A unique exhibition , "Geidai-style View of Art – Become a Geidai Student This Summer," which allows anyone to become a "Geidai student," opened on July 24th, 2026 (Friday) at the Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum in Ueno Park, Tokyo. The exhibition will run until September 23rd (Wednesday, national holiday). This exhibition presents 12 "lectures" taught by current faculty members of Tokyo University of the Arts, using the museum's valuable collection as teaching materials, all presented as an "exhibition." Its greatest appeal lies in the unprecedented and luxurious viewing experience, which makes you feel as if you are actually attending a university lecture. This report details the…
[National Museum of Western Art] Report on the “Rembrandt the Printmaker: Challenge, Inheritance, and Impact” exhibition. What is the innovative nature of Rembrandt’s prints that connects them to Goya, Redon, and Matisse?
An exhibition highlighting the "printmaker" aspect of Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-69), a leading 17th-century Dutch painter, has opened at the National Museum of Western Art. Titled "Rembrandt the Printmaker: Challenge, Inheritance, Impact," the exhibition runs until September 23, 2026 (Wednesday, national holiday). *Some exhibited works will be changed during the exhibition period. Please check the list of works posted on the official website for details. Top visual: Exhibition view Article provided by: Taito Culture Marche Born in Leiden, Netherlands in 1606, Rembrandt established himself as a leading portrait and narrative painter. He is widely known for his oil paintings such as "The Night Watch," which uses dramatic contrasts of…
A report on the “Great Van Gogh Exhibition: Cafe Terrace at Night” (Ueno Royal Museum). The masterpiece of nightscapes returns to Japan after approximately 20 years, tracing the artist’s journey to vivid color expression.
The "Great Van Gogh Exhibition: Café Terrace at Night," which has attracted considerable attention due to the first visit to Japan in approximately 20 years of Vincent van Gogh's (1853-1890) masterpiece "Café Terrace at Night (Place de la Forum)," is currently being held at the Ueno Royal Museum. The exhibition runs until August 12, 2026 (Wednesday). The Kröller-Müller Museum in the Netherlands boasts one of the world's leading collections of Van Gogh's works. This exhibition, comprised solely of his finest pieces, is the first of two phases of the "Great Van Gogh Exhibition," focusing on the first half of his short artistic career, which spanned only about 10 years. The…
[Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum] Report on the “Andrew Wyeth Exhibition”: The Forms of “Boundaries” Connecting Light and Shadow, Life and Death, Existence and Absence
A major retrospective exhibition , "Andrew Wyeth Exhibition: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum," which interprets Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009), a national painter representing 20th-century American figurative painting, through the theme of "boundaries," is currently being held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. The exhibition runs until July 5, 2026 (Sunday). *All works featured in this article are by Andrew Wyeth. Article provided by: Taito Culture Marche Andrew Wyeth, who was active throughout the 20th century, distanced himself from the avant-garde art movements that swept the era, such as Abstract Expressionism, Neo-Dada, and Pop Art. Based in his hometown of Pennsylvania and Maine, where he spent his…
[National Museum of Western Art] Report on the “Čiurlionis Exhibition: Inner Star Chart”. A major retrospective of the Lithuanian national artist who fused painting and music, the first in 34 years.
A major retrospective exhibition of the works of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1875–1911), a leading Lithuanian artist, titled "Čiurlionis Exhibition: Inner Star Chart," is currently being held at the National Museum of Western Art. This is the first major retrospective in Japan in 34 years. The exhibition runs until June 14, 2026 (Sunday). *All exhibited works are by Mikaloyus Constantinas Čiurlionis and are from the collection of the National Museum of Art MK Čiurlionis (Kaunas), Lithuania. Article provided by: Taito Culture Marche Top visual credit: "Rex (the King)," 1909 In the early 20th century, Čiurlionis demonstrated exceptional talent in both painting and music, laying the foundation for modern Lithuanian culture. During…
A report on the “Extremely Dangerous Creatures Exhibition: Science Takes on the True Power of Living Things” (National Museum of Nature and Science). This exhibition stimulates intellectual curiosity by focusing on the “special moves” of dangerous creatures, such as overwhelming power and deadly venom.
