Japan Art News (Page 9)

Rethink – Noritaka Tatehana and Handwork – Exhibition Opens at Women's Art Museum to Mark 15 Years of Creative Activity
The exhibition 'Rethink – Noritaka Tatehana and Handwork' opens at the Women's Art Museum to commemorate 15 years of the artist's creative activity.
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
55 notable exhibitions in late 2026, featuring international masterpieces and Japanese art highlights.
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.
An exhibition celebrating Fujishima Tsuguharu’s 140th birthday opens at the National Treasure Guest Hall, showing six oil paintings, two rarely seen.
Art Exhibition Explores War and Flags Through Works Including 'Nazis Looting Gold and a Furnace That Produces Gold'
An art exhibition in Kochi features works on war and flags, including a piece by Anselm Kiefer depicting Nazi looting during WWII.
Hokyo Museum of Art suffers flood damage due to heavy rain; temporarily closed indefinitely
Hokyo Museum of Art, flooded by heavy rain, is temporarily closed for visitor safety and recovery work.
北山浩士 appointed as new director of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
北山浩士 appointed as new director of Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art, succeeding Tanaka Masayuki.
Chiba Prefectural Art Museum Closes Temporarily Due to Heavy Rain
Chiba Prefectural Art Museum closes temporarily due to heavy rain, affecting ongoing exhibitions.
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
Exhibition showcasing records and artworks from the Kyoto Municipal Art University's New Guinea expedition.
Tamayo Samejima's 'This Masterpiece, to the Museum! vol.76' British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Flourishing Edo Painting Exhibition
The Tokyo National Museum hosts an exhibition of Japanese art from the British Museum, featuring Edo period paintings from July 25 to October 18, 2026.
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'
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum opens an exhibition of the British Museum's Japanese art collection, exploring why the UK holds a superior ukiyo-e collection.
International Art Festival "Aichi 2028" Artistic Director Shabir Hussein Mustafa Speaks His Ambitions: "A Platform to Significantly Communicate Aichi to the World"
Sri Lankan curator Shabir Hussein Mustafa, appointed artistic director of Aichi 2028, outlines his vision to showcase Aichi's local culture globally.
【Art Navi~From Member Galleries of Bijutsu Renrakushu】④Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art・Makoto Masuiri (Part 2) "The Museum Reconnects with Fukushima"
Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art overcame post-2011 earthquake radiation issues and negative perceptions through regional art exhibitions and collaborations, revitalizing the region's image.
The 'KOGEI ARTISTS LEAGUE 2025-26' Exhibition is Held at Tobu Department Store, Tokyo. 22 Young Artisans and 7 Supporters Gather
An exhibition featuring 22 young artisans and 7 supporters is held at Tobu Department Store, Tokyo, from August 19-24.
Yokosuka Museum of Art to Reopen on September 5th
Yokosuka Museum of Art reopens on September 5th after 10 months of renovations, featuring exhibitions by Shimada Akira and Maruyama Junko.
Holding a Ceremony to Present a Certificate of Appreciation for Art Donations
A ceremony to present a certificate of appreciation for art donations to Mr. Maki Hiroyuki will be held on August 20.
Korea Art Prize 2026 @ MMCA Seoul
An exhibition for the Korea Art Prize 2026 at MMCA Seoul.
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"
Kyo Takemura's solo exhibition at Mito Museum of Art explores themes of memory through sewing.
【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!
An exhibition at Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum offers a new viewing experience through 12 lesson-themed exhibits, featuring student demonstrations and interactive activities.
【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"
Kyoko Masubuchi, Deputy Director of Fukushima Prefectural Museum, discusses the museum's unique collection strategy focused on figurative art.
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'
An exhibition featuring selected works from the Izumitsu Art Museum themed around the four seasons is held at Okayama City Museum of Art.
National Museum of International Art 'Aki Sasamoto Laboratory' Ticket Giveaway
The National Museum of International Art is offering 10 tickets to its 'Aki Sasamoto Laboratory' exhibition through a random draw for ART iT readers.
Skills Academy 'Metal Learning – Summer Class' @ SKAC (SKWAT KAMEARI ART CENTRE)
A summer open class at SKAC (SKWAT KAMEARI ART CENTRE) from July 15 to August 16, 2026, featuring artists including Leónorella Serena Rivas, Playfool, Shimaoka Kiyosumi, and Okuyama Shin.
