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Takashi Murakami
Doraemon Sitting Up, A Pleasant Day Under The Blue Sky, 2019
Lithograph, 60 x 60 cm
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About the artwork
In this print, Doraemon, the ubiquitous Japanese cartoon character is depicted against a white backdrop. Within his blue body are images of the other characters in the show. Using his superflat art style which he coined, Takashi Murakami elevates the status of conventionally ‘childish’ cartoons like Doraemon into the realm of high art, questioning the boundaries and distinctions of what can be called ‘art’. Even the title seems to be a fun jab; with such a cutesy tagline traditionally not considered as ‘high’ art, Murakami reminds us of a lovable character.
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.