Special Exhibition Rethinking contemporary life through Hōjōki Special Exhibition "Learning from Hōjōki – Small architectures that reweave how we live –" At 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, the special exhibition "Learning from Hōjōki – Small architectures that reweave how we live –" has been on view since Friday, August 28, 2026. The early 13th-century essay Hōjōki by Kamo no Chōmei poses questions about how to live in an ever-changing world. The hermitage where Chōmei lived no longer exists, but his words have been read across ages, offering clues to the essence of dwelling. Taking as its starting point the small architecture that appears in Hōjōki, "Hōjō no an," this exhibition reconsiders contemporary life and the built environment. Under the direction of architect Yoshiharu Tsukamoto, the exhibition director, architects, designers, artists, and companies each envision their own "Hōjō no an." Exhibition Highlights Considering life from a small architecture of about 9 m² Using the one-jō-square scale—about 9 m²—of "Hōjō no an" as a guide, the exhibition presents various devices that reexamine ways of living through materials, structure, and tools. Experience multiple "Hōjō no an" Alongside research on nature and daily life depicted in Hōjōki, multiple hermitages are presented in the venue. As visitors move through the exhibition space, they can encounter "Hōjō no an" composed from different perspectives. Turning attention to the space between Hōjōki and contemporary life This exhibition is not solely about interpreting Hōjōki itself. It seeks to focus on the "life" that emerges between Hōjōki and us, offering a chance to reengage with how we live today. Recommended for This exhibition is recommended not only for those interested in architecture, design, and Japanese culture, but also for anyone who wishes to consider ways of living in limited spaces and the future of housing. It is well worth stopping by when visiting museums and design venues in Tokyo’s Roppongi area. Photo: 木奥恵三 Photo: 木奥恵三 ※Exhibition contents and participating artists are subject to change. 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56 works, including pieces by Leonardo, arrive in Japan from the Louvre "The Louvre Museum Exhibition: Renaissance" At The National Art Center, Tokyo, "The Louvre Museum Exhibition: Renaissance" is being held through Sunday, December 13. Focusing on Renaissance art that developed across Europe from the 15th to the 16th centuries, this exhibition introduces the rich and complex characteristics of the period through 56 works selected from the collection of the Louvre Museum. This exhibition spotlights Leonardo da Vinci, the artist who symbolizes the Renaissance, and presents works under four themes: "Travel," "Innovation and Refinement of Technique," "Looking to Antiquity," and "The Rise of Portraiture." In addition to paintings, visitors can see a wide variety of works, including sculpture, prints, drawings, and decorative arts. Highlights of the Exhibition Leonardo da Vinci’s "Portrait of a Woman" shown in Japan for the first time At this exhibition, Leonardo da Vinci’s "Portrait of a Woman," mistakenly given the alternative title "La Belle Ferronnière," will be unveiled in Japan for the first time. An oil painting created around 1490–1497, it is a masterpiece of portraiture that symbolizes the heightened interest in human individuality during the Renaissance. Introducing Renaissance art through four themes The display is organized around four themes: "Travel," "Innovation and Refinement of Technique," "Looking to Antiquity," and "The Rise of Portraiture." From the reevaluation of ancient Greek and Roman culture to exchanges among artists and the development of techniques, visitors can learn about Renaissance art from multiple perspectives. A diverse array of works on display—from paintings and sculpture to prints and decorative arts At the venue, works from a broad range of genres—including painting, sculpture, prints, drawings, and decorative arts—are presented. Through the Louvre Museum’s diverse holdings, visitors can experience the allure of Renaissance art. Recommended for This exhibition is recommended for those interested in Renaissance and Western art, those who wish to appreciate works by Leonardo da Vinci, and those who would like to experience the Louvre Museum’s collection. Why not visit as an opportunity to enjoy Western art in Tokyo, together with a tour of museums in the Roppongi area? Venetian painter 《The Governor of Damascus Receiving the Embassy of the Republic of Venice》 c. 1511　Paris, Musée du Louvre Photo © GrandPalaisRmn (musée du Louvre) / Gabriel De Carvalho / distributed by AMF-DNPartcom Albrecht Dürer 《Rhinoceros》 1515 (first edition)　Paris, Musée du Louvre Photo © GrandPalaisRmn (musée du Louvre) / Michel Urtado / distributed by AMF-DNPartcom ※ Exhibition contents and artworks are subject to change. ※ For the latest information, please check the official website. :root { --bg-color: #fcfcfc; --card-bg: #ffffff; --text-main: #111111; --text-muted: #555555; --accent-orange: #ff5500; --accent-orange-light: #fff2ec; --border-color: #e5e5e5; --dark-card: #141414; } * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; } html, body { width: 100%; overflow-x: hidden; background-color: var(--bg-color); color: var(--text-main); font-family: 'Noto Sans JP', 'Noto Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.7; letter-spacing: 0.02em; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; } .container { max-width: 860px; width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; padding: 48px 20px; } /* Header Styling */ header { border-bottom: 2px solid var(--text-main); padding-bottom: 32px; margin-bottom: 48px; } .badge { display: inline-block; background-color: var(--accent-orange); color: #ffffff; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-bottom: 