The 17th Bijutsu Techo Art Criticism Competition
Bijutsu Techo is holding its 17th Art Criticism Competition to commemorate its 77th anniversary.Summary
To celebrate its 77th anniversary, Bijutsu Techo is hosting the 17th Art Criticism Competition. This competition originated in 1954 as a way to discover new talent in art criticism and has served as a gateway for many critics. The theme covers art and aesthetics in general, including visual arts like painting and photography, as well as music, architecture, and museology. Submissions must be in Japanese, under 20,000 characters (excluding notes), and previously unpublished. The submission period runs from December 5, 2025, to January 12, 2026. The first prize includes a certificate and a supplementary prize of 300,000 yen, with results announced on June 5, 2026. The selection committee includes Noe Sawaragi, Minoru Shimizu, Reiko Tomii, and Futoshi Hoshino.
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