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From Pyramid Construction Sites to the Moment of Impressionism Birth: The Charm of Experiencing Art Through 'IMMERSIVE JOURNEY'
Explore pyramid construction and impressionism birth through immersive VR experiences at
artscape Editorial Department | Catalog & Books | August 2026 [New Arrivals]
A catalog introducing newly released books related to art and design published in August 2026.
Collection Exhibition II Special Phot Graphs
The Kitakyushu City Museum of Art presents Collection Exhibition II featuring photography, showcasing works by Naoki Ishikawa and others.
Kobayashi Tokuzo: A Poetic Everyday Universe
The first major retrospective of Kobayashi Tokuzo features over 300 works and materials.
20 Years Posthumously: Gorō Ohno / Painter Yōkichi Ono
This exhibition reviews the history of Western painters from the Showa to Heisei eras through the works of Gorō Ohno, who lived a long life, and Yōkichi Ono, who died young.
Suspense, Coffee, Queer Time. Kanda Koshiro's 'Uchibura Rinne' (Kanda & Oliveira) Review (by Tomoko Yakumae)
Tomoko Yakumae reviews Koshiro Kanda's debut show 'Uchibura Rinne', exploring suspense, attention economies, and queer temporality.
"Minami Tada: Light, Swaying with Resolve" Opens at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo — A Report on the 70-Year Trajectory of Sculptural Expression in Dialogue with Materials, Pursuing "Light"
The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo opens the first major posthumous retrospective of Minami Tada, tracing 70 years of her creative journey pursuing "light" through dialogue with materials in a 1,500-sqm underground gallery.
【Opening】"Sumitomo Shunsui: The Sumitomo Modern Art Collection" at Sumitomo Hosho Bunko Tokyo until Oct 12, Special Exhibition Marking 100th Anniversary of Death
Sumitomo Hosho Bunko Tokyo is hosting a special exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the death of Sumitomo Gisaburo Tomozumi (Shunsui), featuring his modern art collection.
38 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in September: Louvre Museum Exhibition, from Renoir to Mika Ninagawa, Maebashi International Art Festival [2026 Edition]
Discover 38 recommended exhibitions launching September 2026 across Japan, including the Louvre Museum show, Renoir works, Mika Ninagawa, and the Maebashi International Art Festival.
When Iris van Herpen meets Perrier-Jouet. The 'Invisible Beauty' is world‑premiered at Tokyo Gendai.
Iris van Herpen and Perrier‑Jouet unveil three art bottles at Tokyo Gendai, merging fashion, nature and design.
(British Museum Japanese Art Collection) Kawanabe Kyōsai's "Chōjū-giga: Cat Riding on a Melon Pulled by a Mouse"
Kawanabe Kyōsai's 1879 work "Chōjū-giga: Cat Riding on a Melon Pulled by a Mouse" is a satirical allegory depicting a cat adorned with a bell being manipulated by a mouse.
Fukutake Soichiro and SANAA Among 2026 Japan Foundation Award Recipients; Art and Architecture Through International Exchange Recognized
Fukutake Soichiro, SANAA, and Judit Publisher selected for 2026 Japan Foundation Award for contributions to international exchange through art and architecture.
A Space Where Sound and Imagery Continue to Fluctuate. Report on "RYUICHI SAKAMOTO + SHIRO TAKATANI AMBIENT KYOTO - TOKYO" (Azabudai Hills Gallery)
The full version of async - immersion by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Shiro Takatani is being shown for the first time in Tokyo at Azabudai Hills Gallery.
Sugie Ako | 'I Sort Of Get It' Exhibition 2 + 'Too Small' Exhibition
Sugie Ako's exhibitions 'I Sort Of Get It 2' and 'Too Small' are held at Seibu Shibuya in Tokyo.
Nikolai Astrup, One of Norway's Leading Painters, Gets His First Major Retrospective in Japan | Image Gallery 1 / 5
Nikolai Astrup, one of Norway's leading painters, gets his first major retrospective in Japan, featuring key works in an image gallery.
