Journal

By Elena Fontaine, France


The Superflat art movement, pioneered by Takashi Murakami, is a contemporary art movement steeped in the rich artistic traditions of Japan, yet thoroughly modern in its critique and expression. It emerges from a blend of traditional Japanese artistic aesthetics and the modern-day cultural narratives prevalent in post-war Japan. Superflat goes beyond a mere art style; it's a cultural commentary articulated through the vivid and often whimsical imagery characteristic of the movement.