For Hanna Lange's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Realism usually refers to attempts to represent subjects in a precise and truthful manner. However, here, the "realism" of Spanish art is not about technique — it's about artists finding the best way to portray what they see as "real." This is an obsession among ...
This exhibition focuses on the different forms of artistic expression of Maki Yamashita (1890-1973), Ryonosuke Shimomura (1923-1998) and Jun Tsukawaki (1952-), whose works were acquired by the Otani Memorial Art Museum, Nishinomiya City, in 2012. Yamashita is known for his "re-coating" technique for his nihonga ...
This is the 13th of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo's annual exhibitions that showcase young Japanese artists and new trends in contemporary art. This year, six artists and artist groups have created works that fall under the theme of "fragments." Their interpretations of "fragments" ...
More of an observation than a scholarly title, this exhibition, organized by Tokyo Wonder Site gallery with the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, explores a recent trend of young artists choosing "islands" as a topic for their work. Some of the artists grew ...
Every year, the Akashi City Museum of Culture presents a "Changes of Lifestyle" exhibition showcasing aspects of life during the Showa Era (1926-1989). Designed to teach children and teenagers about recent history as well as help them visualize the life of their parents, grandparents ...
See and try the latest in all manner of games at the Next Generation World Hobby Fair, where companies will be plugging new and upcoming releases, limited editions and other merchandise.
The 65th annual Sapporo Snow Festival is a winter wonderland of special events and elaborate snow and ice sculptures.
In Japan, girls are traditionally given hina doll sets, which are put on display throughout the Hinamatsuri (Girls' Festival) season in March each year. Usually, each girl of the family will receive her own set, which she keeps throughout her life. This exhibition displays all ...
Using new imaging media, "Yebisu International Festival for Art and Alternative Visions 2014: True Colors" assesses the effects and prospects of globalization, examining the problems it has caused, and still can cause, as well as the importance of preventing further damage. Color is one of ...
"The Refusal of Time" is a collaborative work between South-African artist William Kentridge and science historian Peter Galison. A five-channel video installation with a complex sound system, this large-scale installation presents Kentridge's innovative animation and a large "breathing machine" sculpture called an "elephant." The ...
