isaac Chong Wai and Chen Qiulin: Tracing the History of China Through Body and Memory
The exhibitions of Isaac Chong Wai and Chen Qiulin are read through the lens of Peking opera "Farewell My Concubine," exploring Chinese history, body, and memory.
[Kyoto] [CP Lab.] Lecture Program "Creative Track" Kickoff Symposium
A kickoff symposium in Kyoto for the Creative Track program, discussing collaboration in cultural arts.
UESHIMA MUSEUM Refreshes In-House Exhibitions. Two Exhibitions Curated by Yuko Hasegawa and Saki Nara Start
UESHIMA MUSEUM in Shibuya, Tokyo, has refreshed its in-house exhibitions, featuring two new shows curated by Yuko Hasegawa and Saki Nara starting September 2.
Constant Display Special Exhibition "Takashi Takashi Learned the Arts" Held!
A special exhibition showcasing Takashi Takashi's artistic influences will open at Ishibuki City Museum.
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"Milton Avery" Exhibition (Working Title) to Be Held at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo in October 2027

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Is Well-being Something to Aim For, or Something We Create? Considering Future Well-being through the "International Conference 2026: Connecting Everyone through Culture" (Interviewer: Nakajima Haruya)

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The 70th Nakagawa Ward Art Exhibition Was Held

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Yamakawa Riku | Special Exhibition "Yoshitoshi: The Eccentric Ukiyo-e Artist Who Lived Through a Turbulent Era" (Part 2)

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Kohtaroh Iizawa | Photo Stroll 14 -- From Eye to Eye (July 2026 - September 2026)

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[Tokyo] Tenjishitsu Project Exhibition "Even in Places You Can't See, Something Is Always Happening"

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"100 Years of Women Making" Exhibition to Open at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka Next Year: Tracing the Steps of Women Artists Who Pioneered New Paths

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"Tate Britain Turner Exhibition: Sublime Painting, Dialogue with Contemporary Art" — Free Admission Tickets Giveaway

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"AMUSÉUM" Holds Pop-Up Store at Hankyu Umeda Main Store: Expanded London Feature and Original Content Also Appear

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The 64th Midori Ward Residents' Art Exhibition (Reiwa 8) Was Held

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Portraits of British cultural icons gather at Chanel Nexus Hall: "Icons and Image Makers" exhibition opens, featuring creative dialogues with photographers

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Tosa Naoko Exhibition "Born from Generation" Held at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, Light Hall. Tracing Approximately 40 Years of Exploration into "Generation"

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Kenta Yamazaki | "Theater of Zombies Who Want to Make a Movie"

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KOMURA Settai and TAKAYAMA Takuro, Two Artists Separated by About 100 Years, Meet at Shiseido Gallery in 'What Time Is It Now'

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Ryuichi Sakamoto's Photographs Taken in the 1980s to Be Exhibited: "PHOTO RYUICHI SAKAMOTO" at SAI

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Tokyo Station Gallery Announces 2027 Exhibition Schedule: Finnish Golden Age Painter Ellen Thesleff, Hata Teruo, Kajita Hanko, and More

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[Chiba] "Moon and Stars: When Art Connects" Exhibition Related Events

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Large art book "The Apocalypse of St. John" designed by Dalí stolen from a museum in central France, weighing 210 kg

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Tadao Ando, Herzog & de Meuron, Jean Nouvel: NOT A HOTEL Announces New Projects with Master Architects

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45 Art Exhibitions, Exhibitions, and Art Festivals Opening October 6 (Tuesday) to 10 (Saturday): Tale of Genji Exhibition (Kyoto National Museum), Cincinnati Art Museum Exhibition (Ueno Royal Museum), International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS", etc.

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"NOT A MUSEUM" Opens for a Limited Time at the Former Site of "Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo," Co-operated with SKWAT

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Nara Prefecture Junior Art Exhibition Award Ceremony (Nara Television Broadcasting)

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NOT A MUSEUM to Be Born on the Former Site of Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo; NOT A CITY to Operate for About Four Years in Collaboration with SKWAT

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"THE MASKS: People Fascinated by Masks" Held at Seikado Bunko Art Museum; All 67 Noh Masks in the Museum's Collection, Including "Wooden Oni Mask," Also Fully Displayed

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Announcement of the 20th Liberal Arts Lecture: "Reading Artworks"

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Anne Imhof "House of Swans" (Tai Kwun) Opening Report: New Performance Incorporating Classical Ballet

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First "Tsuwabuki Art Club OB Meeting" Held: Creative Exchange Event for Fans of "Makeine" and "Damo Yutaka"

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Report on the Opening of "30 Years After His Death: Toshio Sugai" (Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum): Exploring the Art and Personality of Sugai, Who Ran in Pursuit of "Art of the Future"

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Mizuki Takezaki | [American Midwest] Sculpture Milwaukee [Part 1]: The Possibilities of International Networking

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Yamakawa Riku | Special Exhibition: Yoshitoshi, a Genius Ukiyo-e Artist Who Lived Through Turbulent Times (Part 1)

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Yasushi Takashima | Hot Summer in Kyoto 2026 Dance Performance "Jérôme Bel" (Part 2)

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Looking at the Layered History of the City and People's Lives Through Art: What Does the First "Sumida Goshiki Arts Festival" Aim For?

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[Hyogo] "Matsukata Kojiro × Yamamura Tokutaro: Passion for Collecting" Exhibition Related Events

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Masterpieces of 130 Years of Modern Japanese Art in the Collection of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

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[Taiga Drama: Toyotomi Kyodai!] Episode 38 "Wa wo Motte, Yamato wo Nasu" Recap: Hidenaga Devoted Himself to Revitalizing the Castle Town; "Brushes" Are a Nara Specialty; Superstar of Japanese Art History Kanō Eitoku; "Toyotomi" Finally Appears

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【Preview】"NHK Sunday Museum of Art 50th Anniversary Exhibition" to Open at Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka from October 10: A Multilayered Exhibition Where Precious Broadcast Footage and Actual Artworks Gather

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Advocating freedom, respecting individuality: Annual art exhibition opens in Niigata City (Niigata News NST)

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Assembling Anew: Japanese New Artists vol. 23 @ Tokyo Photographic Art Museum

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What’s Coming to the Former Bank of Japan Kanazawa Branch? The Artworks to Be Exhibited… May Next Year, During the 21st Century Museum’s Long Closure (Hokkoku Shimbun)

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[New Book Information] Books we want to read this month! From queer/feminism theory to the CFCL brand book and the aesthetics of dance (October 2026 edition)