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About the artwork
Doraemon and friends fly in the sky here, along with Kaikai and Kiki - Murakami’s signature anthropomorphic characters. Below is a field of his motif of smiling colourful flowers. The subject matter depicts cheerful childhood characters, while the title speaks of a nostalgia experienced by many adults as they transition through phases of life. I wish I could do something like that is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the child-like spirit in all of us, and a playful encouragement to connect more with our inner child.
About the artist
Born in Tokyo in 1962, Takashi Murakami is a globally celebrated Japanese artist who masterfully dismantles the barriers between fine art and commercial culture. He coined the term 'Superflat' to define his vibrant, boundary-blurring aesthetic, reflecting both traditional Japanese art and the complexities of post-war Japanese society. Murakami's influential works have captivated audiences worldwide, gracing the halls of prestigious institutions like the Guggenheim Bilbao, MoCA Los Angeles, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.