Japan Art News (Page 7)

Yu Tsukada | What is a Character to an Illustrator? ── "Hotchpotch: The World of Ryuji Fujieda" / Part 1
An exploration of Ryuji Fujieda's career as both a designer and illustrator through his touring exhibition.
[Tokyo] TOKAS Open Studio 2026-2027/July
TOKAS Residence will host the Open Studio 2026-2027, showcasing the creative processes of resident artists.
Ettore Sottsass — Design begins where magic begins @ Artizon Museum
The exhibition "Ettore Sottsass — Design begins where magic begins" will be held at Artizon Museum in Tokyo from June 23 to October 4, 2026.
Book and Art Exhibition vol.6 Trace
The exhibition showcases works created by tracing and re‑creating linguistic and visual subjects, inviting reflection on language’s imaginative power.
Tokyo Spring Festival x Tama Art University Photographer Project 2026
A project where Tama Art University students photograph musicians at the Tokyo Spring Festival.
New Space Created by Architecture and Art: "Almost, Sky: Jun Aoki + Richard Tuttle" Exhibition
An exhibition exploring new spatial relationships through a collaboration between architect Jun Aoki and artist Richard Tuttle.
Different Cast, Art, Lighting, and Direction: Kuyo Yoshigumi's "Tō no Ue no" Osaka Performance Begins (Stage Natalie)
Kuyo Yoshigumi's new play "Tō no Ue no" has opened for performances in Osaka.
Nerima City Art Museum Collection: Fumio Wakabayashi – Run and Rest – | Terada Mayumi – Absence of Presence – @ Nerima City Art Museum
Nerima City Art Museum hosts simultaneous solo exhibitions of Fumio Wakabayashi and Terada Mayumi, showcasing postwar Japanese sculpture and photography.
Report on the Opening of "Takashi Yanase Exhibition: Life is a Game of Making People Happy" (Setagaya Art Museum). The Philosophy of "Making People Happy" Maintained Throughout His Life | Page 2
A report on chapters 2 to 4 of the Takashi Yanase exhibition.
National Art Exhibitions Opening on Saturday, July 11: 水滸伝, 山口華楊, 長谷川潔, シティーハンター, etc.
A list of art exhibitions opening nationwide on Saturday, July 11, featuring works by 水滸伝, 山口華楊, 長谷川潔, and シティーハンター.
Will Expressions Surrounding the National Flag Be Punishable? Art Critics Federation Volunteers Oppose the 'National Flag Desecration Crime'
Art critics federation volunteers oppose the new national flag desecration law, defending freedom of expression.
Tokyo: Talk Event Commemorating the Publication of 'Performance Art: From Futurism to the Present'
A talk event in Tokyo commemorates the reprint of RoseLee Goldberg's 'Performance Art: From Futurism to the Present'.
Introducing 39 Postwar Japanese Women Artists. Europe's First Large-Scale Exhibition 'Kaihō' to be Held at Luxembourg Museum of Modern Art (MUDAM)
Mudam Luxembourg will host 'Kaihō,' Europe's first major exhibition of 39 postwar Japanese women artists, featuring about 120 works from 1945 to early 2000s.
Kagawa: Call for Entries for the 2nd MIMOCA EYE
The 2nd MIMOCA EYE art call invites artists under 36 in Kagawa's Murakami Genzō Contemporary Art Museum.
48 Volunteer Members of the Art Critics Federation Issue Joint Statement Opposing the Establishment of a Law Criminalizing Flag Desecration
48 art critics from the Art Critics Federation issued a joint statement opposing the proposed law criminalizing flag desecration.
Summer Studio 2026
Summer Studio 2026 offers free workshops and exhibitions for all ages, featuring nine artists and a youth program.
Riku Yamakawa | Hyakkeisya Tour 2026 "Urikotoba" (Part 1)
A critique of Hyakkeisya's production of Hideki Noda's play "Urikotoba."
Top 13 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From Judd and Gaudi to Rembrandt and 'Two Africas'
Weekend's top 13 exhibitions highlight Judd, Gaudi, Rembrandt, and 'Two Africas' with shows by Jonas Mekas, Yoshimasu, Nakanishi Natsuki, and Donald Judd.
British Museum Japanese Art Collection 'Hyakka Ryōran: Edo Paintings Crossing the Sea' Exhibition – Free Admission Ticket Giveaway
The British Museum's Japanese art collection is exhibited at Tokyo Metropolitan Museum, with free tickets given away by Asahi Shimbun Digital Magazine &.
Part 7: "Severed Bodies" [Professor Naoki Sato] Art Appreciation Lessons Taught at Tokyo Geidai: A New Art History through East-West Comparison - Sesshu's National Treasure "Huike Danbi-zu" and the Head of Holofernes
Professor Naoki Sato compares Sesshu and Cranach to explain different depictions of "severed bodies" in Eastern and Western art.
グループの垣根越え、美術への思いをざっくばらんに 佐賀美協前理事長の北島治樹さん、7月12日に基山町で初の講演会
独立美術協会会員で佐賀美術協会前理事長の北島治樹さん(76)=佐賀市=が創作に込めた思いについて話す講演会が12日午前10時半から、基山町民会館で開かれる。美術グループの垣根を越えて、それぞれの創作への思いをざっくばらんに語りながら、美術に親しむ人たちを増やしていこうと初めて企画した。参加無料。 イメージをどのように抽象表現につなげるかをテーマに話す。難しく考えず、「いい色」「きれい」「懐かしい色」で見る人にしなやかな温かみを生み出す表現を紹介する。 創元会県支部が開催する。
