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About the artwork
In this funky piece, Murakami’s signature style pops through a grotesque choice of subjects. Multiple skulls serve as significant motifs in this painting. Perhaps it has associations to violence but it is Murakami’s depiction of this painting that creates an endearing expression. It is the fusion of contemporary anime and woodblock printing from Japan that demonstrates Murakami’s creative invention.
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.