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First Art Longano Circulating Exhibition from 24th
The First Art Longano Circulating Exhibition begins on the 24th in Ina City, featuring 50 works from Tokyo's public exhibition.
Exhibition "Co-program Reframed: Hikou, Hikou" - Call for Participants for Miyu Imajuku's 《BURN PLAY》 Test Play
Miyu Imajuku is seeking participants for a test play of her new work, 《BURN PLAY》, at Kyoto Art Center.
"Geidai-style Art 'Mikata' Exhibition" Special Tutors Join Knights "It's a Dream to Study Art at Geidai" Opening July 24 at Tokyo University of the Arts Museum
Comedian duo Knights have been appointed as special tutors for the "Geidai-style Art 'Mikata' Exhibition" at the Tokyo University of the Arts Museum.
Exhibition "Jewelry: Whose Dream?" Held at Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art. Large-scale Exhibition Tracing Postwar Japanese Contemporary Jewelry
A large-scale exhibition tracing postwar Japanese contemporary jewelry is held at the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art.
Shinoyu Masashi × Ishii Koji (Host: Yamaoka Yutoki) | Is Art Necessary in Regions? (5) — Discovering the Charm of Regions and Updating Daily Life Through Relationships [Part 1]
Shinoyu Masashi and Ishii Koji discuss their regional art projects, including a convenience store DJ initiative and modernizing traditional festivals like Bon dances.
Chisato Suwa | The Past is Opened — From the Deep River to Iejima Island
Chisato Suwa visits Iejima Island, exploring a peace resource center that preserves memories of war and land disputes, reflecting on the connection between past and present.
Tove and Moomin Exhibition: Searching for Something Special
An exhibition showcasing about 300 works to review the life and creative world of Tove Jansson, the creator of Moomin.
「Ettore Sottsass — When Magic Begins, Design is Born」 (Artizon Museum) Opening Report. What is Design to Save People's Hearts?
A large-scale retrospective exhibition of Ettore Sottsass, a representative of 20th-century Italian design, opened at Artizon Museum.
Takashima Noriro Exhibition: 50 Years After His Death
A major retrospective exhibition of Takashima Noriro, a Japanese painter, marking 50 years since his death.
Report on 'Mamoru Hosoda: Origins/Exhibition' (CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO). Commemorating the 20th anniversary of 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time', exploring the roots of production.
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time', a past-largest-scale exhibition exploring Mamoru Hosoda's roots opened at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO.
Women to Watch 2027: Irie Sayo Selected as Japan Representative
Irie Sayo has been chosen as the Japanese representative for the 2027 Women to Watch exhibition at NMWA in Washington, D.C.
Silver gelatin photographs by contemporary artist Hiroshi Sugimoto gathered in "Extinction Photography: Hiroshi Sugimoto" currently on view
An exhibition focusing on Hiroshi Sugimoto's silver gelatin photography is currently held at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.
The 31st Hachimanzan Art Exhibition and Award Ceremony Was Held
The 31st Hachimanzan Art Exhibition was held at Obata Memorial Library, featuring an award ceremony.
In-dividual Theater:BUG Screen Week 2026
BUG hosts 'In-dividual Theater:BUG Screen Week 2026' from July 3-12, 2026, showcasing 17 artists' video works to support their careers.
Yamada Nami | Museum Goods Walk 12 -- Thinking About Museum Goods While Collecting Omamori
Yamada Nami reflects on museum goods while collecting omamori, uncovering their symbolic meanings and cultural significance.
