Art
-
Legacy of Otto von Habsburg, Last Crown Prince of Defunct Austro-Hungarian Empire, Showcased at Tokyo Museum
An exhibition about the life and legacy of Otto von Habsburg — the last crown prince to the defun...
September 26, 2024
-
Fans Walk Through 35 Years of CLAMP in Tokyo Exhibition; About 800 Original Artworks on Display in Seven Themed Rooms at The National Art Center, Tokyo
For 35 years, manga readers of all ages and genders across the world have enjoyed the works of cr...
September 20, 2024
-
17th-Century Fusuma Panel Painting Counterparts Found in Aomori Pref., London; Search for Identity of Artist Continues
Two sets of fusuma sliding panel paintings created more than 400 years ago — one owned by a long-...
September 18, 2024
-
Studs Awaken Powers Lying Dormant in Artworks
Manekineko, or beckoning cats, come in various colors and poses, but no one had ever heard of a s...
September 15, 2024
-
Simple, Elegant Beauty of ‘Kusakizome’ Soothes; Artist Specializes in Technique for Dyeing with Plant-Made Dyes
The flowers and plants depicted on the many wooden boxes are created using the roketsu kusakizome...
September 8, 2024
-
Art Museums in Tokushima, Kochi Prefectures Investigating Paintings Suspected of Being Fake; Possibly Done by Master Forger
Two art museums in Shikoku might be the victims of a master forger. The Tokushima Modern Art Muse...
August 7, 2024
-
Emailed Response Implicates Beltracchi in Forging 2 Oil Painting Owned by Japanese Art Museums; Apologizes for Causing Confusion
Wolfgang Beltracchi, the world-famous art forger suspected of creating two fake oil paintings own...
August 7, 2024
-
Japanese Disabled Painter Eager for International Success
NEW YORK (Jiji Press) — Ryo Sato, a 44-year-old Japanese painter who paints with a pencil in his ...
August 5, 2024
-
Used by Prominent Historical Figures, Akama-suzuri Inkstone has an 800-Year History
YAMAGUCHI — A reddish-brown stone is chipped away by a chisel, little by little. The large handle...
July 30, 2024
-
Japan Uses Traditional Techniques to Prevent Forgery of Banknotes; Exhibition Displays Intaglio Printing, Japanese Watermark Technology
A special exhibition titled “The Art by Japanese Banknotes’ Designers” commemorated the issuance ...
July 28, 2024
-
Ueshima Museum, A New Center For Contemporary Art, Opens In Tokyo; Displays Works By Present-Day Artists From Japan And Overseas
The Ueshima Museum, which exhibits superb works of contemporary art from its own collection, open...
July 13, 2024
-
Indispensable Craftsmanship for Producing Traditional Nara Sumi Inksticks; Going from Doughy Soot to Beautiful Ink
NARA — Sumi ink, introduced to Japan from the Korean peninsula during the Asuka period (592-710),...
July 2, 2024
-
Gifu Museum’s Contemporary Art Exhibits Move the Soul; Two Artists’ Work Focuses on Theme of Time
IKEDA, Gifu – The Kyokushou Bijutsukan museum has no admission fee nor charges for its predominan...
June 17, 2024
-
These Fish Won’t Fry, but They Do Bring Joy and Elegance to a Room
NIIGATA — With their mouths wide open and gently curved paper bodies, Kami-nishikigoi, carp-shape...
June 16, 2024
-
Printed Circuit Board Art Radiates Delicate Beauty; Artist Has Original Take on Latest Technology
Printed circuit boards (PCB) are built into all kinds of equipment, including automobiles, home appl...
June 7, 2024
"Culture" POPULAR ARTICLE
-
-
-
-
-
JN TOP STORIES
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
