{"id":291573,"date":"2026-02-04T11:09:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T02:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/?p=291573"},"modified":"2026-02-04T11:12:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T02:12:59","slug":"art-gallery-museum-information-recommended-exhibitions-in-february-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/en\/art\/art-gallery-museum-information-recommended-exhibitions-in-february-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Art Gallery \/ Museum Information \u2013 Recommended Exhibitions in February 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recommended Art Exhibitions in February 2026<\/h3>\r\n

N<\/span>PO Aoyama Design Forum presents the recommended exhibitions of art galleries and museums in February 2026. In addition to the schedule of events, we will provide you with detailed information such as the works on display. Please check the website of each museum for current opening hours before visiting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo \"mission\u221einfinity | space + quantum + art\"<\/h4>\r\n

This exhibition<\/a> explores collaborations between science and art, focusing on fields such as space and quantum physics to reflect on the structure of the universe and invisible realms. Alongside works inspired by scientific research on the cosmos, the exhibition presents new artistic expressions engaging with the mysterious behaviors of time and space found in quantum phenomena, including Japan\u2019s first art project using a domestically developed quantum computer. Through immersive installations, XR works, and metaverse-based presentations, the exhibition unfolds across multiple layers. Talks and events featuring scientists and artists during the exhibition period further deepen the dialogue between disciplines.<\/p>\r\n

Period: January 31 - May 6, 2026
\r\nVenue: Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo<\/a>
\r\nHours: 10:00 - 18:00 (Last entry 30 minutes before closing)
\r\nClosed: Mondays (open on February 23 and May 4), February 24
\r\nFee: Adults 1,800yen \/ University & vocational students, ages 65+ 1,260yen \/ Junior & senior high school students 720yen \/ Free for elementary school students and younger
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4c2sj8cy<\/a><\/p>\r\n

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa \"Collection Exhibition 3: D\u00e9j\u00e0 vu\"<\/h4>\r\n

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\"D\u00e9j\u00e0 vu\" describes the strange sensation of having experienced something before, even when encountering it for the first time. Drawing from the museum\u2019s collection, this exhibition<\/a> presents paintings, sculptures, photographs, videos, and installations that engage with this phenomenon. Moving between reality and fiction, memory and record, and physical and virtual experience, the exhibition examines complex modes of perception shaped by personal memories and social change. In an era where AI-generated images permeate daily life, the exhibition invites viewers to reconsider the foundations of seeing and knowing through moments of familiarity and dissonance.<\/p>\r\n

Period: January 31 - May 10, 2026
\r\nVenue: 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa<\/a>
\r\nHours: 10:00 - 18:00 (until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays)
\r\nClosed: Mondays (open on February 23 and May 4), February 24, May 7
\r\nFee: Adults 450yen \/ University students 310yen \/ Ages 65+ 360yen \/ Free for elementary, junior, and senior high school students
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/bddurm3a<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Mori Art Museum \"Mariko Mori\"<\/h4>\r\n\r\n
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This major solo exhibition<\/a> by Mariko Mori centers on the concept of \"Oneness\", exploring the unity of all existence and the mysteries of humanity and the cosmos. Drawing on ancient philosophy and spiritual traditions, Mori\u2019s immersive installations invite visitors into contemplative environments that transcend cultural and national boundaries. Through dynamic spatial experiences, the exhibition encourages reflection on consciousness, interconnectedness, and the relationship between technology and spirituality. Presenting Mori\u2019s expansive worldview, the exhibition offers a space for introspection and shared experience within contemporary art.<\/p>\r\n

Period: October 31, 2026 \u2013 March 28, 2027
\r\nVenue: Mori Art Museum<\/a>
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/6pzphxp3<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka \"Sarah Morris: Transactional Authority\"<\/h4>\r\n

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This exhibition<\/a> marks the first large-scale solo presentation in Japan by New York\u2013based artist Sarah Morris. Known internationally for her geometric abstract paintings using diagrammatic grids, Morris has expanded her practice since the 1990s to include film, murals, drawings, and sculpture. Featuring approximately 100 works from over three decades, the exhibition highlights her sustained interest in cities, architecture, networks, and systems. Film works including Sakura and newly commissioned large-scale murals reveal Morris\u2019s distinctive visual language and critical perspective on global power structures.<\/p>\r\n

