"The Tokyo University of the Arts' Way of Viewing Art – Become a Tokyo University of the Arts Student This Summer"
Venue: Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum
Date: July 24, 2026 (Friday) to September 23, 2026 (Wednesday/Holiday)
The Tokyo University of the Arts Museum (Ueno Park, Tokyo) will be holding "Geidai-style Perspectives on Art – Become an Geidai Student This Summer -" from Friday, July 24th to Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026.
"Geidai-style Art Perspective – Become an Art University Student This Summer" (commonly known as the "Mikata Exhibition") is the inaugural exhibition of a series of events to be held every summer for three years, from 2026 to 2028. This exhibition presents 12 "lectures" given by current faculty members of Tokyo University of the Arts as an "exhibition" within the museum. It offers an unprecedentedly luxurious viewing experience, allowing you to "listen" to art works, primarily from Tokyo University of the Arts' valuable collection, as teaching materials, covering a variety of themes related to art, such as art history, practical skills, expression, appreciation, materials, and conservation and restoration.
We are pleased to announce that the comedy duo Knights will be serving as special tutors for this exhibition. Nobuyuki Tsuchiya will be attending university in April 2026 at the age of 47, and is currently studying art while promoting its appeal. His participation was made possible because of the affinity with the exhibition's theme of "learning about art," based on this experience. The exhibition is structured to resemble a university class, and the "special tutors" have been named to connect visitors with learning and deepen their understanding of the exhibits. Knights will deliver the appeal of the exhibition in an easy-to-understand way from their unique perspective.
This summer, everyone can become an art university student at "Geidai-style Art 'Perspective' – Become an Art University Student This Summer"!
Mikata Exhibition Special Tutors: Knights (Nobuyuki Hanawa, Nobuyuki Tsuchiya)
[Comment upon being appointed as a special tutor]
▼Nobuyuki Hanawa
Thank you for selecting me as a special tutor for "Geidai-style Art Perspective – Become an Geidai Student This Summer".
When I searched for "art" on Yahoo, an exchange between a student and a teacher really stuck with me. The student asked, "Even if I'm told to experience first-class art, I don't know what first-class is, and even if others think it's good, I don't think so. What is first-class?" To which the teacher replied, "First-class art is something that truly moves you and that you can admire. If you just follow what everyone says is good, your own heart, which is the most important thing, will die. Discard your preconceptions, and with a blank slate, confront things directly. If you are truly moved as a result, that is 'first-class' for you." I completely agree. As a special tutor, I sincerely hope that you will encounter many moving experiences this summer through the "Mikata Exhibition."
I don't draw pictures at all, but I write more stand-up comedy than anyone else. – From a "second-rate comedian".
▼Nobuyuki Tsuchiya
I am very surprised to be appointed as a special tutor for "Geidai-style Art 'Perspective' – Become an Geidai Student This Summer -".
This exhibition is special because it's not just a place to appreciate artwork, but also a place where you can learn about art as if you were taking classes at Tokyo University of the Arts. As someone who has actually experienced the grueling process of getting into art school, I can't help but think, "Why didn't you tell me earlier if I could become a student at Tokyo University of the Arts this summer?!" But the thought of being able to study art at Tokyo University of the Arts is truly like a dream, and I'm already excited.
Knights (Nobuyuki Hanawa, Nobuyuki Tsuchiya) / Profile
The comedy duo, consisting of Hanawa (the straight man) and Tsuchiya (the funny man), began their activities in 2001. They are disciples of Keiko Utsumi. They are active in rakugo theaters as members of the Manzai Association, Rakugo Geijutsu Association, and the Sanyutei Koyūzō school. They have many achievements, including reaching the finals of the M-1 Grand Prix, and are active in a wide range of fields, including television and radio. Tsuchiya is currently appearing as a narrator on NHK E Tele's "Mastering Western Art in 3 Months," which began airing in April of this year.
Details for the "Mikata Exhibition" event and workshops have been finalized!
Tickets go on sale June 26th (Friday)!
Details of the events and workshops for this exhibition have been finalized. Tickets will go on sale from 10:00 AM on Friday, June 26th. The events will include a hands-on experience of "ageutsushi," a Japanese painting copying technique taught in actual lectures by current Tokyo University of the Arts students, an etching experience (a printmaking technique), and workshops for children. No specialized knowledge is required, and it can be enjoyed by children from elementary school age and up, as well as adults.
[Workshop]
●Let's create artwork using animal motifs! (Children's Workshop)
Instructor: Sunao Maruyama (Design Department, Design Major)
Become an animal! A crafting workshop for children.
