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Decision to Hold "Roppongi Art Night 2026". All-Night Event Resumes After 3 Years, with Focus on France
"Roppongi Art Night 2026" will be held from October 31st to November 1st, resuming its all-night format after three years, and focusing on French art.
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Alumna Yumi Tsunohira Wins Top Prize in the Sculpture Category at the 82nd Contemporary Art Exhibition
Kanazawa University alumna Yumi Tsunohira won the top prize in the sculpture category at the 82nd Contemporary Art Exhibition.
Tokyo Art Beat
【2026 GW】30 Recommended Exhibitions in Tokyo! Monet, Wyeth, YBA, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Sunday Art Museum, and more
This article highlights 30 must-see art exhibitions across Tokyo for the 2026 Golden Week holiday, categorized by region and genre.
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“SHIZUOKA Performing Arts Festival 2026” to be held during Golden Week. Notable works focusing on community, body, history, and gender.
The SHIZUOKA Performing Arts Festival 2026 will take place from April 25 to May 6, featuring diverse works under director Natsuki Ishigami.
Tokyo Art Beat
【New Release Information】Books to Read This Month! From Wes Anderson to the History of Women in Design, and Amedeo Modigliani (April 2026 Edition)
This article introduces new art-related books releasing in April, including works on Wes Anderson, the history of women in design, and Amedeo Modigliani.
Tokyo Art Beat
Directly connected to JR Takanawa Gateway Station! A new cultural hub, "MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives," has opened.
The new cultural hub "MoN Takanawa" has opened at JR Takanawa Gateway Station, featuring diverse exhibition spaces, theaters, and dining facilities.
Tokyo Art Beat
5 Exhibitions to See in Kansai Now (Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo): Anti-Action, Ancient Egypt, Natsuyuki Nakanishi Exhibition, and More
This article highlights must-see art exhibitions in the Kansai region this April, featuring the debut Japanese exhibition of Martin Margiela.
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Yutaka Tsukada | Adrian Daup's "Panic of 'Cancel Culture': A Discourse Space That Creates Panic" (Part 2)
This article reviews Adrian Daup's book, analyzing the panic caused by 'cancel culture' and the underlying discourse space.
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Yu Tsukada | Adrian Daup “Panic of ‘Cancel Culture’ – A Discourse Space That Creates Panic” (Part 1)
This article introduces Adrian Daup's book, “Panic of ‘Cancel Culture’,” analyzing the origins of cancel culture and its discourse within American society.
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The Horizon of Coexistence Questioned by Baro d'evel: The Notable Work 'Qui som?' to Have Its Japanese Premiere at 'SHIZUOKA Performing Arts Festival 2026'
The 'SHIZUOKA Performing Arts Festival 2026' will feature the Japanese premiere of Baro d'evel's acclaimed production 'Qui som?', blending contemporary circus and ceramics.
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The permanent exhibition 'Computers and Nature, The Nature of Computers' at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) was renewed on April 1st, supervised by Yoichi Ochiai.
Miraikan's permanent exhibition, supervised by Yoichi Ochiai, has been renewed to feature new installations using generative AI and glasses-free 3D technology.
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【Interview】The World's Largest Collection of Hokusai Manga: An Interview with Mitsuru Uragami, an Art Dealer and Ukiyo-e Collector ② – “My Main Business is ‘Ceramics,’ Ukiyo-e is Basic, and I Don’t Do Business with It”
Art dealer Mitsuru Uragami states his primary business is antique ceramics, with ukiyo-e collecting and sales being a hobby.
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Professor Riko Imamashi (Department of Japanese Culture) Published the 4th installment (July 10th Evening Edition) of her series “Transcending Beauty,” an exhibition review in the Mainichi Shimbun. | Faculty of International Cultural Communication | Jogakkan University
Professor Riko Imamashi of Jogakkan University contributed an art review on the exhibition of artist Ryuusuke Fukahori to the Mainichi Shimbun.
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Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Bang & Olufsen: "Beautiful Sound and Design - 100 Years of Beautiful Sound and Design Woven by Bang & Olufsen" Held at Omotesando Hills
An exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen is being held at Omotesando Hills.
