Takashi Murakami & INSTINCTOY Reveal Limited Edition ‘Kaikai & Kiki’ Figures
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Japanese Contemporary Artist
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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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Arriving as a special ‘BLUE EYES’ set.
Including sculptural paintings by Josh Sperling.
The ‘GQ’ article features stories from 39 individuals in the creator’s inner circle.
A one-off appropriate for the legendary artist.
Including his sociopolitically-motivated ‘Kanye Cosplay Painting.’
Introducing a “bizarre and emotive” world at Gagosian LA.
Spotlighting Takashi Murakami’s very rare ‘Inochi Doll.’
Featuring new AMBUSH designs exclusive to the boutique.
Including a sculptural incense chamber from NEIGHBORHOOD.
