Criticism and Solidarity Among Writers: The 17th Art Criticism Award Ceremony Held
Summary
The 17th Art Criticism Award ceremony, held on June 18, 2026, in Tokyo, honored six winners who highlighted critical dialogue and solidarity among artists. Winners like Koji Izumi and Takashi Ueda shared their motivations, with Ueda emphasizing continued anger against power structures. Judges criticized the narrowness of Japan's art criticism and called for solidarity among writers. The event included speeches, a panel discussion, and future web publications of the winning works.
(Source:美術手帖)