Japan Art News (Page 8)

Let's Try Making Animal-Themed Lanterns – The Teacher is an Art University Student – Fun for Parents and Children – Akita City (Akita Television)
In Akita, art university students helped parents and children create animal-themed lanterns at a workshop with the local zoo.
国宝・重文級の古美術、海外流出のリスク…円安や「鬼滅」人気など背景に「輸出鑑査証明」申請数が10年前の3倍(読売新聞オンライン)
文化庁はこれまで、証明書発行の所要期間の目安を10開庁日としてきたが、申請数が増加しているため、最近は1か月以上かかるケースもある。そのため、申請書類の記入欄を減らし、申請が代理人の場合に必要だっ
Learning and the Agency of the Museum System as Seen from the Shanghai Rockbund Art Museum 'Youth Palace'
The Shanghai Rockbund Art Museum presents 'Youth Palace', reinterpreting socialist-era 'Children's Palaces' through a group exhibition.
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【Opening】'What are Folk Tools? — Folklorist Miyamoto Tsuneichi's Folk Tool Collection Left at an Art University' at Musashino University of Art Museum until August 1
The exhibition 'What are Folk Tools? — Folklorist Miyamoto Tsuneichi's Folk Tool Collection Left at an Art University' opens at Musashino University of Art Museum on June 15.
Notice of the 54th Moriyama Ward Art Promotion Exhibition | Nagoya City Official Website
The 54th Moriyama Ward Art Promotion Exhibition featuring local artists will be held from July 10 to 13, 2026.
upcoming: Hiroshi Sugimoto Seascapes Enoura | Pre-photography, Time Recording Device
Gallery Koyanagi will host Hiroshi Sugimoto's solo exhibition "Seascapes Enoura" in summer 2026.
【市長フォト】八面山美術展
令和8年6月19日金曜日、小幡記念図書館で6月21日まで開催中の第31回八面山美術展を訪れ、八面山スケッチ大会(5月17日開催)で描かれた118点の作品を鑑賞しました。 同大会の受賞作品については巡回展が実施されますので、ぜひ…
A 'Dream House' Where Architecture, Art, and Fashion Intersect: House of Dior Osaka
The new House of Dior in Osaka features a facade by Sou Fujimoto and a space by Peter Marino, showcasing 40 artworks.
Group Art Exhibition Begins in Nemuro; 24 Groups Exhibit 224 Works
The "57th Group Art Exhibition" organized by the Nemuro City Cultural Association began on the 19th at the Nemuro City General Cultural Center.
[Hokkaido] "Ainu People and Exposition – 150 Years of Experience" Exhibition Related Events
Related events for the "Ainu People and Exposition – 150 Years of Experience" exhibition will be held at the National Ainu Museum in Hokkaido.
Opening 50th Anniversary Preview Event Collection 1: I / Act
The National Museum of Art, Osaka commemorates its 50th anniversary with a collection exhibition tracing the evolution of art from 1977 to the present.
Kentaro Yamazaki | "Princess Medea" / "Qui som? - Who are we?" (SHIZUOKA World Theatre Festival 2026 #4)
The article reviews two 2026 Shizuoka theatre productions and their critical reception.
Kinko-dō in Ginza Establishes Experiential Art Gallery «RESONANCE GALLERY» and Hosts First Exhibition «Education»
Kinko-dō in Ginza opens experiential art gallery «RESONANCE GALLERY» and hosts its first exhibition «Education», pausing wagashi sales to focus on cultural re-engagement.
CULTURAL JOB FAIR 2026: Exhibiting Organizations Sought
The organizers are seeking companies and organizations involved in cultural businesses to exhibit at the first-ever CULTURAL JOB FAIR 2026.
Best 15 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From NHK Sunday Museum 50th Anniversary to Mr. Solo Exhibition and Shoko Izumi Solo Exhibition
The NHK Sunday Museum 50th Anniversary exhibition in Tokyo and solo shows by Eugène Boudin, Georges Rouault, Kawanabe Kyōsai, and Van Gogh are running until June 21.
