Aomori Art and Archeology
Aomori’s artistry thrived all the way back in the Jomon period (13,000–300 BC). This era was named for the cord markings on its pottery, a decorative practice that would develop into intricate variat…
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Articles from www.tokyoartbeat.com
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On the Artists’ Minds Now: Part 1 | TABlog | Tokyo Art Beat
His works include painting, photography, video, sculpture, performance, installations, novels, and manga. Notable exhibitions include “Aida Makoto: Monument for Nothing” (2012–13, Mori Art Museu…
The Eye of Shinjuku | TABlog | Tokyo Art Beat
To express these ideas, an eye that looks at everything in the modern world, such as the flow of time and the movement of thought, is the best.”This public work in Shinjuku Station is called “Eye of …
Museum Closings and Reopenings in the Tokyo Area | TABlog | Tokyo Art Beat
Due to COVID-19, many art museums in the Tokyo area have closed or postponed exhibitions. You can find more information on exhibitions and closings at Tokyo Art Beat. (*TBA=To Be …
Riddle Solving and Division: mé’s “Obviously, No One Can Make Heads Nor Tales” | TABlog | Tokyo Art Beat
Many seemed to be actively enjoying the “riddle solving” aspects of the show. The riddle solving aspect was in fact very well done with highly skilled installation techniques and well-plann…
Films About Japanese Artists | TABlog | Tokyo Art Beat
If you’re curious about the lives and work of Japanese artists, here some films for you. Watch on Prime Video or iTunes). Watch on Prime Video or iTunes). One of his films, Tokyo-…
Japanese Art Online: Part 2 | TABlog | Tokyo Art Beat
As reported previously, however, the internet still provides opportunities for enjoying Japanese art. The event would have included an international art summit at Atami hot springs, giving it th…
Sakura, Sakura, Sakura 2020 – Flower Viewing at the Museum! | TABlog | Tokyo Art Beat
To Japanese artists seeking subject matter, sakura (cherry blossoms) have always been there to provide inspiration. In the Heian period, aristocrats held cherry blossom parties and made outings …
Experience Japanese Art Online | TABlog | Tokyo Art Beat
Here are some ways to experience art at Japanese museums and galleries without leaving your home. Click your way through rooms at institutions such as Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo Fuji Art Museu…
When Imitation is Not Flattery: Copyright Tactics in the Digital Age | TABlog | Tokyo Art Beat
“Congratulations on your new collaboration!”Imagine that you are an American artist who uses sticky notes in your artistic practice. In many countries, including the U.S. and Japan, copyright pr…