Tokushima Prefectural Museum of Modern Art Collection Exhibition 2026 Fiscal Year II "Observing Words, Reading Art"
The 2026 Fiscal Year II collection exhibition at Tokushima Prefectural Museum of Modern Art explores the relationship between words and art.
Taro Igarashi | Architectural Stroll 13──Going to an Art Museum in Seoul from Japan
Taro Igarashi visits Seoul museums, noting low fees and youthful crowds, to reflect on East Asia's art scene and Japan's cultural standing.
Repatriated Film Collection (4) – Cultural, News, and Anime Film Edition @ National Film Archive
The National Film Archive hosts a special exhibition featuring repatriated pre-war and wartime Japanese films, focusing on cultural, news, and anime films.
Preview: "Game and Art" Exhibition at Tochigi Prefectural Museum from July 11 Featuring Nobunaga's Ambition as a New Artistic Experience
An art exhibition at Tochigi Prefectural Museum starting July 11, featuring the Nobunaga's Ambition series as a historical simulation game.
Hikarie Hall 'Miracle of the Gaze: Adventures of Japanese Women Photographers' Ticket Giveaway
Three winning pairs will receive tickets to the Hikarie Hall exhibition 'Miracle of the Gaze: Adventures of Japanese Women Photographers' via a lottery.
Gilbert & George's 30-Year Major Solo Exhibition in 2027 Touring Kyoto and Tokyo
Gilbert & George's 30-year major solo exhibition will tour Kyoto and Tokyo in 2027.
Tsukuda Yū | Illustration after "butter stink" – "Who was Takaya Sugoroku? Hirosugiyama and Takaya Sugoroku Exhibition" / Part 2
The article examines how Hirosugiyama’s exhibition links 1980s kitsch culture with 1990s sampling, tracing the evolution of illustration beyond the "butter stink" era.
Gilbert & George's Major Exhibition to be Held at Kyoto Seika Art Museum and National Museum of Modern Art in 2027
British contemporary art duo Gilbert & George's major exhibition 'Gilbert & George' will be held at Kyoto Seika Art Museum from May 26 to August 29, 2027, and at the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo from September 17 to December 20, 2027.
Yokosuka Museum of Art to reopen on September 5, with collection exhibition including newly acquired works
Yokosuka Museum of Art reopens September 5 after renovations, featuring collection exhibitions and special shows.
「CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto」to be held this autumn. Attention to the space where the architecture of three temples and artworks resonate.
The CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto art fair returns this November, expanding to three historic temples in Kyoto’s Nishijin district.
[Museum Goods] 8 Recommended Items Selected by the Editorial Team from the Lucy Lee Exhibition – "Elegant Vessels Connecting East and West" (Tokyo Garden Museum)
The editorial team presents eight recommended goods from the Lucy Lee exhibition at Tokyo Garden Museum.
Van Cleef & Arpels × MAK Exhibition Held in Vienna
The Van Cleef & Arpels × MAK exhibition 'GLANZSTÜCKE' is currently running in Vienna.
Takashima Chi | Yuken Teruya Solo Exhibition "Yuken Teruya: Your Journey"
Yuken Teruya presents a solo exhibition featuring recent works that explore Okinawa's history and modern society.
Yutaka Tsukada | Illustration after 'Buta-ka'──'Who was Takeya Sugoroku? Exhibition of Hiro Sugiyama and Takeya Sugoroku' / Part 1
This article reviews the exhibition 'Who was Takeya Sugoroku? Exhibition of Hiro Sugiyama and Takeya Sugoroku' and explores the background of the illustrator's work, including 'Buta-ka' and 'Hetau-ma'.
Summer Vacation at the Art Museum 16: What if "Art" Did Not Exist?
An announcement for the exhibition series "Summer Vacation at the Art Museum," exploring how we perceive the world without art.
【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.
[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.
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.
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.
Black Dynamism:
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.
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A Space Where Sound and Imagery Continue to Fluctuate. Report on "RYUICHI SAKAMOTO + SHIRO TAKATANI AMBIENT KYOTO - TOKYO" (Azabudai Hills Gallery)

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Sugie Ako | 'I Sort Of Get It' Exhibition 2 + 'Too Small' Exhibition

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Large-scale retrospective exhibition of Yayoi Kusama opens in Amsterdam in September. A memorial exhibition honoring her life and works following her death.

