Intense virtual world sent from abroad by Team 4...this exhibition includes painting, sculpture and installation.

Exhibition by 4th year students in the printing department at Tokyo Zokei University.

This exhibition features a series of paintings on the themes of "lines of sight," "the logic of salvation," and the "healing hug" by Argentine sculptor Alejandro Marmo, who received the support of the Argentine embassy in Japan to complete his work.

[Image: Isao Fujii]

Kanagawa Tama Art Group Exhibition 2008 -Gallery 1F -Oil painting, watercolor, nihonga, sumi-ink drawing, printmaking, sculpture, craft. -70 works -Opens at 13:00 on the first exhibition day. 15th 2020 Association Exhibition -Gallery 2F -Oil painting, nihonga -20 works -Opens at 12:00 on the first exhibition day. 44th Representational Art Exhibition -Gallery 3F A -Representational art -170 works -Opens at 14:00 on the first exhibition day. 33th Hama Groupe Exhibition -Gallery 3F B -Photography -90 works -Opens at 12:00 on the first exhibition day. 2008 Spring JAG Exhibition -Organized by Nihon Geijutsu-ka Kyokai -Gallery 3F C -Painting, nihonga, sumi-ink drawing, 2D craft -130 works -Opens at 13:00 on the first exhibition day.

Takada has produced environmental sculptures in Asia, America, and Russia. His large-scale work exists in harmony with the ponds, rivers and deserts around them.

Tokusen Gallery -Tatsuya Ishiodori nihonga exhibition -Senshinkai tea ceremony implements exhibition Bijutsu Salon -Sotokai four-person exhibition Art Square -4th "Sekijunkai" stone sculpture exhibition Craft Salon -Kiminori Ota dyeing exhibition Main Block/Annex 7th floor Gallery -Nihonga Masters print exhibition (until May 18th)

The title "Toukon" roughly translates into "small but motivated soul." This exhibition features a variety of works that are tiny but surely light up your heart. All the works are smaller than the size of a matchbox.

"Ach so" is one of the few expressions in both Japanese and German that are used in both languages to express surprise. Germans say "ach so!" when they unexpectedly learn something new, while Japanese say "ah so" when surprised at something they had not previously known. Same expression, similar situation, two different cultures. Contemporary art aims at the realization of something new, folded into a new experience or sensation, expressed through a novel medium. This is why the artists chose this title for this exhibition. They hope many visitors to the exhibition will find some sense of wonder and surprise, filling the venue space with a chorus of "ach so" and "ah, so!" Opening Party: May 10th (Sat) 17:00-19:00

Landscape painting flourished at the end of 19th century. More than a century later, modern landscape and methods of depicting it have changed considerably. Started in April 1999, this is the 10th edition of the exhibition, in which new-generation artists working in various media tackles issues in contemporary representation and portrayal. -Part 1 Group Exhibition Date: April 28th (Mon)-May 3rd (Sat) Artists: Azusa Hayashi, Ayako Kuno, Naoko Noro, Madoka Kaneko -Part 2 8kb "Anxiety" Date: May 5th (Mon)-May 10th (Sat) -Part 3 Kaori Kojima "Roundabout" Date: May 12th (Mon)-May 17th (Sat) -Part 4 Installation Live Date, Time & Artists: May 19th (Mon)-May 21st (Wed) 12:00-20:30 Mai Mochida "Night Voyage" May 22nd (Thur)-May 24th (Sat) 12:00-20:30 Akinori Sakai "Difference & Repetition" [Image: Ayako Kuno]

Gallery Strenger is delighted to present a special sculpture exhibition featuring the acclaimed Belgian artist, Myriam Eykens. This will be her first solo exhibition in Japan and will feature a recent series of representative work - female figures made of terracotta delicately colored with natural pigments and bronze, with a fair skin texture. Eykens' figures have peaceful and somehow extraordinary expressions, depicted in their graceful postures and their mellow, curvaceous bodies. The airy texture of the terracotta and the smooth surface of the bronze give them a timeless and serene appearance. The Belgian art critic Stephane Rey wrote that Eykens was an artist who had a rare and exquisite expression suffused with a calm and soft aura, as well as a dignified graciousness, marking her work as blissfully free from current fashions in art. Gallery Strenger opened last September with a four-artist exhibition which included Eykens, and is delighted to present her first solo show this time around. Vernissage: April 17th (Thu) 19:00-21:00