Large-scale retrospective exhibition of Yayoi Kusama opens in Amsterdam in September. A memorial exhibition honoring her life and works following her death.
A retrospective exhibition of Yayoi Kusama's 70-year career opens in Amsterdam in September as a memorial after her death.
Perrier-Jouët reveals world-first art collaboration at 'Tokyo Gendai'. Iris van Herpen shows aesthetic and symbiosis with nature.
Perrier‑Jouët debuts world‑first art collaboration with Iris van Herpen at Tokyo Gendai, showcasing nature‑inspired designs and limited editions.
[Fukuoka] 10th Anniversary 'Chikugoist Kawabata Hideya Design Journey' Exhibition Related Events
The 10th‑anniversary exhibition in Fukuoka features related events, including a lecture by designer Kawabata Hideya on Aug 29 and a gallery talk from Aug 9 to Oct 4.
Logistics is no longer behind the scenes. How will rising shipping costs and geopolitical risks change the art market?
Rising shipping costs and geopolitical tensions are reshaping art market logistics, affecting gallery participation in fairs like Frieze and Kiaf Seoul.
Art Thriving in a Craft Town...Sanjo Art Association Exhibition, August 28-30, Featuring 70 Powerful Works
The Sanjo Art Association is holding an exhibition at Sanjo East Community Center, celebrating its 35th anniversary with about 70 works.
Exhibition of 'Water Margin' Held at Tokyo Station Gallery: Exploring Its Profound Appeal and Diverse Influence
The 'Water Margin' exhibition at Tokyo Station Gallery explores the deep appeal and cultural impact of the classic Chinese novel.
Opening the Door to 'Your Own Way of Seeing' - A Sensitivity Classroom Created by a Former Art Teacher
Former art teacher Yukiho Suenaga guides readers to open the door to personal perception through art appreciation and work exercises.
Museum goods PR event 'Bijutsuden Navi Fes 2026' to be held on September 29! Record 26 museums and art galleries from across Japan to participate
Record 26 Japanese museums and galleries will showcase unique museum goods at the September 29 Bijutsuden Navi Fes 2026 in Tokyo.
Yayoi Kusama Passes Away: "An Icon of Contemporary Art" — Tadanori Yokoo and Others Offer Tributes
Avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama has passed away, and prominent figures including contemporary artist Tadanori Yokoo, Mori Art Museum director Mami Kataoka, and kabuki actor Matsumoto Koshiro have issued memorial statements.
How can sighted people convey the appeal of art to the visually impaired? Art appreciation created through "dialogue" with visually impaired people (TV Kochi)
A workshop was held at Kochi Prefectural Museum of Art where sighted and visually impaired people appreciate art through dialogue.
[Preview] International Art Exhibition 'TOKYO ATLAS' Starts Oct 10 at Various Venues in Tokyo's Coastal Area, Large-Scale International Exhibition Where Daily Life and Art Cross Over in the Coastal Area
The international art exhibition 'TOKYO ATLAS' will be held from October 10 in Tokyo's coastal areas.
[Preview] 'Posthumous 100th Anniversary: Bigelow's Phantom Collection and the Dawn of Modern Japanese Painting' Held at Aichi Prefectural Museum from Oct 30
Aichi Prefectural Museum will host a special exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of William Bigelow, featuring his lost collection and modern Japanese paintings.
Yuki Iiyama, FUNI, and Seira Shina no Mame Request Governor Koike to Resume Sending Memorial Messages to the Korean Victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake Memorial Ceremony
Artists including Yuki Iiyama and FUNI held a press conference requesting Tokyo Governor Koike to resume sending memorial messages to the Korean victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake.
Yayoi Kusama Dies at Age 97; World-Famous Artist Known for Marble and Net Works
