Art Gallery/Museum Information - Recommended Exhibitions in January 2025

We feature the exhibitions of art galleries and museums in January 2025. In addition to the schedule of events, we will provide you with detailed information, such as the works on display. Before your visit, please check each museum's website for the current opening hours.

Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art: "Paul Klee Exhibition: Constellations of Creation"
The "Paul Klee Exhibition: Constellations of Creation," which will tour three museums in 2025, focuses not only on Klee’s unique artistry but also on the contemporary art trends and his connections with other artists. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Zentrum Paul Klee in Bern.

Period: January 18 (Sat) – March 16 (Sun), 2025
Venue: Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art (10th Floor, Aichi Arts Center)
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Fridays until 8:00 PM; last entry 30 minutes before closing)
Closed: Mondays (except February 24, open; closed February 25)
Image Credit: Paul Klee, Red and Yellow Houses in Tunis, 1914, Zentrum Paul Klee
Admission: Adults 1,800 (1,600); High school/university students 1,200 (1,000); Junior high school students and younger free
URL: http://www-art.aac.pref.aichi.jp/

The National Museum of Art, Osaka: Special Exhibition "Possibilities of Line Expressions"
The National Museum of Art, Osaka presents "Possibilities of Line Expressions," showcasing 150 works including prints, drawings, paintings, sculptures, and photographs, exploring the intriguing role of lines in visual perception.

Period: November 2 (Sat), 2024 – January 26 (Sun), 2025
Venue: The National Museum of Art, Osaka, Basement Level 3 (4-2-55 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka)
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Fridays and Saturdays until 8:00 PM; last entry 30 minutes before closing)
Closed: Mondays (open November 4 and January 13; closed November 5 and January 14), New Year holidays (December 28 – January 4)
Image Credit: Bernard Frize, Galve, 2003, acrylic and resin on canvas, collection of the National Museum of Art, Osaka
Admission: Adults 900 (700 for groups of 20+); Free for high school students, younger, 70+, and disability cardholders with one caregiver
URL: http://www.nact.jp/

Toyota Municipal Museum of Art: "Takuro Tamayama: FLOOR"
The Toyota Municipal Museum of Art presents "Takuro Tamayama: FLOOR," featuring a unique installation that transforms the museum space, creating an immersive experience through light, sound, and visuals.

Period: January 18 (Sat) – May 18 (Sun), 2025
Venue: Toyota Municipal Museum of Art, Galleries 1–5
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (last entry at 5:00 PM)
Closed: Mondays (open February 24, April 28, May 5)
Image Credit: MV01, 2024, Photo: Kohei Omachi (W)
Admission: Adults 1,000; High school/university students 800; Junior high school students and younger free
URL: http://www.museum.toyota.aichi.jp/

Art Tower Mito Contemporary Art Gallery: "Yuichiro Tamura: ATM"
This exhibition explores new possibilities for AI-generated works through Yuichiro Tamura's installation ATM, inspired by the abbreviation for Art Tower Mito.

Period: November 2 (Sat), 2024 – January 26 (Sun), 2025
Venue: Art Tower Mito Contemporary Art Gallery
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (last entry at 5:30 PM)
Closed: Mondays, New Year holidays (December 27 – January 3)
Image Credit: Yuichiro Tamura, ATM
Admission: Adults 900 (700 for groups of 20+); Free for high school students, younger, 70+, and disability cardholders with one caregiver
URL: http://www.arttowermito.or.jp/

NTT InterCommunication Center [ICC]: "evala: Emerging Sites, Disappearing Images"
This exhibition, curated by sound artist evala, explores auditory and visual perception through immersive installations and soundscapes.

Period: December 14 (Sat), 2024 – March 9 (Sun), 2025
Venue: NTT InterCommunication Center [ICC], Galleries A & B
Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (last entry 30 minutes before closing)
Closed: Mondays (open if Monday is a public holiday; closed the following day), New Year holidays (December 28 – January 3), building maintenance (February 9)
Image Credit: evala, Fox with Big Ears
Admission: Adults 1,000 (900); University students 800 (700); ICC Annual Passport 1,500
URL: http://www.ntticc.or.jp/

Towada Art Center: "Yusuke Taninaka: Mourning Choices"
The first solo museum exhibition by Yusuke Taninaka, an artist working across sculpture and performance, explores themes of human interaction and the body in its environment through interdisciplinary mediums.

