February 14, 2023 Reviews

Bulareyaung Dance Company: LUNA

The Bunun tribe and dancers—mutual giving and bestowing of life forces—By Miwa Yanagi
Singing voices of men resonate from beyond the darkness. Voices call upon one another from different directions amid the mountains in the middle of the night, perhaps to signal the beginning of a ritual or the return of hunters…

March 23, 2022 Special Contributors

Review: Voice of Void by Ho Tzu Nyen

Text: Jung-Yeon Ma
Ho Tzu Nyen’s solo exhibition “Voice of Void” was presented at the Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM] from April 3 to July 4, 2021. At the beginning of the talk with the artist and the production team held at the opening of the exhibition, the question was posed: “Why the Kyoto School now?” …

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Kyoko Yasuhara: Yamametan -A tale from Hiba- @ LEESAYA

September 26 – October 18, 2026

Kyoko Yasuhara, who works across video, photography, music, 3DCG, and other methods, presents her first solo exhibition at LEESAYA. Her new video work, Yamametan -A tale from Hiba-, draws on the fact that Mount Myoken, which adjoins the Hibayama Goryo—said in the Kojiki to be the tomb of Izanami—was quarried and its stone used to build the Chugoku Expressway and other structures, depicting a place where myth, geology, development, and personal memory intersect.

Kyoko Yasuhara, who works across video, photography, music, 3DCG, and other methods, presents her first solo exhibition at LEESAYA. Her new video work, Yamametan -A tale from Hiba-, draws on the fact that Mount Myoken, which adjoins the Hibayama Goryo—said in the Kojiki to be the tomb of Izanami—was quarried and its stone used to build the Chugoku Expressway and other structures, depicting a place where myth, geology, development, and personal memory intersect.

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Opening Lecture: Mel Chin (related event, “The 12th Hiroshima Art Prize: Mel Chin”)

An edited transcript of Mel Chin’s opening lecture for The 12th Hiroshima Art Prize: Mel Chin at the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art. From the early work Lecture Ax to The Invitation, a new work made for Hiroshima, Chin reflects, through anecdotes and quotations, on the ideas at the root of his practice.

An edited transcript of Mel Chin’s opening lecture for The 12th Hiroshima Art Prize: Mel Chin at the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art. From the early work Lecture Ax to The Invitation, a new work made for Hiroshima, Chin reflects, through anecdotes and quotations, on the ideas at the root of his practice.

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Rina Banerjee: “You made me leave home. . . @ Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo

March 19 – September 13, 2026

A solo exhibition by South Asian diaspora artist Rina Banerjee, marking the 20th anniversary of Espace Louis Vuitton and the 10th anniversary of Fondation Louis Vuitton’s “Hors-les-murs” programme.

A solo exhibition by South Asian diaspora artist Rina Banerjee, marking the 20th anniversary of Espace Louis Vuitton and the 10th anniversary of Fondation Louis Vuitton’s “Hors-les-murs” programme.

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Open Call｜FY2027 NCAR × AWARE Women Artists Research Fellowship

On September 15, the National Center for Art Research (NCAR) and AWARE opened applications for the FY2027 NCAR × AWARE Women Artists Research Fellowship, which supports research on women artists connected to Japan. Approximately two projects will each receive the equivalent of 5,000 euros. Applications close October 31.

On September 15, the National Center for Art Research (NCAR) and AWARE opened applications for the FY2027 NCAR × AWARE Women Artists Research Fellowship, which supports research on women artists connected to Japan. Approximately two projects will each receive the equivalent of 5,000 euros. Applications close October 31.

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Open Call｜MoriCAF Curator Residency Program 2027

On September 11, 2026, the Mori Contemporary Art Foundation (MoriCAF) announced the open call for the Curator Residency Program 2027, inviting applications from curators residing outside Japan with links to Japanese contemporary art. The application deadline is October 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time.