Opening Thursday, April 10, 2008, Wako Works of Art is very pleased to present a new solo exhibition by Wolfgang Tillmans. This will be his fourth exhibition at Wako Works of Art. Born in Germany in 1968 and based in London since 1996, Tillmans first emerged as an influential artist of his generation through his photographs featured in magazines such as i-D, Interview and The Face, and later from his exploration of the photographic medium in the traditional genres of representation, and his meticulously thought-out wall and tabletop installations and artist's books. In addition to his portraits, landscapes, still lifes and nudes, his wide-ranging subjects also include astronomical images from everyday scenes and abstract works utilizing photogram techniques. This exhibition will present the artist's latest three-dimensional "Lighter" series, large-scale photocopy prints and other new works that reveal the artist's pursuit of new possibilities in photographic expression. Wolfgang Tillmans was awarded the Turner Prize in 2000. The artist has shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions and his works are in public and private collections worldwide. He recently was the subject of a large-scale solo exhibition which traveled from Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL; Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, CA; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C.; and Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo, Mexico City, Mexico. He has been selected for this year's Carnegie International and his work will be included in Mori Art Museum's "History in the Making: A Retrospective of the Turner Prize" opening April 25, 2008. His latest artist book "Wako Book 4" (edition of 1500) will be released in conjunction with this exhibition. Please join us for a reception for Wolfgang Tillmans on Thursday, April 10, 2008 from 18:00 to 20:00.

Maddelena Sisto (born 1951 in Alexandria, passed away 2000 in Milan) was a world-renowned illustrator who worked with magazines like Italian Vogue and Elle Deco, and was also something of a legend in the Italian fashion world. For 30 years since the 70's, Sisto expressed the zeitgeist through her work with remarkable flair. Unfortunately, her prolific career was cut short In 2000, when she fell victim to cancer and passed away shortly after. This show is a traveling exhibition that was inaugurated in 2004 at the Milan Triennale, organized by Franca Sozzani, the charismatic editor of Italian Vogue. Now arriving in Japan, it has been extremely well-received in Italy owing to its comprehensive documentation of changing times through the medium of fashion. About 1000 works by Sisto will be on display, including around 100 original watercolors on the subject of fashion and design, as well as art objects, sculptures, and photographs. In these autographed works, Sisto captured and reflected the spirit of an age through her astute illustrations, infused not only with her exceptional talent, but also her sharp eye for irony.

Works newly added to the museum collection in 2006 and 2007 will be introduced. [Image: Norihiko Saito "Water Land-7"]

This exhibition accompanies the "Setagaya Art Free Market" to be held on May 17th (Sat) and 18th (Sun) on the 3rd to the 5th floors of Carrot Tower. A wide range of works created by local creators who have participated in the market or other exhibitions held in Setagaya Ward will be on display. From painting or photography to T-shirt design, this exhibition showcases a variety of art, craft, and design works. Please see for more details.

Tama Art University's professor Kudo is retiring from teaching, and this commemorative exhibition presents his abstract sculptures, shedding light on his long career as an artist as well as an educator.

Amid the mess of reckless change in the world today, Kojiro's still lifes and landscape paintings emanate a calm and stability all his own. Kojiro inherits a venerable tradition among Japanese artists resident in Paris, which city's Museum of Modern Art contains the work of Tsuguharu Fujita, Shikanosuke Oka and Kiyoshi Hasegawa. In Japan, Kojiro has continued to attract a strong following and critical accolades without having exhibited institutionally. In recent years, in addition to taking inspiration from "primitive poetry," Kojiro has taken on murals, religious Christian iconography and other icons in his work. This exhibition showcases his small-scale 2D work and objets d'art. Around 130 works, mostly of oil paintings, will be on display. -Gallery Talk Dates & Time: May 10th (Sat) & May 17th (Sat) 14:00-

Opening: May 9th (Fri) 19:00

Art Man Japan, a young group of butsudan (Buddhist altar) craftsmen from Mikawa, will exhibit their T-shirt designs at this exhibition entitled "Love My Job, Love My Town." While employing traditional techniques of butsudan making, this collective creates a completely new type of work, transcending the notion of religion that altars are often associated with. Their work has been picked up by magazines, newspapers, and TV programs, netting them much publicity and making their novel take on butsudans something of a sensation. In addition to 10 T-shirts designed by them, this exhibition also presents "Budan" and "Art Man Doll," initial works that made them popular. *The space is closed during the Golden Week holidays.