Date and time: August 2nd (Sunday), 1:30 PM
• Price: 1,000 yen / Capacity: 20 people / Duration: 120 minutes / Target audience: Elementary school students and older, up to under 18 years old
● Etching experience (printmaking workshop)
Instructor: Seiichiro Mitsuida (Painting Department, Printmaking Laboratory)
We will perform etching, one of the copperplate engraving techniques.
Date and time: August 5th (Wednesday), 1:00 PM
• Price: 3,000 yen / Capacity: 12 people / Duration: 180 minutes / Target audience: Elementary school students and older
● Copying experience (Japanese painting workshop)
Instructor: Keishi Takashima (Department of Painting, Japanese Painting Major)
This workshop offers a hands-on experience of "ageutsushi," a technique for copying Japanese paintings that current students at Tokyo University of the Arts learn in their actual lectures.
・Date and time: August 28th (Friday) 13:00-/15:00-, August 29th (Saturday) 13:00-/15:00- 2 times each day, 4 times in total
• Price: 3,000 yen / Capacity: 15 people per session / Duration: 90 minutes / Target audience: Elementary school students and older
*Please check the official website and ticket sales page for important information regarding participation in the workshop.
• Ticket sales start date: June 26th (Fri) 10:00 AM (first-come, first-served basis)
• Ticket sales outlet: Art Exhibition Navi Ticket App (credit card payment only)
*You will need to download the "Art Exhibition Navi Ticket App" in advance.
https://aejtickets.api.yomiuri.co.jp
【event】
● Mini Concert
We will be holding a mini-concert by two students from the Instrumental Music Department of the Graduate School of Music at Tokyo University of the Arts.
Date and time: July 28th (Tue), 2 PM
Venue: Entrance Hall, Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum
• Program: Duet for Violin and Viola in G major, K.423
• Admission: Free (however, a ticket for the day is required)
*No advance registration is required. Please come directly to the venue on the day of the event.
*Participation may be limited depending on the number of participants.
● Mini-lectures by university lecturers
A short lecture (approximately 20 minutes) about the exhibition will be given by the curator in charge and an instructor.
• Date and Time: Wednesday, July 29th, 3:00 PM onwards; Ryo Furuta (General Supervisor, University Art Museum)
August 12th (Wednesday) 3:00pm – Takashi Murakami (University Art Museum)
Friday, September 11th, 3:00 PM – Yasushi Okada (Specialization in Cultural Heritage Conservation)
Venue: Entrance Hall, Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum
• Admission: Free (however, a ticket for the day is required)
*No advance registration is required. Please come directly to the venue on the day of the event.
*Participation may be limited depending on the number of participants.
●Museum Start A-I-U-E-O related projects
This three-day program allows you to encounter the perspectives of professors, students, and artists from Tokyo University of the Arts, and explore your own unique perspective.
Together with Professor Takenori Miyamoto (Oil Painting Major, Painting Department) and Professor Sunao Maruyama (Design Major, Design Department), who are in charge of the exhibition's lectures, we will look at the artworks, put our feelings into words, and engage in activities to express ourselves.
• Dates: August 21st (Fri) – 23rd (Sun)
• Target age: 15-18 years old (University students are not eligible)
• Capacity: 20 people
– Participation requirements: Participants must be able to attend all three days.
• Participation fee: Free
Application deadline: July 30th (Thursday)
*Please check the official website of Aiue for details on how to apply.
https://museum-start.jp/program/family/mikatalabo
[Special Ticket Information] Advance tickets are selling fast!
Parents and children alike can become "art university students" this summer?!
●Parent-child ticket price: 2,100 yen
This ticket set includes one general admission ticket and one admission ticket for junior high/high school students.
It is also possible to enter on different days.
• Sales outlet: Seven Tickets
• Sales period: On sale now until September 23rd (Wednesday, public holiday) 15:00
Join your fellow students! Let's become "Geidai students" together!
●Friend Discount: Pair of university student admission tickets – Price: 1,900 yen
Junior high and high school student admission ticket pair: Price 900 yen
You can purchase discounted pair tickets for university students or middle/high school students.
It is also possible to enter on different days.
• Sales outlet: Seven Tickets
• Sales period: On sale now until September 23rd (Wednesday, public holiday) 15:00
＼Additional announcement of special tickets with fun perks for the "Mikata Exhibition"!／
Additional tickets will be available from 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 1st.
Ticket with Mikata Exhibition Completion Test (Quiz Rally)
This ticket includes a completion exam (quiz rally) related to the lectures and exhibited works. At the venue, you can get a performance stamp based on your correct answer rate, and all purchasers will receive a certificate sticker!
●Both advance and same-day tickets cost the regular price + 500 yen.
●Release date: July 1st (Wed) 10:00 AM
Student ID included ticket
The ticket comes with a printed "student ID" form that you can use to write in your portrait, name, and other details. Present the printed "student ID" form at the venue to receive a random official merchandise postcard.
