αMプロジェクト2025‒2026「立ち止まり振り返る、そして前を向く vol.5 飯川雄大｜デコレータークラブ：すべて違う姿」 @ gallery αＭ

gallery αM in Tokyo is presenting the fifth edition of its αM Project 2025–2026 series, titled “Stop, Look Back, Face Forward. vol.5 Takehiro Iikawa: Decorator Crab－No Two Alike,” running from April 11 to June 13, 2026. The exhibition features works by artist Takehiro Iikawa, including pieces such as “Decorator Crab – Arrangement, Adjustment, Circulation” (2026) and “Decorator Crab – New Audience” (2026), with guest curator Aki Otsuki, a curator from the Ashiya City Museum of Art and History.

Anders Dickson: rot in the small season @ KAYOKOYUKI

アンダース・ディクソン：rot in the small season @ KAYOKOYUKI

American artist Anders Dickson is presenting a solo exhibition titled "rot in the small season" at KAYOKOYUKI gallery in Tokyo. Running from March 19 to May 2, 2026, the exhibition showcases Dickson's unique aesthetic through a series of new works and an immersive installation within the gallery space.

10 art exhibitions to check out in and around Tokyo this spring

A curated list of ten notable art exhibitions opening in Tokyo and its surrounding areas during the spring season has been published. The guide highlights a diverse range of shows across museums, galleries, and cultural institutions, providing essential details for visitors.

Kazuhiro Nomura: Monad @ HARMAS GALLERY

野村和弘：モナド @ HARMAS GALLERY

Japanese artist Kazuhiro Nomura is presenting a solo exhibition titled "Monad" at HARMAS GALLERY in Tokyo, running from April 4 to May 16, 2026. The show features a series of works including the titular piece "Monad" (2026), alongside earlier works such as "juno (B)" (2006) and "eva's breast" (2009), as documented in a photo report by ART iT.

Exhibition | 'News from Nowhere: Laboratory of Spring and Autumn Collection' at SCAI THE BATHHOUSE, Tokyo, Japan

A new exhibition titled 'News from Nowhere: Laboratory of Spring and Autumn Collection' has opened at the SCAI THE BATHHOUSE gallery in Tokyo. The show presents a curated collection of works, though the specific artists involved are not detailed in the provided text.

6 of the world’s 100 most visited art museums are in Tokyo

Six museums in Tokyo have been ranked among the world's 100 most visited art museums, according to a report. The list, compiled by AECOM and the Themed Entertainment Association, highlights the city's significant cultural draw.

Starbucks has opened an art gallery and café in Tokyo’s trendy Yanaka neighbourhood

Starbucks has launched a new hybrid venue in Tokyo's Yanaka district, combining a café with an art gallery. This location is designed to integrate with the neighborhood's historic and artistic character, offering a space for both coffee and local art appreciation.

Godzilla THE ART Exhibition Rolls Out Preview of Art, Goods and Special Menu

The Godzilla THE ART Exhibition has opened at Roppongi Hills in Tokyo, featuring diverse artistic interpretations of the iconic monster from creators across the art world. The event also offers themed food collaborations at local eateries, including items like Burning Godzilla Spicy Curry Bread and Godzilla Tail Butter Chicken Curry Na'an, along with exclusive merchandise such as caps, shirts, and totes. The exhibition celebrates Godzilla's 70th anniversary and runs until June 29.

Robert Zhao Renhui: After Control @ Kyoto City University of Arts Gallery @KCUA

ロバート・ザオ・レンフイ「アフター・コントロール」@ 京都市立芸術大学ギャラリー@KCUA

The Kyoto City University of Arts Gallery @KCUA is hosting a solo exhibition by Singaporean artist Robert Zhao Renhui titled "After Control" (アフター・コントロール), running from May 16 to July 12, 2026. The exhibition presents works from Zhao's long-term projects on Christmas Island, Singapore, Tokyo, Hampi (India), and Phuket (Thailand), exploring environments shaped by human intervention and the complex interplay between nature and artificiality. Zhao, known for his participation in major international exhibitions including the Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025, the 60th Venice Biennale (2024), and the Gwangju Biennale (2023), uses photography, video, and installation to critically examine how ecosystems transform under human control.

First Recipients of the 'NCAR x AWARE Female Artist Research Fellowship' Announced

「NCAR×AWARE 女性アーティストリサーチフェローシップ」の第1回採択者が決定

The National Center for Art Research (NCAR) and Archives of Women Artists, Research and Exhibitions (AWARE) have announced the first recipients of their joint research fellowship dedicated to women artists in Japan. Sculptor and critic Nodoka Odawara and Tokyo Photographic Art Museum curator Yuri Yamada were selected from 19 applicants to conduct specialized research on marginalized female figures in Japanese art history. Odawara will focus on pioneering female sculptors Kamono Ota and Toko Kuhara, while Yamada will investigate early female photographers from the Meiji to early Showa eras, including Ryu Shima and Yoshino Hanawa.