Takashi Murakami

Takashi Murakami

Japanese Contemporary Artist

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Founded February 1, 1962
Headquarters Tokyo, Japan

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Takashi Murakami is a painter and sculptor who blurs the lines of fine art, commercialism, and Japanese visual culture into his prolific practice. Murakami first gained recognition as a sculptor during the early 1990s, exploring otaku and the contrasts between contemporary Japanese society and American culture. A pioneer of the ‘Superflat’ movement, his style consists of bold colors and anime-inspired motifs across paintings, sculptures, drawings and animations. He is also the founder and president of Kaikai Kiki Co and Biannual Art Fair Geisai, whom he manages several young artists. Murakami has collaborated with the likes of Billionaire Boys Club, Kaws, Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton, and Kanye West.
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Everything Dropping at HBX Archives This Week
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Everything Dropping at HBX Archives This Week

Featuring a Takashi Murakami ‘Mononoke’ Flower Kyoto-edition T-shirt.

JP THE WAVY and Takashi Murakami Officially Release Their MNNK Bro. Debut Single "Mononoke Kyoto"
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JP THE WAVY and Takashi Murakami Officially Release Their MNNK Bro. Debut Single "Mononoke Kyoto"

The track was previously exclusive to the artist’s ongoing “Takashi Murakami: Mononoke Kyoto” exhibition.

Closer Look at the NewJeans "Supernatural" Pop-Up With Takashi Murakami
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Closer Look at the NewJeans "Supernatural" Pop-Up With Takashi Murakami

Murakami made an appearance at the store to launch the pop-up and merch collection.

Takashi Murakami Transforms NewJeans Into The Powerpuff Girls
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Takashi Murakami Transforms NewJeans Into The Powerpuff Girls

Delivering bags and plush figurines in support of the group’s forthcoming EP, ‘Supernatural.’

Takashi Murakami & Brooklyn Museum Launch Exclusive Merch Collection
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Takashi Murakami & Brooklyn Museum Launch Exclusive Merch Collection

Accompanying his paintings at the museum’s ’Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo’ exhibition. 

Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami's 'Flower Parent and Child' Sculpture Floats at the Kyocera Museum of Art
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Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami's 'Flower Parent and Child' Sculpture Floats at the Kyocera Museum of Art

As part of the museum’s expansive ’Takashi Murakami — Mononoke Kyoto’ exhibition.

“Takashi Murakami Mononoke Kyoto” Tells Stories of the Old City
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“Takashi Murakami Mononoke Kyoto” Tells Stories of the Old City

Featuring over 160 new works and collectible trading cards.

Everything Dropping at HBX Archives This Week
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Everything Dropping at HBX Archives This Week

Featuring a patchwork jacket from Junya Watanabe’s FW18 collection.

Marc Jacobs To Collaborate With Pharrell, Tremaine Emory and More To Reimagine Pieces From Brand's Archive
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Marc Jacobs To Collaborate With Pharrell, Tremaine Emory and More To Reimagine Pieces From Brand's Archive

Sofia Coppola, Cactus Plant Flea Market and Takashi Murakami are also on the list of collaborators.

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