Best 21 Exhibitions to See in October | Page 5
Introducing must-see exhibitions from October 2026 to 2027, featuring Turner, Hikaru Fujii, Moto Hagio, Mariko Mori, and Lieko Shiga.Summary
This article is part of a series introducing notable exhibitions from October 2026 through 2027, focusing on five major shows. First, the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo hosts "Tate Museum Turner Exhibition: Sublime Painting, Dialogue with Contemporary Art," a major retrospective of over 80 works by J.M.W. Turner, exploring his dialogue with contemporary art. Second, Artizon Museum presents "Jam Session: Ishibashi Foundation Collection × Hikaru Fujii WHOSE LIGHT? — Whose Light?", where Fujii critically examines the concept of "light = truth." Third, the National Art Center, Tokyo, showcases "Girls' Comics Infinity: Moto Hagio × Ryoko Yamagishi × Yoko Yamato Three-Person Exhibition," tracing the careers of three masters who led the golden age of girls' manga. Fourth, Mori Art Museum hosts "Mariko Mori: Sansen," Mori's first solo museum exhibition in Japan in 24 years, featuring about 80 works spanning over 30 years. Fifth, Aomori Museum of Art presents "Lieko Shiga: Nanumokanumo," Shiga's largest solo exhibition, reflecting on the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake through works shot in the Tohoku region. Details such as dates, venues, and admission fees are provided for each exhibition.
(Source：美術手帖)