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Takashi Murakami
Tokyo Calling, December 4, 2024 - January 16, 2025
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Takashi Murakami Exhibition New York

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    Takashi Murakami Spiral, 2014 Lithograph 27 1/8 x 27 1/8 in 69 x 69 cm Edition of 300 Series: Mr. DOB
    Takashi Murakami
    Spiral, 2014
    Lithograph

    27 1/8 x 27 1/8 in
    69 x 69 cm
    Edition of 300
    Series: Mr. DOB

    Takashi MurakamiTokyo Calling

     

    Takashi Murakami’s work bridges the worlds of traditional Japanese art and contemporary pop culture, creating a visual language that is both playful and profound. Known for his "Superflat" aesthetic, Murakami blends vibrant colors, clean lines, and a sense of two-dimensionality to produce pieces that are instantly recognizable. His iconic motifs, such as smiling flowers, characters like Mr. DOB, and bold patterns, are deeply rooted in Japanese anime, manga, and nihonga painting traditions, yet they carry universal appeal. By fusing these influences, Murakami explores themes of consumerism, globalization, and the interplay between high and low culture.

    Murakami’s art challenges traditional boundaries, seamlessly moving between fine art, commercial design, and mass production. His collaborations with brands like Louis Vuitton and cultural icons such as Kanye West highlight his ability to bring art into everyday life, democratizing its reach. Whether on a large-scale painting, a collectible figurine, or a luxury handbag, Murakami’s work radiates a sense of joy and energy while encouraging deeper reflection on the commodification of culture. His bright and cheerful visuals often contrast with underlying themes of melancholy, impermanence, and the complexities of human experience.

    As a creator, Murakami continues to push boundaries, crafting a legacy that not only redefines the role of the artist but also celebrates the vibrant intersections of art, culture, and commerce.

     

    Works now on view at 177 10th Avenue, New York City

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  • Works
    • Takashi Murakami Spiral, 2014
      Takashi Murakami
      Spiral, 2014
    • Takashi Murakami An Homage to Francis Bacon (Study for Head of Isabel Rawsthorne, Moire), 2016
      Takashi Murakami
      An Homage to Francis Bacon (Study for Head of Isabel Rawsthorne, Moire), 2016
    • Takashi Murakami And Then Red Blue Yellow, 2006
      Takashi Murakami
      And Then Red Blue Yellow, 2006
    • Takashi Murakami And then (Black), 1996
      Takashi Murakami
      And then (Black), 1996
    • Takashi Murakami And Then Aqua Blue , 1999
      Takashi Murakami
      And Then Aqua Blue , 1999
    • Takashi Murakami And Then, And Then (Pink), 1999
      Takashi Murakami
      And Then, And Then (Pink), 1999
    • Takashi Murakami And Then Lemon Pepper, 2006
      Takashi Murakami
      And Then Lemon Pepper, 2006
    • Takashi Murakami DOB in Pure White Robe (Navy & Vermilion), 2013
      Takashi Murakami
      DOB in Pure White Robe (Navy & Vermilion), 2013
    • Takashi Murakami And then x 6 (White: The Superflat Method Blue & Yellow ears), 2013
      Takashi Murakami
      And then x 6 (White: The Superflat Method Blue & Yellow ears), 2013
    • Takashi Murakami Floating Campsite , 2011
      Takashi Murakami
      Floating Campsite , 2011
    • Takashi Murakami Even the Digital Realm Has Flowers to Offer, 2010
      Takashi Murakami
      Even the Digital Realm Has Flowers to Offer, 2010
    • Takashi Murakami Kansei (trade name of Rinpa- School Edo Painter Ogata Korin), 2010
      Takashi Murakami
      Kansei (trade name of Rinpa- School Edo Painter Ogata Korin), 2010
    • Takashi Murakami Korin: Azure River, 2015
      Takashi Murakami
      Korin: Azure River, 2015
    • Takashi Murakami Hokkyo Takashi Kansei: The Golden Age, 2016
      Takashi Murakami
      Hokkyo Takashi Kansei: The Golden Age, 2016
    • Takashi Murakami Kansei: Fresh Blood, 2013
      Takashi Murakami
      Kansei: Fresh Blood, 2013
    • Takashi Murakami Korin: Dark Matter, 2015
      Takashi Murakami
      Korin: Dark Matter, 2015
    • Takashi Murakami Flowerball (3D) - Red, Pink, Blue, 2013
      Takashi Murakami
      Flowerball (3D) - Red, Pink, Blue, 2013
    • Takashi Murakami Flowerball (3D) - Red Ball, 2013
      Takashi Murakami
      Flowerball (3D) - Red Ball, 2013
    • Takashi Murakami Flower Ball (Papyrus), 2013
      Takashi Murakami
      Flower Ball (Papyrus), 2013
    • Takashi Murakami Flower Ball (Comprehending The 51st Dimension), 2014
      Takashi Murakami
      Flower Ball (Comprehending The 51st Dimension), 2014
    • Takashi Murakami Cosmic Power, 2017
      Takashi Murakami
      Cosmic Power, 2017
    • Takashi Murakami And Then x 727 (Vermillion: Shu) , 2013
      Takashi Murakami
      And Then x 727 (Vermillion: Shu) , 2013
    • Takashi Murakami An Homage to IKB D, 2012
      Takashi Murakami
      An Homage to IKB D, 2012
    • Takashi Murakami 772 772, 2015
      Takashi Murakami
      772 772, 2015
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