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平子雄一《Lost in Thought : Origin》2025 4枚組作品の一部 ©Yuichi Hirako photo by Osamu Sakamoto
Tuesday, September 16 – Sunday, November 9, 2025
"ORIGIN" is a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Yuichi Hirako,
presenting paintings and sculptures that reflect on the ambiguities and
questions emerging from the coexistence of humans, nature, and plants.
Yuichi Hirako was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1982. After moving to the
UK in 1999, he graduated from Wimbledon College of Art with a degree in
painting in 2006. He is currently based in Tokyo and continues to exhibit
his work in Japan and abroad.
The exhibition features a selection of new works, displayed in a space that
makes full use of the museum's architecture, offering a presentation on an
unprecedented scale.
from April 6, 2025
Opened in April 2025 in central Okayama City, the museum’s inaugural
exhibition, Ishikawa Collection: Hyper Real Echoes, presents approximately
40 selected works from a collection of over 400 pieces.
This long-term exhibition will be on view for approximately three years.
Featured artists include Philippe Parreno, Artistic Director of the Okayama
Art Summit 2025, along with participating guest artists Liam Gillick and
Michihiro Shimabuku.
from April 6, 2025
Fukuoka Shoyu Gallery, located in Monzenmachi near Korakuen Garden, is a
cultural facility housed in a renovated soy sauce storehouse dating aback
to the Meiji era. The facility is based on the concepts of art, education,
and food culture.
An exhibition titled Ryan Gander: Together, but not the same is currently
on view at the Fukuoka Shoyu Gallery. The show features British conceptual
artist Ryan Gander, a guest participant in the Okayama Art Summit 2025.
September 27, 2025 - November 23, 2025 (Saturdays and Sundays only)
This museum, housed in the first wooden private residence designed by SANAA (Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa), features a unique "forward-looking exhibition" that annually updates the works of eight leading contemporary Japanese artists and two groups: Saburo Ota, Izumi Kato, "mé", Chim↑Pom from Smappa!Group, Motoyuki Shitamichi, Nobuaki Ito, Fuyuhiko Takata, Osamu Matsuda, Akarui Heya (Garden), and Takayuki Suo (furniture crafting). During the exhibition period, all visitors are provided with drinks and snacks. Enjoy contemporary art in the relaxed setting of a world-renowned architect's private residence.
Okayama Castle, whose main keep was completed around 1597 during the Keicho
era by Ukita Hideie, son of Ukita Naoie who controlled the Okayama region
during the Sengoku period, is also known as ""Ujo"" (Crow Castle) due to
its black exterior, and ""Kin-u-jo"" (Golden Crow Castle) because of its
gold leaf tiles. Although the main keep was destroyed during the war, it
was rebuilt in 1966.
In November 2022, the castle underwent a complete renovation with
exhibition supervision by Michifumi Isoda, a historian from Okayama City.
The exhibits have been revamped to offer an engaging and accessible way to
explore history.
Korakuen is a prime example of a daimyo (feudal lord) garden from the Edo
period, distinguished by its expansive lawns. It is counted among Japan’s
three most celebrated gardens.
Approximately 300 years ago, Tsunamasa Ikeda, the second lord of the
Okayama domain, commissioned its construction as a personal place of
relaxation.
Subsequently, successive feudal lords gradually renovated the buildings and
created artificial hills over time.
Although the garden suffered extensive damage due to typhoons and wartime
air raids, it has been repeatedly restored to nearly its original
appearance each time, based on maps and documents from the Edo period.
Within the garden, red-crowned cranes are kept, and throughout the autumn
and winter seasons, various events such as crane strolls, tea picking, moon
viewing, and Fantasy Garden Illumination are held to showcase the beauty of
each season.
Tuesday, October 7 - Sunday, November 9, 2025
Artist Yasumasa Morimura, who has continued to question the meaning of "I" through his self-portrait works, will be holding a special exhibition at Yurinso in the fall of 2025, “Revisiting a Memory in History” ―Encounter of Art, Literature, and Music― .
What did the artist Morimura's "personal" gaze capture through his encounter with the Ohara Museum of Art? This is a "circulating-style exhibition" where you can experience the journey of his gaze as you visit three locations: the Ohara Museum of Art Main Gallery, Vill Yurinso, and Kojima Torajiro Memorial Gallery.
In Japanese culture, “art”, “literature”, and “music” were once inextricably linked. The Japanese culture has sustained a way of life that involves reaching out to one another without destroying each other’s landscape. This exhibition explores how we can utilize that potential of Japanese culture in today’s age, which is said to be a time of division.
