takashi murakami (17 articles)
takashi murakami drenches exhibition in gold for hong kong show
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the highlight is a 4.5-metre-tall gold-leaf clad sculpture, shown for the first time in its final version after 14 years of preparation.
the highlight is a 4.5-metre-tall gold-leaf clad sculpture, shown for the first time in its final version after 14 years of preparation.
HYPEBEAST explores 'mania' in its 25th issue, featuring takashi murakami-designed cover
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the commemorative 25th edition surveys different facets of fixation, from sneaker customization to the concentration of craftsmen.
the commemorative 25th edition surveys different facets of fixation, from sneaker customization to the concentration of craftsmen.
takashi murakami releases kaikai kiki iphone cases featuring iconic artworks
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embed your phone in the psychedelic world of murakami.
embed your phone in the psychedelic world of murakami.
GARAGE magazine taps takashi murakami for 'split' cover story
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shot by juno calypso, the cover sees eilish in a futuristic adaptation of the original artwork.
shot by juno calypso, the cover sees eilish in a futuristic adaptation of the original artwork.
virgil abloh debuts collection for louis vuitton on IGTV before unveiling a couple of other surprises
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following the launch of IGTV, instagram has become a hotspot for several exclusive glimpses at virgil abloh’s inaugural collection for louis vuitton.
following the launch of IGTV, instagram has become a hotspot for several exclusive glimpses at virgil abloh’s inaugural collection for louis vuitton.
kanye west reveals takashi murakami-designed cover art for latest mysterious album
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the artist, known for his signature ‘superflat’ colorful, graphic anime and manga cartoon style, also created the artwork for west’s album graduation.
the artist, known for his signature ‘superflat’ colorful, graphic anime and manga cartoon style, also created the artwork for west’s album graduation.
virgil abloh's solo exhibition interrogates advertising and the symbolic power of the media
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are you a product of your consumption?
are you a product of your consumption?
takashi murakami creates limited edition sake with akita-based brewers NEXT5
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the artist has created four limited edition bottles—one glass bottle, and three ceramic bottles—to package the traditional japanese rice wine.
the artist has created four limited edition bottles—one glass bottle, and three ceramic bottles—to package the traditional japanese rice wine.
takashi murakami, damien hirst + lionel messi for UNICEF's 1in11 charity campaign
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high profile artists and sportsmen for a good cause.
high profile artists and sportsmen for a good cause.
pharrell williams turns into an anime design for takashi murakami's remixed jellyfish eyes
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pharrell and his anime friends dance in the kaleidoscopic fantasy world to the song's pulsating harmonies and synthesized scale.
pharrell and his anime friends dance in the kaleidoscopic fantasy world to the song's pulsating harmonies and synthesized scale.
jean pigozzi and andre saraiva: artist of the day poster series
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jean pigozzi photographs artists maurizio cattelan, damien hirst, and takashi murakami, and turns the images into posters, plastering them around south beach, miami.
jean pigozzi photographs artists maurizio cattelan, damien hirst, and takashi murakami, and turns the images into posters, plastering them around south beach, miami.
takashi murakami: ego at al riwaq exhibition hall, doha, qatar
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the interactive installation features circus tents, indoor cinemas, paintings, multimedia displays and statues, including a six metre high inflatable self-portrait of the artist »
the interactive installation features circus tents, indoor cinemas, paintings, multimedia displays and statues, including a six metre high inflatable self-portrait of the artist himself appearing as a character in his own typically supernatural world.
preview of takashi murakami exhibition at gagosian london
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'I think the japanese male sexual complex originated in the two-dimensional world – animation, games and so on – which then transferred to small three-dimensional sculptures.' »
'I think the japanese male sexual complex originated in the two-dimensional world – animation, games and so on – which then transferred to small three-dimensional sculptures.' - takashi murakami
takashi murakami: new day charity t shirts for japan
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as part of his 'new day' project with kaikai kiki gallery, takashi murakami has designed a t-shirt whose sales raise money for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami.
as part of his 'new day' project with kaikai kiki gallery, takashi murakami has designed a t-shirt whose sales raise money for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami.
takashi murakami parade floats
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among the usual floats in the macy’s thanksgiving day parade were takashi murakami’s kaikai & kiki characters.
among the usual floats in the macy’s thanksgiving day parade were takashi murakami’s kaikai & kiki characters.
takashi murakami at versailles
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the château de versailles is the location of the latest exhibition by japanese artist takashi murakami.
the château de versailles is the location of the latest exhibition by japanese artist takashi murakami.
takashi murakami designs rugs for louis vuitton
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rugs are hand woven at an indian rug factory with a long and distinguished history. actual sized printouts of the rug data were made on semi-transparent film and brought to india »
rugs are hand woven at an indian rug factory with a long and distinguished history. actual sized printouts of the rug data were made on semi-transparent film and brought to india by the kaikai kiki design team to the e. hill and company, chosen by louis vuitton for production.