Qinyo Art Association Exhibition Begins on the 24th at the Cultural Hall
From June 24 to 28, a free exhibition hosted by the Qinyo Art Association will run at the Cultural Hall.
Aki Sasamoto Laboratory
The National Museum of Art in Osaka will host a special exhibition of Aki Sasamoto's work from July 19 to November 3, 2026, featuring sculptures, performances, and interactive installations.
Aizu Hachiyō Memorial Museum Collection Exhibition PART 2, Oct 9, 2026 (Fri) – Jan 31, 2027 (Sun)
The Aizu Hachiyō Memorial Museum presents a special exhibition featuring Oriental antiquities, archaeological and ethnic materials, and Japanese art from the early modern to contemporary periods, themed "Decoration."
No.208/Realizing Again the Charm of Analog Photography: A Major Solo Exhibition by Contemporary Artist Hiroshi Sugimoto——Editor's Diary of Soen Editor
Hiroshi Sugimoto's analog photography exhibition at Tokyo's Modern Art Museum highlights the enduring charm of silver gelatin prints over digital.
Exhibition Opening Report: 'No Longer Existing Country's Unprecedented Light - East German Female Photographers' (Yamaguchi Branch, Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art)
An exhibition at Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art in Yamaguchi showcases works by 15 East German female photographers, highlighting their diverse themes and social contexts through vintage prints.
Yoshiichi Yoshida's novel 'Kokuhō' featuring 500 illustrations by Susumu Kusama exhibited at Ginza's Pola Museum Annex.
An exhibition of 500 illustrations by Susumu Kusama for Yoshiichi Yoshida's novel 'Kokuhō' is held at Ginza's Pola Museum Annex.
So Sowen's Solo Exhibition 'Air Condition' Opens at Kumamoto City Contemporary Art Museum, Featuring New Works Produced in Kyiv, Ukraine
So Sowen's solo exhibition 'Air Condition' runs from June 20 to August 23 at Kumamoto City Contemporary Art Museum, showcasing new works created in Kyiv, Ukraine.
[Yteen Art Club] Special Exhibition "Treasures of Kukai and Shingon" Ticket Giveaway (Limited to 5 groups/10 people: Junior/Senior High Students and Guardians)
A giveaway of free tickets for the special exhibition "Treasures of Kukai and Shingon" for junior/senior high students and their guardians.
Otsuka Michiko 'Onna no Sakuhin' Exhibition and Related Events in Tokyo
Otsuka Michiko's exhibition featuring 40 works with screenings and talks at Tokyo Photographic Arts Museum.
High School Students Team Up: Kumamoto's Arau Night Market T-Shirt Designed by Art Club Members "Wear and Enjoy the Festival"
Kumamoto high school students designed the official Arau Night Market T‑shirt, boosting festival enthusiasm and community engagement.
48 Landscape Paintings and More Exhibited by Tosu Art Association in Saga for Early Summer Show
Tosu Art Association's early summer show displays 48 works by 24 members, including landscapes and abstract fluid art, free until June 21.
"Hiroshi Sugimoto: Extinct Photographs" (The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo) Report: A Large-Scale Solo Exhibition for the First Time in 21 Years, Witnessing the End of Silver Gelatin Photography
A report on Hiroshi Sugimoto's first major solo exhibition in 21 years, exploring the "extinction" of silver gelatin photography's evidentiary power.
[Museum Goods] 8 Editor's Recommended Goods Found at "New Eyes: Monet and 21st Century Art" (Polat Museum of Art)
An introduction to recommended original goods from the special exhibition at the Pola Museum of Art.
Opening with the Artist: Yusuke Kamata Exhibition: A Certain Imagination, Two Lands @ Yokohama Museum of Art Gallery 4
Yusuke Kamata presents a new installation at the Yokohama Museum of Art exploring the multifaceted imagination of Hara Sankei.
