Murakami: Ego
Murakami: Ego by Takashi Murakami is a comprehensive volume published by Rizzoli on October 23, 2012, featuring 268 pages in English. This book, overseen by the artist himself, provides an in-depth exploration of Takashi Murakami’s unique approach to art, where he skillfully merges high and low art. It accompanies a major exhibition of his work, the first held in the Middle East, and invites readers to engage with the ways in which Murakami reflects the complexities of contemporary culture.
In this edition, readers will discover how Murakami channels the ecstasy and anxiety of modern life through his art. The book highlights some of his most notable series, such as Kaikai Kiki Lots of Faces and Pom and Me, while also showcasing innovative exhibition designs that include sculptural pedestals with digital animation and a 300-foot-long painting. Additionally, the volume features an interview with curator Massimiliano Gioni, along with writings by Murakami that delve into various works, offering insights into his artistic vision and the broader themes of consumerism and cultural exchange.
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A comprehensive volume—overseen by the artist himself—on one of the most renowned living artists today, Takashi Murakami. Takashi Murakami is celebrated the world over for his deft blurring of high and low art. In this volume, accompanying a major exhibition of his work and the first in the Middle East, readers are immersed in the unique way Murakami channels the ecstasy and anxiety of contemporary culture. Conceived by the artist as a self-portrait in the guise of a cartoon, Murakami – Ego illuminates the role of the artist as a cipher and critic of pop phenomena as well as a mirror of global networks of consumerism, interpretation, and exchange. The book features some of the artist’s most celebrated series, including Kaikai Kiki Lots of Faces and Pom and Me. Murakami has conceived of the exhibition itself as a work of art, creating new modes of display that include sculptural pedestals with digital animation, a circus tent that doubles as an indoor cinema, and an impressive 300-foot-long painting, all of which are featured in the book. In addition to an interview by curator Massimiliano Gioni, Murakami will contribute writings on various works.
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