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Sunday, August 16, 2026 · No. 227

Tokyo

All Tokyo news curated by The Cultural Signal — real-time press release coverage across the global art world.

7 stories across Tokyo, Contemporary, New Media, and Photography. Latest: Mori Art Museum to Open Katayama Mari Solo Exhibition October 31, 2026.

Mori Art Museum to Open Katayama Mari Solo Exhibition October 31, 2026

Mori Art Museum to Open Katayama Mari Solo Exhibition October 31, 2026

The Mori Contemporary Art Foundation and Mori Art Museum will present an exhibition of work by Katayama Mari, winner of the inaugural Mori Art Award Grand Prize, from October 31, 2026, to March 28, 2027, at the museum in Tokyo.

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Mori Art Museum Plans Major Mariko Mori Retrospective Spanning Three Decades

Mori Art Museum Plans Major Mariko Mori Retrospective Spanning Three Decades

Mori Art Museum, Tokyo, will present 'Mariko Mori: All That Shines', Japan's first major retrospective of the artist since 2002, running from October 31, 2026 to March 28, 2027. Organized in collaboration with the Solomon R.

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Leiko Ikemura, Yayoi Kusama Among Artists for 'TOKYO ATLAS' Exhibition in Tokyo Waterfront

Leiko Ikemura, Yayoi Kusama Among Artists for 'TOKYO ATLAS' Exhibition in Tokyo Waterfront

Leiko Ikemura has been announced as a participating artist for 'TOKYO ATLAS,' the first international art exhibition to be held in Tokyo's waterfront area.

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Galleria Continua Presents Solo Exhibition at Tokyo's MOMAT Starting June 16

Galleria Continua Presents Solo Exhibition at Tokyo's MOMAT Starting June 16

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo presents a solo show at its location at 3-1 Kitanomaru Koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The exhibition runs from June 16, 2026 through September 13, 2026.

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Lisson Gallery: Tony Oursler Exhibition to Open at Tokyo Node on July 3, 2026

Lisson Gallery: Tony Oursler Exhibition to Open at Tokyo Node on July 3, 2026

On June 3, 2026, Tokyo Node announced the exhibition 'Tony Oursler: Between Technology and Spiritual Knowledge - Magic, Media, and Art', which runs from July 3 to September 27, 2026.

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The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo to Host Solo Exhibition by Michelangelo Pistoletto

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo to Host Solo Exhibition by Michelangelo Pistoletto

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo will host a solo exhibition at its location at 3-1 Kitanomaru Koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The show runs from June 16, 2026 through September 13, 2026.

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NMWA Japan Committee to Host 'Women to Watch' Exhibition at Omotesando Hills

NMWA Japan Committee to Host 'Women to Watch' Exhibition at Omotesando Hills

The NMWA Japan Committee is holding an exhibition linked to the National Museum of Women in the Arts official program "Women to Watch" at Omotesando Hills. The show forms part of the committee's activities to support female artists.

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