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8th Lecture 'Aspiration and Despair for Masterpieces' [Professor Sato Naoki] Art Appreciation Lessons at Tokyo University of the Arts East-West Comparison for New Art History
Professor Sato Naoki's 8th lecture in his East-West art history series at Tokyo University of the Arts explores differing cultural values toward masterpieces, using examples like a broken celadon bowl and a painting by Fuseli.
Riku Yamakawa | "Shirato" (Part 2)
An analysis of the relationship between cinematic composition and the viewing experience in the film "Shirato".
Riku Yamakawa | "Sirat" (Part 1)
An analysis of the immersive cinematic experience through sound and visuals in the film "Sirat".
Shinichi Uchida | The Past and Future of Traveling Art Exhibitions in Japan [Part 2]
An analysis of the current state and future possibilities of traveling art exhibitions in Japan.
Jiji Takashima | "Collection Exhibition: Walking, Staying" — Street, Expression, and Publicness (Part 2)
An analysis of the politics and criticality of "the street" and "walking" through four artists' works.
Three Restaurants at Tokyo National Museum to be Renewed. "Sushi Kaiseki Okuno" to Open in Horyuji Treasures Museum | Page 2
Details regarding the renewal of three restaurants at the Tokyo National Museum and the opening of a new sushi restaurant.
Tokyo National Museum's Three Restaurants Renovated; Hōryū-ji Treasure Hall Opens 'Sushi Kaiseki Oku no'
Tokyo National Museum renovates three restaurants, including the opening of 'Sushi Kaiseki Oku no' at Hōryū-ji Treasure Hall.
Mika Ninagawa to Appear at Koganei City Museum of Art Opening Exhibition: "Light of Beginnings" Traces Creative Origins
Mika Ninagawa's exhibition "Light of Beginnings" opens on September 12 at the newly established Koganei City Museum of Art.
Bringing the tradition of "Basel Social Club" to an old capsule hotel in Jimbocho: "Tokyo Jazz Club" to be held in Tokyo for the first time this autumn
"Tokyo Jazz Club" will be held for the first time this autumn in an old capsule hotel in Jimbocho.
Rin Nakai: Vitae Plebeiorum @ AIR Ohara Gallery
An exhibition by Rin Nakai titled "Vitae Plebeiorum" at AIR Ohara Gallery, Kyoto.
International Association of Art Critics (AICA) Announces Statement Calling for Abolition of Japan's Flag Desecration Law
AICA released a statement calling for the abolition of Japan's Flag Desecration Law.
The Legacy of the Tragic Queen: «Marie Antoinette Style» Report at Yokohama Museum of Art
The Yokohama Museum of Art hosts an exhibition exploring Marie Antoinette's fashion legacy and its 250-year impact.
Anime '20th Century Electric Catalog - Yureka & Evrika' - Kyoto Animation's Impressionist Painting Style
Kyoto Animation's anime '20th Century Electric Catalog - Yureka & Evrika' features an art style inspired by impressionist paintings.
All Heroines as 'Otaku Girls' Spark Attention: Unique Love ADV 'Art Club Kanojo' Released on Steam!
Indie game 'Art Club Kanojo' released on Steam, featuring four otaku girls with distinct personalities in a love visual novel.
'Art Club Girlfriend' Novel Game Featuring Oiiiii-Style Comedic Girls, Moe Voice Mysterious Girls, and Other Otaku Girls: Steam Page and Teaser PV Released
Steam page and teaser PV for indie visual novel 'Art Club Girlfriend' featuring otaku girls are now available, with a 2027 release.
Iga Mayor Proposes Basic Plan for Art Museum 'Concept Must Be Fundamentally Revised'
Iga Mayor proposes art museum plan with fundamental revision of the concept.
81st Kenbiten Cancelled, Prefectural Art Association <2026 Kumamoto Earthquake> (Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun)
The Kumamoto Prefectural Art Association has decided to cancel the 81st Kenbiten due to the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake.
Chu Aoyumi | Exploring the 'Shikaku i 'e' — Two Exhibitions Resonating with the Body
Two exhibitions in Fukuoka by Shin Lim and Tanaka Chizuko explore the role of frames and the body's interaction with art.
Haru Chikei | Mako Idoko: Onna no Sakuhin—Autobiography of a Video Artist
An overview of Mako Idoko's retrospective exhibition focusing on video art and feminism.
Czech Picture Book Exhibition in Ashiya, Hyogo: From Award-Winning Books to Japanese-Czech Collaborative Comics
An exhibition in Ashiya, Hyogo, featuring Czech picture books and related events including lectures and readings.
New Art Hub 'Gallery Ji Dō Setsu' Opens in Tokyo's Odaiba; Solo Exhibition by Iida Yukichang 'Poiesis no Katachi'
Iida Yukichang's solo exhibition 'Poiesis no Katachi' at the new 'Gallery Ji Dō Setsu' in Tokyo's Odaiba features his latest nude-themed series, exploring human existence and cultural boundaries.
Rin Nakai @ Hall Keiryu, 2F Hanbey-fu Building
Exhibition of Rin Nakai at Hall Keiryu, Kyoto, from June to August 2026.
A Hall of Masterpieces of Esoteric Art: Special Exhibition "Kūkai and Shingon Treasures" at Tokyo National Museum, Until September 6
A special exhibition featuring Kūkai and Shingon treasures is running at Tokyo National Museum.
Miracle of the Gaze: The Adventure of Japanese Women Photographers (Hikarie Hall) Opening Report. Illuminating the diverse photographic expressions overlooked from the historical stage
