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SUPER OPEN STUDIO 2025
SUPER OPEN STUDIO 2025, an art project featuring 20 studios in Sagamihara and parts of Machida/Hachioji, will be held in November 2025.
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artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | October 2025 [Upcoming Edition]
The artscape editorial department introduces upcoming exhibition catalogs and art/design related books scheduled for publication in October 2025.
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Ako Sugie | "Yuichi Inoue's Calligraphy and Postwar Graphic Design 1970s-1980s"
This exhibition commemorates the 40th anniversary of Yuichi Inoue's death, focusing on his powerful calligraphy and its use in graphic design during the 1970s and 1980s.
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BENTEN 2 Art Night Kabukicho
The multi-venue, all-night art event, "BENTEN 2 Art Night Kabukicho," will take place across Kabukicho from November 1st to 3rd, 2025.
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Hiroko Akatsuka + Nodoka Sakamoto | A Map for Traveling artscape—Deciphering 30 Years of Archives (Part 1)
Hiroko Akatsuka and Nodoka Sakamoto explore the potential of deciphering artscape's 30-year archive through metadata analysis.
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Hara Chikei | Inujima 'Art House Project'
The Inujima 'Art House Project' transforms abandoned houses and vacant lots on the Seto Inland Sea island into contemporary art exhibition spaces for regional revitalization.
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Taipei Biennial 2025
The Taipei Biennial 2025, curated by Sam Birdwill and Til Felras, opens November 1st, featuring 54 artists from 35 cities under the theme "Whispers on the Horizon."
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November 3 (Mon/Holiday) Museum-Wide Free Admission Day [Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art]
On November 3rd, Culture Day, the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art will offer free admission to all exhibitions, along with related workshops.
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Vietnam, Landscape of Memory @ Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
The Fukuoka Asian Art Museum is hosting an exhibition tracing Vietnam's modern history from the 1930s to the present through artworks, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
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Tomoko Ishida (Takamatsu Art Museum) x Emi Kuraza [Part 1] | Scenery Visible Only by "Going Out" Instead of "Having Them Come" - Hello, Curator? Vol. 12
Tomoko Ishida of Takamatsu Art Museum and Emi Kuraza discuss the appeal of art and the reality of educational settings through their outreach activities outside the museum.
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Koichi Kageyama | Pierre Bonnard's "Nude in the Bathtub" -- Kei Nagasawa Questions "Seeing"
This article features Kei Nagasawa discussing Pierre Bonnard's "Nude in the Bathtub," analyzing how it questions the act of "seeing" from a gender art history perspective.
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【Nagano】Art Lab 2025 Phase III "Yohei Nishimura: Listening Closely to Sculpture"
The Nagano Prefectural Museum of Art is hosting Yohei Nishimura's sculpture exhibition, allowing physical interaction with the artworks this time.
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Moon Kyungwon & Jeon Joonho "News from Nowhere : Laboratory of Spring and Autumn Collection" "Dialogue Manual" @ SCAI THE BATHHOUSE, SCAI PIRAMIDE
Moon Kyungwon & Jeon Joonho will hold two simultaneous solo exhibitions at SCAI THE BATHHOUSE and SCAI PIRAMIDE.
PR TIMES
Art Education in Correspondence High Schools: 'From Paper to Digital' - The Potential of ibisPaint Edu in the GIGA School Initiative
Human Campus Nozomi High School has adopted ibisPaint Edu for art education, creating a digital environment for students under the GIGA School Initiative.
PR TIMES
Announcement of the Exhibition Schedule for the Second Half of Fiscal Year 2025 at Tokyo University of the Arts x JR East Ueno Station Gallery "CREATIVE HUB UENO “es”"
The exhibition schedule for the latter half of FY2025 at the Tokyo University of the Arts x JR East gallery, CREATIVE HUB UENO “es”, has been announced.
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Three Recipients Announced for the Sansan Furusato Mie Culture Award for Contributions to Cultural Improvement in the Prefecture through Art and Literature (Mie Television Broadcasting)
Three recipients were announced for the Sansan Furusato Mie Culture Award, recognizing contributions to art and literature in Mie Prefecture.
QUICK Money World
Sculptor Kohei Nawa's Series Works See Rising Expectations in Auction Trends [Art Market Review] - Asset Management/Formation | QUICK Money World - Comprehensive Site for Stock Investment, Market, and Financial Information
The recent SBI Art Auction showed strong results for contemporary art, highlighting stable market performance for sculptor Kohei Nawa's series works.
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Hoshino Futoshi | Feng Hanlin's "Illustrated Encyclopedia of the History of Chinese Painting"