Her Imperial Highness Princess Fumiko Attends Award Ceremony of the 41st Tokyo Disability Comprehensive Art Exhibition at Tokyo Art Theater Until the 16th
The 41st Tokyo Disability Comprehensive Art Exhibition began at Tokyo Art Theater, with Princess Fumiko attending the award ceremony.
Reexamining the Relationship Between Urban and Rural Areas. 'New Town, Interfaceance: The Relationship Between Cities and Us' Exhibition Opens at Yokohama Citizen Gallery Azamino
An exhibition exploring urban and land relationships opens at Yokohama Citizen Gallery Azamino.
A simple and fantastical world: A special exhibition of Czech picture books at Ashiya City Museum of Art - San TV News
Ashiya City Museum of Art hosts a special exhibition showcasing Czech picture books and illustrations until September 27.
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
Using the official guidebook for the Tokyo University of the Arts' lecture-style exhibition helps viewers quickly master the art of viewing.
Teijiro Kubo: Traces Seen in Collected Artworks, Touring Exhibition at Hida City Museum of Art, Gifu
A touring exhibition showcasing Teijiro Kubo's art collection is currently held at the Hida City Museum of Art.
Enjoy the Autumn Meteor performing arts festival at a discount. Introducing four performances by Chikao Yamashiro, Keita Hanagata and others participating in 'Online Myupon'
Four featured performances at Autumn Meteor 2026 with Online Myupon discount tickets.
Art Exhibition Closing on August 12 (Wed) and 16 (Sun): Featuring Yuriko Yagi, Gauguin, Corbujie, and Sanashi Shizuko, etc.
Multiple art exhibitions in Tokyo and Kansai will close on August 12 and 16, featuring works by Yuriko Yagi, Gauguin, Corbujie, and Sanashi Shizuko.
Fusuma paintings that crossed the sea: a miraculous reunion
A miraculous reunion in Tokyo after 150 years brings together UK, Japanese, and US fusuma paintings; the program explores their 400‑year history and mysteries.
Boston Museum of Fine Arts Japanese Art Curator Realizes 20-Year Plan Exhibition "Nanto Buddhist Paintings"
The Japanese art curator at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts brings a 20-year plan exhibition of Nanto Buddhist paintings to Nara.
Asami Kiyokawa and Kohei Nawata's First Joint Exhibition: "Invisible Garden" Held at POLA Museum Annex | Image Gallery 1 / 5
Asami Kiyokawa and Kohei Nawata are holding their first joint exhibition, "Invisible Garden," at the POLA Museum Annex.
Asami Shigawa and Takami Naoya's First Joint Exhibition: 'Invisible Garden' at the Pola Museum Annex
Asami Shigawa and Takami Naoya's first joint exhibition 'Invisible Garden' opens at the Pola Museum Annex from September 16 to November 8.
Feature Artists for ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 Announced
Feature artists Kuway Samnang and Hanako Miyamoto were selected for ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026, and ticket sales began.
"Geidai Style: Ways of Seeing Art" Special Tutors Knights Tour the Exhibition! (3) "Approaching the Printmaking Press Inherited from the Master, Gogh"
Knights explores an exhibition featuring a historic printmaking press potentially used by Vincent van Gogh.
[Unboxing] "British Museum Japanese Art Collection: 百花繚乱 — Edo Paintings that Crossed the Sea" at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum until Oct 18...
An introduction to collaboration goods from the British Museum Japanese Art exhibition.
Report on the 50th Tokushima Sakai Akakura Ekin Festival. The Unique Culture of Tokushima's Akakura Illuminated by Candles on a Summer Night
The 50th Tokushima Sakai Akakura Ekin Festival showcases traditional Japanese art through illuminated paper screens and cultural events in a historic town.
Concurrent Star Clusters — Stars That Share Time: A Gaze Beyond Borders in Art @ Tokyo Museum of Modern Art
The exhibition explores modern Taiwanese and Japanese art through the film 'Sundays' Walk', showcasing 200+ artworks and 500+ archives to highlight cross-cultural exchanges and artistic boundaries.
「藝大式 美術の“ミカタ” 」 Special Tutors Nights Tour the Exhibition Venue (2)
The exhibition at Tokyo University of the Arts features special lectures by the Nights duo on Buddha statue restoration using modern techniques.
Retrospective Exhibition of Katsuta Suda "120th Anniversary of Birth: Katsuta Suda Exhibition - I Want to Become Form!" to be held at Enokojima Cultural Arts Center in Osaka
A retrospective exhibition celebrating the 120th anniversary of Katsuta Suda will be held in Osaka.
Art Fair Beppu Spring 2027, set in Beppu, enters a new phase, to be held next January
Art Fair Beppu Spring 2027, held in Beppu, will run Jan 30-Feb 1 2027, featuring joint direction and a new phase.
30 Must-See Art Exhibitions This Summer: Kōkai and Shin'yō, Marie Antoinette, Vermeer, Gogh, Renoir
This summer, 30 art exhibitions across Japan feature works by Kōkai, Shin'yō, Marie Antoinette, Vermeer, Gogh, and Renoir, among others.
