Japanese Artists Working Globally

This section introduces artists associated with the Japan Foundation, including those participating in the art and architecture exhibitions at the Japan Pavilion of the Venice Biennale.

Explore their distinctive artistic voices and works.

The Japan Pavilion at the Venice Biennale: International Art Exhibition

This series introduces artists featured at the Japan Pavilion of the Venice Biennale: International Art Exhibition, for which the Japan Foundation serves as commissioner.

Held every two years, the Venice Biennale attracts worldwide attention as a showcase for the latest developments in contemporary art. Designed by Takamasa Yoshizaka and completed in 1958, the Japan Pavilion serves as the venue for exhibitions by artists representing Japan.

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“Compose,” Yuko Mohri / Exhibit at the Japan Pavilion, the 60th International Art Exhibition, the Venice Biennale

“2022,” Dumb Type / Exhibit at the Japan Pavilion, the 59th International Art Exhibition, the Venice Biennale

“abstract speaking - sharing uncertainty and collective acts,” Koki Tanaka / Exhibit at the Japan Pavilion, the 55th International Art Exhibition, the Venice Biennale

The Japan Pavilion at the Venice Biennale: International Architecture Exhibition

This series introduces exhibitions presented at the Japan Pavilion of the Venice Biennale: International Architecture Exhibition, for which the Japan Foundation serves as commissioner.

The Venice Biennale: International Architecture Exhibition began in 1980 and, since 2000, has been held in alternate years with the International Art Exhibition. The Japan Pavilion has officially participated in the exhibition since 1991.

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“Architecture, a place to be loved - when architecture is seen as a living creature,” Maki Onishi / Exhibit at the Japan pavilion, the 18th International Architecture Exhibition, the Venice Biennale

“Trajectories of Elements: Architecture as a Chain of Reinvention,” Kozo Kadowaki / Exhibit at the Japan Pavilion, the 17th International Architecture Exhibition, the Venice Biennale

“Architecture. Possible here? Home-for-ALL,” Toyo Ito / Exhibit at Japan Pavilion, the 13th International Architecture Exhibition, the Venice Biennale *Winner of Golden Lion Award

Focus

The Japan Foundation, with the cooperation of museums and galleries in Japan and abroad, organizes a variety of exhibitions overseas to introduce Japanese culture and art.

This series presents scenes from exhibitions organized by the Japan Foundation.