Alex Wang

Pola Museum reveals new direction—but stays true to its large trove of Monets

A new show at the Japanese institution pairs its extensive collection by the Impressionist with recent Modern and contemporary acquisitions

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

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

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 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