On September 11, 2026, the Mori Contemporary Art Foundation (MoriCAF) announced the open call for the Curator Residency Program 2027, inviting applications from curators residing outside Japan with links to Japanese contemporary art. The application deadline is October 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time.

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HIROSHI SUGIMOTO: EXTINCTION @ The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

June 16 – September 13, 2026

Featuring around 60 gelatin silver prints spanning the late 1970s to the present, the exhibition traces Hiroshi Sugimoto’s evolving practice through 13 series across three thematic sections: “Time, Light and Memory,” “Conceptual Forms,” and “Extinction.”

Featuring around 60 gelatin silver prints spanning the late 1970s to the present, the exhibition traces Hiroshi Sugimoto’s evolving practice through 13 series across three thematic sections: “Time, Light and Memory,” “Conceptual Forms,” and “Extinction.”

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2026 Praemium Imperiale laureates announced

On September 8, the Japan Art Association announced the 2026 Praemium Imperiale laureates: Jenny Holzer (painting), Andy Goldsworthy (sculpture), Daniel Libeskind (architecture), Herbert Blomstedt (music), and Cate Blanchett (theatre/film). The Grant for Young Artists goes to La Source Garouste.

On September 8, the Japan Art Association announced the 2026 Praemium Imperiale laureates: Jenny Holzer (painting), Andy Goldsworthy (sculpture), Daniel Libeskind (architecture), Herbert Blomstedt (music), and Cate Blanchett (theatre/film). The Grant for Young Artists goes to La Source Garouste.

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Daniel Buren: Situated Works 1966-2013 @ SCAI PIRAMIDE

May 14 – September 19, 2026

The exhibition features selected works by Daniel Buren spanning the 1960s to the 2010s, including fabric and canvas works, as well as pieces incorporating optical fiber.

The exhibition features selected works by Daniel Buren spanning the 1960s to the 2010s, including fabric and canvas works, as well as pieces incorporating optical fiber.

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Open Call｜Obayashi Foundation’s 2027 Visions of the City artist grant

The Obayashi Foundation has opened the call for the sixth recipient of its Visions of the City artist grant, marking the program’s first-ever open call. Entries are accepted through September 15, 2026.

The Obayashi Foundation has opened the call for the sixth recipient of its Visions of the City artist grant, marking the program’s first-ever open call. Entries are accepted through September 15, 2026.

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I’m So Happy You Are Here: Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now @ Hikarie Hall

July 4 – August 26, 2026

I’m So Happy You Are Here, an exhibition of Japanese women photographers from the 1950s to now, opened at Les Rencontres de la photographie d’Arles in 2024 and has since continued on an international tour. The Tokyo exhibition is an expanded version featuring more artists and a broader selection of works, bringing together 30 women photographers and some 200 works.

I’m So Happy You Are Here, an exhibition of Japanese women photographers from the 1950s to now, opened at Les Rencontres de la photographie d’Arles in 2024 and has since continued on an international tour. The Tokyo exhibition is an expanded version featuring more artists and a broader selection of works, bringing together 30 women photographers and some 200 works.

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“Portraits” April 14 to May 12, 2012 ArataniUrano, Tokyo   Installation view of Go Watanabe’s “Portraits” at ArataniUrano, Tokyo, 2012. Photo ART iT.   This exhibition of new lightbox works by Go Watanabe inaugurates ArataniUrano’s new home in the ShirokaneView More >

“Portraits” April 14 to May 12, 2012 ArataniUrano, Tokyo   Installation view of Go Watanabe’s “Portraits” at ArataniUrano, Tokyo, 2012. Photo ART iT.   This exhibition of new lightbox works by Go Watanabe inaugurates ArataniUrano’s new home in the ShirokaneView More >

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Kyoko Yasuhara: Yamametan -A tale from Hiba- @ LEESAYA

September 26 – October 18, 2026

Kyoko Yasuhara, who works across video, photography, music, 3DCG, and other methods, presents her first solo exhibition at LEESAYA. Her new video work, Yamametan -A tale from Hiba-, draws on the fact that Mount Myoken, which adjoins the Hibayama Goryo—said in the Kojiki to be the tomb of Izanami—was quarried and its stone used to build the Chugoku Expressway and other structures, depicting a place where myth, geology, development, and personal memory intersect.

