25 Recommended Exhibitions in Osaka/Kansai for 2026: From the First Marimekko Exhibition in 10 Years to the Setsutai Komura, NHK Sunday Art Museum 50th Anniversary, and Sarah Morris Exhibitions
This guide highlights 25 recommended art exhibitions in the Osaka/Kansai region for 2026, featuring major shows like the Marimekko Exhibition and Sarah Morris.Summary
This article presents a curated list of 25 recommended art exhibitions scheduled to take place in the Osaka and Kansai regions throughout 2026, spanning from January to early 2027. Key highlights include the Marimekko Exhibition returning to Kyoto after a decade, focusing on the Finnish design house's aesthetic. Other significant shows include the first major solo exhibition in Japan for New York-based artist Sarah Morris at the Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art, and an exhibition centered on Yoheki Koiso's repatriated masterpiece. The list also covers retrospectives and thematic explorations, such as a comprehensive look at the work of Setsutai Komura, an exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the NHK program "Sunday Art Museum," and a survey of Japanese avant-garde movements in Kyoto post-WWII. The exhibitions cover a broad spectrum, including Japanese painting, historical artifacts (like the Genji Monogatari), contemporary art from artists based in Kansai, and international figures like Renoir and Antonio Fontanesi, offering a rich overview of the region's art scene for the year.
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)