Selected by ART Driven Tokyo
Still undecided about your Golden Week plans? We’ve picked out five must-see exhibitions that are making waves right now!
① Ukiyo-e In Play Artists Re-Working the Traditions of Woodcut Prints (Tokyo National Museum)
April 23 (Tue) – June 15 (Sun), 2025
Envisioned by manga artists, designers, and contemporary artists. This unique exhibition features renowned creators such as Shigeru Mizuki, Kazuo Umezu, Moyoco Anno, Shotaro Ishinomori, Yayoi Kusama, Tadanori Yokoo, Izumi Kato, Chiharu Shiota, Kohei Nawa, Lee Ufan, Antony Gormley, Alex Dodge, KYNE, and more.
Perfect for social media snapshots!
②” Satellites” at Prada Aoyama
April 18 (Fri) – August 25 (Mon), 2025
A collaborative exhibition by Danish film director Nicolas Winding Refn and Japanese game creator Hideo Kojima. Held in the uniquely translucent Prada Aoyama building, designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron. The 5th floor transforms into a mid-century-inspired domestic space that transports visitors into another dimension.
Stylish to the max—and admission is free!
③ Kenneth Noland: Paintings 1966–2006 (PACE Tokyo)
Until May 6 (Tue), 2025
Experience the pure power of color through the works of abstract master Kenneth Noland. Even first-time viewers will be captivated, saying things like, “I just want to keep looking at it…” Vivid yet serene, subtle yet deeply present. A calming space, even for those unfamiliar with contemporary art.
④ The Kōrin, Ōkyo, and Kiitsu Trio Masterpieces of Screen Painting (Nezu Museum)
April 12 (Sat) – May 11 (Sun), 2025
A rare opportunity to see the Irises (by Ogata Kōrin), Wisteria (by Maruyama Ōkyo), and Mountain Streams in Summer and Autumn (by Suzuki Kiitsu). Don’t miss this limited-time chance to immerse yourself in the delicate beauty of Japanese painting.
MAFIN—Miyajima Art Festival in the Narrative (Miyajima, Hiroshima)
April 26 (Sat) – May 25 (Sun), 2025
Miyajima, home to the World Heritage Site Itsukushima Shrine, becomes a full-scale art island. Setouchi’s globally admired art scene comes alive in this island-wide transformation. Travel meets art for unforgettable memories. Don’t miss the exhibits by Kanna Yasuka, Hiroko Kubo, and Chim↑Pom from Smappa!Group!
