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  "id": 11347610,
  "title": "Must-See Art Exhibitions in Tokyo This October",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/must-see-art-exhibitions-in-tokyo-this-october",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T03:32:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tokyo Weekender",
    "slug": "tokyo-weekender",
    "url": "https://www.tokyoweekender.com/art_and_culture/best-art-exhibitions-in-tokyo-october-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This October promises to be a thrilling month for art enthusiasts in Tokyo. The city's cultural scene is set to dazzle with a diverse range of exhibitions that cater to various interests, from photography to fashion and historical masterpieces.\n\nOne of the most anticipated events is the eighth edition of the T3 Photo Festival Tokyo. Spanning 24 days from October 3 to October 26, this festival transforms central Tokyo's iconic districts like Yaesu, Nihonbashi, Kyobashi, and Ginza into a vibrant photo gallery. The theme \" & to\" invites visitors to explore how photography can connect disparate stories and environments. Notable works include South African artist Zanele Muholi's powerful self-portraits, \"Somnyama Ngonyama,\" and American photographer Lucas Foglia's mesmerizing \"Constant Bloom,\" which tracks the migration of butterflies across continents. Two special exhibitions, \"Shoji Ueda’s Inner Child / Hidden Within the Chrysalises\" and Sarah van Rij's \"L’épaisseur du temps,\" offer further insight into the evolution of photography. Photography lovers can also look forward to the T3 Photo Asia art fair, featuring 24 galleries from across the region, and the photo book fair, T3 Book Marché.\n\nFor those with a penchant for 18th and 19th-century art, the National Museum of Western Art is hosting a grand exhibition of J.M.W. Turner's works. Over 80 pieces from London's Tate collection, including dramatic seascapes and Alpine landscapes, are on display. The exhibition places Turner's paintings alongside contemporary artists, highlighting the enduring theme of the sublime in art and nature.\n\nFashion-forward visitors should not miss Marimekko's retrospective at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum. This exhibition showcases the Finnish brand's iconic poppy print, Unikko, and its journey from mid-century classics to contemporary designs. Over 60 dresses, textiles, and materials trace Marimekko's evolution, with a special focus on Japan's influence on the brand and a video installation by contemporary artist Akira Minagawa.\n\nLastly, art lovers can witness the vibrant work of Miami-born painter Hernan Bas. His first solo exhibition in Japan in eight years presents bold, figurative canvases that blend dark romanticism with modern queer identity. Bas's paintings, deeply rooted in literature and myth, explore the transitional period between youth and adulthood. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to experience Bas's distinctive style in a distinctly Japanese setting.",
  "summary": "This October is shaping up to be an absolutely packed month for Tokyo’s art scene. You can look forward to everything from an international photo festival to more than 80 works by J.M.W. Turner from London’s Tate collection. For design and fashion lovers, we also recommend checking out Finnish brand Marimekko’s highly-anticipated exhibition in Meguro, […] The post Must-See Art Exhibitions in…",
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