Feng Hanlin's "Illustrated Encyclopedia of the History of Chinese Painting" ambitiously surveys Chinese art history through 74 carefully selected works.
朝日新聞
Yasumasa Morimura Exhibition Reflecting on the Meiji to Showa Eras at the Ohara Museum of Art in Kurashiki
An exhibition by Yasumasa Morimura focusing on the richness of art, literature, and music from the Meiji to Showa eras is being held at the Ohara Museum of Art.
マイナビニュース
【Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture】Special Exhibition Where You Can Enjoy Diverse Materials and Artworks of Atsuo Masamune, Who Laid the Foundation of Japanese Literature, and What Are the New Furusato Nozei Return Gifts?
Bizen City is hosting a special exhibition on Atsuo Masamune's collection and introducing new Furusato Nozei return gifts.
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【Tokyo】Sayuki Inoue "I Don't Know the Color I See at the Beginning and the End"
Photographer Sayuki Inoue presents a new exhibition in Tokyo focusing on the color red, stemming from her theme of 'fear'.
PR TIMES
【Hanshin Umeda Main Store】Naohiro Masuda's Solo Exhibition to be Held, Featuring Oil Paintings of 'Primal Landscapes' That Seem Familiar from Deep Within the Heart
Hanshin Umeda Main Store will host a solo exhibition of oil paintings by Naohiro Masuda, focusing on the theme of 'primal landscapes,' from October 29 to November 4, 2025.
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Kanji Wakae and Joseph Beuys: Documented Records of Beuys, and Resonance @ The Museum of Modern Art, Hayama
The Museum of Modern Art, Hayama hosts an exhibition featuring photos of Joseph Beuys taken by Kanji Wakae, alongside works by both artists.
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Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art Opens as New Hub for Modern Art in Paris
The Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art opens in a new location in Paris's Palais Royal square in October 2025 with a major exhibition.
PR TIMES
Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art Moves to Place du Palais-Royal in Paris; Holds 'Exposition Générale' Exhibition to Commemorate Opening
The Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art has relocated to Place du Palais-Royal in Paris and is marking the opening with the exhibition 'Exposition Générale'.
山陽新聞
Artist Yasumasa Morimura Solo Exhibition at Three Ohara Museum of Art Facilities: Merging Art, Literature, and Music: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi
Artist Yasumasa Morimura's first solo exhibition in Okayama Prefecture is being held across three facilities of the Ohara Museum of Art, focusing on the intersection of art, literature, and music.
美術展ナビ
【Serial Project】 "Shin Hanga - Another Ukiyo-e" ③ The Beginning of Shin Hanga -- It Started with Foreign Artists First
The genesis of Shin Hanga began with publisher Shosaburo Watanabe collaborating with foreign artists, notably Fritz Capelari.
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Yonabaru Junior High Art Club Holds Exhibition Until the 9th of Next Month at Town Library
The Yonabaru Junior High Art Club is holding an exhibition of 47 paintings and sculptures at the town library until November 9th.
美術展ナビ
Geijutsu Shincho November Issue Features 'Tokyo and Art' Grand Special, Guiding Art Spots in 5 Areas: 'Marunouchi,' 'Kyobashi/Nihonbashi,' 'Roppongi/Azabu,' 'Tennozu/Shibaura,' and 'Ryogoku/Kuramae'
The November issue of Geijutsu Shincho features a grand special on 'Tokyo and Art,' guiding readers through art spots in five key Tokyo areas.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum to Hold Special Exhibition "British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Riot of Flowers - Edo Painting Across the Seas" for its 100th Anniversary
The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum will host a special exhibition featuring Edo-period paintings from the British Museum's collection for its 100th anniversary.
飯田経済新聞
Iida Printmaking Study Group Holds "Print Exhibition" Featuring Over 50 Diverse Works by 13 Members
The Iida Printmaking Study Group is holding an exhibition showcasing over 50 diverse works created by its 13 members.
Tokyo Art Beat
【0 Yen Art Walk】8 Free Exhibitions in Tokyo | November 2025 - Recommended Picks from Museums to Galleries - This Month Focuses on Group Exhibitions at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and Spiral!
This article highlights eight recommended free art exhibitions available in Tokyo during November 2025, focusing on shows at venues like the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and Spiral.
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Hakone's Okada Museum Owner to Sell Collection Items to Raise 7.4 Billion Yen for Legal Fees; 125 Works Including Hokusai to Go to Auction
Kazuo Okada, founder of the Okada Museum, is selling 125 collection items, including Hokusai's 'The Great Wave,' to cover 7.4 billion yen in legal fees.
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Yoshitomo Nara, The Maruki Gallery for the Atomic Bomb Pictures, and others win the 10th Sumiwaka Futurist Award
Yoshitomo Nara, Jiro Asada, and The Maruki Gallery for the Atomic Bomb Pictures were among the recipients of the 10th Sumiwaka Futurist Award.