August 29, 2025 - December 7, 2025
This autumn, a unique art experience awaits as the Mimasaka region hosts its triennial art walk event, held only once every three years. It will showcase works by 31 artists from both inside and outside Okayama Prefecture, with their creations exhibited at 27 locations, including charming traditional Japanese inns (ryokan), nestled across Mimasaka’s three renowned hot springs: Yubara, Okutsu, and Yunogo. Visitors can leisurely explore the hot spring towns while discovering a wide variety of artworks spanning diverse genres. All exhibitions are free of charge. This autumn, come and experience something truly unique – art in the hot springs – a memorable encounter unlike any other.
As a pioneering example of a third-generation museum, the Nagi Museum was
designed by world-renowned architect Arata Isozaki. He commissioned three
artist groups to create immersive works that are permanently integrated
into the building itself, transforming the space into a seemless fusion of
art and architecture.
The adjacent South Wing gallery serves as a vibrant platform for
contemporary expression, hosting exhibitions and events by artists from
both inside and outside Okayama Prefecture. Through these diverse
presentations, visitors can experience the richness and creativity of
today’s art scene
Ryan Gander《Time well spent》
cRyan Gander Courtesy of TARO NASU
Photo by Keizo Kioku
September 29, 2025 - January 18, 2026
As interest in contemporary art continues to grow, under the theme #MoreTag Collection (#もっとタグコレ), the Taguchi Art Collection Returns to the Nariwa Museum this Autumn. This special exhibition features around 45 works, with a focus on newly added pieces, about half of which will be on public display for the first time. Highlights include a striking nine-panel painting inspired by Monet’s Water Lilies, as well as innovative sculptures that challenge conventional ideas of form. Come and experience the vibrant diversity of contemporary art and discover what’s happening in the global art scene NOW.
Spring：April 18, 2025 - May 25, 2025
Summer：August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Autumn：October 3, 2025 - November 9, 2025
The Setouchi Triennale is a contemporary art festival held every three years across the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. Spanning approximately 100 days over three seasons—spring, summer, and fall—it offers a unique opportunity to experience the charm of the Seto Inland Sea region. Under the theme of Restoration of the Sea, the festival fosters connections between visitors, locals, and volunteer supporters through art, while inviting encounters with the islands’ nature, culture, and everyday life. As the festival celebrates its sixth edition, the Triennale welcomes three new coastal area (Shido・Tsuda Area,Hiketa Area,Utazu Area) to its stage. Additionally, the Vietnam Project will be featured, highlighting artistic and cultural perspectives from Vietnam.
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September 13, 2025 - Nobember 30, 2025
The Aichi Triennale is one of Japan’s largest international art festivals, held every three years in Aichi Prefecture. The main venues include the Aichi Arts Center in central Aichi, Seto City, renowned for its pottery, and the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum.
The festival focuses on contemporary art and features a wide range of artistic expressions, including performing arts and learning programs. The Artistic Director for the 2025 edition is Hoor Al Qasimi, and the theme is A Time Between Ashes and Roses. Under this theme, a diverse range of artworks will be exhibited and performed.
Bird's-eye view of the ACK Event Hall in 2024.
Courtesy of ACK, photo by Moriya Yuki
November 14, 2025 -November 16, 2025
The Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK), a contemporary art fair held in Kyoto under the theme of “Collaboration”, brings together 72 galleries from Japan and abroad at the Kyoto International Conference Center. Artworks will be exhibited and sold in two main sections: “Gallery Collaborations” and “Kyoto Meetings”. In addition to special exhibitions, the fair offers a range of programs, including programs for children, artist talks, and more. During the fair period, numerous related art exhibitions will also take place throughout Kyoto Prefecture.
© Tokyo Gendai
12 - 14 September 2025
Tokyo Gendai is an international art fair that brings together the best in contemporary art from Japan and around the world.
Taking place in one of the most dynamic cities in the world and accompanied by extensive programs centred on art awareness and education, Tokyo Gendai is a platform for commercial, artistic and intellectual exchange, and a nexus of cross-cultural discovery.
©Kaohsiung International Container Arts Festival
December 20, 2025 - March 1, 2026
The Kaohsiung International Container Arts Festival is curated biennially by Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts. Merging harbor culture with urban imagery, the festival showcases the dynamic spirit of Kaohsiung as a port city through innovative container-based design and art.
This year, the festival will be held at Pier 11 of the Port of Kaohsiung, located near the Kaohsiung Music Center and the Pier-2 Art Center. Visitors are invited to explore the transforming harbor cityscape through the featured artworks.
This is an outdoor exhibition and is free to the public.