{"id":1965254,"date":"2026-05-28T06:13:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T03:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1965254"},"modified":"2026-05-28T06:13:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T03:13:49","slug":"maebashi-biennale-2026s-artists-lineup-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1965254","title":{"rendered":"Maebashi Biennale 2026\u2019s Artists Lineup Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F28%2Fthe-first-maebashi-biennale-2026-artist-program-lineup-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Art\n                                                                                 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First Maebashi BIennale 2026 Biennale Artist Program Lineup teamLab Chiharu Shiota Mika Ninagawa EiM Ryoji Ikeda Anicka Yi&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1400,&quot;height&quot;:933,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Maebashi International Art Festival 2026&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;creditKey&quot;:&quot;general&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;annotations&quot;:null,&quot;shop&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;label&quot;:null}}]\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n<p>                                                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"carousel-cell-image\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F28%2Fthe-first-maebashi-biennale-2026-artist-program-lineup-1.jpg?q=90&amp;w=800&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" alt=\"The First Maebashi BIennale 2026 Biennale Artist Program Lineup teamLab Chiharu Shiota Mika Ninagawa EiM Ryoji Ikeda Anicka Yi\"><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                        <span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"credit \">Maebashi International Art Festival 2026<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\">\n                                                    <span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Art<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><br \/>\n                                                                <span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><br \/>\n                                                                <time>May 28, 2026<\/time><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \">\n<p>                <span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             245<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\">\n                    <span>Views<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                                                <span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span class=\"icon icon-comment\"><\/span><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>            <span class=\"bookmark-icon\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"bookmark-svg\">\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><b>Summary<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>The inaugural Maebashi Biennale will run from September 19 to December 20, 2026, across Gunma Prefecture<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Curated by Yuko Hasegawa, it connects urban spaces with ecology and community memory<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Over thirty global artists feature, including teamLab, Chiharu Shiota, Mika Ninagawa, among others<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>The inaugural <\/span><span>Maebashi Biennale<\/span><span> has officially announced its extensive artist program and lineup, set to transform Gunma Prefecture\u2019s Maebashi City, into a vibrant hub of global contemporary art.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT\" 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Under the overarching theme of ecological harmony, community reactivation and technological integration, the festival aims to utilize the city\u2019s unique architectural heritage, ranging from historic silk mills to decommissioned public facilities, as site-specific venues. The initiative represents a major cultural milestone for the region, positioning Maebashi as a premier destination for progressive artistic exchange in Japan.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span>The festival will feature an impressive roster of over thirty international and domestic artists, showcasing a diverse range of mediums including large-scale installations, digital media and performance art. Among the highly anticipated participants is the renowned artist collective <\/span><span>teamLab<\/span><span>, which will debut a major site-specific digital installation that interacts directly with Maebashi\u2019s natural water systems and urban topography. Additionally, celebrated contemporary artist <\/span><span>Chiharu Shiota<\/span><span> will present a monumental thread installation within one of the city\u2019s historic textile structures, weaving a complex narrative of memory, human connection, and regional history.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span>Adding to the high-profile lineup, acclaimed photographer and film director <\/span><span>Mika Ninagawa <\/span><span>will collaborate with the creative team EiM to present a major new work hosted by <\/span><span>Hauser &amp; Wirth<\/span><span>, further elevating the festival\u2019s cross-disciplinary scope. Other notable participants include boundary-pushing multimedia artists <\/span><span>Ryoji Ikeda<\/span><span> and <\/span><span>Anicka Yi<\/span><span>, whose works will bridge the gap between biological systems and digital landscapes.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span>By inviting globally recognized figures to collaborate with the municipality and regional universities, the Maebashi Biennale 2026 seeks to generate sustainable cultural infrastructure. The event will also feature an extensive public program, including panel discussions, workshops and educational tours designed to make cutting-edge contemporary art accessible to the wider public. 