Alex Wang
Artistsnews
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who enthralled people worldwide with her polka dots and mirror rooms, has died aged 97
The artist, who died on 14 August at a hospital in Tokyo, drew record crowds with her innovative installations, paintings and soft sculptures
Heritagenews
Japan’s 400-year-old Kumamoto Castle damaged by 7.1 magnitude earthquake
The quake has caused damage and disruption to more than a dozen other cultural sites in the Kumamoto Prefecture
Venice Biennale 2026preview
Mind the baby! Visitors to the Japanese Venice Biennale pavilion will be asked to look after dolls
Ei Arakawa-Nash's exhibition explores the nature of caregiving, inspired by becoming a parent to twins
Art marketnews
Art Collaboration Kyoto holds its most global edition yet
The fifth edition of the fair, where Japanese galleries invited international ones to share stands, welcomed 72 exhibitors