Yayoi Kusama, a world-renowned artist known for marble and net-themed works, died at age 97 due to organ failure.
Replica of Guernica Displayed at a Site of Atomic Bombing: Preserving Art for Future Generations with Ceramic Plates
A ceramic plate replica of Picasso's "Guernica" was displayed at a site of atomic bombing, highlighting the preservation of art for posterity.
(British Museum Japanese Art Collection) Kawamura Bumpō "Kamogawa Bugi Zukan"
Introduces Kawamura Bumpō's "Kamogawa Bugi Zukan" and exhibition dates in Tokyo and Osaka.
Isaac Chong Wai and Chen Qiulin: Tracing the History of China Through Body and Memory
The exhibitions of Isaac Chong Wai and Chen Qiulin are read through the lens of Peking opera "Farewell My Concubine," exploring Chinese history, body, and memory.
[Kyoto] [CP Lab.] Lecture Program "Creative Track" Kickoff Symposium
A kickoff symposium in Kyoto for the Creative Track program, discussing collaboration in cultural arts.
UESHIMA MUSEUM Refreshes In-House Exhibitions. Two Exhibitions Curated by Yuko Hasegawa and Saki Nara Start
UESHIMA MUSEUM in Shibuya, Tokyo, has refreshed its in-house exhibitions, featuring two new shows curated by Yuko Hasegawa and Saki Nara starting September 2.
Constant Display Special Exhibition "Takashi Takashi Learned the Arts" Held!
A special exhibition showcasing Takashi Takashi's artistic influences will open at Ishibuki City Museum.
Hoshino Tai | Bergson's 'Time and Free Will' (Shokado U-Books)
A new translation of Bergson's philosophical work 'Time and Free Will' is analyzed, highlighting the translator's contribution and historical significance.
Mori Art Museum will be temporarily closed from September 2027. The renovated reopening is scheduled for late April 2028.
Mori Art Museum closes for renovation in September 2027, reopening in late April 2028.
Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts launches first international call for Yokoyama Calligraphy Art Award. Curatorial projects for calligraphy exhibitions at Yokoyama Calligraphy Art Museum are being recruited.
The 3rd Yokoyama Calligraphy Art Award launches an international call for curatorial projects at the museum, accepting entries from Sep 1 to Nov 30, 2026.
The 12th Hiroshima Art Prize Commemorative Mel Chin Exhibition @ Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art hosts Mel Chin’s commemorative exhibition for the 12th Hiroshima Art Prize.
【Next Sunday Art Museum】A Tour of the British Museum's Japanese Art Collection with Princess Akiko on E-Tele, Airing on the 30th
Princess Akiko guides viewers through the British Museum's Japanese art collection in an upcoming E-Tele program airing on August 30.
British Museum Japanese Art Collection: Tani Buncho's 'Cloud Dragon Painting'
Tani Buncho's 'Cloud Dragon Painting' from the British Museum's Japanese art collection is exhibited in Tokyo and Osaka.
Nara Prefecture and CAMPFIRE Launch 'Nara's Hometown Cultural Properties Support Project' to Support Cultural Properties through Crowdfunding
Nara Prefecture and CAMPFIRE have launched a crowdfunding project to support the preservation and inheritance of cultural properties.
Nanto City Fukko Art Museum presents "Wind from the North: Shiko MUNAKATA and Yoshitomo NARA" - A Two-Artist Exhibition Born from Aomori's Climate
Nanto City Fukko Art Museum hosts an exhibition featuring Shiko Munakata and Yoshitomo Nara, highlighting their Aomori roots.
What the Director of NMWA, the World's First Museum Dedicated to Women Artists, Says About the Art World Ecosystem
The director of NMWA discusses gender equality and the current state of women artists in the art world.
An Exhibition-Like "Farewell Ceremony" Created by Classmates: What a 49-Year-Old Art Teacher Left Behind (Shizuoka Shimbun DIGITAL)
A farewell ceremony for a 49-year-old art teacher was held like an exhibition, organized by her classmates.
