Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo 30th Anniversary Exhibition – MOT Collection: 9 Profiles 1935→2025
This special anniversary edition of the MOT Collection exhibition divides the history of art from 1935 to 2025 into decades, presenting key works from each era in nine themed sections. The show offers a multifaceted interpretation of the diverse developments in art from the pre-war period to the present day, drawing from the museum’s rich collection.

Period: April 29 (Tue/Holiday) – July 21 (Mon/Holiday), 2025
Venue: Collection Gallery, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last admission: 30 minutes before closing)
Closed: Mondays (except May 5 and July 21), and May 7
Admission:
Adults: 500
University and vocational students: 400
High school students and seniors (65 and over): 250
Junior high school students and younger: Free

URL: https://tinyurl.com/8y9dvajz

TOP Museum 30th Anniversary Exhibition: “TOP Collection—FUEKI RYUKO”
Focusing on the philosophy of “FUEKI RYUKO” (constancy and change) advocated by Edo-period haiku poet Matsuo Basho, this exhibition commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum. The museum’s collection is restructured into five thematic sections, reflecting on what changes and what remains the same over time.

Period: April 5 (Sat) – June 22 (Sun), 2025
Venue: Tokyo Photographic Art Museum (TOP Museum)
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last admission: 30 minutes before closing)
Closed: Mondays (Open on May 5, closed on May 7)
Admission:
Adults: 700
Students: 560
High school students and seniors (65+): 350
Junior high school students and younger: Free
Image caption: Yoshimutsu Okubo, Toyoko-san, 1926, Bromoil print

URL: https://tinyurl.com/mr399wzr

Tokyo Art Museum – “Searching for Angels in Paintings”
This exhibition sheds light on the meaning and presence of "angels" as depicted in contemporary artworks, focusing on the work of Klaus Pfeiffer and other artists. Transcending religious contexts and eras, the show invites viewers to reflect quietly on the relevance of angels in today’s uncertain times.

Period: April 5 (Sat) – June 29 (Sun), 2025
Venue: Tokyo Art Museum
Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Last admission: 6:00 PM)
Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
Admission:
Adults: 500
University and high school students: 400
Junior high and elementary school students: 300
URL: http://www.tokyoartmuseum.com/

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa – “Layered Time: Depicting This World”
As science and society continue to progress, humanity faces recurring challenges such as conflict and discrimination. This exhibition visualizes the layered nature of human time through contemporary art. Artists depict a vision of “this world” where the past, present, and future intersect.

Period: April 29 (Tue/Holiday) – September 28 (Sun), 2025
Venue: 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa – Galleries 7–12, 14
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Fridays and Saturdays until 8:00 PM)
Closed: Mondays (except May 5, July 21, August 11, and September 15), May 7, July 22, August 12, September 16
Image caption: Yusuke Asai, Stars, Scattering / Closest to the Sun, 2024
Photo: Maki Taguchi

URL: https://tinyurl.com/22a7dxm5

Toyota Municipal Museum of Art – Kuroda Tatsuaki: A Journey Through Wood, Lacquer, and Mother-of-Pearl
This exhibition commemorates the 120th anniversary of the birth of Kuroda Tatsuaki (1904–1982), a renowned wood and lacquer artist active both before and after World War II. Self-taught and deeply influenced by classic works from Japan and abroad, Kuroda was celebrated for his extraordinary sculptural skill and mastery of diverse techniques. His involvement in the Mingei (folk crafts) movement, alongside figures like Yanagi Muneyoshi and Kawai Kanjiro, significantly shaped his artistic journey. In 1970, he became the first artist working with wood to be designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property holder (Living National Treasure).​

The exhibition showcases a range of Kuroda’s works from throughout his long career, including pieces with a lustrous lacquer finish, dynamic wiped-lacquer objects crafted with curving and twisting techniques, and yogai raden mother-of-pearl inlay incorporating Mexican abalone which marked a breakthrough in the raden technique, as well as original sketches and previously unreleased materials. Visitors are invited to explore the breadth and essence of Kuroda’s oeuvre, from large-scale furniture to delicate items small enough to hold in one’s hand.​

Period: March 15 (Sat) – May 18 (Sun), 2025
Venue: Toyota Municipal Museum of Art
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Last admission: 5:00 PM)
Closed: Mondays (Open on April 28 and May 5)
Admission: General admission: 1,200; High school and university students: 1,000; Junior high school students and younger: Free

URL: https://tinyurl.com/2234npd5

Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo – Kenjiro Okazaki: 而今而後 Time Unfolding Here
Kenjiro Okazaki is a multifaceted artist known for his contributions to painting, sculpture, architecture, robotics, and critical writing. This large-scale solo exhibition explores his concept of zōkei (plastic arts) as a way to reconnect human perception with the world, especially amid growing global instability. The show highlights works produced since 2021—marking a pivotal point in his practice—alongside key pieces from earlier periods. Okazaki invites viewers to reconsider not whether the world is changing, but how our perception of it can be transformed. Through his work, the exhibition offers new ways of understanding form, time, and transformation.