Two-Person Exhibition "Invisible Garden" by Artist Asami Kiyokawa and Sculptor Kohei Nawa Held at Pola Museum Annex in Ginza
Artists Asami Kiyokawa and Kohei Nawa present their first joint exhibition, "Invisible Garden," at the Pola Museum Annex.
Opening Report: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum 100th Anniversary Exhibition of the British Museum Japanese Art Collection – Blooming Flowers: Edo Paintings Across the Sea
Opening report of the British Museum Japanese Art Collection exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, showcasing ~200 Edo-period works for its 100th anniversary.
110th Anniversary of Cityhood and 30th Anniversary of Opening: Singing to the Four Seasons - Idemitsu Museum of Art Masterpieces Exhibition | Okazaki City Official Website
An exhibition showcasing Idemitsu Museum of Art masterpieces themed around the changing four seasons in Japan.
Anne Ver verlengde Janssen's First Solo Exhibition in Japan to be Held at Maison Hermès Ginza Forum. Presenting an Experience that Shakes Space, Light, and Perception | Page 2
Anne Ver verlengde Janssen's first solo exhibition in Japan will be held at Maison Hermès Ginza Forum.
An-Véronique-Yanssen's First Solo Exhibition in Japan at Ginza Menzon Elmes R Le Forum
Belgian artist An-Véronique-Yanssen holds her first solo exhibition in Japan at Ginza Menzon Elmes R Le Forum, showcasing experimental works exploring space, light, and perception.
Kami Shimizu | 'Is the Street an Intrusion?' Exhibition: Exploring the Street, Expression, and Publicness (Part 2)
Kami Shimizu's exhibition 'Is the Street an Intrusion?' critically examines gender and public space issues, influenced by the 2020 Shibuya street homeless person murder case.
Kyoto Co-program Reframed: 飛光、飛光
At Kyoto Arts Center, the exhibition "Co-program Reframed: 飛光、飛光" showcases artists exploring societal connections through body-centered expression.
Lisa Larson Retrospective Exhibition at Matsuya Ginza
A retrospective exhibition of Swedish ceramicist and designer Lisa Larson (1931-2024) is held at Matsuya Ginza, featuring approximately 250 works, including Japan's first public display of her pieces.
ASK02 Contemporary Art Exhibition in Kohoku at Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art: "Teppei Kan'ichi: Smoke and Mist, Nakasendo Kashiwabara-shuku" | Shiga Prefecture Website
A contemporary art exhibition featuring Teppei Kan'ichi will be held in Kashiwabara-shuku, Maibara City, in 2026.
「Art University Style 'Mikata' Beauty」 Special Tutors Naito's Two People Tour the Exhibition Venue (1) 'Unheard Of?! Live Art University Students' 'Imitation' Demonstration Exhibition'
An exhibition at Tokyo University of the Arts allows visitors to observe live drawing demonstrations by current students.
Discovered, The Origin of Cultural Heritage Protection: British Museum Japanese Art Collection
The Tokyo National Museum exhibition showcases the British Museum's Japanese art collection, including rediscovered works like a replica of the Hōryū-ji wall painting and pieces collected by William Anderson, highlighting Japan-UK cultural exchange.
8th Lecture 'Aspiration and Despair for Masterpieces' [Professor Sato Naoki] Art Appreciation Lessons at Tokyo University of the Arts East-West Comparison for New Art History
Professor Sato Naoki's 8th lecture in his East-West art history series at Tokyo University of the Arts explores differing cultural values toward masterpieces, using examples like a broken celadon bowl and a painting by Fuseli.
Riku Yamakawa | "Shirato" (Part 2)
An analysis of the relationship between cinematic composition and the viewing experience in the film "Shirato".
Riku Yamakawa | "Sirat" (Part 1)
An analysis of the immersive cinematic experience through sound and visuals in the film "Sirat".
Shinichi Uchida | The Past and Future of Traveling Art Exhibitions in Japan [Part 2]
An analysis of the current state and future possibilities of traveling art exhibitions in Japan.
Jiji Takashima | "Collection Exhibition: Walking, Staying" — Street, Expression, and Publicness (Part 2)
An analysis of the politics and criticality of "the street" and "walking" through four artists' works.
Three Restaurants at Tokyo National Museum to be Renewed. "Sushi Kaiseki Okuno" to Open in Horyuji Treasures Museum | Page 2
Details regarding the renewal of three restaurants at the Tokyo National Museum and the opening of a new sushi restaurant.
Tokyo National Museum's Three Restaurants Renovated; Hōryū-ji Treasure Hall Opens 'Sushi Kaiseki Oku no'
Tokyo National Museum renovates three restaurants, including the opening of 'Sushi Kaiseki Oku no' at Hōryū-ji Treasure Hall.
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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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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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【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)