New Discovery of the Charm of the Ikeda Collection
The Nanao Art Museum presents the Ikeda Collection in early and later periods from June 27 to September 13, 2026.
Immerse yourself in the world of Kuniyoshi with stereoscopic images. "KUNIYOSHI IMMERSIVE ART in Kuniyoshi Exhibition" will be held at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art
The "KUNIYOSHI IMMERSIVE ART in Kuniyoshi Exhibition" will be held at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, featuring Kuniyoshi's ukiyo-e in a dynamic digital space.
Mastering Western Art in Three Months: Final Episode 12 "And the Door Opened – Modern Art" Focus on Picasso, Matisse, Dali – June 24 Broadcast on ETV
The final episode on ETV highlighted Picasso, Matisse, and Dali, explaining how their works opened the door to modern art.
Paintings and Sculptures: 250 Creative Works Across 7 Categories Open at Tsuruga City General Art Exhibition | Fukui TV
The Tsuruga City General Art Exhibition has opened, featuring 250 creative works across seven different artistic categories.
First Time! All Works on Display: Kubo So's Western Paintings — Including Monet, Renoir, and Gogh
An exhibition showcasing the complete collection of Western paintings held by the museum.
Ainu Crafts ―Collection by Sagawa Satsuo and Nagamichi―
An exhibition showcasing over 200 Ainu artifacts collected by Sagawa Satsuo and his son Nagamichi, including textiles and woodwork reflecting Ainu culture.
Let's Try Making Animal-Themed Lanterns – The Teacher is an Art University Student – Fun for Parents and Children – Akita City (Akita Television)
In Akita, art university students helped parents and children create animal-themed lanterns at a workshop with the local zoo.
国宝・重文級の古美術、海外流出のリスク…円安や「鬼滅」人気など背景に「輸出鑑査証明」申請数が10年前の3倍(読売新聞オンライン)
文化庁はこれまで、証明書発行の所要期間の目安を10開庁日としてきたが、申請数が増加しているため、最近は1か月以上かかるケースもある。そのため、申請書類の記入欄を減らし、申請が代理人の場合に必要だっ
Learning and the Agency of the Museum System as Seen from the Shanghai Rockbund Art Museum 'Youth Palace'
The Shanghai Rockbund Art Museum presents 'Youth Palace', reinterpreting socialist-era 'Children's Palaces' through a group exhibition.
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【Opening】'What are Folk Tools? — Folklorist Miyamoto Tsuneichi's Folk Tool Collection Left at an Art University' at Musashino University of Art Museum until August 1
The exhibition 'What are Folk Tools? — Folklorist Miyamoto Tsuneichi's Folk Tool Collection Left at an Art University' opens at Musashino University of Art Museum on June 15.
Notice of the 54th Moriyama Ward Art Promotion Exhibition | Nagoya City Official Website
The 54th Moriyama Ward Art Promotion Exhibition featuring local artists will be held from July 10 to 13, 2026.
upcoming: Hiroshi Sugimoto Seascapes Enoura | Pre-photography, Time Recording Device
Gallery Koyanagi will host Hiroshi Sugimoto's solo exhibition "Seascapes Enoura" in summer 2026.
【市長フォト】八面山美術展
令和8年6月19日金曜日、小幡記念図書館で6月21日まで開催中の第31回八面山美術展を訪れ、八面山スケッチ大会(5月17日開催)で描かれた118点の作品を鑑賞しました。 同大会の受賞作品については巡回展が実施されますので、ぜひ…
A 'Dream House' Where Architecture, Art, and Fashion Intersect: House of Dior Osaka
The new House of Dior in Osaka features a facade by Sou Fujimoto and a space by Peter Marino, showcasing 40 artworks.
Group Art Exhibition Begins in Nemuro; 24 Groups Exhibit 224 Works
The "57th Group Art Exhibition" organized by the Nemuro City Cultural Association began on the 19th at the Nemuro City General Cultural Center.
[Hokkaido] "Ainu People and Exposition – 150 Years of Experience" Exhibition Related Events
