Masanao Yoshinaka Exhibition
January 26, 2018 10:01 amAbstract painter Masanao Yoshinaka once described the act of drawing as “practical philosophy.” This exhibition features a collection of works […]
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Heart-Warming Haiga Paintings by Ikuta Nansui
January 26, 2018 9:57 amHaiga is a style of Japanese painting that focuses on simple, yet deep observations of everyday life. Haiga paintings are […]
Hiroko Uehara “Deep Forest”
January 26, 2018 9:50 amHiroko Uehara creates surreal, genteel sculptures by combining human and plant forms. These mythical creatures emit an energy that’s all […]
Van Gogh & Japan
January 26, 2018 9:48 amPost-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh held a strong affinity for Japanese artworks and culture. Throughout his career, he collected numerous […]
ARS ELECTRONICA in the KNOWLEDGE CAPITAL vol.08 Artists as Catalysts – the body to be inspired
January 26, 2018 9:45 amArtists have always served as catalysts for real-world inspiration and innovation, particularly in the realm of technology. This exhibition presents […]
Travelers: Stepping into the Unknown
January 26, 2018 9:41 amThe National Museum of Art is a two-story subterranean international art museum located on Nakanoshima island between the Dōjima River […]
Tang Dynasty Tomb Figures of Hu People – Portraying the Multicultural Vigor on the Silk Road
January 26, 2018 9:38 amIn 2001, the tomb of Mu Tai of the Tang dynasty was unearthed in Qingcheng County in the Gansu Province […]
Setsubun – Bean-throwing Ceremony
December 25, 2017 12:23 pmJoin the bean-throwing ceremony held to scare away demons and bring good fortune for the year to come. After a […]
Shionomisaki Fire Festival
December 25, 2017 12:21 pmA spectacular field-burning event where flaming arrows are shot to ignite the grasslands around Shionomisaki, the southern most tip of […]
Katsube Fire Festival
December 25, 2017 12:18 pmScantily clad young men dance wildly beside the roaring fire. This is an annual religious festival celebrates a legend where […]