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Born: February 1, 1962 - Tokyo, Japan. Superflat. Neo Pop Art. "Art and commerce are one." 1 of 8. Summary of Takashi Murakami. Known for his brightly colored and maniacally cheerful works, Takashi Murakami's astronomical rise to fame in the contemporary art world has been met with equal parts celebration and criticism.
- Japanese
- February 1, 1962
- Tokyo, Japan
Aug 13, 2019 · Artwork by Japanese artist, Takashi Murakami. Takashi Murakami is sometimes called the Warhol of Japan. He’s most notable for his blending of pop culture with traditional fine art in a style he calls superflat.
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Takashi Murakami (村上 隆, Murakami Takashi, born February 1, 1962) is a Japanese contemporary artist. He works in fine arts (such as painting and sculpture) as well as commercial media (such as fashion, merchandise, and animation) and is known for blurring the line between high and low arts.
- Contemporary art
- Tokyo University of the Arts
- Japanese
- Superflat
- Japanese
- February 1, 1962
- Tokyo, Japan
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Takashi Murakami is a Japanese artist known for blurring the boundary between fine and commercial art. Often categorized alongside historic and contemporary artists working in the tradition of Pop Art, such as Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, and Jeff Koons, Murakami's work has achieved a widespread level of fame beyond the art world.
With this list, we are overviewing the practices of six leading Japanese Pop Artists, mapping the main characteristics of this phenomenon.