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Professor Riko Imahashi (Department of Japanese Culture) has published the second installment of her art exhibition review series, "Crossing Borders of Beauty" (May 8 evening edition), in the Mainichi Shimbun. | Faculty of International Research and Education | Gakushuin University
Professor Riko Imahashi of Gakushuin University reviews exhibitions related to Tsutaya Juzaburo in her latest Mainichi Shimbun column.
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Professor Riko Imamashi (Department of Japanese Culture) Published the 8th installment of the Art Exhibition Review Series "Transcending Beauty" in the Mainichi Shimbun.
Professor Riko Imamashi published a review of the Yuzuki Samiro exhibition in the Mainichi Shimbun, highlighting his life and work.
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22 Art Exhibitions and Shows Across Japan Closing on April 5th: The Tale of Ise, Menglang Lu, Ghost in the Shell, Myoshin-ji Temple, and More
This article introduces 22 art exhibitions and shows across Japan closing on April 5th, including exhibits on The Tale of Ise, Menglang Lu, and Ghost in the Shell.
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The 9th Yokohama Triennale reveals part of its concept: Curating across 'Sea, Mythology, and Infrastructure'
Artistic directors of the 9th Yokohama Triennale shared a sneak preview of their vision, focusing on the sea, mythology, and infrastructure.
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NHK April Art and Fine Arts Programs! "Bi no Tsubo 20th Anniversary," "Master Western Art in 3 Months," and More - NHK
NHK will broadcast various art-themed programs in April, including the 20th-anniversary special of "Bi no Tsubo" and "Master Western Art in 3 Months."
Tokyo Art Beat
30 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in April: Martin Margiela, Hanae Mori, KYOTOGRAPHIE, and More [2026 Edition]
This guide highlights 30 recommended art exhibitions opening across Japan in April 2026.
Tokyo Art Beat
Daniel Takeda decodes the movie 'Wicked': The reality reflected by fantasy and what 'For Good' teaches us
Writer Daniel Takeda explores the social significance of the film 'Wicked' and its core theme of transformation through human connection.
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[Kyoto] Hana Sawada Solo Exhibition: "Feet That Look Away Diligently"
Kyoto Art Center hosts Hana Sawada's solo exhibition "Feet That Look Away Diligently," featuring new video works exploring overlooked everyday elements.
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Best 25 Exhibitions to See in April | Image Gallery 3 / 26
This gallery highlights diverse artworks from notable exhibitions held in April, including pieces by Ron Mueck and Kawanabe Kyosai.
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Promoting Mid-Career Japanese Artists to the World: The Establishment of the New "Mori Art Award"
The Mori Contemporary Art Foundation has established the "Mori Art Award" to support and promote mid-career Japanese contemporary artists on the global stage.
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Top 25 Exhibitions to See in April | Image Gallery 1 / 26
This image gallery showcases 25 must-see exhibitions opening in April.
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The 25 Best Exhibitions to See in April
This article highlights notable art exhibitions opening in April, including works by Hokusai, Nobuya Hitsuda, and historical displays of Kumamoto Castle.
Tokyo Art Beat
Maison Martin Margiela Exhibition to Showcase 20 Years of "Artisanal" Collections in Daikanyama, Tokyo in April
An exhibition of Maison Martin Margiela’s “Artisanal” collections will be held in Daikanyama, Tokyo in April, featuring 20 years of work.
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Megumi Takashima | Rio Hashimoto '1/X'
Rio Hashimoto explores the boundaries between craft and contemporary art in her exhibition '1/X', utilizing lacquer techniques and physical pain.
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Kazuki Mori | Diving into 'Design Culture' as a Totality of Intertwined Practices
This article explores 'design culture' as a framework to understand design not as an individual act, but as a totality of social practices.
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Five Next-Generation Artists Selected for "THE TOYOTA TSUSHO CFAO African Art Award"
The first winners of "THE TOYOTA TSUSHO CFAO African Art Award," a joint initiative by Toyota Tsusho and CFAO, have been announced, recognizing five young African artists.
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International Art Exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" - Design & Art Exhibition & Event Information | JDN
The international art exhibition "TOKYO ATLAS" will be held in Tokyo's waterfront areas from October 10 to December 20, 2026.