Tomakomai City Museum of Art
Tomakomai City Museum of Art presents an exhibition featuring mysterious Jomon period artifacts.
Invitation to 10 Reader Council Members for the Exhibition 'British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Bounty of Edo Paintings: Crossing the Sea'
An invitation for 10 Reader Council members to a special exhibition at Tokyo's Metropolitan Art Museum featuring Japanese art from the British Museum's collection.
Kids & Family Programs for Summer 2026 (Western Japan) Selected by artscape Editorial Department
artscape Editorial Department presents a curated list of exhibitions and workshops for kids and families in Western Japan for Summer 2026.
artscape編集部が選ぶ!夏休み親子・キッズプログラム2026(東日本編)
Artscape editors pick summer 2026 parent‑child art programs and exhibitions across Eastern Japan, listing workshops, events, and details.
Collection Exhibition 2026-Ⅰ
The Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art celebrates its 3rd anniversary with the first chapter of its annual collection exhibition themed "Time at the Museum."
【Tokyo】'ICC Annual 2026: Leave/Remain/Receive' Artist Talk
A series of artist talks related to the 2026 ICC Annual Exhibition 'Leave/Remain/Receive' will be held in Tokyo from June 20 to November 8.
18 Contemporary Artists Reveal a New Perspective on Monet: 'A New Eye - Monet and 21st Century Art' Exhibition (Pola Museum) Opening Report
The Pola Museum's exhibition 'A New Eye - Monet and 21st Century Art' opens, showcasing Monet's works alongside 18 contemporary artists to explore how Monet's perceptual experiments influence modern art.
Risk of Overseas Outflow of National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties: Applications for Export Inspection Certificates Tripled in 10 Years
Applications for export inspection certificates for artworks have tripled in 10 years, reaching 9,667 in 2025.
Iwanai Chuo Gakuen Art Club Holds Its First Exhibition Since Merger, Starting on the 17th; Landscape Painting of School Building Also Included
Iwanai Chuo Gakuen's art club will hold its first post-merger exhibition at Kida Kinjiro Museum of Art on the 17th.
"Sachiko Kazama Exhibition: 1000 Ri Eyes in the Hachinohe Renga Warehouse Art Museum" Report. '21st Century Romanticism' Pursued Initial Public Oil Paintings and Representative Large Woodblock Prints Gathered
Sachiko Kazama's exhibition at Hachinohe Renga Warehouse Art Museum features initial public oil paintings and large woodblock prints.
Horror Experience Exhibition: World of Movie Art at Namba Sky O (Minna no Keizai Shinbun Network)
A horror-themed movie art exhibition focusing on sets and production design is held at Namba Sky O in Osaka.
Influencing Taiwanese Artists: Over 200 Modern Japanese Art and Crafts on Display in Taipei (CNA Focus Taiwan)
An exhibition featuring over 200 pieces of modern Japanese art and crafts that influenced Taiwanese artists during the Japanese colonial period is currently open at the National Taiwan Normal University Museum.
Sugie Ako | Iguchi Kouta Motion Graphics
Iguchi Kouta's motion graphics exhibition is held at Ginza Graphic Gallery.
Painting Circle Art Exhibition from 18th at Iga Hakubō Plaza
The 66th exhibition by the painting circle Upperyo Bijutsukuru will be held from June 18 to 21 at Iga Hakubō Plaza in Iga City. Approximately 20 works in watercolor, oil, and acrylic will be displayed.
Report on the Opening of 'Hiroshi Sugimoto: Extinction' Exhibition (National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo). Seeing Hiroshi Sugimoto's Origins and Future
Hiroshi Sugimoto's large-scale retrospective 'Extinction' opens at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, exploring the medium of film photography and the artist's future.
Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 11 'Confessions of the Soul ~Fin de Siècle Art~' Focus on Redon, Munch, Klimt, and More, Airs June 17 on E-Tele
The June 17th E-Tele broadcast of 'Mastering Western Art in 3 Months' focuses on Fin de Siècle art, featuring works by Redon, Munch, and Klimt.
