Japan Art News (Page 8)

【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 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.
Azamino Kodomo Gallery 2026: A Home for Someone, Somewhere.
An interactive art exhibition for children held in Yokohama in summer 2026.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Playback! Millennium 1991→2001: Prints that Crossed Boundaries Exhibition and Related Events
The exhibition features related events including concerts, talks, and family tours at the Town田市立国際版画美術館 in Tokyo.
Retrospective Exhibition for Printmaker Nakagaya Yūki, Hokkaido Art Promotion, Tracing His Achievements
A retrospective exhibition honoring printmaker Nakagaya Yūki, who passed away last year, was held in Bandai City, featuring talks with his disciples and fans.
東京・京橋のアーティゾン美術館で「瀧口修造 書くことと描くこと」が開幕した。会期は10月4日まで。会場の様子をレポートする。
20 Years After Death: Nam June Paik | Juge Mu Exhibition @ Watarium Art Museum
An exhibition of Nam June Paik's works 20 years after his death is held at Watarium Art Museum.
Summer Vacation Collection Exhibition 'Time of Art' - Viewing Art from the Perspective of Creation
The Menard Museum presents approximately 70 works from its collection, exploring art through the lens of the creative process.
Linda Starr Exhibition 'LINDER: GODDESS OF THE MIND' (Shanel Nexus Hall) Report. A Photo Montage Reimagining the Gaze on Women
Linda Starr's 50-year career is showcased in a Tokyo exhibition, featuring photo montages that challenge and redefine the female gaze.
Opening Report: 'Enryaku! Shibukawa Theatre Twelve Months of Folk Customs Scroll Exhibition' (Shijikadō @ Marunouchi). How Ryōkō Shibukawa Was Loved and Passed On
The Shijikadō Bunko Art Museum in Marunouchi opened 'Enryaku! Shibukawa Theatre Twelve Months of Folk Customs Scroll Exhibition', showcasing Ryōkō Shibukawa's works and legacy.
A building before demolition becomes an art space: Participatory event "AKASAKA ART ACTION" held in Akasaka
A participatory art event will transform a building slated for demolition in Akasaka into a creative space.
US Art Logistics Integrates International Transport and Installation
Masterpiece International integrates international shipping with local installation through a new partnership and investment.
"Animals & Monsters: Cute, Scary, and a Bit Strange" (Ota Memorial Museum of Art) Report. 140 Ukiyo-e Creatures Gather
The Ota Memorial Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition featuring 140 ukiyo-e works of animals and monsters.
Beppu City Art Association Holds General Meeting – Today Newspaper
Beppu City Art Association held its general meeting with 96 participants, approved activities and budget, and elected officers.
36 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in July: Nam June Paik, Mouri Yoko, Sasamoto Akira, Godzilla Exhibition, etc. [2026 Edition]
This article introduces 36 exhibitions opening in July 2026, featuring artists like Nam June Paik, Mouri Yoko, Sasamoto Akira, and the Godzilla Exhibition.
Best 28 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From 'Tanaka Nobutaro' to 'Ettore Sottsass' | Page 3
This article lists the best 28 exhibitions to see this weekend, featuring shows on cultural heritage restoration, Finnish sauna culture, and the mural 'Freedom' by Ikuo Rojo.
Sugiue Ako | Soup is Life
An exhibition linking soup to clothing, food, shelter, and the womb, exploring body and environment.
[New Publication Info] Books to Read This Month! From the "Little Exhibition" Series to Generative AI and On Photography (July 2026 Edition)
An introduction to noteworthy new books on art, design, and culture releasing in July 2026.
Art Collaboration Kyoto(ACK)が出展ギャラリーを発表
ACK 2026 announces 63 galleries from 18 countries, with 18 debuting, featuring Gallery Collaboration and Kyoto Meeting sections.
Art Exhibitions and Exhibitions Closing on June 28 (Sun) "Tachikawa Hideko Exhibition", "Charming Chinese Dresses", "Heisei Love Exhibition", "Moving Yokai Exhibition" and More
We have compiled a list of art exhibitions and shows closing this Sunday, June 28, organized by region.
101st Kenshin-sama Festival: Kasuga Junior High School Art Club Designs Handkerchiefs!
The Kasuga Junior High School Art Club has designed original handkerchiefs for the 101st Kenshin-sama Festival.
Special Exhibition "On the Asymmetry of the Universe" to Be Held at teamLab Borderless. Two New Series Works First Revealed
New series works using light and mirrors debut, and a special exhibition opens at teamLab Borderless.
Details Decided for British Museum Japanese Art Collection Exhibition x Sumikko Gurashi Collaboration Goods!
Details have been decided for the collaboration goods between the British Museum Japanese Art Collection Exhibition and Sumikko Gurashi.
Kurotsuka Kansai | The Imagination and
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Mizuho Fujita | Field Note / Kyoto: Robert Zhao Renfui 'After Control'
This article introduces the solo exhibition 'After Control' by Singaporean artist Robert Zhao Renfui and explores the relationship between humans and nature through fieldwork.
Artistic 'Mikata' of Tokyo University of the Arts - This Summer, Become a Tokyo University Student!
The exhibition features workshops and events related to 'Mikata' art, including traditional techniques and family-friendly activities.
Yoshida Seiya's Design: New Works of the Mingei Movement Exhibition and Related Events in Gifu
An exhibition and related events featuring Yoshida Seiya's new works in the Mingei movement will be held at the Gifu Contemporary Ceramics Art Museum.
Almost, Empty: Jun Aoki + Richard Tuttle @ Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery
Architect Jun Aoki and artist Richard Tuttle present a collaborative exhibition at Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery.
July-Starting Art Exhibitions: Tokyo's "Kukai Exhibition" (Tokyo National Museum), "British Museum Exhibition" (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum), "Geidai Style" (Tokyo University of the Arts Museum), Osaka's "Water Margin Exhibition" (Osaka Municipal Museum of Art), "Great Extinction Exhibition" (Osaka Municipal Museum of Natural History), etc.
July 2026 sees major art exhibitions in Tokyo and Kansai, featuring Kukai, British Museum, Geidai Style, Water Margin, and Great Extinction displays.
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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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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

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【2026 Silver Week】 20 Recommended Exhibitions at Kansai Museums and Art Museums | From Vermeer, Fontanesi to Ryuichi Sakamoto, Jeff Koons

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【Goods Unboxing】 "Geidai-style: The 'Mikata' of Art" at Tokyo University of the Arts Museum until Sep 23 - Experience the Feeling of a Geidai Student...