Period: December 7 (Sat), 2024 – March 23 (Sun), 2025
Venue: Towada Art Center
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)
Closed: Mondays (open if Monday is a public holiday, closed the following day), New Year holidays (December 23 – January 1), maintenance closure (January 20–24)
Admission: Adults 1,800 (includes permanent exhibition); High school students and younger free
URL: http://www.city.towada.lg.jp/

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa: "Collection Exhibition 2: Drifting Cities"
Celebrating the museum’s 20th anniversary, this exhibition reflects on its collection’s history through a year-long comprehensive showcase.

Period: October 12 (Sat), 2024 – January 19 (Sun), 2025
First Term: October 12 (Sat) – December 1 (Sun)
Second Term: December 3 (Tue) – January 19 (Sun)
Venue: Exhibition Rooms 1–4, Design Gallery, Long-Term Installation Room, Interaction Zone
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Fridays and Saturdays until 8:00 PM)
Closed: Mondays (open October 14, October 28, November 4, January 13; closed October 15, October 29, November 5, December 29–January 1, January 14)
Admission: Adults 450 (360 for groups); University students 310 (240); Free for elementary, junior high, and high school students; 360 for seniors 65+
URL: https://www.kanazawa21.jp/data_list.php?g=17&d=1824

Saga Arashiyama Museum of Arts & Culture: "Exhibition: HAIKU and HAIGA – Basho and Buson, Two Charismatic Figures"
This exhibition features rare and notable works, including Basho’s original handwritten poem strip and Buson’s self-painted and inscribed pieces, showcasing the charm of haiku and haiga for both enthusiasts and beginners.

Period: October 12 (Sat), 2024 – January 19 (Sun), 2025
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)
Closed: December 3 (exhibition changes), December 30 – January 1
URL: https://www.samac.jp/exhibition/detail.php?id=56

21_21 DESIGN SIGHT: "Pooploop"
This experimental exhibition examines waste and recycling, broadening perspectives on societal and environmental issues through unique observations of "poop and trash."

Period: September 27 (Fri), 2024 – February 16 (Sun), 2025
Venue: 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT, Galleries 1 & 2
Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (last entry at 6:30 PM)
Closed: Tuesdays (open February 11), New Year holidays (December 27 – January 3)
Admission: Adults 1,400; University students 800; High school students 500; Junior high school students and younger free
URL: https://www.2121designsight.jp/program/pooploop/

POLA Museum of Art: "Colors – Exploring the Secrets of Color from Impressionism to Contemporary Art"
This exhibition investigates the fascinating world of colors across a range of artistic movements and periods, from Impressionism to modern works.

Period: December 14 (Sat), 2024 – May 18 (Sun), 2025
Venue: POLA Museum of Art, Galleries 1, 2, 3, and Atrium Gallery
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)
Admission: Adults 2,200 (including seniors); University/high school students 1,700; Junior high school students and younger free; 1,100 for disability cardholders and one caregiver
URL: https://www.polamuseum.or.jp/sp/colors/

"ART GOLDEN GAI" at Saison Daikanyama
An art event utilizing the entire building of the soon-to-be-demolished Saison Daikanyama. The 1st and 2nd floors will feature an NFT gallery, while upper floors will showcase various artistic expressions.

Period: January 9 (Thu) – January 28 (Tue), 2025 (January 9–10 for invited guests only)
Hours: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue: Saison Daikanyama
Tickets: Available on ArtSticker
URL: https://www.artgoldengai.com

CIBONE Omotesando: Solo Exhibition by Shohei Ono, "Kaiki – Borderless 2025 –"
Shohei Ono, a ceramic artist known for sourcing materials from natural landscapes, presents a solo exhibition featuring a wide range of creations, from everyday utensils to impactful art pieces.

Period: January 17 (Fri) – February 2 (Sun), 2025
Hours: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Venue: CIBONE Omotesando
URL: https://tinyurl.com/mr3va3zs


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