Go See: Takashi Murakami at Blum & Poe, LA through June 14
May 16th, 2008
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Murakami, the subject of much news here in New York at the moment, returns to Los Angeles for the first time since his influential show at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). From May 3 to June 14, Blum & Poe will present Takashi Murakami’s “Davy Jones’s Tear.” This is a rare solo show of his new works.
Blum & Poe Gallery
“Takashi Murakami Davy Jones’ Show” [The Style Latte]
“Takashi Murakami: New Paintings” [LATimes]
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The “Superflat” artist’s works are abstract and span from all different color ranges to splashes and blotches, to pixelated images, a contrast from his previous work.
Image via Giant Robot
Murakami is known in part for his collaborations with Louis Vuitton and Kayne West, as well as his “Superflat” movement.
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The opening ceremony on May 3rd, featured a dinner hosted by Blum & Poe, following a short speech by Tim Blum. Fellow artist Mark Ryden also made an appearance.
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December 30th, 2008 at 9:49 am
bonjour je sius une artiste beintre
June 22nd, 2009 at 12:00 pm
superflat art inspired me …. panicpop.com