Preview: "Game and Art" Exhibition at Tochigi Prefectural Museum from July 11 Featuring Nobunaga's Ambition as a New Artistic Experience
An art exhibition at Tochigi Prefectural Museum starting July 11, featuring the Nobunaga's Ambition series as a historical simulation game.Summary
The Tochigi Prefectural Museum in Utsunomiya will host "Game and Art: Nobunaga's Ambition / Koei Tecmo Games' Ambition – The Birth of Interactive Art" from July 11 to September 6, 2026. The exhibition centers on the historical simulation game series "Nobunaga's Ambition" and seeks to re-evaluate games as art by highlighting their design sophistication and interactive experience as artistic appreciation. It includes a range of displays—from the evolution of game systems and graphics from the first release to the latest titles, to original packaging artwork, a three‑screen theater showcasing in‑game footage, and a play‑through corner—offering visitors a comprehensive look at how the series has shaped and been shaped by artistic sensibilities. In line with global trends such as MoMA’s formal inclusion of video games in its collection, this event marks the first Japanese exhibition to focus on historical simulation games, challenging the conventional boundaries between entertainment and art.
(Source：美術展ナビ)