Magic mushrooms, semen-spewing sculpture and Louis Vuitton bags all find a home at the Brooklyn Museum starting this weekend. © MURAKAMI delves into the career and psyche of famous Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, taking the viewer on a colorful journey from the artist’s beginnings to his epic collaboration with Louis Vuitton. Murakami pioneered the Superflat movement, a school of art based heavily on otaku culture, the often cult-like world of anime and manga, and the Japanese tradition of the wood block print (of which there is also an exhibit). This Saturday is also Target First Saturdays at the museum, offering free admission, programs and even a dance party that runs late into the night. I suggest you check out the taiko drumming. Get there early for free tickets to the various programs.
I caught this exhibit at the MOCA in LA and it’s incredible. Don’t miss it!
© MURAKAMI opens Saturday, April 5th. Click here for tickets and directions.
….anyone know where i can buy the superflat museum? this is prob’ly the wrong place to post a question, but i’m desperate…
Thank you.