Related events for the "Ainu People and Exposition – 150 Years of Experience" exhibition will be held at the National Ainu Museum in Hokkaido.
Opening 50th Anniversary Preview Event Collection 1: I / Act
The National Museum of Art, Osaka commemorates its 50th anniversary with a collection exhibition tracing the evolution of art from 1977 to the present.
Kentaro Yamazaki | "Princess Medea" / "Qui som? - Who are we?" (SHIZUOKA World Theatre Festival 2026 #4)
The article reviews two 2026 Shizuoka theatre productions and their critical reception.
Kinko-dō in Ginza Establishes Experiential Art Gallery «RESONANCE GALLERY» and Hosts First Exhibition «Education»
Kinko-dō in Ginza opens experiential art gallery «RESONANCE GALLERY» and hosts its first exhibition «Education», pausing wagashi sales to focus on cultural re-engagement.
CULTURAL JOB FAIR 2026: Exhibiting Organizations Sought
The organizers are seeking companies and organizations involved in cultural businesses to exhibit at the first-ever CULTURAL JOB FAIR 2026.
Best 15 Exhibitions to See This Weekend: From NHK Sunday Museum 50th Anniversary to Mr. Solo Exhibition and Shoko Izumi Solo Exhibition
The NHK Sunday Museum 50th Anniversary exhibition in Tokyo and solo shows by Eugène Boudin, Georges Rouault, Kawanabe Kyōsai, and Van Gogh are running until June 21.
Qinyo Art Association Exhibition Begins on the 24th at the Cultural Hall
From June 24 to 28, a free exhibition hosted by the Qinyo Art Association will run at the Cultural Hall.
Aki Sasamoto Laboratory
The National Museum of Art in Osaka will host a special exhibition of Aki Sasamoto's work from July 19 to November 3, 2026, featuring sculptures, performances, and interactive installations.
Aizu Hachiyō Memorial Museum Collection Exhibition PART 2, Oct 9, 2026 (Fri) – Jan 31, 2027 (Sun)
The Aizu Hachiyō Memorial Museum presents a special exhibition featuring Oriental antiquities, archaeological and ethnic materials, and Japanese art from the early modern to contemporary periods, themed "Decoration."
No.208/Realizing Again the Charm of Analog Photography: A Major Solo Exhibition by Contemporary Artist Hiroshi Sugimoto——Editor's Diary of Soen Editor
Hiroshi Sugimoto's analog photography exhibition at Tokyo's Modern Art Museum highlights the enduring charm of silver gelatin prints over digital.
Exhibition Opening Report: 'No Longer Existing Country's Unprecedented Light - East German Female Photographers' (Yamaguchi Branch, Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art)
An exhibition at Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art in Yamaguchi showcases works by 15 East German female photographers, highlighting their diverse themes and social contexts through vintage prints.
Yoshiichi Yoshida's novel 'Kokuhō' featuring 500 illustrations by Susumu Kusama exhibited at Ginza's Pola Museum Annex.
An exhibition of 500 illustrations by Susumu Kusama for Yoshiichi Yoshida's novel 'Kokuhō' is held at Ginza's Pola Museum Annex.
So Sowen's Solo Exhibition 'Air Condition' Opens at Kumamoto City Contemporary Art Museum, Featuring New Works Produced in Kyiv, Ukraine
So Sowen's solo exhibition 'Air Condition' runs from June 20 to August 23 at Kumamoto City Contemporary Art Museum, showcasing new works created in Kyiv, Ukraine.
[Yteen Art Club] Special Exhibition "Treasures of Kukai and Shingon" Ticket Giveaway (Limited to 5 groups/10 people: Junior/Senior High Students and Guardians)
A giveaway of free tickets for the special exhibition "Treasures of Kukai and Shingon" for junior/senior high students and their guardians.
Otsuka Michiko 'Onna no Sakuhin' Exhibition and Related Events in Tokyo
Otsuka Michiko's exhibition featuring 40 works with screenings and talks at Tokyo Photographic Arts Museum.