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Kim Yeong Jun and Yuni Yoshida's first collaboration photo exhibition "Face to face" to be held, featuring 62 Japanese and Korean actors
Photographer Kim Yeong Jun and art director Yuni Yoshida will hold their first collaborative photo exhibition at Azabudai Hills Gallery.
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[Interview] The world's greatest collector of "Hokusai Manga," an interview with art dealer and Ukiyo-e collector Mitsuru Uragami (Part 1) — "Collecting 'Hokusai Manga' is more of a passion than a hobby."
Art dealer and world-leading "Hokusai Manga" collector Mitsuru Uragami discusses his passion for collecting and his mission to promote Japanese art.
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"Secret Beauty: All About Komura Settai" Held at Chiba City Museum of Art. Approaching the Full Picture of Settai, Who Was Active in Multiple Fields
Chiba City Museum of Art is hosting a major exhibition exploring the complete works of Komura Settai, who was active across many fields.
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Yusuke Nakahara, One of the 'Big Three' Art Critics – AI, Environment… The Logic That Foresaw the Present
A symposium and exhibition commemorating the 15th anniversary of Yusuke Nakahara's death and the completion of his collected critiques highlight the relevance of his logical criticism today.
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Summary of New Programs and Series on NHK E-Tele Starting in April! Including "Financial Education Guide" and "3-Month Master Western Art" - NHK
Starting in April, NHK E-Tele will launch several new educational programs and series, including "Financial Education Guide" and "3-Month Master Western Art."
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Completion of Hiroshi Naito's "Tama Art University New Building and Auditorium," the Contrast Between the Two Buildings is a Product of the Battle Between "Red Oni" and "Blue Oni"? | BUNGA NET
Hiroshi Naito's newly designed Tama Art University building and auditorium are complete, with their design resulting from a contrast between the "Red Oni" and "Blue Oni".
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Ako Sugie | Naoko Ogami's "Kamome Diner"
This article celebrates the 20th-anniversary revival screening of the film "Kamome Diner" and reflects on its impact.
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Editorial Notes...50 – The Future of Design Awards
A new system for the Good Design Award 2026 has been announced, with Chun Nakagawa appointed as the new chairman of the judges, emphasizing the fusion of management and design.
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Azumi Akai | Exploring Alternatives for the Public Nature of Art Museums
This article explores alternative approaches to the public nature of art museums through the 'Connections' exhibition at the Tottori Prefectural Museum of Art.
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"100 Artworks Viewable in Japan: Japanese Contemporary Art Edition" Special Website Launched
A special website featuring "100 Artworks Viewable in Japan: Japanese Contemporary Art Edition" has been launched to showcase the appeal of Japanese museum collections.
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Kyoto Art Center Exhibition Series "FOCUS" Vol. 6 Hana Sawada Solo Exhibition "Feet That Look Away Diligently" @ Kyoto Art Center
The Kyoto Art Center hosts Hana Sawada's solo exhibition, questioning acts of recording and seeing through media.
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[Entertainment Material Regular Delivery] The Work of Komura Settai—As a Stage Designer— Art Exhibition Navi x National Theatre Collaboration Series Vol. 28
This article introduces the stage set designs by Komura Settai held by the National Theatre, focusing on his achievements as a stage designer.
Tokyo Art Beat
【Discount】5 Must-See Exhibitions Where You Can Use "Miupon" | Garden Museum & Animals Collaborate, Judd Retrospective, The World of Kyosai, etc. (April 2026)
This article introduces 5 noteworthy exhibitions in April 2026 that offer discounts through the "Miupon" service.
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J.M.W. Turner Exhibition – Dialogue with Sublime Painting and Contemporary Art – to be Held at the National Museum of Western Art
The National Museum of Western Art will host a major retrospective of J.M.W. Turner’s work in 2026, exploring his art alongside contemporary pieces.
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Musashino Art University 2025 Graduation and Completion Exhibition of Excellent Works
This exhibition showcases approximately 100 outstanding works from the 2025 graduation and completion projects of Musashino Art University.
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artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | March 2026 [Upcoming Publications]
The artscape editorial department introduces upcoming art and design-related books and exhibition catalogs for March 2026.
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Chikei Hara | Morgan Quaintance Special Feature: Chorus of Speech Acts & Images (From Yebisu International Festival for Art & Alternative Media 2026)
The Morgan Quaintance special feature at Yebisu International Festival 2026 explored urban and diaspora histories through experimental film.
