Takashi Murakami (b. 1962) is well known for his smiling flowers, acid colors and manga-inspired pop universe. This time, for his new solo show in Paris, the contemporary Japanese artist presents a series of recent paintings, to be discovered exclusively within the walls of Galerie Perrotin Matignon, located in the capital's chic 8th arrondissement.
Not to be missed from October 15 to November 23, 2024, this new art installation features some of Takashi Murakami's favorite characters straight from his imagination. These include Mr. DOB, the iconic character created by the artist in 1996, as well as his famous panda and Miss Good Things and Mr. Bad Things, the two kawaii versions of good and evil. There's also the quirky octopus that the artist sometimes wears on his head in the form of a hat.
Visitors will also be able to admire the Yume Lion, the unmistakable cub designed by the Japanese artist, presented here in a painting barely fifty centimetres high. A self-portrait of Takashi Murakami with POM, his dog who died in 2020, will also be unveiled.
Galerie Perrotin Matignon will also be exhibiting two of the artist's circular paintings featuring dozens of colorful flowers, as well as"ZuZaZaZaZaZa Rainbow", a work revealing seven vertical bands of color aligned with the same trace of white liquid each time.
All these works and icons, embodying different moments in Takashi Murakami's career, are painted on separate wooden panels, shaped to follow the contours of the figures (" shaped canvas ").
For the many fans of Takashi Murakami's universe, don't miss this new solo exhibition by the Japanese artist in Paris. Visit Galerie Perrotin Matignon from October 15 to November 23, 2024, to admire his most recent paintings, as colorful as ever!
Dates and Opening Time
From October 15, 2024 to November 23, 2024
Location
Galerie Perrotin Matignon
2bis Avenue Matignon
75008 Paris 8
Prices
Free
Official website
www.perrotin.com