The Hara Museum of Contemporary Art is pleased to present an exhibition of selections from its permanent collection of approximately 1,000 works. These will include artworks from the areas of painting, photography, video and installation, as well as recent acquisitions. Featured artists include Nobuyoshi Araki, Izumi Kato, Mika Kato, On Kawara, Yayoi Kusama, Kae Masuda, Yasumasa Morimura, Yoshitomo Nara, Kohei Nawa, Satoshi Ohno, Thiago Rocha Pitta, Wilhelm Sasnal, Malik Sidibe, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Adriana Varejão and Ai Weiwei. Also to be showcased are Sketch of Yodo River by Maruyama Oukyo from the Hara Rokuro Collection and a scale model of the newly expanded Hara Museum ARC. The expansion work is currently underway and is due to be completed in July. The renovation will include the new Kankai Pavilion, a gallery designed by Arata Isozaki dedicated to the Hara Rokuro Collection. Please see "About Kankai Pavilion" on museum website for details.

Performance installation May 12th (Mon) - 15th (Thu) 11:00-19:00 Representative work by Matsushita using Bincho charcoal will be publicly shown for the first time at the venue over four days. These are all new works in charcoal that also incorporate bits of earth. Opening event: "Charcoal Art and Music" May 15th (Thu), 19:00- The end of the installation, in conjunction with a live music event by Asia Sunrise. Acoustic sounds will fill the space of the venue in complement with Matsushita's dynamic charcoal figures.

This is Kitamura's first solo exhibition, featuring his representative sculptures and drawings. What intrigued Kitamura after graduating from sculpture department of Tokyo University of the Arts was a spectacular world of pro-wrestling, in which fiction and reality collides with each other. While Kitamura's creation is based on existing wrestlers with macho bodies, the outcome emanates floating-like presence. This is due in part to his choice of mediums (light-transmissive wax, shiny pigments, etc.), which reveals his obsession in colors and surfaces, while it's also due to skillfully utilized plasticity of materials such as strings and rubber. Unpredictable sense of humor and vacuous beauty coexist in these wrestler figures. It's just as if Kitamura honors legendary gods, who appear in modern myth of pro-wrestling. -Reception Date & Time: May 10th (Sat) 18:00-20:00

"Devil Robots" have been getting a lot of attention from around the world lately, and are pleased to be curating this show, called "COUPLES". This exhibition will consist of 20 artists that Devil Robots have been keeping their eye on for some time. The 20 artists will be divided into 10 couples and collaborate on artwork together. Nobody knows which artist will be coupled with which, making this is an exciting event to look forward to! Maybe your favorite character will be transformed into something new! Original artwork ranging from 3D to 2D work will be on display. We definitely recommend that you come and see these unique pieces in person! *All the works are available for purchase.

In line with the four keywords "stories," "details," "art history" and "happiness," the Meguro Museum of Art presents selections from its collection.

Statues, paintings, and other works will be brought from the Yakushi-ji Temple in Nara for this special commemorative exhibition. This temple is the headquarters of the Hosso School of Buddhism, and this year marks 1300 years since the one-time national capital Heijo-kyo was established in Nara. Please see website for details on related events.

After Singapore, Hanoi and Seoul, the "Italian Genius Now" exhibition will show in Tokyo at the Italian Cultural Institute from April 29th to June 8th, presenting about 90 works from the important collections of the Centre for Contemporary Art “Luigi Pecci” in Prato (Tuscany), as well as other Italian galleries and institutions. This exhibition was conceived as a multidisciplinary journey through Italian art and design of the last sixty years. It features some of the most famous examples of “Made in Italy” creativity through paintings, pictures, sculptures and design objects by artists and designers such as Ettore Sottsass, Gaetano Pesce, Salvatore Ferragamo, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Mimmo Rotella and Massimo Vitali. Italian Genius Now is a unique chance to admire some of the most interesting creations and results of Italian contemporary trends in art, design and fashion.

Tsubaki-kai is a perennial artists' circle and exhibition group that celebrated its sixtieth anniversary in 2007, and the membership has changed over the years since its inception, with each group of artists' exhibitions representative of the Shiseido Gallery in each time period. The Sixth Tsubaki-kai, slated to get underway in 2007, features works by new members including Yasuko Iba, Chiharu Shiota, Masanori Sukenari, Kyotaro Hakamata, Naofumi Maruyama, and Miwa Yanagi. The second exhibition, Tsubaki-kai Exhibition 2008 —Trans-Figurative—, will present works by artists Chiharu Shiota, Kyotaro Hakamata, Naofumi Maruyama, and Miwa Yanagi. Only the Tsubaki-kai offers opportunities to experience the unusual combinations that will be brought out by these artists working in tandem for this year.