Period: January 31 - April 5, 2026
\r\nVenue: Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka<\/a>
\r\nHours: 10:00 - 17:00 (Last entry at 16:30)
\r\nClosed: Mondays, February 24 (open on February 23)
\r\nFee: Adults 1,800yen \/ High school & university students 1,200yen \/ Free for junior high school students and younger
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/sxm8t86m<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Plaza Gallery \"Koro Ihara: Breath-Through\"<\/h4>\r\n\r\n
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This exhibition<\/a> presents sculptural works by Koro Ihara, who explores forms shaped by traces and byproducts of living organisms combined with traditional techniques. Using materials such as animal droppings, bird nests, worm castings, and cyanobacteria, Ihara transforms natural processes directly into sculptural form. The exhibition proposes a space that appears to breathe, visualizing natural flows and creating an environment that continuously changes like a living organism. Visitors are invited to experience the intimate relationship between life, material, and form.<\/p>\r\n

Period: February 7 - March 29, 2026
\r\nVenue: Plaza Gallery<\/a>
\r\nHours: 11:00 - 18:00
\r\nClosed: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays
\r\nURL:\u00a0http:\/\/www.plaza-gallery.com\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Fukuda Art Museum \"100th Anniversary of Showa 1: An Era Colored by Seih\u014d, Kaii, Mataz\u014d, et al\"<\/h4>\r\n

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Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Showa era, this exhibition presents 100 masterpieces of Japanese painting created during a period marked by war, recovery, and rapid social change. Featuring works by artists such as Takeuchi Seih\u014d, Higashiyama Kaii, and Kayama Mataz\u014d, the exhibition traces shifting artistic expressions across different phases of the era. Paintings by artists who cherished Arashiyama are also included, shedding light on the aesthetic sensibilities cultivated during this transformative time in Japanese history.<\/p>\r\n

Period: January 31 - April 12, 2026
\r\nVenue: Fukuda Art Museum, Kyoto<\/a>
\r\nHours: 10:00 - 17:00 (Last admission at 16:30)
\r\nClosed: February 17, March 3, March 17
\r\nFee: Adults & university students 1,500yen \/ High school students 900yen \/ Elementary & junior high school students 500yen
\r\nURL:\u00a0https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/5b5w52ea<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts & Culture \"Through Art and Calligraphy, Enter the World of Hyakunin Isshu\"<\/h4>\r\n

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Held at the foot of Mount Ogura, closely associated with Fujiwara no Teika, this exhibition<\/a> introduces the world of Hyakunin Isshu through both painting and calligraphy. Featuring the first public display of the Hyakunin Isshu illustrated album, alongside works by artists such as Hasegawa S\u014dkan, Kiyohara Yukinobu, Hon\u2019ami K\u014detsu, and Maruyama \u014ckyo, the exhibition explores the cultural richness of classical Japanese poetry through visual art.<\/p>\r\n

Period: January 31 \u2013 April 12, 2026
\r\nVenue: Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts & Culture<\/a>
\r\nHours: 10:00 - 17:00 (Last admission at 16:30)
\r\nClosed: February 15, February 17, March 3, March 17 (early closing at 14:00 on February 14)
\r\nURL: https:\/\/www.samac.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Dojima River Forum \"Klimt Alive\"<\/h4>\r\n

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This immersive exhibition<\/a> brings the world of Gustav Klimt to life through a multisensory experience combining large-scale projections, music, and scent. Iconic works rich in gold and ornamentation are displayed across towering screens, accompanied by classical music that evokes fin-de-si\u00e8cle Vienna. Visitors can take photographs and videos within the exhibition space, fully engaging with the atmospheric environment unique to immersive theater.<\/p>\r\n

Period: December 5, 2025 - March 1, 2026
\r\nVenue: Dojima River Forum, Osaka<\/a>
\r\nHours: 10:00 - 17:00 (Last entry 45 minutes before closing)
\r\nURL:\u00a0https:\/\/klimtalive.jp\/osaka\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n

POLA MUSEUM ANNEX \"POLA MUSEUM ANNEX EXHIBITION 2026\"<\/h4>\r\n

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This group exhibition<\/a> presents recent works by emerging artists who have completed overseas residency programs supported by the Pola Art Foundation. Divided into two parts with different themes, the exhibition highlights diverse artistic approaches shaped by varied cultural experiences. Through explorations of materials, techniques, bodily perception, and spatial awareness, the exhibition offers a multifaceted view of contemporary artistic practice and its evolving possibilities.<\/p>\r\n