High School Students Team Up: Kumamoto's Arau Night Market T-Shirt Designed by Art Club Members "Wear and Enjoy the Festival"
Kumamoto high school students designed the official Arau Night Market T‑shirt, boosting festival enthusiasm and community engagement.
48 Landscape Paintings and More Exhibited by Tosu Art Association in Saga for Early Summer Show
Tosu Art Association's early summer show displays 48 works by 24 members, including landscapes and abstract fluid art, free until June 21.
"Hiroshi Sugimoto: Extinct Photographs" (The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo) Report: A Large-Scale Solo Exhibition for the First Time in 21 Years, Witnessing the End of Silver Gelatin Photography
A report on Hiroshi Sugimoto's first major solo exhibition in 21 years, exploring the "extinction" of silver gelatin photography's evidentiary power.
[Museum Goods] 8 Editor's Recommended Goods Found at "New Eyes: Monet and 21st Century Art" (Polat Museum of Art)
An introduction to recommended original goods from the special exhibition at the Pola Museum of Art.
Opening with the Artist: Yusuke Kamata Exhibition: A Certain Imagination, Two Lands @ Yokohama Museum of Art Gallery 4
Yusuke Kamata presents a new installation at the Yokohama Museum of Art exploring the multifaceted imagination of Hara Sankei.
Tomakomai City Museum of Art
Tomakomai City Museum of Art presents an exhibition featuring mysterious Jomon period artifacts.
Invitation to 10 Reader Council Members for the Exhibition 'British Museum Japanese Art Collection: A Bounty of Edo Paintings: Crossing the Sea'
An invitation for 10 Reader Council members to a special exhibition at Tokyo's Metropolitan Art Museum featuring Japanese art from the British Museum's collection.
Kids & Family Programs for Summer 2026 (Western Japan) Selected by artscape Editorial Department
artscape Editorial Department presents a curated list of exhibitions and workshops for kids and families in Western Japan for Summer 2026.
artscape編集部が選ぶ!夏休み親子・キッズプログラム2026(東日本編)
Artscape editors pick summer 2026 parent‑child art programs and exhibitions across Eastern Japan, listing workshops, events, and details.
Collection Exhibition 2026-Ⅰ
The Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art celebrates its 3rd anniversary with the first chapter of its annual collection exhibition themed "Time at the Museum."
【Tokyo】'ICC Annual 2026: Leave/Remain/Receive' Artist Talk
A series of artist talks related to the 2026 ICC Annual Exhibition 'Leave/Remain/Receive' will be held in Tokyo from June 20 to November 8.
18 Contemporary Artists Reveal a New Perspective on Monet: 'A New Eye - Monet and 21st Century Art' Exhibition (Pola Museum) Opening Report
The Pola Museum's exhibition 'A New Eye - Monet and 21st Century Art' opens, showcasing Monet's works alongside 18 contemporary artists to explore how Monet's perceptual experiments influence modern art.
Risk of Overseas Outflow of National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties: Applications for Export Inspection Certificates Tripled in 10 Years
Applications for export inspection certificates for artworks have tripled in 10 years, reaching 9,667 in 2025.
Iwanai Chuo Gakuen Art Club Holds Its First Exhibition Since Merger, Starting on the 17th; Landscape Painting of School Building Also Included
Iwanai Chuo Gakuen's art club will hold its first post-merger exhibition at Kida Kinjiro Museum of Art on the 17th.
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GⅢ-Vol.166 Kumamoto City's Summer Specialty! 10th Anniversary of the Children's Fun Haunted House Archive Exhibition