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[Tokyo] Nakajo Sings, Nakajo Dances—Letters, Pictures, and Shiseido
The Shiseido Gallery in Tokyo is hosting an exhibition showcasing the work of graphic designer Masayoshi Nakajo.
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“NHK Sunday Museum 50th Anniversary Exhibition” (Tokyo University of the Arts Museum) Opening Report: Tracing a 50-Year Journey with Over 120 Masterpieces
The “NHK Sunday Museum 50th Anniversary Exhibition” opened at the Tokyo University of the Arts Museum, showcasing over 120 masterpieces featured on the long-running program.
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Enjoying the Stage of Beauty: Contemporary Art Exhibition's First Weekend
The 82nd Contemporary Art Exhibition saw large crowds during its first weekend at the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum and 21st Century Museum.
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Ryosuke Imamura: In the Echo and the Margin @ Gifu Museum of Contemporary Art
Ryosuke Imamura's solo exhibition, "In the Echo and the Margin," which sharpens everyday senses, will be held at the Gifu Museum of Contemporary Art.
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The 'Light' Vase that Tomoe Shinohara was Inspired by. French Decorative Arts Transformed into a Dress | Asahi Shimbun Digital Magazine &[and]
Tomoe Shinohara served as ambassador for the René Lalique exhibition and created a dress inspired by a Lalique vase.
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Asahikawa Seiko High School Art, Calligraphy, and Photography Clubs Showcase Their Work in an Exhibition
An exhibition featuring works from the art, calligraphy, and photography clubs of Asahikawa Seiko High School has begun at the Asahikawa City Gallery.
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Manga Artist Yoshiharu Tsuge Passes Away at 88
Manga artist Yoshiharu Tsuge passed away from aspiration pneumonia at the age of 88.
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Yuri Yamanaka, a Member of the University's Art Club (Medical and Dental System), Achieves the Remarkable Achievement of Being Selected for "Le Salon," a Stepping Stone in the French Art World | Science Tokyo - Tokyo University of Science
Yuri Yamanaka's artwork from the Tokyo University of Science art club was selected for "Le Salon" in France and exhibited at the Grand Palais in Paris.
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TOKAS-Emerging 2026 @ Tokyo Arts and Space Honjo
The 'TOKAS-Emerging 2026' exhibition at Tokyo Arts and Space Honjo supports Japanese artists under 35, featuring solo shows by six selected artists.
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Ako Sugie | Special Screening "Le Corbusier and Doshi: Indian Modernism" Jan Schmidt-Garre's "The Promise: Architect B.V. Doshi"
The documentary "The Promise: Architect B.V. Doshi" is featured in the special screening "Le Corbusier and Doshi: Indian Modernism."
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Kenta Yamazaki | Adelaide Inspection Report Part 2: Overview of the Performance Program
The author lists the 33 programs viewed at the 2026 Adelaide Festival and Fringe, focusing particularly on LGBTQ-related works.
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40 Art Exhibitions Across Japan Closing on March 29th (Sun) - FACE Exhibition (SOMPO Museum), Kimono Exhibition (Miyabi Museum), etc.
This article lists 40 art exhibitions across Japan closing on March 29th, featuring shows in Tokyo, Kansai, and other regions.
