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Takashi Murakami TM/KK Doraemon Exhibition Tokyo Archival Pigment Plate by Takashi Murakami TM/KK
Doraemon Exhibition Tokyo Plate Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print Art on Ceramic Plate Artwork by Famous Artist Takashi Murakami TM/KK. 2017 Limited Edition Size 9" Collectible Art Plate Takashi Murakami's Intersection of Traditional and Pop Culture Takashi Murakami, a renowned artist whose work has consistently blurred the lines between fine art and pop culture, created a piece for the Doraemon Exhibition in Tokyo that captures the essence of this fusion. The exhibition piece, a limited edition 9-inch ceramic plate, features Murakami's signature style, often incorporating brightly colored anime and manga characters into traditional artistic formats. Artistic Elements and Cultural Influence Murakami's work on the Doraemon Exhibition plate is an archival pigment print that brings street pop art's vibrancy to the ceramic medium. This artwork stands out for its amalgamation of characters from the popular Japanese series 'Doraemon' with Murakami's distinctive flower motifs and designs. The characters are set against a backdrop of many flowers, creating a complex, eye-catching pattern that represents Murakami's exploration of contemporary Japanese society and otaku culture within the context of historical artistic practices. Murakami's Unique Style and the Art World Murakami's approach often involves a dialogue between different cultural elements, combining traditional Japanese artistic techniques with the mass appeal of anime and manga. His method is rooted in the "Superflat" concept, which he coined to describe the cultural commentary embedded in his artworks. This style is evident in the Doraemon Exhibition plate, where the flattened pictorial plane and the juxtaposition of characters suggest a deeper narrative on the influence of pop culture in our lives. Pop Art, Street Art, and Their Confluence By incorporating elements of street pop art and graffiti artwork into his ceramic plate design, Murakami contributes to the ongoing conversation about the validity and importance of pop culture in the art world. He elevates the perception of animated characters by placing them within the context of 'high art,' challenging preconceived notions about the value and meaning of pop and street art. Collectibility and Murakami's Global Impact The Doraemon Exhibition plate is a piece of art and a collectible item that has garnered attention from art collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Murakami's ability to traverse the line between art and commodity has made his works highly sought after, and pieces like the Doraemon plate continue to shape the landscape of contemporary art collecting. Through these collectibles, Murakami has left a significant mark on global art culture, influencing new generations of artists and collectors alike. This Doraemon Exhibition plate by Takashi Murakami is a testament to the transformative power of pop culture within the art world and its ability to create new dialogues and understandings across different mediums and cultural backgrounds.
$500.00
Ron English MC Supersized Gold Glitter Skull Logo Art Toy by Ron English
MC Supersized Gold Glitter Skull- Logo Limited Edition Vinyl Art Toy Collectible Artwork by street graffiti Ron Ron English x Toy Tokyo x Secret Base. 2021 MC Supersized Gold Glitter Skull by Toy Tokyo x Secret Base - W Logo. Made in Japan Sofubifeaturing a sparkly gold glitter design with a translucent face and inner gold glitter skull. There are two variants of the edition, regular and one with the ‘W’ logo of Secretbase’s new Osaka store on the lower pocket. Brand New in Unopened Packaging
$438.00
Meggs From The Ground Up Round 2 #22 Original HPM Painting Print by Meggs
From The Ground Up Round 2- #22 Original Hand-Painted Multiple 2-Color Screen Print on Reclaimed Wood ready to hang by Meggs Graffiti Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2015 From The Ground Up Round 2 #22 Original HPM Painting Print by Meggs Ready To Hang Meggs Adapting his street art and graffiti to fine art has granted Meggs extensive opportunities to travel, professionally exhibit his work, and participate in mural festivals around the globe. His street art and gallery works are recognized nationally and internationally in cities such as Melbourne, Sydney, London, San Francisco, Paris, Tokyo, Hawai‘i, Mexico, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong. Meggs’ artworks are included in the permanent paper collections of the National Gallery of Australia and the Victoria & Albert Museum of London.
$613.00
Royal Selangor Royal Selangor Arabesque Golden Bearbrick Be@rbrick
Royal Selangor- Arabesque Golden BE@RBRICK Limited Edition Pewter Metal Art Toy Urban Collectable Art Figures In the Special Edition 400% Arabesque Golden BE@RBRICK ROYAL SELANGOR, the Midas Touch elevates the richness of arabesque metal engraving from mere visual feast to lavish gold-toned banquet. Since its debut in Tokyo in 2001, MEDICOM TOY’s BE@RBRICK has achieved international cult status, its cartoon-like bear form a collaborative canvas to art, design and fashion greats.
$4,115.00
Madsaki Campbells Tomato Juice Box II-P Lithograph Sculpture by Madsaki
Campbells Tomato Juice Box II-P Lithograph Print Limited Edition Artwork on Cardboard Box by Madsaki, an urban graffiti pop street artist. 2019 Limited Edition of 500 Artwork Size 19x10 Campbell's Tomato Juice Box II-P 2019 Offset lithographs on cardboard 10 x 19 x 9-1/2 inches (25.4 x 48.3 x 24.1 cm) (Campbell's) Edition of 500 (each) Published by Kaikai Kiki Co. Ltd., Tokyo
$406.00