The Official Name of the International Art Exhibition to be Held in Tokyo in 2026 is "TOKYO ATLAS"; Domestic and International Artists to Gather in the Rinkai Area (Tokyo Art Beat)
The official name for the 2026 international art exhibition in Tokyo is "TOKYO ATLAS," featuring domestic and international artists in the Rinkai area.Summary
The official name for the international art exhibition to be held in Tokyo in 2026 has been announced as "TOKYO ATLAS," running for 72 days from October 10 to December 20, 2026. This exhibition is a core program within the larger International Culture and Arts Festival taking place across Tokyo in the autumn/winter, focusing specifically on the Rinkai area, which includes Odaiba, Aomi, and Tennozu. The title "TOKYO ATLAS" derives from the mythological figure Atlas and the meaning of "atlas" (map book), signifying an intention for the event to be a place where visitors trace the "map" drawn by art to re-read the city of Tokyo itself through the intersection of diverse expressions. The event will feature works by leading global artists alongside a special exhibition showcasing young artists supported by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, managed by the Tokyo Society of Arts and Space (TOKAS) at WHAT MUSEUM. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike emphasized that the exhibition aims to create opportunities for all generations to engage with art in their daily lives, hoping it becomes a new "atlas" for deciphering the city. The Executive Committee Chairman, Masanori Aoyagi, noted that the venues—Odaiba, Aomi, and Tennozu—symbolize Tokyo's history and transformation, and the art aims to awaken emotions and generate new social value. The planning and production are handled by Abstract Engine / Panoramic Pictures, led by Seiichi Saito.
(Source：Yahoo!ニュース)