{"id":295173,"date":"2026-04-08T15:24:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/?p=295173"},"modified":"2026-04-08T15:26:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:26:52","slug":"art-gallery-museum-information-recommended-exhibitions-in-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/en\/art\/art-gallery-museum-information-recommended-exhibitions-in-april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Art Gallery \/ Museum Information \u2013 Recommended Exhibitions in April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

N<\/span>PO Aoyama Design Forum presents the recommended exhibitions of art galleries and museums in April 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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The National Museum of Western Art M. K. \u010ciurlionis: Inner Worlds \/ Cosmic Vision; Hokusai: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Iuchi Collection)<\/h4>\r\n

This exhibition presents a major retrospective of M. K. \u010ciurlionis, a pioneering Lithuanian artist who bridged music and painting, alongside iconic works by Katsushika Hokusai. Around 80 works explore \u010ciurlionis\u2019s symbolic universe, including the first display in Japan of \u201cRex.\u201d Together with Hokusai\u2019s celebrated series, it offers a rare opportunity to experience two visionary artistic worlds.<\/p>\r\n

Period: March 28 - June 14, 2026
\r\nVenue: The National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo<\/a>
\r\nHours: 9:30\u201317:30 (Fridays and Saturdays until 20:00)
\r\nClosed: Mondays, May 7
\r\nFee: Adults 2,200; University students 1,300; High school students 1,000
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3xnhu9tb<\/a><\/p>\r\n

The National Museum of Art, Osaka \"Nakanishi Natsuyuki: Devices for Gentle Gazing and Endless Lingering\"<\/h4>\r\n\r\n
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Marking ten years since the artist\u2019s passing, this retrospective surveys Nakanishi Natsuyuki\u2019s practice from the late 1950s onward. Through works that resist categorization into abstraction or figuration, it examines his enduring inquiry into how painting emerges and exists, offering a renewed perspective on seeing and artistic presence.<\/p>\r\n

Period: March 14 - June 14, 2026
\r\nVenue: The National Museum of Art, Osaka<\/a>
\r\nHours: 10:00\u201317:00 (Fridays until 20:00)
\r\nClosed: Mondays (except May 4), May 7
\r\nFee: Adults 1,500; University students 900
\r\nURL:\u00a0https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/bdz6w2t7<\/a><\/p>\r\n

The National Museum of Art, Osaka \"Collection Exhibition 3: Reflecting City\"<\/h4>\r\n

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Comprising \u201cReflecting City\u201d and collection highlights, this exhibition presents around 110 works from the 1950s to the present. Focusing on the theme of the city, it reflects social change, economic conditions, and human experience through diverse artistic expressions.<\/p>\r\n

Period: March 14 - June 14, 2026
\r\nVenue: The National Museum of Art, Osaka<\/a>
\r\nHours: 10:00 - 17:00 (Fridays until 20:00)
\r\nClosed: Mondays (except May 4), May 7
\r\nFee: Adults 430; University students 130
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/mvd6c6d2<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Tokyo Photographic Art Museum \"TOP Collection: Don't Think. Feel.\"<\/h4>\r\n\r\n
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Drawn from the museum\u2019s collection, this exhibition explores \u201csensation\u201d in the age of AI. Inspired by Bruce Lee\u2019s phrase \u201cDon\u2019t think. Feel.,\u201d it presents works that engage the senses and encourage intuitive, imaginative encounters across five thematic sections.<\/p>\r\n

Period: April 2 - June 21, 2026
\r\nVenue: Tokyo Photographic Art Museum<\/a>
\r\nHours: 10:00 - 18:00 (Thursdays and Fridays until 20:00)
\r\nClosed: Mondays (except May 4), May 7
\r\nFee: Adults 700; Students 560; Seniors 350
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3dtntfkr<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Osaka Museum of History \"Special Exhibition: Koizumi Yakumo \u2013 Kwaidan and the View of a Folklorist\"<\/h4>\r\n

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This exhibition focuses on Koizumi Yakumo, known internationally as Lafcadio Hearn, and his interpretation of Japanese culture through folklore and ghost stories. It offers insight into the richness of traditions he encountered and his unique perspective as an observer of Japan.<\/p>\r\n

Period: April 11 - June 8, 2026
\r\nVenue: Osaka Museum of History<\/a>
\r\nHours: 9:30 - 17:00
\r\nClosed: Tuesdays (except May 5)
\r\nFee: Adults 1,600; University and high school students 1,000
\r\nURL:\u00a0https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/43dmn48r<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Plaza Gallery \"Next Passion\"<\/h4>\r\n

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This group exhibition brings together artists working across diverse materials and ideas. Featuring creators connected through collaborative initiatives, it highlights experimentation, exchange, and the dynamic nature of contemporary artistic practice.<\/p>\r\n

Period: April 11 - April 19, 2026
\r\nVenue: Plaza Gallery<\/a>
\r\nHours: 11:00 - 18:00 (until 17:00 on final day)
\r\nClosed: Mondays - Wednesdays
\r\nURL:\u00a0http:\/\/www.plaza-gallery.com\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Toyota Municipal Museum of Art \"Hitsuda Nobuya: Scenes Passed By\"<\/h4>\r\n\r\n
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This exhibition traces the work of Hitsuda Nobuya, who has explored landscape painting since the early 1970s. Combining Western techniques with traditional Japanese aesthetics, his works reflect changing urban and suburban environments across decades.<\/p>\r\n

