2026 Featured Exhibitions Pickup ② [Japanese Art Edition]
This article highlights notable upcoming exhibitions in 2026 focusing on Japanese art, ranging from Edo-period prints to contemporary artists.Summary
This article previews several highly anticipated exhibitions scheduled for 2026 centered on Japanese art, including solo shows by contemporary artists. Featured exhibitions cover a wide spectrum: the world of Shin Hanga (new prints) with works from the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art; a major retrospective of Nihonga painter Kanzan Shimomura; a centennial exhibition celebrating fashion designer Eiko Ishioka; a showcase of Kawanabe Kyosai's art from the Goldman Collection; a rare return of Japanese narrative scrolls from Ireland's Chester Beatty Collection; an exhibition on copperplate artist Kiyoshi Hasegawa; masterpieces from the British Museum's Japanese collection, including Edo paintings and Ukiyo-e; a retrospective of multi-creator Takehisa Yumeji featuring his masterpiece "Kurobune-ya"; a special exhibition celebrating the 700th anniversary of Daitokuji Temple's founding; a joint exhibition of legendary shojo manga artists Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato; and a major solo show for contemporary artist Mariko Mori. These events offer diverse opportunities to appreciate Japanese art across different eras and media.
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