Murakami coined the term, and subsequent movement, ‘
superflat’ - a description of the
aesthetics of classical Japanese art and the
contemporary, post-war outputs of Japanese Art such as Anime and Magna, the latter of which heavily influenced the artist as he was growing up.
« Every day, I have new ideas. It makes my brain tired, so I spend time taking care of company quality, finding new artists,
and taking care of the young artists. »
Takashi Murakami
Murakami’s works feature an abundance of lush colour, flat and glossy surfaces and draw heavily on the beautiful motifs of traditional Japanese culture while referencing the consumerism that is currently rife in his home country - works such as Flower Ball and A Space of Philosophy succinctly captu
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Murakami coined the term, and subsequent movement, ‘
superflat’ - a description of the
aesthetics of classical Japanese art and the
contemporary, post-war outputs of Japanese Art such as Anime and Magna, the latter of which heavily influenced the artist as he was growing up.
« Every day, I have new ideas. It makes my brain tired, so I spend time taking care of company quality, finding new artists,
and taking care of the young artists. »
Takashi Murakami
Murakami’s works feature an abundance of lush colour, flat and glossy surfaces and draw heavily on the beautiful motifs of traditional Japanese culture while referencing the consumerism that is currently rife in his home country - works such as Flower Ball and A Space of Philosophy succinctly capture his unique aesthetic. Murakami has also collaborated with figures within the fashion and music industries; he most notably worked with Louis Vuitton on a series of handbags, and created artwork for albums by Kanye West and Kid Cudi.
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