Period: April 4 - June 21, 2026
\r\nVenue: Toyota Municipal Museum of Art<\/a>
\r\nHours: 10:00 - 17:30
\r\nClosed: Mondays (except May 4)
\r\nFee: Adults 1,300; Students 900
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/mcaketan<\/a><\/p>\r\n

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa \"Collection Exhibition 3: De\u0301ja\u0300 vu\"<\/h4>\r\n

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Focusing on the phenomenon of d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu, this exhibition presents works across various media, exploring the interplay between memory, perception, and reality. It invites reflection on how images and experiences are shaped in contemporary society.<\/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 (Fridays and Saturdays until 20:00)
\r\nClosed: Mondays (except May 4), May 7
\r\nFee: Adults 450; University students 310
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/bddurm3a<\/a><\/p>\r\n

The Museum of Modern Art, Hayama \"Ansei and Toshiko Uchima: Weaving Colors and Memories\"<\/h4>\r\n\r\n
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This exhibition highlights the works of Ansei and Toshiko Uchima, focusing on their distinctive approaches to printmaking and assemblage. Their richly layered compositions explore memory, nature, and abstraction within postwar artistic contexts.<\/p>\r\n

Period: March 7 - May 31, 2026
\r\nVenue: The Museum of Modern Art, Hayama<\/a>
\r\nHours: 9:30 - 17:00
\r\nClosed: Mondays (except May 4)
\r\nFee: Adults 1,200; Students 1,050
\r\nURL:\u00a0https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/mr4989td<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo \"Mission Infinity: Space, Quantum and Art\"<\/h4>\r\n\r\n
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This exhibition explores the intersection of science and art, focusing on space and quantum concepts. Featuring collaborations between researchers and artists, it presents immersive installations and new perspectives on unseen worlds.<\/p>\r\n

Period: January 31 - May 6, 2026
\r\nVenue: Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo<\/a>
\r\nHours: 10:00 - 18:00
\r\nClosed: Mondays (except May 4)
\r\nAdmission: Adults 1,800; Students 1,260; Children 720
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4c2sj8cy<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Tokyo Photographic Art Museum \"W. Eugene Smith and New York: The Loft Period\"<\/h4>\r\n\r\n
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Focusing on W. Eugene Smith\u2019s years in a New York loft, this exhibition highlights his transition beyond photojournalism. His photographs capture artists, musicians, and everyday urban scenes, revealing a vibrant creative environment.<\/p>\r\n

Period: March 17 - June 7, 2026
\r\nVenue: Tokyo Photographic Art Museum<\/a>
\r\nHours: 10:00 - 18:00 (Thursdays and Fridays until 20:00)
\r\nClosed: Mondays (except May 4), May 7
\r\nFee: Adults 700; Students 560; Seniors 350
\r\nImage Credit: W. Eugene Smith, 1958
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4jfepxyc<\/a><\/p>\r\n

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT \"Soup: A Matter of Life\"<\/h4>\r\n

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Using soup as a starting point, this exhibition reflects on the essentials of daily life\u2014food, clothing, and shelter. Through sensory experiences, it invites visitors to reconsider nourishment and its connection to living.<\/p>\r\n

Period: March 27 - August 9, 2026
\r\nVenue: 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT<\/a>
\r\nHours: 10:00 - 19:00
\r\nClosed: Tuesdays (except May 5)
\r\nFee: Adults 1,600; University students 800; High school students 500
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4cjsx8he<\/a><\/p>\r\n

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto \"Modern Urban Life and Takehisa Yumeji: Kawanishi Collection\"<\/h4>\r\n

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Centering on Takehisa Yumeji, this exhibition explores modern urban culture of the Taisho and early Showa periods. Prints and works by related artists reveal the spread of modern sensibilities and visual culture.<\/p>\r\n

Period: March 28 - June 21, 2026
\r\nVenue: The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto<\/a>
\r\nHours: 10:00 - 18:00 (Fridays until 20:00)
\r\nClosed: Mondays (except May 4)
\r\nFee: Adults 1,800; University students 1,100
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/55my4w69<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Contemporary Art Gallery, Art Tower Mito \"Takehiro Iikawa: Gathering Matters and Mediations\"<\/h4>\r\n\r\n
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This exhibition presents Takehiro Iikawa\u2019s exploration of perception and time. Through interactive installations, it highlights the instability of recognition and invites viewers to reconsider everyday experiences.<\/p>\r\n

Period: February 28 - May 6, 2026
\r\nVenue: Art Tower Mito Contemporary Art Gallery<\/a>
\r\nHours: 10:00 - 18:00
\r\nClosed: Mondays (except May 4)
\r\nFee: Adults 900
\r\nURL: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/bdh2d884<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. \"Asuka Irie Exhibition 2026: Moonlight and\" Reverie<\/h4>\r\n

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Featuring approximately 60 works, this exhibition showcases Asuka Irie\u2019s intricate copperplate prints combined with collage techniques. Including new folding screen works, it presents a richly imaginative artistic world.<\/p>\r\n

Period: April 22 - May 6, 2026
\r\nVenue: Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C.<\/a>
\r\nHours: 10:30 - 19:00
\r\nFee: Adults 1,200
\r\nURL:\u00a0https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/nhjsc2nm<\/a><\/p><\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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