Takashi Murakami
KAWS Companion Float Coming to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of New York City's most honored and anticipated events of the American holiday season. If you've slept through it in the past years, you might want to stay awake for it this year, as artist KAWS has been tasked with creating a float for...
Whitewall Magazine 2012 Spring Art Issue: Takashi Murakami
Iconic artist and designer Takashi Murakami has been featured on the cover for the 2012 Spring Art Issue of Whitewall Magazine. Marking issue number 25 from the culturally encompassing quarterly, this announcement comes accompanied by a short video titled "Jeux de Fleurs"...
Takashi Murakami ‘Ego’ Book
Coming this fall from Rizzoli is the latest tome from the respected publisher, this time featuring Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami. Designed by Massimiliano Gioni and entitled Ego, the book takes its name from Murakami's current exhibition, now on display at Al...
Takashi Murakami “Ego” Exhibition @ Al Riwaq Exhibition Hall
Following a few initial glimpses, we're given a comprehensive look into Takashi Murakami's aptly titled "Ego" exhibition that recently opened at Al Riwaq Exhibition Hall in Doha, Qatar. The "Ego" exhibition marks the famed artist's inaugural exhibition within the Middle East....
Takashi Murakami “Ego” Exhibition @ Qatar Museum Behind-the-Scenes Interview
Days away from his first ever showing in Qatar, Japanese Superflat artist Takashi Murakami discusses his upcoming works. Given the conservative nature Qatar, notably absent appear to be some of Murakami's bolder manga-inspired works in favor of some of his signature characters....
Takashi Murakami “Ego” Exhibition @ Qatar Museum Preview
Qatar Museums Authority will host a large-scale exhibition by iconic Japanese artist and founder of the Superflat movement Takashi Murakami at the Museum of Islamic Art from February 9 to June 24, 2012. Curated by Massimiliano Gioni, this exhibition dubbed "Murakami - Ego" will...
Takashi Murakami Discusses ‘Jellyfish Eyes’ Monster Film
Having already conquered an art world that has seen his anime-inspired characters embraced by the masses and his blissed-out flowers sprouted from the walls of the biggest collectors in the world, Takashi Murakami is now setting his sights on the the silver screen. With...
Clark Magazine “JR Meets Takashi Murakami” Issue 51
Parisian gallery Galerie Perrotin is set to host two new exhibitions featuring the works of street artist JR and pop-art icon Takashi Murakami, the latter of whom will be launching his "Homage to Yves Klein" exhibition. To coincide with these events Clark Magazine has published...
Christie’s x Takashi Murakami Tohoku-Pacific Earthquake Benefit Auction Preview Recap
This past week, Christie's (the global art auction house) and Takashi Murakami opened a limited preview of the earthquake benefit auction that featured work from contemporary artists such as Aya Takano, Yoshitomo Nara, Damient Hirst, KAWS, and was curated by Murakami himself.
Takashi Murakami x Christie’s New York: A New Day – Artists for Japan
Takashi Murakami and Christie's New York are teaming up to hold a forthcoming art auction with a special section dedicated to provide support for the victims of the March 11 Tohoku-Pacific earthquake in Japan. "A New Day - Artists for Japan" is expected to reach $5 million USD,...
Christie’s x Takashi Murakami Tohoku-Pacific Earthquake Benefit Auction
To benefit the victims of the tragic Tohoku-Pacific earthquake in Japan, Christie's has partnered with both Takashi Murakami and Kaikai Kiki Co. for a special section at the upcoming relief effort auction. Proceeds from the sale – expected to reach $5 million – will be...
Takashi Murakami “Homage to Yves Klein” @ Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin Recap
Takashi Murakami's "Homage to Yves Klein" at Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin in Paris was wildly successful, as we were on the scene to capture the reception. You'll notice that Murakami has carefully color-coordinated a series of monochromatic works – including his notable skull...
Takashi Murakami “Homage to Yves Klein” @ Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin Preview
Japanese art icon Takashi Murakami, founder of the Superflat movement, has an exhibition of new and original pieces slated for the Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin in Paris. "Homage to Yves Klein" plays off the French artist Klein, a pioneer of Nouveau Réalisme and a...
Kaikai Kiki x Christie’s Japan Benefit Auction
News has surfaced of an upcoming charity effort put on by Takashi Murakami's Kaikai Kiki company and esteemed auction house Christie's. The event set to take place in New York sometime in November will enlist handpicked artists who will each contribute work to the auction. The...
Takashi Murakami @ Gagosian Gallery
Gagosian Gallery recent presented a series of paintings and sculptures by Takashi Murakami. In his distinctive "superflat" style - which employs highly refined traditional Japanese painting techniques and formats to depict a charged mix of historical subject matter, pop,...