山陽新聞
Paintings and 3D Art Highlighting Individuality: 12 Works Exhibited by Katsuyama High School Art Club Members: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi
Katsuyama High School art club members are exhibiting 12 unique paintings and 3D artworks in Maniwa City.
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【Kanagawa】Kenchō-ji Temple Premium Night Viewing "ZEN NIGHT WALK KAMAKURA"
Kenchō-ji Temple in Kamakura will host a premium night viewing event featuring autumn foliage and neuro-music.
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【2026 Calendar Feature】A collection of unique calendars is now available! On sale at the Art Exhibition Navi Online Store
The Art Exhibition Navi Online Store is selling unique 2026 calendars featuring works from Sengai, the National Theatre, and the Pola Museum of Art.
山陽新聞
Okayama's Culture - From Religious Art to Superb Craftsmanship - Period I: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | SanDeji
Period I of a special exhibition showcasing Okayama's cultural assets, including Buddhist art and famous swords, is being held to commemorate the museum's 55th anniversary.
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Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art and Towada Art Center Announce 2026 Exhibition Schedule. What Contemporary Art Exhibitions Should Be Seen in Aomori Next Year? (Tokyo Art Beat)
The Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art and Towada Art Center announced their 2026 schedules, featuring a major exhibition by artist Hiroshi Sugito.
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"Uwajima Photo Festival 2025 UWAJIMA SIGHTS" Held: Shedding Light on Uwajima's Geography and Culture Through Photography
The inaugural Uwajima Photo Festival 2025 is being held in Uwajima City, showcasing works by domestic and international photographers focusing on the area's geography and culture.
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Hitoshi Katagiri Views Hokusai with a "Totally Blind Art Appreciator"—A New Art Experience "Felt Through Words" (J-WAVE NEWS)
Actor/artist Hitoshi Katagiri discussed a new art experience felt through words while viewing Hokusai works with totally blind art appreciator Kenji Shiratori.
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Kura and Contemporary Art Exhibition
The "Kura and Contemporary Art Exhibition 2025" will be held in Kawagoe, featuring contemporary art displayed within historic storehouses (kura).
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【Opening】Eimi Suzuki "Pale Weight" at Galerie GEEK/ART (Shibuya, Tokyo) until November 16th: What happens when you combine classical art with anatomy???
Eimi Suzuki's new solo exhibition, "Pale Weight," is being held at Galerie GEEK/ART in Shibuya, Tokyo, featuring works merging classical art and anatomy.
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【Preview】 "Because We Are Always Next Door: Japan and Korea, 80 Years of Art" Opens at Yokohama Museum of Art from December 6
The Yokohama Museum of Art will host a major joint exhibition exploring 80 years of Japanese and Korean art starting December 6th.
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Kenta Yamazaki | Keitaro Kamo "Just Right Entrance"
Keitaro Kamo's play "Just Right Entrance" is an improvisational work that directly stages the trial-and-error process among the performers.
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Ako Sugie | "Miffy Exhibition Celebrating 70th Anniversary of Birth"
The Miffy Exhibition, celebrating its 70th anniversary, showcases Dick Bruna's graphic design methods and the evolution of the picture books, attracting large crowds.
PR TIMES
【Breaking News！】90th Anniversary Special Exhibition "All Out! Masterpiece Story - Episodes of Beauty Traced with Osaka City Museum of Art" to be Held, Tracing the Stories of Masterpieces Related to the Museum with a 90-Year History
The Osaka City Museum of Art will hold a special exhibition in Spring 2026 celebrating its 90th anniversary by showcasing the stories behind its treasured masterpieces.
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Five Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museums and Museums to Become Free. "Welcome Youth 2026" Targeting Those 18 and Under to Be Implemented.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture will implement "Welcome Youth" from March 1 to April 5, 2026, offering free exhibition access for those 18 and under at five metropolitan facilities.
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【Invitation Ticket Present】 "First Encounter with Western Paintings" to be Held at Niigata City Art Museum Starting November 1st (Saturday) | Joetsu Myoko Town Information
The Niigata City Art Museum will host the "First Encounter with Western Paintings" exhibition starting November 1st, with an invitation ticket giveaway.
Tokyo Art Beat
Immersive Museum "THE MOVEUM YOKOHAMA by TOYOTA GROUP" to be Held in Yokohama, Featuring Programs Immersing Visitors in Works by Klimt and Schiele
TOYOTA GROUP is opening an immersive museum in Yokohama featuring immersive digital exhibitions of Klimt and Schiele.
