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Takashi Murakami Esquire Interview

In a brief interview with intellectual Takashi Murakami, Esquire magazine got their chance to pick

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Takashi Murakami Esquire InterviewIn a brief interview with intellectual Takashi Murakami, Esquire magazine got their chance to pick the brain of this premier Japanese artist. Taking into account inspiration from Sci-fi shows and Manga we get a glimpse of Murakami’s thoughts on Maximalism and its effect on both the artist and society. The interview is now available here.

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