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Naoki Takizawa and Takashi Murakami wearing a reversible jacket and coat from the 'KAI KAI KI KI' series of ISSEY MIYAKE MEN, Spring/Summer 2000, SMOOTHED EDGES. (1999)

[chessboxingstreetwear]

Doraemon by Mr.

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[lovelikerock7]

#カイカイキキギャラリー #江口寿史 #kaikaikikigallery #江口寿史個展 #kaikaikiki (Kaikai Kiki Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoPFu-By4P1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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おはようございます。 倉庫になってる部屋に デトルフ追加しました😊 少しづつ飾る物も整理して いきたいと思います😊 村上隆さんのお酒のシリーズ🍶 お気に入りです😊 (日本酒苦手です😅) #kaikaikiki #takashimurakami #カイカイキキ #村上隆 https://www.instagram.com/p/CnVZumUvT7P/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Doraemon by TENGAone

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Custom Box designed by Red Maps for @theshopatthebroad @takashipom limited edition scarf! #kaikaikiki #packagingdesign #packagedesign #takashimurakami Purchase at the BROAD Shop. https://www.instagram.com/p/CeREWn1O1Hi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Takashi Murakami

Who is Takashi Murakami? He is a famous Japanese contemporary artist and the founder of the Superflat Movement. But is also most known for his bright and colourful art. Born on the 1st February 1962 in Itabashi City, Tokyo, Japan, and from an early age he was heavily influenced by manga, anime, and Japanese art. With his love for art he pursued his career by studying at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music and this is where he studied traditional Japanese art. Murakami was able to adapt and develop Japanese art to suit the aesthetics of todays world.

Takashi Murakami created the iconic Superflat Movement, the term Superflat refers to how in Japanese art in history has appeared to be flat and has continued to do so in modern time manga and anime by staying as 2D. Manga and Anime are a huge part of Japanese culture and has gone world wide and become a big part of the world entertainment. Japan has a large pop culture surrounding anime and manga and this brings in a lot of tourist attraction especially to the city of Tokyo. The Superflat characteristics are ‘bold cartoony outlines’ as well as bold cheerful colours and don’t show any depth or gradient. Superflat is similar to the pop art movement by Andy Warhol and Takashi Murakami even has a creative workshop called ‘Andy Warhol’s Factory’. Some common themes with the Superflat movement is to highlight Japanese entertainment culture of anime and manga but it also points out the disturbing side of this culture such a ‘Lolicon’ which can be described as childlike characters being sexualised. But on the other note the movement also highlights a massive part of Japanese cuteness culture of art work being kawaii.

His most recognisable character is Mr. Dob and he appears throughout Takashi Murakami’s art work, he can be noticed with his big round ears, wide circle eyes with eyelashes, and a big smile with sharp teeth. The character is playful and his name derives from the Japanese word “dobojite” which translates to “why?” It also refers to the markets of mascots like Mickey Mouse, Hello Kitty, and Pikachu to name some examples which with these mascots keeps markets and trends alive. Mr Dob first featured in a three panelled acrylic artwork titled 727, in the art work Mr Dob appears to be riding on a traditional Japanese portrayal of a wave, this is where Takashi Murakami begins to mix traditional art with modern art.

Another famous character concept that he has created was KaiKai and KiKi in the 2000s. These characters typically refer to the Kawaii concept in Japanese culture, as they are small cute little child like characters. The names KaiKai and KiKi actually refer to a 16th century term “kaikaikiki” which was used to describe significant paintings as “powerful and sensitive”. This shows how Takashi Murakami really brought in the traditional Japanese art form to bring about a new style and era.

A very core part of pop culture around the world is Takashi Murakami’s Flowers. Now everyone has seen these flowers and knows of these flowers, they are an iconic part of pop culture and are used to represent hyper child like pop. This character has appeared in a lot of places like Kanye West album covers and music, Billie Eilish’s You should see me in a crown music video, fashion such as Ben Baller Jewellery, Tourbillion Watches, Louis Vuitton, Vans, and supreme. This is just to name a few. The bright bold flowers is an iconic art work and will forever be remembered and used in pop culture.

I very much like Takashi Murakami’s work this is contemporary art that I can greatly enjoy and appreciate. The bright bold colours are very striking and appealing to the eye and draws your attention. The cartoony design and style creates a good sense of child like behaviour and inflicts a happy response. The mix with traditional Japanese art is a great way to pull history and the modern time together. As someone who already likes manga and anime, it was interesting to learn about the Superflat movement and how this extraordinary artist helped build pop culture and shape our entertainment industry today. Even though sometimes Murakami can repeat the same characters it actually is nice to see the characters being repeated as they are iconic figures of pop culture, they are the mascots.