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Takashi Murakami TM/KK Mr Dob A Art Toy Sculpture by Takashi Murakami TM/KK
Mr Dob A Limited Edition Vinyl Art Sculpture Collectible Artwork by Japanese Pop Culture Artist Takashi Murakami TM/KK x BAIT. 2017 Limited Edition of 400 Complexcon x BAITx Takashi Murakami 10 3/5 × 13 2/5 × 10 1/5 in New in Box. Mr. Dob A Vinyl Sculpture by Takashi Murakami: Maximalist Expression in Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork Mr. Dob A is a 2017 limited edition vinyl art sculpture created by Takashi Murakami in collaboration with BAIT and released during ComplexCon. This collectible, limited to 400 pieces, measures approximately 10.6 x 13.4 x 10.2 inches and comes in its original box featuring custom illustrated artwork by Murakami. The sculpture captures the artist’s recurring character Mr. Dob, rendered in high-gloss vinyl with overwhelming detail, pattern, and color. With wild tentacles, spinning eyes, jagged rainbow teeth, and hypnotic surface design, Mr. Dob A functions as a physical embodiment of Murakami’s Superflat aesthetic and his exploration of modern pop culture excess. It represents a key convergence of Japanese fine art, consumer spectacle, and the bold visual energy of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. Design, Symbolism, and Sculptural Technique This sculpture of Mr. Dob A is both fantastical and threatening. The figure’s gaping mouth is a cavernous rainbow vortex surrounded by colorful triangular teeth, while octopus-like limbs coil outward, each covered in eye motifs and concentric patterns. With swirled ears and bulging eyeballs, the character plays between kawaii and kaiju, innocence and menace. The gloss finish reflects Murakami’s obsession with polished perfection, a nod to toy manufacturing and the clean surface of anime production. Every curve is intentional, exaggerated, and infused with chaos. The precision of the vinyl cast and paintwork transforms the piece into more than just a toy—it is a surreal object of fine art, produced with the exactness of a designer good but pulsing with visual anarchy. Mr. Dob is not simply a mascot but an ever-evolving figure that symbolizes the collision of mass media, mythology, and personal madness. Takashi Murakami’s Cultural Role and Street-Level Influence Takashi Murakami, born in Japan in 1962, is internationally recognized for his ability to unify high art and commercial culture into a single visual framework. His signature concept of Superflat compresses traditional Japanese painting with post-war consumerism, anime, and otaku culture. Mr. Dob is one of Murakami’s earliest and most significant characters—serving as both alter ego and critique of cultural saturation. The Mr. Dob A edition reflects Murakami’s connection to contemporary art fairs and urban collectibility, debuting at ComplexCon, a marketplace driven by fashion, art, and hype culture. In the world of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, Murakami’s work exists as a portal where tradition and disruption coexist, and where figures like Mr. Dob become both symbols and products of global visual identity. Limited Vinyl Edition as a Fine Art Collectible Object Each Mr. Dob A sculpture is housed in a custom display box that mirrors the character’s expression, rendered in bold vector style across every surface. The packaging and figure are inseparable in narrative—they work as one collectible unit. As a limited edition of 400, the work occupies a rarefied position between commercial object and cultural artifact. Unlike mass-produced vinyl figures, this release is anchored in Murakami’s conceptual art lineage and collectible strategy. Its presence in galleries, private collections, and museums places it in direct dialogue with the broader conversation around the function of toys in fine art. Within the expanding world of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, Mr. Dob A stands as a hybrid sculpture—unapologetically loud, self-referential, and reflective of a global audience hungry for art that merges spectacle, subversion, and surface.
$3,462.00
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Supreme Akira Pill Ceramic Plate Art Object by Supreme
Akira Pill Ceramic Plate Art Object by Supreme Limited Edition Collectors Dish Artwork. 2017 Stamped Limited Edition Supreme Ceramic Plate Artwork Size 10x10 Collectible Art Object. Unveiling the Supreme AKIRA Pill Ceramic Plate: A Convergence of Street Pop Art and Collectible Design The Supreme AKIRA Pill Ceramic Plate is a distinctive artifact within the collectible design and street pop art spheres. Launched as part of the Fall/Winter 2017 collection, this limited edition piece exemplifies the harmonious blend of utilitarian objects and art pieces. The collaboration between Supreme and the AKIRA manga series transcends mere commercial intent, evolving into a collector's item that celebrates the aesthetics of both street culture and Japanese graphic art. The Supreme AKIRA Pill Ceramic Plate, sized at 10x10 inches, is more than just a dish; it's a canvas that showcases the thrilling intersection of Supreme's bold sensibilities and AKIRA's striking manga artwork. Crafted from high-grade ceramic, the plate promises durability and an enduring visual appeal, making it suitable for functional and display purposes. The artwork, featuring a character mid-action as they consume a pill, is rendered in a stark black-and-white palette, bringing the dynamism and raw energy of the original manga panels to a static object. Accompanying the image is the phrase "THEY'RE JUST LIKE CANDY!" which adds a layer of narrative and intrigue to the piece. In this unique art object, the collaboration's spirit is palpable. The featured artwork captures the essence of the AKIRA series, while the incorporation of Supreme's logo recontextualizes the image within high-end street fashion. The choice to modify the Supreme logo and place it on the pill within the artwork speaks to the brand's knack for seamlessly integrating popular culture references within its products. This technique endears the piece not only to fans of the manga but also to followers of the Supreme brand, whose identity is cleverly woven into the narrative of the artwork. The underside of the plate is as much a part of the art as the top, displaying the classic Supreme Box logo in its original, vivid colors. This touch is a signature move by the brand, a nod to its roots in the skateboarding and streetwear scenes, and serves as a certificate of authenticity for collectors. The Supreme AKIRA Pill Ceramic Plate is Street Pop Art and Graffiti Artwork The Supreme AKIRA Pill Ceramic Plate is a testament to the evolving landscape of street pop art and graffiti artwork. It encapsulates what it means to be a piece of art in the modern age – functional yet provocative and steeped in the subculture. This plate isn't just merchandise; it's a slice of the street art narrative captured in glazed ceramic. The plate's design reflects the shared backgrounds of street art and graffiti – spontaneous, bold, and often provocative. Yet, it is refined through the lens of pop art, which takes the everyday object and elevates it to something extraordinary. The collaboration is symbolic of how street pop art often blurs the lines between commercial and high art, inviting discourse on the value and significance of art in everyday objects. As a piece of art, the Supreme AKIRA Pill Ceramic Plate carries the legacy of its manga inspiration into new territories. It's a physical representation of the cultural impact of the AKIRA series on the world of graphic novels and the broader canvas of pop culture. For Supreme, this plate adds to its repertoire of items that are at once contemporary and timeless, pieces that resonate with the cultural zeitgeist while retaining a sense of exclusivity and collectibility. In street pop art and graffiti artwork, objects like the Supreme AKIRA Pill Ceramic Plate challenge traditional notions of what art can be. They bring the vibrancy and edginess of street art into homes, merging with the functional aspects of everyday objects. This plate is not just a practical dish; it's a conversation starter, a piece of cultural commentary, and a collectible artwork all rolled into one, capturing street pop art's innovative and transformative spirit.
$243.00