The exhibition Miracle of the Gaze: The Adventure of Japanese Women Photographers opened at Hikarie Hall in Shibuya, showcasing 30 Japanese women photographers curated by Mari K. Takeuchi and highlighting overlooked diverse photographic expressions.
Gateway to 'Water Margin', the Allure of Classical Art – Exhibition at Osaka City Museum
An exhibition at Osaka City Museum explores the classic novel Water Margin through ukiyo-e, Song dynasty paintings, manga, and contemporary art.
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea to Digitize Korean Modern and Contemporary Art Materials in Japan (JoongAng Ilbo Japanese Edition)
MMCA will collaborate with Japan's Tokyo Research Institute for Cultural Properties to digitize Korean art materials located in Japan.
Korean National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art to Digitize Korean Modern Art Materials in Japan
The Korean National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art will digitize Korean modern art in Japan from 2026-2030 via an MOU with Tokyo’s Institute.
Focusing on the Charm of Details――Creating Nail Tips Using Artwork Images|News List|Kyoto Sangyo University
Students at Kyoto Sangyo University created nail chips using details from public‑domain artworks, such as a Renoir painting.
Takashima Tsu | 'Is the Street an Intrusion?' — On the Street, Expression, and Publicness (Part 1)
The 'Is the Street an Intrusion?' exhibition explores the street as a public space, focusing on freedom and power dynamics through historical and contemporary artworks.
【Tokyo】Art for Well-being Seminar & Workshop 'Dance × Care × Technology That Opens, A Journey Touching the Layers of Time'
A seminar and workshop in Tokyo as part of the 'Art for Well-being' project, focusing on dance, care, and technology, featuring artists and researchers.
Yuko Mohri: Recompose – A Homecoming Exhibition from Japan Pavilion of the 60th Venice Biennale @ Yokohama Museum of Art
An announcement for Yuko Mohri's homecoming exhibition from the 60th Venice Biennale at Yokohama Museum of Art.
Seasonal Beautiful Neriki Making Workshop with Matcha Experience at Daitozan Art Museum (Nihonmatsu City, Niigata Prefecture)
Daitozan Art Museum offers a seasonal neriki-making workshop combined with a matcha experience.
Ambitious Works Being Delivered One After Another: Hokkoku Junior and Senior High School Art Exhibition
The 46th Hokkoku Junior and Senior High School Art Exhibition began receiving entries at the Hokkoku Shimbun Hall.
山川陸|内田涼 Solo Exhibition "Water Bites"
Ryo Uchiya's solo exhibition "Water Bites" at Gallery BananaMoon in Nagano showcases abstract mountain paintings and fluid water motifs.
【Tokyo】Sugimoto Hiroshi's 'Extinction Photography' Exhibition and Related Events
The 'Extinction Photography' exhibition by Sugimoto Hiroshi at the Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art features related events including film screenings and lectures.
Collection Exhibition "She Who Goes Beyond the Sea" @ Yokohama Museum of Art
An exhibition at Yokohama Museum of Art focusing on female artists who worked across borders.
CAMK Screening Vol.4 Hibi no Kotsuke Performance Materials
Kumamoto City Museum of Modern Art exhibits performance materials in CAMK Screening Vol.4, featuring Aoi Yamada's new work.
“Marie Antoinette Style” (Yokohama Museum of Art) Opening Report: How Was Antoinette’s “Mode” Inherited?
The Yokohama Museum of Art opens a V&A-organized exhibition reexamining Marie Antoinette’s style and legacy through art, history, and Japanese pop culture.
Director Cédric Klapisch's "The Colors of Time" to be released in September. A story of mystery surrounding a painting, where modern times and Belle Époque France intersect.
Director Cédric Klapisch's new film "The Colors of Time" will be released in Japan on September 18.
Report on the Opening of "The 12th Hiroshima Prize Commemorative Mel Chin Exhibition" (Hiroshima Museum of Contemporary Art): Practices of Reweaving Society Across Media
A report on Mel Chin's first solo exhibition in Japan at Hiroshima Museum of Contemporary Art.
[Opening Report] Exhibition 'Geidai-style Art's 'Mikata' – Become a Geidai Student This Summer' – Enjoyable and Deep Exhibition Tokyo…
The exhibition at Tokyo University of the Arts invites visitors to learn art through imitation, modeling, and diverse themes like animal art and prints.
Who is the Late-Emerging Artist Munehiro Yoshimura? Paintings of 'Sadness' After a Long Experimental Period
Munehiro Yoshimura, a 65-year-old Japanese artist, began his career in his 50s and is now showcasing his unique style at a solo exhibition in Tokyo's KAYOKOYUKI.
Nahart Conference 2026 'Conditions of Artists 2 - Living and Creating' Held on August 1st and 2nd
The 2026 Nahart Conference in Okinawa focuses on improving artists' working conditions, bringing together artists and stakeholders to discuss challenges like low wages and harassment, and develop guidelines for sustainable art practices.
Tokyo Metropolitan Disability Comprehensive Art Exhibition | Tokyo Metropolitan Government
The Tokyo Metropolitan Disability Comprehensive Art Exhibition runs August 12–16 at the Tokyo Arts Theater, showcasing works by artists with disabilities.
Japanese Beauty Preserved and Passed Down Through Eras: Report on "The British Museum Japanese Art Collection: Full Bloom — Edo Paintings That Crossed the Sea" (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum)