In recent years, so-called "battle encyclopedias," which introduce and discuss the strengths of animals, dinosaurs, and mythical creatures in a battle format, have become very popular. "What is the strongest animal in the world?" "It's the African elephant, obviously." "No, after all, the hippo is strong." Such discussions are a fun topic that can get both curious children and adults excited. Immense power, sharp fangs, deadly venom, electric shocks. The astonishing abilities of dangerous creatures that humans cannot match. These are abilities that can be called "ultimate techniques" that they have acquired through evolution to hunt prey and defend themselves. Focusing on such deadly techniques, the special exhibition "Super Dangerous…
[Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum] Report on “Swedish Painting: Nordic Light, the Radiance of Everyday Life.” Tracing the Golden Age When Swedish Painters Showcased Their National Identity
The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum is hosting the first-ever exhibition in Japan showcasing paintings from the Golden Age of Swedish art, which has been gaining global attention in recent years. The exhibition , "Swedish Paintings: Nordic Light, Everyday Brilliance," commemorating the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum , will run from Tuesday, January 27, 2026, to Sunday, April 12, 2026. *All works shown are from the collection of the National Museum of Sweden. Article provided by: Taito Cultural Marche Top image: Carl Larsson, "Preparing for a Card Game," 1901 (chronology) Coastlines lined with rocky reefs. Majestic forests and lakes. Lands covered in harsh snow in…
[National Museum of Nature and Science] Report on the “Great Extinction Exhibition: The Big Five in the History of Life.” Unraveling the history of extinction and evolution through the latest research
The National Museum of Nature and Science is currently hosting a special exhibition titled "The Great Extinctions: The Big Five in the History of Life," which focuses on the five "mass extinctions" that have occurred over the Earth's 4 billion year history, commonly known as the Big Five. The exhibition will run from November 1, 2025 (Saturday) to February 23, 2026 (Monday, national holiday). Article provided by: Taito Cultural Marche In the history of life, "extinction" and "evolution" go hand in hand. Extinction occurs when a species dies out without leaving any offspring, and it is generally thought that around 10% of species become extinct every million years. On the…
【国立西洋美術館】「オルセー美術館所蔵 印象派―室内をめぐる物語」取材レポート。“室内”という舞台を鮮やかに照らす、印象派のもう一つの魅力
The National Museum of Western Art is hosting an exhibition titled "Impressionism from the Musée d'Orsay: Stories of Interiors," which focuses on the representations of interiors by Impressionist painters. The exhibition will run from Saturday, October 25, 2025 to Sunday, February 15, 2026. Article provided by: Taito Cultural Marche Top image: Exhibition view of "Impressionism from the Musée d'Orsay: Tales of Interiors," National Museum of Western Art, 2025 When we hear the word "Impressionism," the first thing that comes to mind is probably landscape paintings that capture outdoor light or the changing atmosphere. Their approach to creating landscapes and their use of plein air certainly brought about a revolution in…
Report from the “Berabou Edo Taito Taiga Drama Museum.” Experience the story of Tsutaju, the “Edo Media King.”
Article provided by: Taito Cultural Marche "Berabou: Tsutaju Eika no Yumebanashi" is a historical drama that depicts the turbulent life of Tsutaya Juzaburo, also known as Tsutaju, a media mogul active in the mid-Edo period. The "Berabou Edo Taito Taiga Drama Museum" that we visited this time is a facility that opened in Taito Ward, Tokyo, an area associated with Tsutaya Juzaburo, the main character of "Berabou – Tsutajueika no Yumebanashi." The Taiga Drama Museum is packed with content that will allow you to enjoy the drama even more, such as the costumes and props of the characters. In this report, we will introduce its charms and highlights. Experience the…