Search for Modern and Contemporary Art in Japan
Research Guides
Specialized lists of websites and databases compiled to support research on modern and contemporary art in Japan
- BibliographiesResources for finding articles and research papers on Japanese art. (In Japanese only)
- ArtistsResources for researching Japanese artists and art professionals.
- ArtworksGuides to finding information on Japanese artworks in domestic museums.
- ExhibitionsTools to locate information on exhibitions related to Japanese art.
- Museums and galleriesResources for researching art museums and galleries within Japan. (In Japanese only)
- Catalogues of Japanese museum collectionsCatalogues of collections from museums and art institutions across Japan.
Reading Lists
Thematic introduction to recommended readings on modern and contemporary art in Japan. English translations are available for some of the texts.
About
Research Portal for Japanese Art
The Art Platform Japan (APJ) research portal is a platform that gathers a broad range of information on Japanese modern and contemporary art and museum collections throughout Japan and provides this to interested parties within and outside Japan. APJ is administered by the National Center for Art Research (NCAR).
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