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Contemporary Japanese Artists
Art and Automobiles
Tomohiro Todoroki is an inspirational Japanese artist who uses unconventional events as vehicles for his art.
![In Need of Sensuality and Hype? In Need of Sensuality and Hype?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/sizes/thumbnail/17476_527c55bfe081d.jpg)
In Need of Sensuality and Hype?
Japan’s ‘soft and cute’ contemporary art scene could do with some more political and sexual flair.
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Five Art Universities at NACT
Works by over 400 artists from 5 Japanese art schools have come together at one Tokyo art museum.
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In Search of New Japanese Artists
Art is a reflection of society. Does a lack of emerging talent from top art schools reflect a passionless Japan?
Art in the Best Surroundings
The atmosphere of an art exhibit can make or break the experience for a visitor. Japan’s art world should take note.
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No Party for Ai Weiwei
A hazardous show and house arrest. Provocative but popular Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has had a very bad month.
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Art Censorship at Versailles?
One of Japan’s top artists has changed the way the landmark French museum will display its contemporary art.
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Japan's No. 2 for Art Travel
There’s plenty of reason for art lovers and travelers alike to head to the city of Osaka.
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Osaka Hotel Art
These days in Japan, there are unique art fairs taking place in the comfort of a… hotel room.
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A Japanese James Brown
An hot new photographer may also be Japan’s hardest working man in the business.
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Japan's Real 'Salarymen'
Some of Japan’s hardest working people are types far from what you’d expect.
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Japan’s Blank Walls
Why does so much of Japan’s contemporary art still remain undiscovered by the world?