Period: April 29 (Tus) - July 21 (Mon), 2025
Venue: Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, Exhibition Gallery 1F/3F
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last admission: 30 minutes before closing)
Closed: Mondays (exceptions apply)
Admission: Adults 2,000 / Students & Seniors 1,400 / Youth 800 / Children free
URL: https://www.mot-art-museum.jp/en/exhibitions/kenjiro/

Toyota Municipal Museum of Art – Takahashi Setsuro Gallery Reopening Exhibition
The Toyota Municipal Museum of Art is pleased to announce the reopening of the Takahashi Setsuro Gallery with a special exhibition dedicated to the works of Takahashi Setsuro (1914–2007). Renowned for elevating lacquerware from its traditional utilitarian roots to the realm of fine art, Takahashi created innovative pieces that transcended conventional boundaries, including folding screens and paintings. This exhibition showcases an extensive selection of his groundbreaking lacquer works, celebrating his significant contributions to contemporary crafts.​

Period: January 18 (Sat) – May 18 (Sun), 2025
Venue: Toyota Municipal Museum of Art
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Last admission: 5:00 PM)
Closed: Mondays (except national holidays)
Admission: Information not provided
URL: https://tinyurl.com/4vzz7ywd

ATELIER MUJI GINZA – Samiro Yunoki Exhibition: No Excitement, No Fun
The 'Life in Art' project by ATELIER MUJI GINZA emphasizes the integration of art into daily life, showcasing works from artists whose visions resonate deeply with this philosophy. This exhibition honors the late textile artist Samiro Yunoki (1922–2024), renowned for his innovative stencil-dyeing techniques that brought traditional folk crafts into contemporary relevance. The showcase features a diverse collection of Yunoki's creations, including collaborations with ATELIER MUJI GINZA that produced items like tenugui hand towels and yukata garments, all designed to infuse everyday life with artistic joy. Through this exhibition, visitors are invited to explore how art can enrich daily experiences and contribute to a more vibrant lifestyle.​

Period: April 18 (Fri) – June 8 (Sun), 2025
Venue: MUJI GINZA 6F, ATELIER MUJI GINZA Gallery 1 & 2
Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Hours may vary)
Admission: Free
URL: https://tinyurl.com/5b9k43xw

Higashi-Osaka Civic Art Center – The Beautiful Earth: Life and the Land
Commemorating 35 years since the International Garden and Greenery Exposition (Expo '90), this exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the relationship between humans and nature. Featuring a curated selection of photographic works from the Osaka Prefecture’s 20th Century Art Collection, the exhibition explores the interconnection between life and the Earth. The theme emphasizes the enduring beauty of our planet and the importance of reevaluating our place within its ecosystems through the lens of art.

Period: April 24 (Thu) – May 11 (Sun), 2025
Venue: Higashi-Osaka Civic Art Center, Exhibition Rooms 1–3
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Admission: Free
URL: https://tinyurl.com/48w5mc88

Pola Museum Annex – Hiraku Suzuki "Ocean and Signs"
The Pola Museum Annex is pleased to present "Ocean and Signs," a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Hiraku Suzuki. Known for his exploration of drawing as a medium that transcends traditional boundaries, Suzuki's work often delves into themes that evoke the depths of the ocean and the expanses of the cosmos. In this exhibition, he showcases a series of new works featuring silver symbols set against deep blue backgrounds, inviting viewers to experience a fusion of the aquatic and the celestial.​

Period: April 25 (Fri) – June 8 (Sun), 2025
Venue: Pola Museum Annex
Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Admission: Free
URL: https://tinyurl.com/3rczj8h7

Gallery & Bakery Tokyo 8min – Auto Moai Solo Exhibition: "Private Ritual"
Gallery & Bakery Tokyo 8min is pleased to present "Private Ritual," a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Auto Moai. Known for creating anonymous figures that evoke both objectivity and personal narratives, Auto Moai's work explores human relationships and the interactions between artwork and viewer. This exhibition marks the artist's largest to date, featuring an entirely new series of paintings, including several large-scale pieces. The showcased works will be available for purchase exclusively through ArtSticker.​

Period: April 26 (Sat) – May 27 (Tue), 2025
Venue: Gallery & Bakery Tokyo 8min
Hours: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Admission: Free
URL: https://artsticker.app/events/68081

Shimane Art Museum – Samiro Yunoki: The Eternal Now
The Shimane Art Museum is honored to present "Samiro Yunoki: The Eternal Now," a comprehensive exhibition celebrating the life and work of the late dyeing artist Samiro Yunoki (1922–2024). Renowned for his vibrant stencil-dyeing (katazome) techniques, Yunoki's creations are characterized by their free-spirited forms and harmonious color palettes. His artistic journey began post-World War II at the Ohara Museum of Art, where he was influenced by the Mingei (folk art) movement and mentored by Keisuke Serizawa. Over the decades, Yunoki expanded his repertoire to include prints, collages, picture books, and three-dimensional works. This exhibition offers an extensive overview of Yunoki's diverse artistic endeavors, featuring pieces from his early career to his final years.​

Period: April 18 (Fri) – June 16 (Mon), 2025
Venue: Shimane Art Museum
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (March–September: 10:00 AM – 30 minutes after sunset)
Closed: Tuesdays (Open on April 29 and May 6)
Admission: Adults 1,300; University Students 1,000; High School, Junior High, and Elementary School Students 500
URL: https://tinyurl.com/3bfxe2cr