Many are the artists throughout history that have made the fine arts evolve into different styles and techniques. Pablo Picasso and Geoges Braque left everyone with their mouths open when they saw the first cubist paintings. Trastan Tzara and Jean Arp broke up with all art conventionalisms leading to Dadaism.

When we read anything about the Japanese artist Takashi Murakami we find out that link between his name and the term Superflat becomes inevitable. But what does Superflat really mean? Without a doubt it is a complex concept and it is hard to understand without knowing about traditional Japanese culture.

Those that are already familiar with the art of Takashi Murakami may know that Kaikai & Kiki is the name of this artist’s studio. In it, Murakami creates his works and promotes many other artists.

Many are the characters that belong to Takashi Murakami’s universe but, without a doubt, there are three that take the main lead of his Works. Mr. DOB, Kaikai and Kiki are a source of inspiration to Murakami and their significance goes further than the aesthetical view.