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[Fukuoka] 10th Anniversary 'Chikugoist Kawabata Hideya Design Journey' Exhibition Related Events

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Logistics is no longer behind the scenes. How will rising shipping costs and geopolitical risks change the art market?

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Art Thriving in a Craft Town...Sanjo Art Association Exhibition, August 28-30, Featuring 70 Powerful Works

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Exhibition of 'Water Margin' Held at Tokyo Station Gallery: Exploring Its Profound Appeal and Diverse Influence

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Opening the Door to 'Your Own Way of Seeing' - A Sensitivity Classroom Created by a Former Art Teacher

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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

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Yayoi Kusama Passes Away: "An Icon of Contemporary Art" — Tadanori Yokoo and Others Offer Tributes

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Yayoi Kusama Dies at Age 97; World-Famous Artist Known for Marble and Net Works

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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

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[Kyoto] [CP Lab.] Lecture Program "Creative Track" Kickoff Symposium

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UESHIMA MUSEUM Refreshes In-House Exhibitions. Two Exhibitions Curated by Yuko Hasegawa and Saki Nara Start

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Constant Display Special Exhibition "Takashi Takashi Learned the Arts" Held!

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Hoshino Tai | Bergson's 'Time and Free Will' (Shokado U-Books)

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Mori Art Museum will be temporarily closed from September 2027. The renovated reopening is scheduled for late April 2028.

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Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts launches first international call for Yokoyama Calligraphy Art Award. Curatorial projects for calligraphy exhibitions at Yokoyama Calligraphy Art Museum are being recruited.

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The 12th Hiroshima Art Prize Commemorative Mel Chin Exhibition @ Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art

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【Next Sunday Art Museum】A Tour of the British Museum's Japanese Art Collection with Princess Akiko on E-Tele, Airing on the 30th

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British Museum Japanese Art Collection: Tani Buncho's 'Cloud Dragon Painting'

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Nara Prefecture and CAMPFIRE Launch 'Nara's Hometown Cultural Properties Support Project' to Support Cultural Properties through Crowdfunding

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Nanto City Fukko Art Museum presents "Wind from the North: Shiko MUNAKATA and Yoshitomo NARA" - A Two-Artist Exhibition Born from Aomori's Climate

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What the Director of NMWA, the World's First Museum Dedicated to Women Artists, Says About the Art World Ecosystem

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An Exhibition-Like "Farewell Ceremony" Created by Classmates: What a 49-Year-Old Art Teacher Left Behind (Shizuoka Shimbun DIGITAL)

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Miyai Kazumi | Sapporo Tenjin-yama Art Studio — Reflecting on the 13-year history, the past and future of artist-in-residence

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Princess Akiko to Appear on NHK "Sunday Art Museum" on the 30th — Theme of Japanese Art with Doctorate, Surprising Reactions on X (Nikkan Sports)

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Invitation to the Screening of the Film 'Nagi Diary' Starring Takako Matsu! Follow & Like TAB Official Instagram

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Summer Afternoon Cooling Ukiyo-e British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition

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Ron Mueck's 'Standing Woman' at Tenkawa City Museum of Contemporary Art to be Registered as City's 'Special Resident'

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Australia's Largest New Art Museum. 'Powerhouse Parramatta' Opens in Sydney in November

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Program Announced for Roppongi Art Night 2026. 3-year hiatus for all-night event with about 60 programs.

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Kawamura Foundation introduces grant system extension for childbirth, childcare, nursing care, and illness. New initiative to balance life events with continued artistic production.

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(British Museum Japanese Art Collection)Miko-type Haniwa

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“Duet – Asian Contemporary” Exhibition Opens at Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, Showcasing Contemporary Photography and Video Works from Japan and China

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Umi Naka | Part 1 of the Previous Episode: How I Came to Put Together an Exhibition

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Yukikazu Kageyama | Pyon Wol-ryong "Repatriation of North Korean Prisoners of War at Panmunjom" From Conflict to Reconciliation -- "Kita Emiko"

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The Origin of 'Wastefulness' in Stage Design: The Theatre Green Book Leading Sustainable Arts

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Byobu and Kimono: Introduction to Japanese Art in Easy Japanese, Exhibition at Okayama Ritsurin Museum

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Colorful Entrances: Glass Art Brightens Public Hall in Sync with '入り口がカラフルに' Art Exhibition in Southern Kyoto