A report on an exhibition at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum featuring 200 works from the British Museum's Japanese collection.
[Tokyo] Publication Commemorative Exhibition "Satsuei: Naoki Takehisa"
An exhibition celebrating photographer Naoki Takehisa's first photo book "Satsuei" will be held at POST in Ebisu.
A Summer Destination! Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter Special Project "Invitation from Hogwarts" Guided Tour Report
A report on the special "Invitation from Hogwarts" guided tour at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo.
Shooting the Moon @ KAG
The 'Shooting the Moon' exhibition at KAG in Okayama runs from May 19 to August 16, 2026.
Lectures by Current Instructors on 'Mikata' in Japanese Art: Become a Tokyo University of the Arts Student This Summer
Tokyo University of the Arts hosts an exhibition of lectures by current instructors on 'Mikata' in Japanese art, offering a summer experience to become a TUAF student.
“KYOTO EXPERIMENT 2026” Announces Full Program: 19 Groups from Japan and Abroad to Present Experimental Programs in October
KYOTO EXPERIMENT 2026 has announced its full program, featuring 19 experimental groups from Japan and abroad this October.
artscape Editorial Department | Catalogs & Books | July 2026 [Upcoming Publications]
Introducing upcoming exhibition catalogs and books related to art and design for July 2026.
[Kyoto] 30th Kyoto International Dance Workshop Festival "Kyoto's Hot Summer"
The 30th Kyoto International Dance Workshop Festival "Kyoto's Hot Summer" will be held.
[Limited to 3 groups of 6 people] Tokyo University of the Arts Museum "The 'Viewpoint' of Geidai-style Art—Become a Geidai Student This Summer" Invitation Giveaway. Deadline: August 7 (Fri)
A giveaway for exhibition invitations to the Tokyo University of the Arts Museum for 3 groups of 6 people.
Editorial Notes…58 — The 'K' Part of Media Management (What to Do with Tags? About the Meeting)
artscape added new tags and held a meeting to refine editorial policy and operational details.
Nishimura Ken and Sawahiraki's Joint Exhibition 'Shared Landscapes' at the Kanazawa 21st Century Museum of Art: Connecting Earthquake Experiences to the Future
The exhibition features works by Nishimura Ken and Sawahiraki, exploring their creative responses to the Noto earthquake and its impact on their art.
Baito Meibutsu Honbuten Presents 'IMPRINTED ― Hiroshi Suginami Poster Exhibition'
Baito Meibutsu Honbuten in Tokyo opens 'IMPRINTED ― Hiroshi Suginami Poster Exhibition' showcasing international exhibition posters.
24 Recommended Exhibitions Starting in August: Vermeer, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Marie Antoinette, Minami Tada, and more [2026 Edition]
A guide to 24 must-see exhibitions across Japan starting in August 2026, featuring Vermeer and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
The British Museum Japanese Art Collection "Hundred Flowers Blooming: Edo Paintings Across the Sea" at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum – Works Returning Home for the First Time and Miraculous Reunions
The exhibition at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum showcases Edo paintings and ukiyo-e that reunite after 150 years, highlighting the British Museum's Japanese collection.
Your Favorite Artwork? 49 Artworks Selected by Citizens at Fubuki City Art Museum
Fubuki City Art Museum exhibits 49 artworks selected by citizens through voting.
Toyo Ito Designs 'Children's Playground' at Seishun Art Village; Completion Celebration Exhibition 'Under the Cherry Blossoms—Nature and Architecture' Held
Toyo Ito's new children's playground at Seishun Art Village is celebrated with an exhibition titled 'Under the Cherry Blossoms—Nature and Architecture'.
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Jung-Yeon Ma, White Hands and Black Clothes #01: "Father's Study: Nam June Paik Art Center"

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Jung-Yeon Ma: White Hands and Black Clothes #00

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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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RIMOWA and Faber-Castell Release 'Artist Case' with 120 Colors of Polychromos in an Aluminum Case

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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 Fes 2026] Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Institutions! Kyoto National Museum

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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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[Art Exhibition Navi Fes 2026] Recommended Goods from Exhibiting Facilities! Marugame City Inokuma Kenichiro Museum of Contemporary Art

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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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"95th Anniversary of the Outbreak of the September 18th Incident National Art Exhibition" 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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【ARTS in September JAM】 Diverse

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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