Period: February 13 - April 19, 2026
\r\nVenue: POLA MUSEUM ANNEX, Ginza, Tokyo<\/a>
\r\nHours: 11:00 - 19:00 (Last entry at 18:30)
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2kc9zrwb<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM]
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This exhibition<\/a> presents a new project by bio-artists Oron Catts, Ionat Zurr, and Steve Berrick. Applying agricultural technologies that replace natural elements with artificial substitutes, the project explores sustainable circulation systems for food production. Through experimental performances and installations, the exhibition examines the relationship between life, technology, and artificial environments, offering new perspectives on future ecological systems.<\/p>\r\n

Period: October 11, 2025 - February 22, 2026
\r\nVenue: Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media<\/a> [YCAM]
\r\nHours: 10:00 - 19:00
\r\nClosed: Tuesdays (or the following day if Tuesday is a public holiday)
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/5e72emh9<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Higashihiroshima City Museum of Art
\r\n\"POP ART the FAB 4! & 4 SPECIAL GUESTS\"<\/h4>\r\n

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Focusing on Pop Art that emerged in the United States during the 1960s, this exhibition<\/a> presents works by Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, and Jasper Johns, known collectively as \u201cThe Fabulous Four.\u201d Incorporating imagery from mass media and consumer culture, their works challenged traditional notions of art and society. The exhibition highlights the enduring impact of Pop Art through key works by these influential artists.<\/p>\r\n

Period: February 5 - March 29, 2026
\r\nVenue: Higashihiroshima City Museum of Art<\/a>
\r\nHours: 9:00 - 17:00 (Last admission 30 minutes before closing)
\r\nFee: Adults 1,300yen \/ University students 900yen \/ Free for visitors aged 75 and over and high school students and younger
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4s4ckzxr<\/a><\/p>\r\n

NANZUKA UNDERGROUND
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\r\nH274.7 x W193.5 x D5 cm \/ H106 x W76 x D2.5 inch
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\r\nCourtesy of NANZUKA<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

This solo exhibition<\/a> by American artist Christian Rex van Minnen presents new paintings that further develop his distinctive grotesque yet alluring style. Known for blending classical Baroque oil painting techniques with Surrealism and contemporary underground culture, van Minnen introduces works that also explore a more traditional still-life approach he describes as \u201cStraightforward.\u201d Fifteen paintings are exhibited, revealing the artist\u2019s evolving engagement with painterly tradition and humor.<\/p>\r\n

Period: January 17 - February 21, 2026
\r\nVenue: NANZUKA UNDERGROUND<\/a>
\r\nHours: 11:00 - 19:00
\r\nClosed: Sundays and Mondays
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3y7v7p5s<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Otherwise Gallery
\r\n\"CRYSTAL SILENCE\" Takaaki Kato<\/h4>\r\n

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This solo exhibition<\/a> by painter Takaaki Kato explores fragmented visual perception, the passage of time, and layered memory. Drawing on cinematic ways of seeing, Kato arranges multiple images\u2014such as landscapes, figures, and traces of light\u2014within a single canvas. These elements shift in relation depending on the viewer\u2019s gaze, forming an open-ended narrative that resists fixation.<\/p>\r\n

Period: January 9 - February 28, 2026
\r\nVenue: Otherwise Gallery, Tokyo<\/a>
\r\nHours: 12:00 - 19:00
\r\nClosed: Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/27whe4pk<\/a><\/p>\r\n

ATELIER MUJI GINZA \"Listening to Scents\"<\/h4>\r\n\r\n
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This exhibition<\/a> examines the relationship between daily life and scent, proposing a way of experiencing fragrance not only by smelling but also by \u201clistening.\u201d Organized by Ryohin Keikaku, the company behind MUJI, the exhibition draws on the brand\u2019s long-standing engagement with scent-related products such as essential oils, incense, and room fragrances. Reflecting on contemporary living environments, the exhibition also looks at the history of scent in Japan, inviting visitors to reconsider how fragrance shapes memory, culture, and everyday experience.<\/p>\r\n

Period: December 19, 2025 - March 15, 2026
\r\nVenue: MUJI Ginza 6F, ATELIER MUJI GINZA<\/a>
\r\nHours: 11:00 - 21:00
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y8hsannr<\/a><\/p><\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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