Murakami Saburo, “Passing Through” (1956). Performance view at the 2nd Gutai Art Exhibition, Ohara Kaikan, Tokyo, c. October 11–17, 1956. (click to enlarge) (© Murakami Makiko and the former members ...

Approaching Japan's artistically diverse and politically entangled history of art is a formidable task, not least because English-language art history publications on the multifaceted subject are few ...

The current exhibition at the Polasek Museum has roots that stretch back a millennium or more. But I promise I will condense the story of the fascinating art of nihon shishu so you can read it over a ...

The art of Japan’s Edo period is undeniably beautiful, influencing creators across the centuries. Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai is most famous for his woodblock print, “Under the Wave off ...

Asia Society is proud to present Meiji Modern: Fifty Years of New Japan. This exhibition reevaluates a seminal era of turmoil, creativity, and transformation in Japan spanning the mid-nineteenth to ...

Since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, Japan has indeed attracted a great deal of international attention. The number of international travelers to Japan reached 3.3 million in July, a 41.9-percent ...

Yūzū Nenbutsu Engi (Origins of the Yuzu Nenbutsu Sect) 融通念仏縁起 (detail), Handscroll, Kamakura or period, 14th century, Japan, Ink, color, and gold on paper, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian ...

The Art of Japanese Life Season 1 is a docuseries that follows celebrated British journalist James Cox exploring Japan’s rich artistic and cultural traditions. Focusing on the country’s history, ...

During Phillips London’s evening sale just weeks ago, bidders located in Asia continued to vigorously compete for works by ultra-contemporary artists. But rather than the usual suspects from Hong Kong ...