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"ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026" Opens: Three Days of Asia's Art Scene Gathering in Fukuoka

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"Art Teller Tonia's Must-See Exhibitions This Month!!" October Issue: Museum Exhibition Navi Fest 2026 Participating Museums Exclusive! Top 3 Must-See Art Exhibitions This Month

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"Maruyama Okyo: Beyond the Real — Spatial Revolution" Held at Edo-Tokyo Museum: Tracing His Career from Early to Late Period

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"To Get Ideas for My Work..." First Trial of Art Teacher Accused of Indecent Act at School [Iwate] | IAT Iwate Asahi TV

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TOKAS Project Vol. 9 "Reenacting Being" @ Tokyo Arts and Space Hongo

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2026 Collection Exhibition II @ Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art

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[Gunma] "Art Learning Exhibition: Practice Problems for Art Inclusion" Exhibition Related Events

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Takashima Yasushi | Kyoto's Hot Summer 2026 Dance Performance "Jérôme Bel" (Part 1)

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原ちけい | Viviane Sassen "Myriads"

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Yu Tsukada | Toward an Even Newer Theory of Images: Osamu Maekawa, Morihiro Sato, and Nobuhiro Masuda (eds.), Adventurers of Image Theory (Part 2)

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[Hiroshima] "30 Years After His Death: Kumi Sugaï" Exhibition Related Events

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ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2026 Opening Report: Unique Charm That Brings Out the Individuality of Local Galleries

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Best 11 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From Susumu Sugai and ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA to the Marimekko Exhibition and "Zen and Ghibli"

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UK's 15 national museums and galleries to remain free, including for overseas tourists

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Duet—Asian Contemporary @ Tokyo Photographic Art Museum

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"Swedish Textile: Nordic Design Breathing with Life and Nature" (Setagaya Art Museum) Opening Report. Decoding Swedish Aesthetics Embedded in Design

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Former 8-Floor Capsule Hotel Transformed into Art Space: Inaugural "Tokyo Jazz Club" to Feature Domestic and International Galleries and Artists

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Keiko Ueki Appointed New Director of the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka

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Journey to Encounter Art in Fukuoka! From Public Art to Asian Art and Sri Lankan Curry

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[Review] The Film "Backrooms", Generative AI, and Hallucination, Collapse (Text by Yuma Kishi)

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Shigeru Hasegawa's First Major Museum Solo Exhibition "Shigeru Hasegawa: Pain Tengu" Held at Toyota Municipal Museum of Art. From Unpublished Works from His German Study Period to a Major Work About 30 Years in the Making

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Over 300 New Goods from Participating Facilities of "Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2026" Available to Check and Purchas… on the Art Exhibition Navi Online Store

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Best 21 Exhibitions to See in October | Page 5

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21 Best Exhibitions to See in October