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About the artwork
‘The theme my generation explored was the relationship between capitalism and art.’ In this series of Doraemon works by Murakami, the artist depicts the adorable and well-loved character in a sitting pose. By recreating several prints of an icon of pop-culture, Murakami touches on more nuanced topics such as consumerism culture. The work itself is both an interesting play on the value we place on material objects and at the same time, how our lives in modern society are shaped by pop-culture and its visual references.
About the artist
Born in Tokyo in 1962, Takashi Murakami is a globally celebrated Japanese artist who masterfully dismantles the barriers between fine art and commercial culture. He coined the term 'Superflat' to define his vibrant, boundary-blurring aesthetic, reflecting both traditional Japanese art and the complexities of post-war Japanese society. Murakami's influential works have captivated audiences worldwide, gracing the halls of prestigious institutions like the Guggenheim Bilbao, MoCA Los Angeles, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.