This year Galerie Taisei celebrates its fifteenth year as well as 120 years since the birth of twentieth century architectural master Le Corbusier. This exhibition will present creative sculptures by the architect and the unique activities of the gallery in a three-part exhibition series. Part 1: Le Corbusier the Painter December 3rd, 2007 - February 8th, 2008 Part 2: Le Corbusier The Painter and Architect: Integrating the disciplines February 18th - April 11th, 2008 Part 3: Le Corbusier Expanding his Architecture May 21st - June 20th, 2008

During Meiji period, Japan started advancing to Micronesian Islands. In parallel with the beginning of the World War I, Japan took over the islands and started to govern them by 1921. From Taisho period to the beginning of Showa period, a lot of Japanese painters and sculptors visited these Islands -- like the famous painter Gauguin did in order to escape from the advanced society and to research the culture on these islands. This exhibition features works by these Japanese artists with the aim to seek for influences, both artistic and cultural, which these southern islands gave upon them. We will encounter newly discovered Japanese modern art that these artists cultivated in this particular area, whose history cannot be told without referring to problems of colonialism and war. Please see exhibition website for more related events and details. [Image: Hisakatsu Hijikata "A Girl of Croton" (1972)]

Taro Okamoto (1911−1996) was active in a variety of artistic media. Although he started out as a painter, he later produced his first three-dimensional sculpture in 1952. By using a hybrid material of clay mixed with earth, he was able to freely mold in three dimensions. When sculpted and fired, the shapes hardened, just as he intended, retaining the same shape for many years to come. He further expanded upon this artistic technique by learning how to use plaster to reproduce shapes made from clay. He would complete works in metal or plastic by using the same plaster molds. By producing works in larger dimensions, he made sculptures that he would be installed in public spaces for all to see. Okamoto continually tested the possibilities of sculpture and 3D molding. This exhibition is testament to the unique shapes and forms he created. Lecture May 11th (Sun) "Taro Okamoto and Surrealism" by Shogo Otani (The Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo) June 7th (Sat) "Taro Okamoto and Sculpture" by Shuji Tanaka (Oita University) both starting at 14:00. Capacity: 70 people Free. Reservation not required. [Image: "Chair - Drowse" (1967) Fabric, metal]

This exhibition highlights Paris's golden age as an art capital of the world from 1830 to 1930. 150 works depicting the shifting landscape and nature of France from this period are on view. Commemorative Lectures: "19th Century the Seine and Paris" Date: April 26th (Sat) 14:00-16:00 Lecturer: Jean-Marc Leri/ Musee Carnavalet "Paris, Art of 100 Years" Date: May 11th (Sun) 14:00-16:00 Lecturer: Yoichiro Iide/ Tokyo Junshin Women's College Location: Lecture Hall Capacity: 240 people (free, first come first served) Doors open at 13:00. [Image: Pierre-Auguste Renoir "Madame Robert de Bonnieres" (1889) Oil on canvas, 117 x 89cm Musée du Petit Palais ©Photo RMN-©Bulloz/ distributed by DNPAC]

Eight years into the new millennium and the question arises: where are we headed, now that we live in the century once hailed as the future? This question is the springboard and theme for our third exhibition, starting on the first anniversary of 21_21 Design Sight's opening in 2007. The exhibition title refers of course to the 21st century, and by "Man", to those of us living here, now. The title also expresses a desire to place our hope in the future. The focus of this show is on the 21st century and its people as a means by which to explore ideas for building a better future for this century and beyond. Exhibition director Issey Miyake has done extensive research to prepare for the show, which includes a wide spectrum of Japanese and international creators, all of whom address today's many doubts and insecurities through their own individual form of creative expression. Please see the website for more information and related events.

In 1956, Taro Okamoto published a book entitled, "Traditions of Japan." The catalyst that aroused his interest in this primitive history was the exhibition "Jomon Earthenware," held at the Tokyo National Museum in 1951. Okamoto began to discern certain stylistic differences between Jomon and Yayoi earthenware - the former involved a sense of dynamism and a four-dimensional sensibility, while the latter was still and quiet, suffused by a more two-dimensional sensibility. His analysis of these issues was published in magazines, and was also included in his book on tradition. It was around this time that Okamoto began to focus on creating sculptures. By looking back at Jomon earthenware, we can begin to understand Okamoto's sculpture in a new light. This exhibition showcases paintings, sculptures, prints, and photographs that reveal Okamoto's interpretation of and response to "the tradition of Japan." [Image: "Low of the Jungle" (1950) Oil on canvas]

Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the museum, this exhibition sheds light on Taro Okamoto's "Tower of the Sun," a monument created for the Japan World Exposition held in 1970. The work symbolizes "the progress and harmony of human beings." Okamoto wanted to build something extremely "absurd" that stood out in the expo crowded with modernist pavilions. This idea of a "festival" transcending any nationality, race, or language barriers was prominent in the monument. The tower contains "Tree of Life" which illustrates the growth of humanity. Also, the internal space is divided into parts, each of which represent the past, present, and future, unfolding the dynamism of life, which has always existed around us. The monument is an ultimate compilation of Okamoto's philosophy and theory of art. This exhibition introduces everything about the "Tower of the Sun" through video documentation, along with Okamoto's sketches and writings. Please see the museum website for more details.

