Takashi Murakami
Takashi Murakami is one of the major figures in contemporary Japanese art. so much so that he is almost a brand in his own right. He invented the Superflat genre of painting, has collaborated with Louis Vuitton, and sells toys, figurines and accessories across the world.
After studying fine art, Murakami began to see traditional forms of Japanese art as out of touch with much of contemporary society. This led to a turn towards Superflat, a style influenced by Warhol and Lichtenstein on the one hand and by Japanese animé on the other.
Like Damien Hirst, Murakami does not actually produce much of his own work. Rather his role now is that of a designer and overseer. Over 100 people work for his company KaiKai Kiki to churn out products across the world.
In 2008, Murakami was the only visual artist to feature in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People list.
After studying fine art, Murakami began to see traditional forms of Japanese art as out of touch with much of contemporary society. This led to a turn towards Superflat, a style influenced by Warhol and Lichtenstein on the one hand and by Japanese animé on the other.
Like Damien Hirst, Murakami does not actually produce much of his own work. Rather his role now is that of a designer and overseer. Over 100 people work for his company KaiKai Kiki to churn out products across the world.
In 2008, Murakami was the only visual artist to feature in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People list.
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