Miyai Kazumi | Sapporo Tenjin-yama Art Studio — Reflecting on the 13-year history, the past and future of artist-in-residence
Sapporo’s Tenjin-yama Art Studio, opened in 2014, supports 2,866 artists from 46 countries and promotes artist‑citizen exchange.
Princess Akiko to Appear on NHK "Sunday Art Museum" on the 30th — Theme of Japanese Art with Doctorate, Surprising Reactions on X (Nikkan Sports)
Princess Akiko from the Mikasa Family will appear on NHK's Sunday Art Museum, discussing Japanese art collections at the British Museum based on her Oxford doctorate.
Invitation to the Screening of the Film 'Nagi Diary' Starring Takako Matsu! Follow & Like TAB Official Instagram
A campaign to win tickets to a talk event screening of the film 'Nagi Diary' starring Takako Matsu.
Summer Afternoon Cooling Ukiyo-e British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition
The British Museum Japanese Art Exhibition at Tokyo’s Ueno Park offers cool ukiyo‑e and paintings to beat the summer heat, open until 8 pm on Fridays.
Ron Mueck's 'Standing Woman' at Tenkawa City Museum of Contemporary Art to be Registered as City's 'Special Resident'
Tenkawa City registers Ron Mueck's 'Standing Woman' sculpture as a special resident.
Australia's Largest New Art Museum. 'Powerhouse Parramatta' Opens in Sydney in November
Powerhouse Parramatta, a new cultural facility in Sydney, Australia, will open on November 7 with a budget of AUD 915 million.
Program Announced for Roppongi Art Night 2026. 3-year hiatus for all-night event with about 60 programs.
The program for Roppongi Art Night 2026 has been announced, featuring approximately 60 events during an all-night event after a three-year hiatus.
Kawamura Foundation introduces grant system extension for childbirth, childcare, nursing care, and illness. New initiative to balance life events with continued artistic production.
Kawamura Foundation adds grant extensions for childbirth, childcare, nursing care, and illness.
(British Museum Japanese Art Collection)Miko-type Haniwa
This article introduces the 'Miko-type Haniwa' collected by William Gowland, featured in the British Museum's Japanese Art Collection exhibition.
“Duet – Asian Contemporary” Exhibition Opens at Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, Showcasing Contemporary Photography and Video Works from Japan and China
The Tokyo Photographic Art Museum hosts “Duet – Asian Contemporary,” featuring contemporary Japanese and Chinese photography and video works.
Umi Naka | Part 1 of the Previous Episode: How I Came to Put Together an Exhibition
Umi Naka reflects on his journey from student to curator, detailing how he came to view exhibitions as spaces to be 'put together' rather than objects to be 'made'.
Yukikazu Kageyama | Pyon Wol-ryong "Repatriation of North Korean Prisoners of War at Panmunjom" From Conflict to Reconciliation -- "Kita Emiko"
Professor Kita Emiko analyzes Pyon Wol-ryong's painting "Repatriation of North Korean Prisoners of War at Panmunjom," exploring its depiction of human dignity amidst war and division.
The Origin of 'Wastefulness' in Stage Design: The Theatre Green Book Leading Sustainable Arts
Stage designer Oshima Hiroko promotes the Theatre Green Book, a UK guide for sustainable theater practices, through Japanese translation and advocacy.
Byobu and Kimono: Introduction to Japanese Art in Easy Japanese, Exhibition at Okayama Ritsurin Museum
An exhibition at Okayama's Ritsurin Museum showcases 36 Japanese artworks explained in easy Japanese.
Colorful Entrances: Glass Art Brightens Public Hall in Sync with '入り口がカラフルに' Art Exhibition in Southern Kyoto
A glass art workshop at Tadano City's public hall brightened the entrance in time for the '入り口がカラフルに' art exhibition in southern Kyoto.
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Takako Matsu Discusses the Film "Nagi's Diary": Sculpture, Acting, and the Desire "to Be a Non-Lasting Existence"