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First Maebashi BIennale 2026 Biennale Artist Program Lineup teamLab Chiharu Shiota Mika Ninagawa EiM Ryoji Ikeda Anicka Yi&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1400,&quot;height&quot;:933,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Maebashi International Art Festival 2026&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;creditKey&quot;:&quot;general&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;annotations&quot;:null,&quot;shop&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;label&quot;:null}}]\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n<p>                                                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"carousel-cell-image\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F28%2Fthe-first-maebashi-biennale-2026-artist-program-lineup-1.jpg?q=90&amp;w=800&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" alt=\"The First Maebashi BIennale 2026 Biennale Artist Program Lineup teamLab Chiharu Shiota Mika Ninagawa EiM Ryoji Ikeda Anicka Yi\"><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                        <span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"credit \">Maebashi International Art Festival 2026<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\">\n                                                    <span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Art<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><br \/>\n                                                                <span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><br \/>\n                                                                <time>May 28, 2026<\/time><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \">\n<p>                <span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             245<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\">\n                    <span>Views<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                                                <span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span class=\"icon icon-comment\"><\/span><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>            <span class=\"bookmark-icon\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"bookmark-svg\">\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n            <span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><b>Summary<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>The inaugural Maebashi Biennale will run from September 19 to December 20, 2026, across Gunma Prefecture<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Curated by Yuko Hasegawa, it connects urban spaces with ecology and community memory<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Over thirty global artists feature, including teamLab, Chiharu Shiota, Mika Ninagawa, among others<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>The inaugural <\/span><span>Maebashi Biennale<\/span><span> has officially announced its extensive artist program and lineup, set to transform Gunma Prefecture\u2019s 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Under the overarching theme of ecological harmony, community reactivation and technological integration, the festival aims to utilize the city\u2019s unique architectural heritage, ranging from historic silk mills to decommissioned public facilities, as site-specific venues. The initiative represents a major cultural milestone for the region, positioning Maebashi as a premier destination for progressive artistic exchange in Japan.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span>The festival will feature an impressive roster of over thirty international and domestic artists, showcasing a diverse range of mediums including large-scale installations, digital media and performance art. Among the highly anticipated participants is the renowned artist collective <\/span><span>teamLab<\/span><span>, which will debut a major site-specific digital installation that interacts directly with Maebashi\u2019s natural water systems and urban topography. Additionally, celebrated contemporary artist <\/span><span>Chiharu Shiota<\/span><span> will present a monumental thread installation within one of the city\u2019s historic textile structures, weaving a complex narrative of memory, human connection, and regional history.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span>Adding to the high-profile lineup, acclaimed photographer and film director <\/span><span>Mika Ninagawa <\/span><span>will collaborate with the creative team EiM to present a major new work hosted by <\/span><span>Hauser &amp; Wirth<\/span><span>, further elevating the festival\u2019s cross-disciplinary scope. Other notable participants include boundary-pushing multimedia artists <\/span><span>Ryoji Ikeda<\/span><span> and <\/span><span>Anicka Yi<\/span><span>, whose works will bridge the gap between biological systems and digital landscapes.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span>By inviting globally recognized figures to collaborate with the municipality and regional universities, the Maebashi Biennale 2026 seeks to generate sustainable cultural infrastructure. The event will also feature an extensive public program, including panel discussions, workshops and educational tours designed to make cutting-edge contemporary art accessible to the wider public. 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First Maebashi BIennale 2026 Biennale Artist Program Lineup teamLab Chiharu Shiota Mika Ninagawa EiM Ryoji Ikeda Anicka Yi&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1400,&quot;height&quot;:933,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Maebashi International Art Festival 2026&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;creditKey&quot;:&quot;general&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;annotations&quot;:null,&quot;shop&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:null,&quot;label&quot;:null}}]\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n<p>                                                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"carousel-cell-image\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F28%2Fthe-first-maebashi-biennale-2026-artist-program-lineup-1.jpg?q=90&amp;w=800&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" alt=\"The First Maebashi BIennale 2026 Biennale Artist Program Lineup teamLab Chiharu Shiota Mika Ninagawa EiM Ryoji Ikeda Anicka Yi\"><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                        <span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"sprite-gallery-expand\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"credit \">Maebashi International Art Festival 2026<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\">\n                                                    <span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Art<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><br \/>\n                                                                <span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><br \/>\n                                                                <time>May 28, 2026<\/time><\/p>\n<p>                                                    <\/span>\n                                                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \">\n<p>                <span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             245<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\">\n                    <span>Views<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                                                <span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span class=\"icon icon-comment\"><\/span><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span 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Under the overarching theme of ecological harmony, community reactivation and technological integration, the festival aims to utilize the city\u2019s unique architectural heritage, ranging from historic silk mills to decommissioned public facilities, as site-specific venues. The initiative represents a major cultural milestone for the region, positioning Maebashi as a premier destination for progressive artistic exchange in Japan.