●Both advance and same-day tickets cost the regular price + 300 yen.
●Release date: July 1st (Wed) 10:00 AM
*Image is for illustrative purposes only.
[Highlights of this exhibition]
1. Take university lectures as part of an exhibition!
Tokyo University of the Arts is a hub for artistic geniuses and prodigies. But what kind of classes are offered there? From practical training to lectures, this is a unique opportunity to experience a part of art education at Tokyo University of the Arts. This is the first attempt to "exhibit" various "lectures" designed for an exhibition within the museum. You can "take" lectures such as "Basic Painting Practice" and "Introduction to Western Art History" simply by viewing the exhibition!
2. As an intensive summer course, as an experiential learning activity during summer vacation
This exhibition, themed around university lectures, is designed to be easily understood by both adults and children, focusing on actual works of art. Several interactive exhibits are available for families to enjoy together. Workshops will also be held during the exhibition period. Why not delve deeper into a lecture that interests you and use it as a summer vacation project?
3. Learn how to appreciate art through authentic works!
Although it's presented as a class, it's not a lecture using slides. It's a class using real art, including numerous masterpieces such as Yuki Ogura's representative work "Path." In addition to works by past professors such as Seiki Kuroda, Eisaku Wada, and Tanaka Hirakushi, and alumni such as Tsuguharu Fujita, you can learn how to "look" at art through the diverse Tokyo University of the Arts collection, ranging from works by Van Gogh to works by students.
[Event Overview]
Exhibition Title: Geidai-style "Perspective" on Art – Become a Geidai student this summer –
Date: July 24, 2026 (Friday) to September 23, 2026 (Wednesday/Holiday)
Closed on Mondays (except August 10th (Mon) and September 21st (Mon/National Holiday)).
Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Last entry 30 minutes before closing)
Venue: Tokyo University of the Arts University Art Museum, Main Building, Exhibition Rooms 1, 2, 3, and 4 [Ueno Park, Tokyo]
[Location] 12-8 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8714
Admission fee (tax included):
General admission: 2,000 yen (1,800 yen)
University students: 1,200 yen (1,000 yen)
Junior and senior high school students: 600 yen (500 yen)
*Prices in parentheses are advance ticket prices.
*Free for elementary school children and younger.
*Admission is free for persons with disabilities and one accompanying caregiver.
(Please present your disability certificate or similar document upon entry.)
Advance tickets: On sale now
■ Online Tickets
• Official online tickets : https://www.e-tix.jp/geidai-art-mikata
• Art Exhibition Navi Ticket App (credit card payment only)
*You will need to download the "Art Exhibition Navi Ticket App" in advance.
https://aejtickets.api.yomiuri.co.jp/?key=MKT26&type=1
■Ticket sales outlets
・Seven Tickets Seven Code: 115-650
URL: https://7ticket.jp/s/115650
Ticket Pia P-code: 687-475
URL: https://t.pia.jp/pia/event/event.do?eventCd=2618240
Lawson Ticket L-code: 32305
URL: https://l-tike.com/event/mevent/?mid=783792
・e+ (eplus) URL: https://eplus.jp/sf/detail/4527780001-P0030001?P6=001&P1=0402&P59=1
<Sales Schedule>
▽Advance tickets: On sale now until July 23rd (Thu) 23:59
▽Same-day ticket: July 24, 2026 (Friday) 0:00 to September 23, 2026 (Wednesday/Holiday) 16:30
*Please note that the sales period and entry system may be changed due to crowd conditions or other circumstances.
Organizers: Tokyo University of the Arts, Yomiuri Shimbun
For inquiries: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)
Official website: https://geidai-art-mikata.jp
Tokyo University of the Arts University Museum Official Website: https://museum.geidai.ac.jp Official Twitter: @geidai_mikata
https://x.com/geidai_mikata
Official Instagram: @geidai_art_mikata
https://www.instagram.com/geidai_art_mikata
[Faculty members participating in this exhibition] *In alphabetical order
Daigo Ushijima (Department of Advanced Art Expression, Advanced Art Expression Major)
Yasushi Okada (Specializing in Cultural Heritage Conservation)
Hiroshi Kumazawa (University Art Museum)
Naoki Sato (Department of Art Studies, Major in Art Studies)
Keishi Takashima (Department of Painting, Japanese Painting Major)
Tomoko Taguchi and Xue Ni (Future Creation and Inheritance Center)
Ryo Furuta (General Supervisor, University Art Museum)
Sunao Maruyama (Design major, Design Department)
Seiichiro Mitsuida (Painting Department, Printmaking Laboratory)
Takenori Miyamoto (Department of Painting, Oil Painting Major)
Takashi Murakami (University Art Museum)
[From the press release of the "Geidai-style Art Perspective" Secretariat]
