Art

From fine art to architecture to the avant-garde. Your guide to the Tokyo art scene with exhibition reviews, artist interviews and more.

ROUTE BOOKS

Be here now at Higashi-Ueno’s greenest cafe and bookstore

By Camille Miller | Posted on December 25, 2019

Kusama: Infinity

New documentary sheds light on one of Japan’s finest artists

By Matthew Hernon | Posted on December 6, 2019

The Creative Issue: Chace Fedor

Creative director at the forefront of Tokyo's international identity

By Paul McInnes | Posted on October 25, 2019

The World Through His Lens: Kohki Yamaguchi

The rising Instagram influencer defining how modern-day creators work

By Brooke Jackson | Posted on October 18, 2019

On the Fringe at Festival/Tokyo

Examining dystopia and identity through “body speed”

By Camille Miller | Posted on October 2, 2019

24 Hours at the 2019 Setouchi Triennale

Exploring Japan's art archipelago

By David McElhinney | Posted on September 18, 2019

Mad Dog Jones Exhibition “AFTERL-IFE WORLD”

Stepping inside the alternative realities of an Instagram artist

By Jessie Carbutt | Posted on September 13, 2019

Suzy Amakane Interview

Punk manga in the bubble-era

By Taylor Stewart | Posted on September 4, 2019

Japan Art 28’s Rin Terada

Creation, skill and beauty are at the core of Japan Art 28

By Metropolis | Posted on September 3, 2019

Tokyo LoveHotels’ Kalin Law

The hippest place to be for up-and-coming Tokyo creatives

By Serah Alabi | Posted on August 22, 2019

Romero Britto Interview

Metropolis interviewed Brazilian artist Romero Britto, the king of color. Britto shares insight into his creative world.

By Brooke Jackson | Posted on August 13, 2019

artKYOTO 2019

Old meets new in the Millennium City

By Taylor Stewart | Posted on August 2, 2019

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