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Takashi Murakami
Tokyo Calling, December 4, 2024 - January 16, 2025
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Takashi Murakami: Tokyo Calling

Past exhibition
Takashi Murakami, Spiral, 2014

Takashi Murakami

Spiral, 2014
Lithograph

27 1/8 x 27 1/8 in
69 x 69 cm
Edition of 300
Series: Mr. DOB
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The Mr. DOB series by Takashi Murakami is a seminal collection that plays a pivotal role in the artist's oeuvre, showcasing his iconic cartoon character, Mr. DOB, across a variety...
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The Mr. DOB series by Takashi Murakami is a seminal collection that plays a pivotal role in the artist's oeuvre, showcasing his iconic cartoon character, Mr. DOB, across a variety of lithograph prints. Launched in 1993, Mr. DOB has become one of Murakami's most enduring and recognizable creations, symbolizing the artist's exploration of identity and cultural commentary through the lens of contemporary art.
Produced in limited edition sizes of 300, the prints in the Mr. DOB collection are notable for their vibrant color palettes and meticulous attention to detail, hallmarks of Murakami's style. His work is characterized by bold, bright colors and a distinct flatness, where glossy surfaces are favored over textured depth. This stylistic choice reflects Murakami's affinity for the superflat theory, which he developed to explore the intersections of art, culture, and consumerism in post-war Japan.
Mr. DOB, with his Mickey Mouse-like silhouette—featuring large round ears, wide eyes with fluttering eyelashes, and pronounced teeth—captures the essence of 'kawaii', or the culture of cuteness that pervades much of Japanese popular culture. However, while embodying this aesthetic, Mr. DOB also serves as a critical mirror reflecting the artist's views on the art world and societal norms. Each iteration of Mr. DOB, while consistent in its core features, presents different expressions and contexts that challenge and engage viewers with underlying themes of consumerism, fame, and the art industry.
Murakami's use of Mr. DOB across his career not only highlights the character's versatility and adaptability but also allows the artist to continuously develop a dialogue with his audience about evolving social and cultural landscapes. The Mr. DOB series is more than just a display of artistic talent; it is an ongoing narrative device that Murakami uses to navigate and dissect the complexities of contemporary life, making it a cornerstone in his contribution to modern art.
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  • Takashi Murakami, Reversal DNA, 2001
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  • Takashi Murakami, Para Kiti DOB, 2001
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  • Takashi Murakami, Parallel Universe, 2014
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  • Takashi Murakami, DOB (white), 2003
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  • Takashi Murakami, DOB Totem Pole, 2000
    Takashi Murakami, DOB Totem Pole, 2000
  • Takashi Murakami, DOB Jump, 1999
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  • Takashi Murakami, Melting DOB A, 1999
    Takashi Murakami, Melting DOB A, 1999
  • Takashi Murakami, Gunegune DOB Special Version, 1997
    Takashi Murakami, Gunegune DOB Special Version, 1997
  • Takashi Murakami, DOB Myxomycete, 2017
    Takashi Murakami, DOB Myxomycete, 2017
  • Takashi Murakami, Hands Clasped, 2015
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  • Takashi Murakami, Here Comes Media (grey), 2001
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  • Takashi Murakami, Me And Mr. DOB, 2009
    Takashi Murakami, Me And Mr. DOB, 2009
  • Takashi Murakami, Melting DOB E, 2001
    Takashi Murakami, Melting DOB E, 2001
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