Documentary Special: Pina Bausch and Nam June Paik. 'Performance Art: A Film Festival around Body and Space' to be held in August
A documentary special titled 'Performance Art: A Film Festival around Body and Space' featuring pioneers of performance art will be released in theaters nationwide starting August 1.
Review Exhibition Nam June Paik: Nam June Paik | Jugemu Held at Watari Museum of Contemporary Art
A review exhibition titled "Nam June Paik | Jugemu" is held at Watari Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Nam June Paik's death.
Art Exhibitions and Exhibitions Closing on June 21 (Sun): Boudin, Kuniyoshi, Capcom, Van Gogh's Drawbridge, and More
A list of 59 art exhibitions and shows closing on June 21 (Sun) across Japan, organized by region.
Takashima Chika | Satoshi Nishizawa 'World's Unknown Warrior Day'
Satoshi Nishizawa's exhibition critiques the political nature of war memorial displays, exposing their superficiality.
Café Artists: From Impressionism to Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Picasso – Opening Report at the Mitsubishi 1 Hall Museum. Cafés Were Another Atelier for Modern Art
The exhibition explores how cafés in Paris and Barcelona influenced modern art through artists like Monet, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Picasso.
Report on 'Yukio Hideshima Exhibition: Dark Fantasy / Mysterious — A Talent Born in Minamata' (Kumamoto City Museum of Modern Art). Tracing the Unique Artist's Footsteps and the Landscape that Nurtured Him
A retrospective of Yukio Hideshima (1934–2018) at Kumamoto City Museum of Modern Art explores his dark fantasy world and its roots in Minamata’s landscape.
Chushin Art Exhibition Opens on the 20th, Works Successively Carried into Matsumoto City Museum (Nagano Prefecture) (Citizen Times Web)
The Chushin Art Exhibition opens Oct 20 at Matsumoto City Museum, displaying 254 works from local artists, juniors, and members.
"Asama International Photo Festival 2026 PHOTO MIYOTA" to be held. Expanding exhibition area throughout Miyota Town.
The "Asama International Photo Festival 2026 PHOTO MIYOTA" will be held in Miyota Town, Nagano Prefecture from August 1st to September 27th.
Yoshitomo Nara-curated ceramics exhibition "Movement of Strata" to be held at KOSAKU KANECHIKA, introducing four artists including Eiji Uematsu and Takuro Kuwata
Yoshitomo Nara curates a ceramics exhibition exploring ceramic expression at KOSAKU KANECHIKA.
Book Review: A New Attempt at Art Criticism Sought After Nuclear Damage. 'Apocalyptic Art: For the Coming Post-Humanity'
This book review explores Shiki noie's attempt at art criticism in post-nuclear Japan, focusing on 'Apocalyptic Art: For the Coming Post-Humanity'.
Chushin Art Exhibition Opens on the 20th; Ambitious Works Delivered One After Another to Matsumoto City Museum of Art – Shimin Times
The Chushin Art Exhibition opens at Matsumoto City Museum of Art with many diverse works delivered.
スイス絵画の異才 カール・ヴァルザー
カール・ヴァルザーは、20世紀前半に活躍したスイスの美術家である。20歳代からの約四半世紀をドイツの首都ベルリンで過ごし、象徴主義や印象主義など新しい芸術潮流に触れながら、優美な線や色彩に深い意味を潜ませた、独自の画風を
Lucy Lee Exhibition: Elegant Vessels Connecting East and West
Retrospective of British ceramic artist Lucy Lee (1902-1995) runs July 4 to September 13, 2026.
Special Exhibition 81st Spring Inten Exhibition Kurashiki Exhibition
The Japan Art Institute's 81st Spring Inten Exhibition features 98 Japanese paintings in Kurashiki from July 1-5, 2026.
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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"