Curated reports that Takashi Murakami will produce a float for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “He’ll be working with his mascots “Kaikai” and “Kiki.” The announcement includes a quick proposal sketch, which is above.”
When asked if these characters might be unsettling for younger parade viewers, Robin Hall, the parade’s executive producer mentioned: “Fangs are very hot right now, if you’ve missed this trend.”
Have a look at clay models that will serve as molds for the balloons after the click.
Vogue Japan is of course also celebrating Fashion Night Out. They got together with superstar artist Takashi Murakami, who designed a t-shirt and a tote bag, each coming in 3 colorways and releasing on the day of the event.
After yesterday’s first preview of the Todd Cole shot covers of the upcoming issue of Pop Magazine, featuring a mash up of Britney Spears and Takashi Murakami art, we can give you a closer look today. We love how cheesy the whole thing looks and also very authentic Japanese. The style of the cover also shines some new light on Britney – actually in a good way. Along with the recent Lady Gaga Vogue Homme Japan covers, we can certainly not complain about the lack creative magazine covers this week.
Check out more images of the covers after the jump.
In an interesting new collaboration Pop Magazine has chosen Britney Spears to be featured on the cover of their September issue, with Japanese pop artist Takashi Murakami giving a hand and adding his graphic style to the issue, including the cover. Britney was photographed in Japanese swimsuits and in a Rodarte wedding dress by Richard Prince for the magazine. Look out for a release on September 1st. Via Style.
Japanese artist Takashi Murakami will exhibit at the legendary Château de Versailles in France.
“For a Japanese like me, the Château de Versailles is one of the greatest symbols of Western history. It is the emblem of an ambition for elegance, sophistication and art that most of us can only dream of.
Of course, we are aware that the spark that set fire to the powder of the Revolution came directly from the centre of the building.
But, in many respects, everything is transmitted to us as a fantastic tale coming from a very distant kingdom. Just as French people can find it hard to recreate in their minds an accurate image of the Samurai period, the history of this palace has become diminished for us in reality.
So it is probable that the Versailles of my imagination corresponds to an exaggeration and a transformation in my mind so that it has become a kind of completely separate and unreal world. That is what I have tried to depict in this exhibition.
I am the Cheshire cat that welcomes Alice in Wonderland with its diabolic smile, and chatters away as she wanders around the Château.
With a broad smile I invite you all to discover the wonderland of Versailles.”- Takashi Murakami
The exhibition runs from September 14 to December 12, 2010.
Since 2002, Takashi Murakami has hosted a weekly “Art Dojo FM” radio show on Japanese radio station Tokyo FM. 2010 marks, the radio station’s 40th year on the air, so to celebrate, they enlisted Casio to produce a translucent red G-Shock Frogman, complete with Takashi Murakami “flower” artwork on the caseback and packaging (there’s a mini pillow in the box!), as well as the artist’s signature across the strap. The watch will be released on September 11, 2010 and is limited to 300 pieces.
Have a full look at the Takashi Murakami x G-Shock Frogman after the click.
From June 9th, Palazzo Grassi in Venice will be opening Murakami World for 3 days. Everything from the cafe, store to the museum will get a Japanese theme, explored by Takashi Murakami. Also the master artist will be giving a lecture with Nobuo Tsuji, as well as giving kids a class on how to make stuffed animals.
“One of the most significant artists present in the François Pinault collection, Takashi Murakami will be in Venice from 9 to 11 June. In occasion of his visit, Palazzo Grassi is organising “Murakami World”, three days dedicated to Japanese art.
From the bookshop to the cafeteria, from the St_art workshop activities for children to the public lecture in the L’Opera parla series, all activities and services will have a Japanese flavour. The three days will culminate on Friday 11 June with the public lecture “From Nihonga to Superflat”, presented by Takashi Murakami and Nobuo Tsuji, Japanese art historian, Rector of the Tama University in Tokyo and Director of the Miho Museum in Kyoto.”
You can experience 3 days of activities around the art of Takashi Murakami and Japanese art in general with the artist in place and participating. If you can make it to Venice, do not miss these 3 days!
Today Louis Vuitton will be opening its new Maison London, a store concept which was previously reserved to its home town Paris. The massive store cost over 30 Million Pounds and is nothing short of impressive. You can of course expect an incredible selection of LV products in the new store. For us most impressive is the amount of original art that you will be able to witness at the new maison. The new store showcases art by Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami, Michael Landy and others. Depending on the artist, you will find paintings, sculptures and installations on showcase.
The official opening ceremonies are going on tonight. Until you can actually make it our there, check out some images of the art on display after the jump. Also a small video on the creation and background of the new store after the jump.
Currently the Pop Life exhibition is on at the Galerie der Gegenwart in Hamburg. Among others, art by Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Keith Haring is on display, bringing together a superstar cast of artists in one exhibition. Check out the video recap here above and if you have time, pass by the exhibition, which is on until May 9th.
Here is a full list of artists, who’s work is on display: Ashley Bickerton, Maurizio Cattelan, Tracey Emin, Cosey Fanni Tutti, Andrea Fraser, Keith Haring, Damien Hirst, Martin Kippenberger, Jeff Koons, Sarah Lucas, Edouard Manet, Takashi Murakami, Peter Nagy, Richard Prince, Pruitt & Early, David Robbins, Reena Spaulings, Elaine Sturtevant, Gavin Turk, Piotr Uklanski, Meyer Vaisman, Andy Warhol.
Unfortunately the collection is only for women, but since we are big Takashi Murakami fans we wanted to show you the line anyways. Consisting of clothing, shoes and accessories, the “Cosmic Blossom” collection incorporated the iconic flower designs by the Japanese artist and marks another chapter in the on-going collaboration by the artist and Louis Vuitton.
Take a closer look at the Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami “Cosmic Blossom” Collection after the jump.
