TAKASHI MURAKAMI
Self-Portrait of the Manifold Worries of a Manifoldly Distressed Artist, 2012
Acrylic on canvas mounted on board
59 x 59 inches (150 x 150 cm)
© Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
READ ABOUT THE ARTIST - take notes
Watch the following videos, in this order: 1) TAKASHI MURAKAMI: Superflat and super awkward (partial); 2) Trailer for "Jellyfish Eyes," 2013; 3) TAKASHI MURAKAMI: Healing Powers; 4) Reflections: "Takashi Murakami Fights Back" (pardon the wee bit of bad language)
QUESTIONS:
1. Explain Murakami's "Superflat" style.
2. How does Murakami try to provide consolation (comfort, solace, sympathy, compassion, pity, commiseration, empathy) to others through his art?
CURIOUS? Here's more information:
Arty's Takashi Murakami page
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