Takashi Murakami, Black Tortoise and Arhats, 2024.
Acrylic on canvas mounted on aluminum frame.
70 7/8 x 84 5/16 inches.
Takashi Murakami, “Black Tortoise and Arhats,” 2024. Acrylic on canvas mounted on aluminum frame. 70 7/8 x 84 5/16 inches. © 2024 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. Courtesy Gagosian.
2024 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd.
If you see a bright explosion of flowers and bizarre yetkawaiicharacters, chances are its aTakashi Murakamipiece.
This December, an exhibition at Gagosians London gallery will explore Murakamis layered relationship to art history.
Takashi Murakami, “Maiko in Springtime Kyoto,” 2024 (rendering). Acrylic, gold leaf, and platinum leaf on canvas mounted on wood panel. 43 3/8 x 43 3/8 inches. © 2024 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. Courtesy Gagosian.
Japanese Art History a la Takashi Murakamispans new paintings in which Murakami reimagines ancient Japanese art.
These additions bring Murakamis presence to the forefront, questioning the delicate balance between ancient and modern art.
Maiko in Springtime Kyoto(2024) is a similar reinterpretation of 17th- and 18th-century art.
Takashi Murakami, “Golden Pavilion,” 2024. Acrylic on canvas mounted on wood panel. 32 3/8 x 26 inches. © 2024 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. Courtesy Gagosian (Photo: Kei Okano).
The work depicts a smiling woman donning traditional Japanese makeup, jewelry, and akimono.
Recallingukiyo-ewoodcuts of geishas,Maiko in Springtime Kyototransforms a classic motif into an over-saturated, two-dimensional anime girl.
Other paintings play on themes like Japanese mythology, traditional textile patterns, and modern technology.
Takashi Murakami, “White Tiger and Family,” 2024. Acrylic on canvas mounted on aluminum frame. 70 7/8 x 84 5/16 inches. © 2024 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. Courtesy Gagosian.
The exhibition will be an exciting tour through Murakamis own understanding of art history.
To learn more, visit theGagosian website.
An upcoming Takashi Murakami exhibition at Gagosian reinterprets Japanese art history through the artists signature lens.
Takashi Murakami, “Re: ‘Daigo-Hanami-zu-Byōbu',” 2024 (rendering). Acrylic and gold leaf on canvas mounted on wood panel. 59 1/8 x 142 inches. © 2024 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. Courtesy Gagosian.
Takashi Murakami, Maiko in Springtime Kyoto, 2024 (rendering).
Acrylic, gold leaf, and platinum leaf on canvas mounted on wood panel.
43 3/8 x 43 3/8 inches.
Takashi Murakami, “Flaming Vermillion Bird,” 2024. Acrylic on canvas mounted on aluminum frame. 70 7/8 x 84 5/16 inches. © 2024 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. Courtesy Gagosian.
2024 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. Takashi Murakami, Golden Pavilion, 2024.
Acrylic on canvas mounted on wood panel.
32 3/8 x 26 inches.
Takashi Murakami, “Blue Dragon Soars Through the Universe,” 2024. Acrylic on canvas mounted on aluminum frame. 70 7/8 x 84 5/16 inches. © 2024 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. Courtesy Gagosian.
2024 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd.
Courtesy Gagosian (Photo: Kei Okano).
Takashi Murakami, White Tiger and Family, 2024.
Takashi Murakami, “Rakuchū-Rakugai-zu Byōbu: Iwasa Matabei RIP,” 2023–24. Acrylic and gold leaf on canvas mounted on wood panel, in 2 parts. Overall: 9 feet 10 1/8 inches x 42 feet 10 7/8 inches. © 2023-24 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. Courtesy Gagosian (Photo: Kei Okano).
Acrylic on canvas mounted on aluminum frame.
70 7/8 x 84 5/16 inches.
2024 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. Takashi Murakami, Re: Daigo-Hanami-zu-Byobu', 2024 (rendering).
Takashi Murakami, “Rakuchū-Rakugai-zu Byōbu: Iwasa Matabei RIP,” 2023–24 (detail). Acrylic and gold leaf on canvas mounted on wood panel, in 2 parts. Overall: 9 feet 10 1/8 inches x 42 feet 10 7/8 inches. © 2023-24 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. Courtesy Gagosian (Photo: Kei Okano).
Acrylic and gold leaf on canvas mounted on wood panel.
59 1/8 x 142 inches.
2024 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. Takashi Murakami, Flaming Vermillion Bird, 2024.
Takashi Murakami, “Rakuchū-Rakugai-zu Byōbu: Iwasa Matabei RIP,” 2023–24 (detail). Acrylic and gold leaf on canvas mounted on wood panel, in 2 parts. Overall: 9 feet 10 1/8 inches x 42 feet 10 7/8 inches. © 2023-24 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. Courtesy Gagosian (Photo: Kei Okano).
Acrylic on canvas mounted on aluminum frame.
70 7/8 x 84 5/16 inches.
2024 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. Takashi Murakami, Blue Dragon Soars Through the Universe, 2024.
Takashi Murakami, “Rakuchū-Rakugai-zu Byōbu: Iwasa Matabei RIP,” 2023–24 (detail). Acrylic and gold leaf on canvas mounted on wood panel, in 2 parts. Overall: 9 feet 10 1/8 inches x 42 feet 10 7/8 inches. © 2023-24 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. Courtesy Gagosian (Photo: Joshua White).
Acrylic on canvas mounted on aluminum frame.
70 7/8 x 84 5/16 inches.
2024 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. Takashi Murakami, Rakuchu-Rakugai-zu Byobu: Iwasa Matabei RIP, 202324.
Acrylic and gold leaf on canvas mounted on wood panel, in 2 parts.
Overall: 9 feet 10 1/8 inches x 42 feet 10 7/8 inches.
2023-24 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd.
Courtesy Gagosian (Photo: Kei Okano).
Takashi Murakami, Rakuchu-Rakugai-zu Byobu: Iwasa Matabei RIP, 202324 (detail).
Acrylic and gold leaf on canvas mounted on wood panel, in 2 parts.
Overall: 9 feet 10 1/8 inches x 42 feet 10 7/8 inches.
2023-24 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd.
Courtesy Gagosian (Photo: Kei Okano).
Takashi Murakami, Rakuchu-Rakugai-zu Byobu: Iwasa Matabei RIP, 202324 (detail).
Acrylic and gold leaf on canvas mounted on wood panel, in 2 parts.
Overall: 9 feet 10 1/8 inches x 42 feet 10 7/8 inches.
2023-24 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd.
Courtesy Gagosian (Photo: Joshua White).
