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About the artwork
An exemplary illustration of Murakami’s aesthetic is found in his flair for originality. In Spiral, a print edition signed by Murakami, the novelty of pop Japanese art meets Murakami’s signature style, super flat. It is an aesthetic consisting of imaginative figures, pressed on a two-dimensional surface. This disregards depth or volume, thus producing scintillating animated characters. In this case, depth is found in two-dimensional distorted planes. Murakami's choice of neon colours on floating heads as subjects against a grey background makes this a signature Superflat piece.
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.