An interview with Takashi Murakami (2020-2023)

© Asian Art Museum. Artwork © Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co. Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Takashi Murakami discusses his process and works in conjunction with the exhibition, Unfamiliar People — Swelling of Monsterized Human Ego at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. Unfamiliar People — Swelling of Monsterized Human Ego is the first solo exhibition in San Francisco by Takashi Murakami (Japanese, b. 1962). An internationally recognized artist, Murakami is also a major figure in global pop culture whose influence extends to fashion, consumer products, curation, and entertainment. With a boldly colored, upbeat style and a pop sensibility that draws inspiration from anime and manga, Murakami’s accessible and fun creations deliver more than meets the eye: beneath the surface of his work lies a nuanced examination of human behavior, informed by historical and art-historical references and a wry sense of humor. For more info: https://exhibitions.asianart.org/exhi...