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span>The festival will feature an impressive roster of over thirty international and domestic artists, showcasing a diverse range of mediums including large-scale installations, digital media and performance art. Among the highly anticipated participants is the renowned artist collective <\/span><span>teamLab<\/span><span>, which will debut a major site-specific digital installation that interacts directly with Maebashi\u2019s natural water systems and urban topography. Additionally, celebrated contemporary artist <\/span><span>Chiharu Shiota<\/span><span> will present a monumental thread installation within one of the city\u2019s historic textile structures, weaving a complex narrative of memory, human connection, and regional history.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span>Adding to the high-profile lineup, acclaimed photographer and film director <\/span><span>Mika Ninagawa <\/span><span>will collaborate with the creative team EiM to present a major new work hosted by <\/span><span>Hauser &amp; Wirth<\/span><span>, further elevating the festival\u2019s cross-disciplinary scope. Other notable participants include boundary-pushing multimedia artists <\/span><span>Ryoji Ikeda<\/span><span> and <\/span><span>Anicka Yi<\/span><span>, whose works will bridge the gap between biological systems and digital landscapes.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span>By inviting globally recognized figures to collaborate with the municipality and regional universities, the Maebashi Biennale 2026 seeks to generate sustainable cultural infrastructure. The event will also feature an extensive public program, including panel discussions, workshops and educational tours designed to make cutting-edge contemporary art accessible to the wider public. 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announced its extensive artist program and lineup, set to transform Gunma Prefecture\u2019s Maebashi City, into a vibrant hub of global contemporary art.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inner-container\">\n<div class=\"inner-content\">\n<div class=\"adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"in-content-ad-outer\">\n<p><!-- Tag ID: HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"adunit in-content lazy-load no-init\" data-freestar-ad=\"__300x250\" data-adunit=\"HBENGLOB_ATF_INCONTENT\" 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Under the overarching theme of ecological harmony, community reactivation and technological integration, the festival aims to utilize the city\u2019s unique architectural heritage, ranging from historic silk mills to decommissioned public facilities, as site-specific venues. The initiative represents a major cultural milestone for the region, positioning Maebashi as a premier destination for progressive artistic exchange in Japan.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span>The festival will feature an impressive roster of over thirty international and domestic artists, showcasing a diverse range of mediums including large-scale installations, digital media and performance art. Among the highly anticipated participants is the renowned artist collective <\/span><span>teamLab<\/span><span>, which will debut a major site-specific digital installation that interacts directly with Maebashi\u2019s natural water systems and urban topography. Additionally, celebrated contemporary artist <\/span><span>Chiharu Shiota<\/span><span> will present a monumental thread installation within one of the city\u2019s historic textile structures, weaving a complex narrative of memory, human connection, and regional history.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span>Adding to the high-profile lineup, acclaimed photographer and film director <\/span><span>Mika Ninagawa <\/span><span>will collaborate with the creative team EiM to present a major new work hosted by <\/span><span>Hauser &amp; Wirth<\/span><span>, further elevating the festival\u2019s cross-disciplinary scope. Other notable participants include boundary-pushing multimedia artists <\/span><span>Ryoji Ikeda<\/span><span> and <\/span><span>Anicka Yi<\/span><span>, whose works will bridge the gap between biological systems and digital landscapes.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p><span>By inviting globally recognized figures to collaborate with the municipality and regional universities, the Maebashi Biennale 2026 seeks to generate sustainable cultural infrastructure. The event will also feature an extensive public program, including panel discussions, workshops and educational tours designed to make cutting-edge contemporary art accessible to the wider public. For more information, visit the festival\u2019s <\/span><span>official website<\/span><span>.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\">9\u670819\u65e5\u3088\u308a\u958b\u50ac\u300c\u7b2c\u4e00\u56de \u524d\u6a4b\u56fd\u969b\u82b8\u8853\u796d 2026\u300d\u5168\u30a2\u30fc\u30c6\u30a3\u30b9\u30c8\u30fb\u30d7\u30ed\u30b0\u30e9\u30e0\u767a\u8868\uff01\uff01<br \/>\u672c\u65e5\u30c1\u30b1\u30c3\u30c8\u8ca9\u58f2\u30b9\u30bf\u30fc\u30c8\u3067\u3059\uff01\uff01<\/p>\n<p>\u25bc5\u670826\u65e5\u6b63\u5348\u3088\u308a\u300c\u524d\u6a4b\u56fd\u969b\u82b8\u8853\u796d2026\u300d\u30d1\u30b9\u30dd\u30fc\u30c8\u30c1\u30b1\u30c3\u30c8\u306e\u8ca9\u58f2\u3092\u958b\u59cb\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002<br \/>\u8a73\u3057\u304f\u306f\u3053\u3061\u3089\u2193https:\/\/t.co\/adnBMaQmUT pic.twitter.com\/mvFY3ApKLM\n<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u3050\u3093\u30e9\u30dc\uff01\u3010\u329715\u5468\u5e74\u3011\u7fa4\u99ac\u306e\u30af\u30c1\u30b3\u30df\u60c5\u5831\u30b5\u30a4\u30c8 (@gunlabo) May 26, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p>        <span class=\"author-name\">Zoe Leung<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p>                    <span>Mai Vo<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Mika NinagawaJapanRyoji IkedaChiharu ShiotateamLabArt FestivalsAnicka Yi.Maebashi BiennaleMaebashi\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/5\/the-first-maebashi-biennale-2026-artist-program-lineup&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F28%2Fthe-first-maebashi-biennale-2026-artist-program-lineup-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Art May 28, 2026 245 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Zoe Leung Editor Assistant Mai Vo Share this article Maebashi International Art Festival 2026 Art May 28, 2026 245 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary The inaugural Maebashi Biennale will run from September 19 to December 20, 2026, across Gunma Prefecture Curated [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1965254","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1965254","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1965254"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1965254\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1965254"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1965254"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1965254"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}