Takashi Murakami
Overview
One Plate, from We Are The Square Jocular Clan, 2018
Born in 1962 in Tokyo, Takashi Murakami is a groundbreaking artist whose work blurs the boundaries between high art and popular culture. His vibrant, anime-inspired universe, populated by whimsical characters and motifs, reflects deep influences from traditional Japanese art and contemporary media. Murakami's "Superflat" style, a term he coined, is renowned for its visual depth and cultural critique. His prints, sought after for their unique blend of classical and modern aesthetics, showcase his innovative approach to art.
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Biography
One of the most acclaimed artists to emerge from post-war Asia, Takashi Murakami is known for his signature “Superflat” aesthetic: a colorful, two-dimensional style that straddles the division between fine art and pop culture as it unites elements of anime, Japanese nihonga, and ukiyo-e woodcuts.
Common motifs across Murakami’s oeuvre—which spans paintings, sculptures, prints, and more—include smiling flowers, bears, and the Mickey Mouse–inspired character Mr. DOB. They also appear throughout Murakami’s thriving market for merchandise and collectibles.
Murakami has presented at institutions including the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, MoMA PS1, Mori Art Museum, Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, Brooklyn Museum, Museum für Moderne Kunst, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, among others. Murakami also runs a large influential art production and artist management company, the Tokyo-based Kaikai Kiki Co.
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