interview: Mr. examines tensions between fantasy and reality in japanese otaku culture

interview: mr. examines tensions between fantasy and reality in japanese otaku culture

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Mr.

Mr. is a japanese artist whose vibrant style is characterized by neo-pop aesthetics that span paintings, sculptures, installations, and videos. associated with the superflat movement, he uses manga and anime to examine tensions between fantasy and reality in japanese culture.

 

 

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