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Report on the Opening of 'Kawai Gyokudo: Natsukashii Nihon no Joukei' (Yamasaki Museum of Fine Arts). Tracing Gyokudo's Career, Entrusting Nostalgia to Landscapes
Tokyo Art Beat
Tate Britain Turner Exhibition: 80+ Masterpieces Gather at National Museum of Western Art and Osaka Museum of Fine Arts, Decoding His Art with 'Sublime'
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Over 70 Participating Artists Reject the 'Visitors' Lion Award' at Venice Biennale
Tokyo Art Beat
Museum Curator's Lunch #12 | Recommended by Ayumi Ikeda, Curator at Kanazawa 21st Century Museum! Lunch and Dessert Utilizing Local Fresh Ingredients (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture) #Bishoku
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生誕120年 大棟山美術博物館で坂口安吾まつり 全国のファンが安吾の世界に触れる - 十日町タウン情報
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Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 7 'Gaze Upon the Nameless - Realism' Focusing on Courbet and Millet, Aired May 20 on E-Tele
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Recruitment for Final Additional Members of Learning Program "APK STUDIES" Phase 2
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Fumi Miyamoto | Regarding Sachiko Kazama's First Northeast Solo Exhibition "Sachiko Kazama Exhibition: 1000-Li Eye of a Hatto Room"
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杉江あこ｜TDC 2026（TOKYO TYPE DIRECTORS CLUB EXHIBITION 2026）
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Road movie: Art between Korea and Japan since 1945 at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, Gwacheon
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[Preview] 'First Experience in Appreciating Ancient Art — Characters in Art' at Nezu Museum from May 30
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【Broadcast Announcement】 "Museum Concert Masayuki Nino (Percussion) ~ When Modern Art and Music Meet" will be broadcast on TV Tokyo "Sho-san no Gakkou de wa Oshiete Kurenai Sokon Tokoro!"
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Kasuga Taisha National Treasure Hall: Display of 'Horse Racing Screens and the Art of Horses' (Nara Television Broadcasting)
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3,000 Visitors to Ishikawa Naoki Exhibition, Tomakomai City Museum of Art, Gift to Osaka Couple
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Special Exhibition "Kukai and the Treasures of Shingon" Held at Tokyo National Museum in July to Commemorate Kobo Daishi's 1250th Birthday. Voice Guide by Osamu Takeuchi
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野村和弘：モナド @ HARMAS GALLERY
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女子美術大学付属中、体験学習（小学生対象）「お花や好きなモチーフを描こう！」|中学受験情報 朝日みつかるナビ
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Kiriko: My Womb Exhibition
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Editor's Miscellany……53──The Wonder of Scale and the Steps Toward an Open Museum
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Why Does Urs Fischer Continue to Melt Himself?
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Tokyo MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives Opening Ceremony Program Ballet 'Areko'
Tokyo Art Beat
Bottega Veneta to Host Immersive Art Exhibition 'INSIDE OTHER SPACES: ENVIRONMENTS BY WOMEN ARTISTS, 1956-76' at Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul, South Korea
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Japan Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale: Report on Dr. Arakawa Nash's 'Grass Babies, Moon Babies'. The Weight of Care and History Embodied in 200 Baby Dolls
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Max Mara Art Prize for Women 2026
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Top 10 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From KYOTOGRAPHIE to Naoshima New Art Museum Opening Exhibition
Tokyo Art Beat
A New Art Destination Born in Bangkok. Opening Report of Dib Bangkok, Thailand's First International Museum of Contemporary Art
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Touching and Enjoying Japanese Art – artscape
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Baltic Island Exhibition at Spiral Garden: Convergence of Baltic Three Nations' Sophisticated Visual Culture
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Tanaka Shinpei -- Far from Meaning (Setagaya Art Museum) Report. His Unique Philosophy of Erasing Meaning
Tokyo Art Beat
Australia's largest new museum 'Powerhouse Parramatta' to open in late 2026
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Anarchism: My Friend, Under the Oak Tree is Pleasant @ Institut Français de Tokyo
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Large Picture Horse Donated to Local Shrine; Misshio Middle School Art Club Receives County Wakaba Award
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Yutaka Tsukada | Special Feature "This Illustrator is Amazing!" (Illustration June 2026 Issue [No.250] / Part 2)
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Related Events for 'The Drama of 100 Years of Woodblock Prints Tracing the Life of Fukita Bunmei'
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【Yteen Art Club】'Eric Carle Exhibition: The Very Hungry Caterpillar' Giveaway of Admission Tickets (Limited to 5 pairs of 10 junior high and high school students and guardians)
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Lou Ye's new work "DOKU The Illusion" is released. Solo exhibition held at Louis Vuitton Space Venice
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30th Annual Art Exhibition Hosted by NY Japanese Community Opens
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Poet Yoshizoe Gōzō Wins UK Contemporary Art Prize, Prize Money 43 Million Yen
Tokyo Art Beat
LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize 2026 Winners Announced; Grand Prize Goes to John Jin Park
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Call for Applications | "Japan Culture Promotion and Dissemination Project" under the FY2026 Overseas Training Program for Emerging Artists