16px; } .main-title { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--text-main); margin-bottom: 12px; word-break: break-word; } .intro-text { font-size: 0.925rem; color: var(--text-muted); text-align: justify; word-break: break-word; } /* Section Styling */ section { margin-bottom: 56px; width: 100%; } .section-header { margin-bottom: 24px; } .section-title { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.04em; position: relative; } .section-title::after { content: ''; display: block; width: 36px; height: 3px; background-color: var(--accent-orange); margin-top: 6px; } /* Highlights Layout */ .grid-highlights { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; width: 100%; } .card { background-color: var(--card-bg); border: 1px solid var(--border-color); padding: 24px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; transition: border-color 0.3s ease; } .card:hover { border-color: var(--accent-orange); } .card-number { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent-orange); margin-bottom: 8px; display: block; } .card-title { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.4; word-break: break-word; } .card-text { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); word-break: break-word; } .card-text p { margin-bottom: 4px; } .card-text p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; } /* Recommendation Section */ .recommend-box { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color); padding-top: 36px; width: 100%; } .recommend-text { font-size: 0.925rem; color: var(--text-main); margin-bottom: 24px; text-align: justify; word-break: break-word; } /* Image Gallery Protection & Responsiveness */ .image-gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 28px; width: 100%; -webkit-user-select: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none; } .image-frame { background-color: #f4f4f5; border: 1px dashed var(--border-color); border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 100%; overflow: hidden; } .image-frame img { max-width: 100%; width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; object-fit: contain; pointer-events: none; } .image-caption { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 8px; text-align: left; word-break: break-word; line-height: 1.4; } /* Notes List */ .notes-list { list-style: none; background-color: #f4f4f5; padding: 20px 20px 20px 32px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; } .notes-list li { font-size: 0.825rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 6px; text-indent: -1.2em; word-break: break-word; } .notes-list li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; } /* Responsive Design */ @media (max-width: 768px) { .main-title { font-size: 1.4rem; } .container { padding: 32px 16px; } .card { padding: 20px; } .image-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

Exhibition Contemporary photography and moving images from China and Japan in resonance 「Duet――Asian Contemporary」 At the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, the exhibition 「Duet――Asian Contemporary」 will be held. Presenting contemporary photographic and moving-image works from China and Japan, it is planned as the second in a series following the 2018 「On Love: Asian Contemporary」. Taking the word 「Duet」 as a clue, the exhibition presents works with differing viewpoints and backgrounds in the same space, focusing on the relationships and resonances that emerge where multiple perspectives, cultures, time, and personal experiences intersect. Exhibition Highlights Diverse photographic and moving-image works by six artists from China and Japan The venue presents works by six artists: 村越としや, ワン・トゥオ（王拓）, スイ・タカ（塔可）, ルオ・ヤン（罗洋）, ジャン・ポンイー（蒋鹏奕）, and fumiko imano. From 村越としや’s works capturing the memories of the land in Fukushima; ワン・トゥオ’s moving-image works addressing the history and society of Northeast China; スイ・タカ’s photographic series traveling to the locales sung in the Shijing, China’s oldest poetry anthology; to ルオ・ヤン’s works that capture the identities of young people and Asian immigrants, the exhibition looks at contemporary Asia through each artist’s distinctive perspective. Experience the many possibilities of photographic expression ジャン・ポンイー creates 〈Dark Addiction〉 using a camera-less technique that directly records the trails of fireflies’ bioluminescence onto film. fumiko imano develops self-portrait collage works featuring an imaginary pair of twin sisters. Through works employing different techniques and modes of expression, this exhibition offers an encounter with the diverse expressions of contemporary photography and moving images. Related events to enjoy alongside the exhibition During the exhibition period, in addition to a symposium featuring the co-organizer, photography critics, and the curator in charge, there will also be a Q&A show incorporating sign language and a gallery talk by the curator. The symposium is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, with Japanese–Chinese consecutive interpreting, sign language interpreting, and real-time captioning provided. Recommended for Recommended for those interested in contemporary photography and moving-image works, those who want to experience contemporary art from China and Japan, and those who want to enjoy works that capture Asia from diverse cultures and perspectives. Because it is held at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum located within Yebisu Garden Place, we also recommend combining your visit with museums and sightseeing spots in the Ebisu area. Jiang Pengyi 《Dark Addiction 1H43’24”》 2013, inkjet print, artist's collection ©Jiang Pengyi, Courtesy of ShanghART Gallery asian-contemporary-flyer-final[pdf] Luo Yang 《San 2》 from 〈Girls〉 2026, chromogenic print, artist's collection Exhibition contents and related events are subject to change. 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