Fumio Asakura is known as the father of Japanese Modern Sculpture. Originally built as Asakura's home atelier, Asakura Choso Museum has a permanent exhibit of his major works. Closed from Dec. 29 to Jan. 3.

The Hakone Open-Air Museum was opened in 1969 to create a harmonic balance of the great nature of Hakone and Art. The unique experiences of open-air museum await you, as different seasons and weather create an ever-changing sensation of true art. The Museum realizes the philosophy of Henry Moore “Sculpture is an art of the open-air” with a grand backdrop of Hakone's great nature.

The First floor of the Heiseikan is dedicated to the display of archaeological finds from Japan.

Masterpieces of Japanese Art, spanning the Jomon era to the Edo period.

The museum collection consists of 1210 pieces centering upon 20th century works depicting the . 540 are works by Renoir, Bonnard, Picasso, Matisse, Leger, Chagall, Kokoschka, Milo, Dali, and de Kooning, and 670 are by unique Japanese artists. 130-200 selections from the permanent collection are on display at any given time, and will rotate every quarter.

Our permanent exhibition, held on the first floor, features the work of metal-cast artists Hotsuma Katori and Shinobu Tsuda. Both being born in the same period, in the Hokuso area of Chiba Prefecture, the two were opposites in artistic viewpoints; Katori emphasized tradition while Tsuda called for revolution. Works on display will be rotated every three months.

Using three floors of the main building, this permanent exhibition presents about 200 to 250 pieces selected from our museum's collection of about 9,200 works, including Japanese- and Western-style paintings, watercolors, drawings, prints, photographs and sculptures, to provide a historical overview on modern Japanese art from the beginning of the 20th century to present. The show also includes some overseas works related to Japanese pieces. Many of the exhibits are largely replaced five times a year. In addition to the historical approach, a smaller show, "Topic in Focus" is given in each exhibition period to shed new light on modern Japanese art. The permanent collection is displayed in regular rotation. Please check the museum's website for details.

The NMWA was established in 1959 around the core Matsukata Collection as Japan's museum specializing in Western art. The Main Building displays pre-18th century paintings, including those by Ritzos, Van Cleve, Veronese, Rubens, Van Ruysdael, and Ribera. The New Wing displays 19th to early 20th century French paintings, including works by Delacroix, Courbet, Manet, Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Moreau. The galleries also feature works by the next generation of artists, such as Marquet, Picasso, Soutin, Ernst, Miro, Dubuffet and Pollock. The NMWA drawing collection centers on works by such 18th to 19th century French artists as Boucher, Fragonard, Delacroix, Moreau, Rodin, and Cezanne. The prints collection features works by Durer, Holbein, Rembrandt, Callot, Piranesi, Goya, and Klinger, ranging from the 15th century through the early 20th century. The NMWA also houses some 58 sculptures by Auguste Rodin, including three works displayed in the museum's forecourt, the Thinker, the Gates of Hell, and the Burghers of Calais. Other pre and post Rodin sculptors featured in the collection include Carpeaux, Bourdelle and Maillol.

Niki de Saint Phalle, a French-American, was born in 1930. She kept challenging new materials, while pursuing a life-long theme of self-reflection and wish for freedom. The Niki Museum owns about 200 pieces of work by the artist. About 100 of them, centered around large sculptures, are on permanent exhibition.

Walking through the Rodin Wing is like a stroll through a garden of sculptures. Natural light through a rugby-ball shaped roof provides the illumination. The whole wing is visible from the entrance floor. 32 works by Rodin are displayed on the skip floor, including the famous “Gates of Hell”. Sculptures pre- and post- Rodin are also on exhibition for a sum total of 47 works on display. An aural guide commentary is also available at no extra fee.

Artworks and crafts from China, the Korean peninsula, Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East, and Egypt, organized by area and genre.

Utsunomiya Museum of Art collects post-20th century works of art and design. The permanent exhibition is rotated 3 to 4 times a year, and a thematic mini-exhibition is also held 1 to 2 times a year.