Takashi Murakami “Ego” Exhibition @ Qatar Museum Behind-the-Scenes Interview

Days away from his first ever showing in Qatar, Japanese Superflat artist Takashi Murakami

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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. A difference in Asian and Middle Easter culture looks to be of little concern as he hopes to properly project some of signature and newly developed work.

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