Kyoko Yasuhara, who works across video, photography, music, 3DCG, and other methods, presents her first solo exhibition at LEESAYA. Her new video work, Yamametan -A tale from Hiba-, draws on the fact that Mount Myoken, which adjoins the Hibayama Goryo—said in the Kojiki to be the tomb of Izanami—was quarried and its stone used to build the Chugoku Expressway and other structures, depicting a place where myth, geology, development, and personal memory intersect.

Photo Report

Rina Banerjee: “You made me leave home. . . @ Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo

March 19 – September 13, 2026

A solo exhibition by South Asian diaspora artist Rina Banerjee, marking the 20th anniversary of Espace Louis Vuitton and the 10th anniversary of Fondation Louis Vuitton’s “Hors-les-murs” programme.

A solo exhibition by South Asian diaspora artist Rina Banerjee, marking the 20th anniversary of Espace Louis Vuitton and the 10th anniversary of Fondation Louis Vuitton’s “Hors-les-murs” programme.

Photo Report

HIROSHI SUGIMOTO: EXTINCTION @ The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

June 16 – September 13, 2026

Featuring around 60 gelatin silver prints spanning the late 1970s to the present, the exhibition traces Hiroshi Sugimoto’s evolving practice through 13 series across three thematic sections: “Time, Light and Memory,” “Conceptual Forms,” and “Extinction.”

Featuring around 60 gelatin silver prints spanning the late 1970s to the present, the exhibition traces Hiroshi Sugimoto’s evolving practice through 13 series across three thematic sections: “Time, Light and Memory,” “Conceptual Forms,” and “Extinction.”

Photo Report

Daniel Buren: Situated Works 1966-2013 @ SCAI PIRAMIDE

May 14 – September 19, 2026

The exhibition features selected works by Daniel Buren spanning the 1960s to the 2010s, including fabric and canvas works, as well as pieces incorporating optical fiber.

The exhibition features selected works by Daniel Buren spanning the 1960s to the 2010s, including fabric and canvas works, as well as pieces incorporating optical fiber.

Photo Report

I’m So Happy You Are Here: Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now @ Hikarie Hall

July 4 – August 26, 2026

I’m So Happy You Are Here, an exhibition of Japanese women photographers from the 1950s to now, opened at Les Rencontres de la photographie d’Arles in 2024 and has since continued on an international tour. The Tokyo exhibition is an expanded version featuring more artists and a broader selection of works, bringing together 30 women photographers and some 200 works.

I’m So Happy You Are Here, an exhibition of Japanese women photographers from the 1950s to now, opened at Les Rencontres de la photographie d’Arles in 2024 and has since continued on an international tour. The Tokyo exhibition is an expanded version featuring more artists and a broader selection of works, bringing together 30 women photographers and some 200 works.

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Munehiro Yoshimura: Illusion on Outskirts of Town @ KAYOKOYUKI

July 11 – August 29, 2026

A solo exhibition by Munehiro Yoshimura, who, grounded in a deep engagement with the history of Western painting and seeking “not photographic realism, but painterly realism,” has long created paintings centered on suburban landscapes and human figures.

A solo exhibition by Munehiro Yoshimura, who, grounded in a deep engagement with the history of Western painting and seeking “not photographic realism, but painterly realism,” has long created paintings centered on suburban landscapes and human figures.

