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Why Japan’s Art Market Is Growing Steadily Even as Other Markets Stall

A new generation of galleries, now roughly a fifth of the market, is drawing international attention even as domestic collectors remain the market's foundation.

Why Japan’s Art Market Is Growing Steadily Even as Other Markets Stall

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