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Marina Tabassum Architects Exhibition: People Place Poiesis @ TOTO Gallery MA
TOTO Gallery MA hosts an exhibition of Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum, showcasing her locally rooted architectural work and community support.
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Sen-oku Hakuko Kan (Kyoto Main Museum) Announces 2026 Exhibition Schedule, Featuring Three Distinct Special Exhibitions Plus World-Leading Bronze Collection in the Bronze Gallery
The Sen-oku Hakuko Kan (Kyoto Main Museum) announced its 2026 schedule, including three special exhibitions and continuous display of its renowned Chinese bronze collection.
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[Kashihara City] Autumn of Art - Takuya Usui | Senkyo Dot Com
Takuya Usui attended the awards ceremony for the 67th Kashihara City Art Exhibition and presented the Speaker's Award.
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[Preview] "Kanzan Shimomura Exhibition" at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo from March 17, 2026; First Major Retrospective in Kanto in 13 Years, Touring to The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama
A major retrospective of Kanzan Shimomura, the first in the Kanto region in 13 years, will open at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo in March 2026, followed by a tour to Wakayama.
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【Taiga Drama "Bera-bo"】 Episode 41 "Utamaro's Portrait of a Beauty: Head-and-Shoulders Picture" Retrospective: The Protagonist is Mother Tsuyo, Two "Okka-san" Moments Where Deep Emotions Intertwined; Utamaro's Beauty Head-and-Shoulders Picture: Tsutaju's Cost Sense and Utamaro's Superb Technique, the Essence of Craftsmanship
Episode 41 of the Taiga drama "Bera-bo" focused on Tsuyo, Tsutaju's mother, revealing her deep love, and detailed the creation of Utamaro's head-and-shoulders print using Tsutaju's business acumen.
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"Too much of a genius" Maki Tamaru unveils an art piece showcasing the talent of her 7-year-old second son! Her heartwarming sight of him inseparable from the unique art even while eating draws comments like "So full of humor and too funny" (Mezamashi media)
Maki Tamaru shared her 7-year-old son's unique, humorous artwork, which he wouldn't let go of, even during meals.
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Tama Art University Professor Emeritus Mayumi Tsuruoka Interview: "Patterns That Make Life Shine" (Numero TOKYO)
Professor Emeritus Mayumi Tsuruoka discusses how patterns and ornamentation are fundamental human acts expressing prayers for regeneration and connection to the cosmos.
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It is Important to See the "Pinnacle" of That Field... Christie's President Talks About the Ability to Discern "Authenticity" (Daily Shincho)
Christie's Japan President Kei Yamaguchi discusses the ability to judge authenticity and the mechanics of art auctions.
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Kagawa Prefectural Art Exhibition | Event | Tokushima Shimbun Digital
The 89th Kagawa Prefectural Art Exhibition will be held from November 15th to December 20th, showcasing selected works.
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Art Design: Mayumi Miyaoka and Shuhei Tada Interview - How Did They Express the Future World? (MANTANWEB)
Art designers Mayumi Miyaoka and Shuhei Tada discussed how they expressed the future world in the anime "Eikyu no Yuugure."
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SUPER OPEN STUDIO 2025
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artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | October 2025 [Upcoming Edition]
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Ako Sugie | "Yuichi Inoue's Calligraphy and Postwar Graphic Design 1970s-1980s"
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BENTEN 2 Art Night Kabukicho
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Hiroko Akatsuka + Nodoka Sakamoto | A Map for Traveling artscape—Deciphering 30 Years of Archives (Part 1)
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Hara Chikei | Inujima 'Art House Project'
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Taipei Biennial 2025
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November 3 (Mon/Holiday) Museum-Wide Free Admission Day [Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art]
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Vietnam, Landscape of Memory @ Fukuoka Asian Art Museum
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Tomoko Ishida (Takamatsu Art Museum) x Emi Kuraza [Part 1] | Scenery Visible Only by "Going Out" Instead of "Having Them Come" - Hello, Curator? Vol. 12
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Koichi Kageyama | Pierre Bonnard's "Nude in the Bathtub" -- Kei Nagasawa Questions "Seeing"
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【Nagano】Art Lab 2025 Phase III "Yohei Nishimura: Listening Closely to Sculpture"
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Moon Kyungwon & Jeon Joonho "News from Nowhere : Laboratory of Spring and Autumn Collection" "Dialogue Manual" @ SCAI THE BATHHOUSE, SCAI PIRAMIDE
PR TIMES

