Art

October 24, 2026

Mariko Mori Retrospective at a Tokyo Museum Presents 30 Years of the Artist’s Futuristic Vision

More than three decades after first emerging on the contemporary art scene, Japanese artist Mariko Mori will be the subject of a major retrospective at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo. Titled Mariko Mori: All That Shines, the exhibition opens on October 31, 2026, and runs through March 28, 2027, marking Mori’s first major institutional retrospective in Japan since Pure Land at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo in 2002.

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October 23, 2026

Es Devlin’s London Retrospective Has a Rotating Rainbow Library of 2,000 Books

British artist and designer Es Devlin is known for creating imaginative worlds where sculpture, stage design, music, literature, and light come together. In celebration of her 30-year career, the Es Devlin: Other Worlds retrospective at The Design Museum in London features artworks, installations, and film, making it her largest solo exhibition to date. The immersive showcase includes Devlin’s mesmerizing Infinite Library, a rotating 26-foot-wide triangular shelf housing more than 2,000 books.

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October 21, 2026

Lee Byung-Hun and Yerin Ha Lend Their Voices to the Audio Tour for ‘Korea’ Exhibit at British Museum

A major exhibition showcasing over two millennia of Korean art and culture has opened at the British Museum. Simply titled Korea, the show tends a bridge between Korea’s cultural past and creative present. To offer a richer experience to visitors, the museum has produced a special audio tour of the exhibit, led by two stars with Korean roots, actors Lee Byung-hun and Yerin Ha.

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October 21, 2026

Hand-Painted Porcelain Sculpture Celebrates Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th Anniversary

Sonic the Hedgehog is celebrating its 35th anniversary. To mark the occasion, video games, comic books, and limited-edition merchandise have been announced, sparking excitement among fans young and old. But out of all the releases and homages, there’s one creation in particular that echoes Sonic’s staying power and his attachment to Japanese culture. Luxury porcelain brand YOYOYO has unveiled a porcelain figure of Sonic the Hedgehog, brought to life using traditional sculpture and painting techniques.

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