The upcoming exhibition at the Yayoi Kusama Museum, from October 16, 2025, to March 8, 2026, explores two emblematic aspects of the artist's personality: on the one hand, the "fighting woman," the female fighter who emerged during her New York period as a response to an artistic environment dominated by white men, on the other, the "painting girl," the innocent young woman who recurs in her recent works through vivid colors and playful figures. The exhibition features works spanning decades of research, including early drawings, Aggregation sculptures created to address sexual trauma, archival documents of her nude performances and provocative fashion projects, and intense paintings that seem to shape her inner world. Also on display is a new, smaller-scale Infinity Room, making its world debut. This installation invites the viewer to engage with the artist's duality: on one side, her rebellious soul, on the other, her naive sensibility, offering a comprehensive glimpse into the complexity of her creative universe.
The National Museum of Art in Tokyo presents an exhibition devoted to Eric Carle, a key figure in twentieth-century picture books. The show traces his career through original works and working materials. The exhibition highlights the picture book as an autonomous artistic practice.
The National Art Center in Tokyo presents an exhibition on British art of the 1990s and the Young British Artists. The show reconstructs a decade of experimentation and cultural change. A complex portrait of a scene that reshaped contemporary art.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum presents an exhibition devoted to Marimekko, revisiting its history through the art of printmaking. Fabrics, garments, and graphic materials trace a visual language built on pattern and colour. The exhibition connects design, production, and everyday life.