Takashi Murakami

Takashi Murakami (Tokyo, 1962) is a contemporary artist whom, through painting and digital or commercial mediums, has developed a language that blends popular culture with formal elements of Japanese traditional art.

He applied for the National University of Fine Arts and Music in Tokyo where he received his doctorate in Nihonga, a discipline that blends the traditional study of east and west.

In 1990 Murakami begins his career as a contemporary artist and in 1993 he created Mr. DOB, a self-portrait. Develops a new artistic style he calls "Superflat" which is characterized by the bi-dimensionality and the fusion of traditional Japanese art, anime, manga and Pop Art. Soon he begins to be called as the Japanese Andy Warhol.

In 1998 he opened a study of the Hiropon Factory in Brooklyn and begins to participate in exhibitions in America.

In 2000 he organizes an exhibition entitled "Superflat" at the Parco Gallery in Tokyo that will also visit the MOCA in Los Angeles. In this exhibition presents the anime culture as part of the artistic and cultural heritage of Japan.

Murakami founded Kaikai Kiki Co. Ltd in 2001 and opens branch offices in both Tokyo and New York.

In 2002 takes place the exhibition "Takashi Murakami: Kaikai Kiki" at the Fondation Cartier in Paris and at the Serpentine Gallery in London. The following year he installed at Rockefeller Center in New York his biggest public sculpture, "Reversed Double Helix" and begins to develop works for Louis Vuitton.

Between 2008 and 2009 it's being organized a retrospective entitled "Murakami" at the MOCA in Los Angeles, the Brooklyn Museum in New York, the Museum fur Moderne Kunst in Frankfurt and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.

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Takashi Murakami

Ceramic sculpture part of a limited edition of only 75. Includes hand signed and numbered certificate of authenticity. The work is sent inside its custom box.The work by David Shrigley, at a first glance, seems easy and some kind of joke made art. The artist reflects his thoughts accompanied by simple drawings which are often quite ironic or hilarious. This art by this British gives a thought about the idea that gives a background to a work of art, through an everyday object that is alienated from its purpose.
I do not rule my dreams, my dreams rule me
Regular price$3,271USD

    Takashi Murakami

    Ceramic sculpture part of a limited edition of only 75. Includes hand signed and numbered certificate of authenticity. The work is sent inside its custom box.The work by David Shrigley, at a first glance, seems easy and some kind of joke made art. The artist reflects his thoughts accompanied by simple drawings which are often quite ironic or hilarious. This art by this British gives a thought about the idea that gives a background to a work of art, through an everyday object that is alienated from its purpose.
    Homage to IKB, 1957 F
    Regular price$3,550USD

      Takashi Murakami

      Ceramic sculpture part of a limited edition of only 75. Includes hand signed and numbered certificate of authenticity. The work is sent inside its custom box.The work by David Shrigley, at a first glance, seems easy and some kind of joke made art. The artist reflects his thoughts accompanied by simple drawings which are often quite ironic or hilarious. This art by this British gives a thought about the idea that gives a background to a work of art, through an everyday object that is alienated from its purpose.
      Dazzling Circus: Embrace Peace and Darkness within Thy Heart
      Regular price$3,550USD
        A Fork in the Road

        Takashi Murakami

        Ceramic sculpture part of a limited edition of only 75. Includes hand signed and numbered certificate of authenticity. The work is sent inside its custom box.The work by David Shrigley, at a first glance, seems easy and some kind of joke made art. The artist reflects his thoughts accompanied by simple drawings which are often quite ironic or hilarious. This art by this British gives a thought about the idea that gives a background to a work of art, through an everyday object that is alienated from its purpose.
        A Fork in the Road

        Takashi Murakami

        Ceramic sculpture part of a limited edition of only 75. Includes hand signed and numbered certificate of authenticity. The work is sent inside its custom box.The work by David Shrigley, at a first glance, seems easy and some kind of joke made art. The artist reflects his thoughts accompanied by simple drawings which are often quite ironic or hilarious. This art by this British gives a thought about the idea that gives a background to a work of art, through an everyday object that is alienated from its purpose.
        Burying my face in the field of flowers
        Regular price$4,363USD

          Takashi Murakami

          Ceramic sculpture part of a limited edition of only 75. Includes hand signed and numbered certificate of authenticity. The work is sent inside its custom box.The work by David Shrigley, at a first glance, seems easy and some kind of joke made art. The artist reflects his thoughts accompanied by simple drawings which are often quite ironic or hilarious. This art by this British gives a thought about the idea that gives a background to a work of art, through an everyday object that is alienated from its purpose.
          Colorful, miracle, sparkle
          Regular price$4,363USD

            Takashi Murakami

            Ceramic sculpture part of a limited edition of only 75. Includes hand signed and numbered certificate of authenticity. The work is sent inside its custom box.The work by David Shrigley, at a first glance, seems easy and some kind of joke made art. The artist reflects his thoughts accompanied by simple drawings which are often quite ironic or hilarious. This art by this British gives a thought about the idea that gives a background to a work of art, through an everyday object that is alienated from its purpose.
            Flower Ball - Burning Blood
            Regular price$4,363USD

              Takashi Murakami

              Ceramic sculpture part of a limited edition of only 75. Includes hand signed and numbered certificate of authenticity. The work is sent inside its custom box.The work by David Shrigley, at a first glance, seems easy and some kind of joke made art. The artist reflects his thoughts accompanied by simple drawings which are often quite ironic or hilarious. This art by this British gives a thought about the idea that gives a background to a work of art, through an everyday object that is alienated from its purpose.
              TIME: Camouflage Moss Green
              Regular price$2,021USD
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