Art Education in Correspondence High Schools: 'From Paper to Digital' - The Potential of ibisPaint Edu in the GIGA School Initiative
PR TIMES

Announcement of the Exhibition Schedule for the Second Half of Fiscal Year 2025 at Tokyo University of the Arts x JR East Ueno Station Gallery "CREATIVE HUB UENO “es”"
Yahoo!ニュース

Three Recipients Announced for the Sansan Furusato Mie Culture Award for Contributions to Cultural Improvement in the Prefecture through Art and Literature (Mie Television Broadcasting)
QUICK Money World

Sculptor Kohei Nawa's Series Works See Rising Expectations in Auction Trends [Art Market Review] - Asset Management/Formation | QUICK Money World - Comprehensive Site for Stock Investment, Market, and Financial Information
artscape

Hoshino Futoshi | Feng Hanlin's "Illustrated Encyclopedia of the History of Chinese Painting"
朝日新聞

Yasumasa Morimura Exhibition Reflecting on the Meiji to Showa Eras at the Ohara Museum of Art in Kurashiki
マイナビニュース

【Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture】Special Exhibition Where You Can Enjoy Diverse Materials and Artworks of Atsuo Masamune, Who Laid the Foundation of Japanese Literature, and What Are the New Furusato Nozei Return Gifts?
artscape

【Tokyo】Sayuki Inoue "I Don't Know the Color I See at the Beginning and the End"
PR TIMES

【Hanshin Umeda Main Store】Naohiro Masuda's Solo Exhibition to be Held, Featuring Oil Paintings of 'Primal Landscapes' That Seem Familiar from Deep Within the Heart
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Kanji Wakae and Joseph Beuys: Documented Records of Beuys, and Resonance @ The Museum of Modern Art, Hayama
サードニュース

Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art Opens as New Hub for Modern Art in Paris
PR TIMES

Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art Moves to Place du Palais-Royal in Paris; Holds 'Exposition Générale' Exhibition to Commemorate Opening
山陽新聞

Artist Yasumasa Morimura Solo Exhibition at Three Ohara Museum of Art Facilities: Merging Art, Literature, and Music: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi
美術展ナビ

【Serial Project】 "Shin Hanga - Another Ukiyo-e" ③ The Beginning of Shin Hanga -- It Started with Foreign Artists First
沖縄タイムス社

Yonabaru Junior High Art Club Holds Exhibition Until the 9th of Next Month at Town Library
美術展ナビ

Geijutsu Shincho November Issue Features 'Tokyo and Art' Grand Special, Guiding Art Spots in 5 Areas: 'Marunouchi,' 'Kyobashi/Nihonbashi,' 'Roppongi/Azabu,' 'Tennozu/Shibaura,' and 'Ryogoku/Kuramae'
美術手帖

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum to Hold Special Exhibition "British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Riot of Flowers - Edo Painting Across the Seas" for its 100th Anniversary
飯田経済新聞

Iida Printmaking Study Group Holds "Print Exhibition" Featuring Over 50 Diverse Works by 13 Members
Tokyo Art Beat

【0 Yen Art Walk】8 Free Exhibitions in Tokyo | November 2025 - Recommended Picks from Museums to Galleries - This Month Focuses on Group Exhibitions at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and Spiral!
ARTnews JAPAN

Hakone's Okada Museum Owner to Sell Collection Items to Raise 7.4 Billion Yen for Legal Fees; 125 Works Including Hokusai to Go to Auction
美術手帖

Yoshitomo Nara, The Maruki Gallery for the Atomic Bomb Pictures, and others win the 10th Sumiwaka Futurist Award
山陽新聞

Paintings and 3D Art Highlighting Individuality: 12 Works Exhibited by Katsuyama High School Art Club Members: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | San-Digi
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【Kanagawa】Kenchō-ji Temple Premium Night Viewing "ZEN NIGHT WALK KAMAKURA"
美術展ナビ

【2026 Calendar Feature】A collection of unique calendars is now available! On sale at the Art Exhibition Navi Online Store
山陽新聞

Okayama's Culture - From Religious Art to Superb Craftsmanship - Period I: Sanyo Shimbun Digital | SanDeji
Yahoo!ニュース

Hirosaki Museum of Contemporary Art and Towada Art Center Announce 2026 Exhibition Schedule. What Contemporary Art Exhibitions Should Be Seen in Aomori Next Year? (Tokyo Art Beat)
美術手帖

"Uwajima Photo Festival 2025 UWAJIMA SIGHTS" Held: Shedding Light on Uwajima's Geography and Culture Through Photography
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