From misshapen clouds, to patterns in tree bark, people have an unflinching and subconscious need to make familiar images of the shapes they take in. This goes for stains as well. Beyond the reach of human manipulation, stains slither and slip into shapes and textures, creating some of the most…

The Iwatate Folk Textile Museum, showcasing cotton prints, wood engraving and handwritten textiles. Open Thursday through Saturday 10:00-17:00 Closed Sunday through Wednesday Cost ¥300 Iwatate Folk Textile Museum, Tokyo Tel. 03-3718-2461

When Tokyo Midtown opened its doors 3 years ago it claimed to usher in a new era of "Japan Value" that would bring vitality to Japan through new values, sensibilities and capabilities. Living up to this promise, the complex is hosting the 3rd annual Tokyo Midtown Award in Art and Design to…

The history of Belgian modern art is showcased with a substantial exhibition in Japan for the first time in this collection of pieces from the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp. It includes the works of the three masters of contemporary Belgian art - René Magritte, James Ensor and Paul Delvaux -…