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Video and Music Work by Gerhard Richter & Steve Reich Receives Japanese Premiere in November at Katsurashiki Hall

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Thinking of Kanazawa at a Taipei Art Fair — Transregional Cultural Connections [Series: Passages #1] (By: Hiroki Yamamoto)

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Shin Murata | Art Walk 14 - Anniversary Museums

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Ako Suechie | TOP Collection: Tomorrow's Dining Table

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【Shiga】"Maruki Sma Exhibition: The Artist from Age 73" - Related Events

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Kyoto Museum of Culture hosts 'The Indestructible Power: Go Nagai — Go Nagai Memorial Museum Revival' to exhibit discovered disaster-affected original drawings and figures

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Cultural Researcher Hiroki Yamamoto Appointed as Editorial Advisor to Tokyo Art Beat

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【Art Exhibition Navi Fest 2026】 Torarin of the Kyoto National Museum Challenges the Edo Period Game 'Tosenkyo' on Stage! Greetings Too - Held at Yomiuri Otemachi Small Hall on September 29th

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New Space 'Getsudo' to Open at Hiroshima's Nakatsukuni Park, Designed by Kenjiro Okazaki; His Works Also on Display

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Yoyogi Park as a Stage for Art. Outdoor Art Project 'MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL Annex' Featuring Isomura Nuan, Yamauchi Shota, and Yonezawa Shin

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Performing Arts Festival "Autumn Meteorite 2026 Tokyo"

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Editorial Notes...61──On a Windy Hilltop

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Yū Tsukuda | The Future of Artificial Platonism in Generative AI — Lev Manovich, Emanuele Arielli's 'Artificial Aesthetics: Generative AI, Art & Visual Media' / Part 2

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National Museum Collection Dialogue: Kojiro Matsutaka × Tokutaro Yamamura – The Passion for Collecting: Bringing Rodin to Japan, Taking Gutai to the World

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【Tokyo】47 People of NIPPON 2026 CULTURAL STAY

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Synchronous Constellation—Stars That Shared Time: A Gaze at Transboundary Art (Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo) Report. Tracing the Multilayered Relationship Between Taiwan and Japan Like Stars

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【Art Exhibition NAVI Fes 2026】This is the Recommended Merchandise from Exhibiting Facilities! Goto Museum

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Exhibition of Works for the 95th Anniversary of the Mukden Incident Opens in Shenyang, Liaoning Province

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teamLab's 'Fukuoka Castle Ruins: Festival of the Light' to be held after 7 years. An art space where historic stone walls change with people's presence

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"Dinosaur Expo 2027" to be Held in Ueno! A Special Exhibition Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the National Museum of Nature and Science, Featuring Real Specimens Never Before Shown in Japan

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Art Exhibition Navi Exclusive: Special Interview with Rella x Miwa Kukina (Part 3) - Katsushika Hokusai x Hatsune Miku Collaboration Exhibition "Polaris - Icons and Artists Beyond Eras" Opens at Printing Museum on September 19

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The 55th Kebetsu Art Association Members' Exhibition | Kebetsu City, Hokkaido Official Homepage

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The Triangle, Soji Matsunobue: Wall

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South Korea's First Pompidou Centre Branch Opens in Seoul: Viewing the Architecture and Inaugural Exhibition of 'Centre Pompidou Hanwha'

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Public Exhibition of Kawanabe Kyōsai's Parent-Child Collaborative Work "Dragon, Tiger, Hawk, and Landscape Painting." "Kyōsai Living in Yushima" Event Held at Yushima Tenmangū

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Jun Aoki on the 'Almost, Empty' Exhibition (Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery). Creating a 'Slowed-Down World' Through Collaboration with Richard Tuttle

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Exhibition of 23 High-Resolution Reproductions of Works by Masters of Japanese Art Opens at Nagasaki History and Culture Museum from October 3 - Canon and Kyoto Bunka Kyokai's 'TSUZURI Project'

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Opening Report: 'Gero Art Discovery 2026' - What are the highlights of the new art festival unfolding in Japan's 'Deepest Region'?

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Ann Veronica Janssens 'Tokyo, Ginza 5-chome 4-1' Exhibition (Ginza Maison Hermès Le Forum) Opening Report: An Invitation to Light and Perception

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Azamino Contemporary vol.17 New Town, Interference: The Relationship Between the City and Us

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「Min'gei SHOCK!! - Kawai Kanjiro of the Seikado after 60 Years since his Death」(Seikado @ Marunouchi) Opening Report. Early Showa Works Released in Bulk

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Chiba Opening 900th Anniversary Special Exhibition: Moon and Stars — When Art Connects – artscape

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[Kanagawa] New Artists Today 2026: "Observation Point for the Rings of Saturn"

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Pioneers of Women Artists ~ Focusing on Works in the Nirazaki Omura Art Museum Collection ~ | Events | Niimi Official Tourism Homepage