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Yang Ah Ham: Undefined Panorama @ Art Sonje Center

Yang Ah Ham: Undefined Panorama
July 31 – October 4, 2026
Art Sonje Center, Seoul
Curators: Sunjung Kim (Artistic Director, Art Sonje Center), Najung Kim (Independent Curator)

Yang Ah Ham: Undefined Panorama
July 31 – October 4, 2026
Art Sonje Center, Seoul
Curators: Sunjung Kim (Artistic Director, Art Sonje Center), Najung Kim (Independent Curator)

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Inside Other Spaces: Environments by Women Artists 1956−1976 @ LEEUM Museum

Inside Other Spaces: Environments by Women Artists 1956−1976
May 5 – November 29, 2026
LEEUM Museum, Seoul
Curators: Andrea Lissoni (Haus der Kunst Munich) and Marina Pugliese (Mudec Museo Delle Culture Milano), Sungwon Kim (Deputy Director and Chief Curator, Leeum Museum of Art), Eunjung EJ Cho (Curator, Leeum Museum of Art)

Inside Other Spaces: Environments by Women Artists 1956−1976
May 5 – November 29, 2026
LEEUM Museum, Seoul
Curators: Andrea Lissoni (Haus der Kunst Munich) and Marina Pugliese (Mudec Museo Delle Culture Milano), Sungwon Kim (Deputy Director and Chief Curator, Leeum Museum of Art), Eunjung EJ Cho (Curator, Leeum Museum of Art)

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This is (Not) Conceptual Art @ National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul is holding This is (Not) Conceptual Art, a survey of conceptual tendencies in Korean art. Where conceptualism in the West is associated with dematerialization, the exhibition traces an approach that handled language and concept alongside material and form. Around 140 works by 28 artists are shown in four sections: “Language, Logic, Performance,” “Objects and Language,” “Mapping and Measuring” and “Manipulators of Signs.”

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul is holding This is (Not) Conceptual Art, a survey of conceptual tendencies in Korean art. Where conceptualism in the West is associated with dematerialization, the exhibition traces an approach that handled language and concept alongside material and form. Around 140 works by 28 artists are shown in four sections: “Language, Logic, Performance,” “Objects and Language,” “Mapping and Measuring” and “Manipulators of Signs.”

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Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art

Tangled Scenery: Hirai Koki

October 24, 2026 – January 24, 2027

  Born and raised in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Hirai Koki (b.1996) has in recent years focused on the history and present-day realities of the two neighboring cities of Hiroshima and Kure, creating works that combine rotoscoped animation, three-dimensional models,View More >

  Born and raised in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Hirai Koki (b.1996) has in recent years focused on the history and present-day realities of the two neighboring cities of Hiroshima and Kure, creating works that combine rotoscoped animation, three-dimensional models,View More >

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Forget Me Not Aya FUJIOKA

  Art Center BUG, operated by Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., is pleased to present Forget Me Not, a solo show by Aya Fujioka opening on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Recruit has supported Fujioka since early in her artistic career, selectingView More >

  Art Center BUG, operated by Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd., is pleased to present Forget Me Not, a solo show by Aya Fujioka opening on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Recruit has supported Fujioka since early in her artistic career, selectingView More >

Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art

Collection Exhibition 2026-Ⅱ

October 10, 2026 – January 24, 2027

  Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art marks the third anniversary of its reopening this year. Under the annual theme The Time of the Museum, this year’s collection exhibitions introduce works from the collection alongside the activities of the museumView More >

  Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art marks the third anniversary of its reopening this year. Under the annual theme The Time of the Museum, this year’s collection exhibitions introduce works from the collection alongside the activities of the museumView More >

Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art

Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava in Japan 2026-27

November 14, 2026 – January 24, 2027

  The Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava (BIB) is held every two years in Bratislava, the capital of the Slovak Republic. The event is one of the world’s largest competitions for original picture book illustrations. The first biennale was staged inView More >

  The Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava (BIB) is held every two years in Bratislava, the capital of the Slovak Republic. The event is one of the world’s largest competitions for original picture book illustrations. The first biennale was staged inView More >

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