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06.04.2008

Takashi Murakamin earned the slot of the lone visual artist on Time Magazine's 2008 list of Top 100 Influential People.  Click HERE for more pics



Murakamin has a huge following on his graphic works of manga and anime. However, the artist changes gears with 8 paintings that deviate from his well known style to a more abstract direction.


 


 


 


 


 


 




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omegalah | June 4, 2008
Wow Kanye! This is awesome! I just bought my first Takashi art.. The Mr. DOB toy and the Flower pillow.. Just like the ones you have!!
I love this stuff and you appreciating this kind of art makes you an even more special artist.
I love everything you make and I have all your music.. Please come to the Netherlands soon!!
essi | June 4, 2008
nice collors!!
bo0gzz | June 4, 2008
yooo when ii saw da blkk guy in da 3rd pic ii felt like dat was jesus LOL ii was stuckk on dat wun for a minutee but ii copped sum louie scarf at da exhibit thou ii had my eyes on dat breifcase dat u thru upp at summer jam LMAOOOO
Javon | June 4, 2008
Yeah so imma give u my address and send me one of these.
Javon | June 4, 2008
and I won't put it on eBay
ClaudiaTheRoc | June 4, 2008
wow! I love Murakami and these works are really fresh... He's just great
ClaudiaTheRoc | June 4, 2008
wow! I love Murakami and these works are really fresh... He's just great
Babs | June 4, 2008
Lovely works.
I kinda like these chandeliers...
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VeeS | June 4, 2008
MURAKAMI, I GOT A CHANCE TO MEET HIM AT L.V...INFLUENTAL GUY.
Jrich | June 4, 2008
Nice use of colors. Very abstract.
FollowDaLeaderDOTcom | June 4, 2008
Damn, Kanye you are on a roll today.
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jus_chillin | June 4, 2008
this is dope. what's the reason for the deviation from his usual stuff?? also what's his message with these joints? (cos his work normally has an underlyin theme...)
juicygrlxp | June 4, 2008
i want one!
FollowDaLeaderDOTcom | June 4, 2008
but the painting are really nice. I have to do some homework on this artist and see some more of his work.
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pauliina | June 4, 2008
Aww thanks Kanye for remembering by b-day. I feel so special now. x) Got my stronger glasses today, finally! Yay!
pauliina | June 4, 2008
*my b-day
I_dream_of_Jeanie | June 4, 2008
THIS IS GREAT. I WOULDN'T MIND HAVING A MURAL OF HIS ARTWORK
justme25 | June 4, 2008
I loved the Colors, different kind of art, that's what we need
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justme25 | June 4, 2008
I loved the Colors, different kind of art, that's what we need
as matter of fact guys check WWW.BAC2DAROOTS.COM
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Black history meets Fashion
Bac2DaRoots Worldwide Brand Clothing Co. first mission is to encourage young black people all over the world to learn about the struggle of their African ancestors against slavery and minimize the existing thought differences among black populations from different countries & Cultures
cockypersona | June 4, 2008
this is cool! abstract
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danielkanye | June 4, 2008
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miakeylo | June 4, 2008
I love his work, I really like the one with the flowers that's dope.
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miakeylo | June 4, 2008
I love his work, I really like the one with the flowers that's dope.
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jaxa33 | June 4, 2008
Don't care so much for the 3rd pic down...the rest I really like.
I'm looking for art to put in my new place....if ya'll have ANY websites or ideas on GOOD stuff for CHEAP (like 22yr old salary cheap and not kanye money cheap) Holla atcha girl!
Or Kanye if you know of a website or place can u post something?...
Lookin at these gets me thinking of the POSSIBILITIES for my walls lol
DG135I | June 4, 2008
Wow. Beautiful work.
SoloPoloVision | June 4, 2008
Wow go Takashi! That's awesome that he's so well respected as a pop culture icon, those new paintings are amazing too. I'd never even heard of him until you started working with him last year though so thanks for that Kanye!
_Banned_ | June 4, 2008
I just love everything about this artist. Imma go Otaku now... Ive decided.
Visityourownstalkerdotblogspot | June 4, 2008
Love Murakami's work.... He deserves the honor.
GregParker | June 4, 2008
Murakami is a genius...I love the colors that he uses..its almost like seeing music..to know which color complements what...similar to how instruments complement each other....thanks for introducing him to us 'Ye....cuz I didnt know who he was until he did the Graduation artwork, lol..
Shawn_Earl_Lee | June 4, 2008
yeah one of my fav artists
m_rizzuto | June 4, 2008
Past due and well deserved!! Murakami is a visual inspiraton!
lafuega | June 4, 2008
dope, i just left the Bk museum an hour ago, visiting his exhibit, he is a genius, oh and Ye, the Goodmorning vid is dope..
popwhore | June 4, 2008
you can check some more at http://www.takashimurakami.com/
IAmNotWhatitIs | June 4, 2008
yeah these are some insane paintings...very impressed...the cover art work he did for graduation was honestly one of the best cd covers of that year that ive seen...4th pic is my favorite
thevortman | June 4, 2008
I snuck into the Portland Show last night wearing a bright orange Prison Jump Suit and some Pornography I laminated at Kinkos. In Banksy fashion, be as obvious as you can and just walk in the front door. I heard your art speech, to call you out (on your claim as top artist) I brought you a painting. You have the crown right now but I'm coming to take it. this is your invitation to the art world. I'm the fat white basquait. Be Warhol. Have one of your handers contact me for the painting and laminated porn art if you want it, I'll even give you the 50 for the ticket I didn't pay for...
Even with a flub to start Wake up, you Pass. I've painted over 250 shows in the last year and a half. Saw HOV on the Water for Life tour in Euro. You Killed him. A PLUS.. That was a true performance. Not a Concert.

Just finished painting 50 paintings in all 50 states in 50 days. I've been signed up on your blog for a bit, so you've got my e-mail if you want it...
yours in art,
Vort
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silkyinfamous | June 4, 2008
There's nothing wrong with going away from your usual work, in order to get a better representation of one's self. Yea. like that.
Cloud10LV | June 5, 2008
Murakami is so dope...
I appreciate some fine art.
shadowman | June 5, 2008
Cool-ish.
shadowman | June 5, 2008
Actually it is really good. Murakami is a genius.
Johnnychriso | June 5, 2008
his art is amazing i went twice to moca in LA
CBecky7 | June 5, 2008
nice.
Nette821 | June 5, 2008
fresh and new
ChrisClassic | June 6, 2008
that shit looks soooo sloppily clean.. hope to catch his exhibit in Brooklyn..
sidebar.. VORT is Stan.
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The Audacity of Dope Mixtape 7/1/08..
mabonaorigami | June 8, 2008
dang, saw his oval buddah @ the art basel the other day. his art is out of this world!
nicolettedesigndiva | June 2, 2009
nice design, would really love to include it in my own works.
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