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Fly to the Moon: Five Stories Around the Moon

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Saison Museum of Modern Art Reopens: Aiming to be a "Place to Breathe Deeply with Works," Passing Kiyonori Kikutake's Architecture to the Next Generation

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Buddhist Art Masterpieces 'Manko o Mochite' Nara Buddhist Painting Exhibition Opens Today

Tokyo Art Beat

Tokyo Station Gallery to launch 'Water Margin' exhibition in September, unveiling all 74 works of Utagawa Kuniyoshi's 'Popular Water Margin: One of the 108 Heroes'

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British Museum Japanese Art Collection Exhibition Recommended Program | NHK Aomori

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Fukui Ayaka | Before We Create Together — From the Frontlines Connecting Healthcare and Community

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ArtNoto 2026 Academic Year Courses Student Recruitment

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Want to go this weekend! Buddhist art you want to see up close "Kukai and Shingon Masterpieces" "Masterpieces of Myoshin-ji" "Nanto Buddhist Painting" etc. don't miss

Tokyo Art Beat

Construction Hoarding Art Project 'Shibuya Matsudo Wall Gallery'. First Artist Decided as Photographer Rinko Kawauchi

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Fujita Satoru's 'Unpublished Works' to be Special Exhibition at the National Treasure, Roppongi Hills Mori Art Museum for the 140th Anniversary of His Birth in August

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Explore 9 National and Metropolitan Museums to Solve Mysteries: 'Museum Rally 2026' Is Held

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Best 14 Exhibitions to See This Weekend. From 'The Room of Miracles, We Must Disappear' to Kūkai and Nam June Paik

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Open Call | Kyoto City Special Arts and Culture Encouragement System (Reiwa 9)

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Klimt's "The Kiss" becomes an adult-oriented LEGO®; the largest 4,000-piece set in the Art Series

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8 Artists to Bring Shunji Iwai's "Mermaid Town" to Life Through Art. Large-Scale Public Art Project Launches at TOFROM YAESU TOWER

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The 41st Tokyo Metropolitan Exhibition of Art by Persons with Disabilities "Interactions within Beauty" | July | Tokyo Metropolitan Government Official Website

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Report on the "Nukemichi Exhibition: Evade, Create, Live Together – Circuit for Living" (Arts Maebashi). Seven groups of artists show small paths within reality

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Ako Sugie | Stéphane Dumoustier "The Great Arch"

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Makoto Murata | Art Stroll 13: Murals, Murals, and Construction Fence Art

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Kyoto: 'Fontanesi—Scenery of Light and Heart in Italy' Exhibition Related Events

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Hermès Foundation's "Skill Academy" at SKWAT: An Experiment to Reconnect Material and Body

Tokyo Art Beat

Setouchi Industrial Arts Festival 2026 to Hold First Event in October; Seven Operating Factories in Okayama and Ehime Become Venues; Kazuya Oshima, Yuko Hasegawa, and Others Supervise

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【Next Sunday Art Museum】Fading Photography and Humanity – Contemporary Artist Hiroshi Sugimoto – E-Tele 19th Morning Broadcast

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Vibrant Oil Paintings and Ceramics: Konno's Top Prize at Tomakomai Art Association Exhibition

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Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art 'Hiroshi Sugimoto Extinct Photographs' Ticket Giveaway

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Report on the Opening of the Exhibition "Two Africas, Universe of Handcrafts" (Setagaya Art Museum): "Another Africa" Nurtured in Daily Life

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Workshop by Teppei Kaneuji to be held at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art! Recruitment for participants for the 'YBA & BEYOND' exhibition summer vacation special project

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A Dream Space Where Fashion and Contemporary Art Merge is Born: "Maison Dior Shinsaibashi" in Shinsaibashi, Osaka

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Central Community Center September 12 Opening: Enjoy Learning Western Art Appreciation Intro - Community Center Course

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400 Years Ago, Vessels Carried Messages: "Feast for the Eyes: Tableware" Opens at Suntory Museum of Art

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Tsukaimo Illustrations: Kokuhou

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Editorial Miscellany...57 -- A Gaze Toward the Distant 'Elsewhere'

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塚田優|What is a character for an illustrator? — "Hatchpouch: Fujieda Ryuji's World" / Part 2

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Almost, Sky: Jun Aoki + Richard Tuttle

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Are Art Universities Popular but Facing a Difficult Future? Publicizing the Hidden Performance Table of Escalator Schools at Women's Art University, Bunsei Art University, and Yokohama Art University (Rebroadcast)

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Report on the Group Exhibition 'Fault Lines' (BUoY) by 10 Female Artists with Different Cultural Backgrounds Depicting 'Fault Lines' and Exploring Invisible Power Structures

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Drama 'Kimi no Sukii wa Muteki' Interior Art Collaboration Announcement | Sangeatsu

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Art Teacher at Shimonoseki High School (48) Arrested for Alleged Non-Consensual Sexual Act Against a Known Woman, Denies Allegations (IBC Tohoku Broadcasting)

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Original Chikei | Are You an Obstacle on the Street?