New Release: APJ Japanese–English Bilingual Glossary Now Available
The National Center for Art Research (NCAR) has released the APJ Japanese–English Bilingual Glossary (approximately 300 terms) on its research portal, Art Platform Japan (APJ):
https://artplatform.go.jp/ja
APJ is an online platform dedicated to collecting and disseminating information on modern and contemporary Japanese art, as well as museum collections throughout Japan, for both domestic and international audiences.
This newly published glossary focuses on specialized terminology related to modern and contemporary Japanese art. It includes key vocabulary associated with art institutions, organizational structures, and exhibition practices, making it a useful reference for researchers, librarians, translators, and museum professionals.
APJ Glossary:
https://contents.artplatform.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/APJ_glossary_20260518.pdf
https://artplatform.go.jp/bibliography/B124930
Press releases:
EN: https://ncar.artmuseums.go.jp/upload/press/pressrelease_en_260601.pdf
JP: https://ncar.artmuseums.go.jp/upload/press/pressrelease_ja_260518.pdf
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