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Takashi Murakami is a modern day favorite and a beast. This past weekend in Rome he dominated Gagosian’s space with works that took on a different direction from his previous body of work. Coming back full circle to a more traditional approach to painting, Murakami confirms his foundation as a true artist.
“The combination of red and blue with a creature that has long been thought as a symbol of one’s destiny is my attempt to reaffirm my devotion to art – the creative process for the paintings resembled a prayer offering.”
–Takashi Murakami
i must go...
“The combination of red and blue with a creature that has long been thought as a symbol of one’s destiny is my attempt to reaffirm my devotion to art – the creative process for the paintings resembled a prayer offering.”
–Takashi Murakami
i must go...
Google Fashion Show
Fashion Show with Google from Robbin Waldemar on Vimeo.
Directed by Kosai Sekine for Google Japan, the Wieden + Kennedy Tokyo team produced a very novel commercial to demonstrate Google images. The idea is so simple and brilliant. Take a look below and experience the magic.
Source: Robbin Waldemar
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art,
Fashion Photography,
google,
japan
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
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laura dont forget to go!!
While Versaille's latest contemporary art installation doesn't officially open until tomorrow, controversy over the show has already been brewing for months. Like when Jeff Koons' 2008 retrospective was shown at the baroque château, some see Takashi Murakami's whirlwind of manga-inspired works as out of place at the historic site.
On a recent visit to the palace, we found that this sense of displacement makes the installation all the more intriguing—with colorfully-whimsical creatures inhabiting ornately decorated rooms like the Hall of Mirrors to gold Buddha-like sculptures aptly placed in the center of stately rooms comprising King Louis XIV's Grand Apartment and the gardens outside.
The 22 works on display—including 11 site-specific pieces—aim to project a story within a story. As curator Laurent Le Bon states, "This unique experience seeks above all to spark a reflection on the contemporary nature of our monuments and the indispensable need to create our own era." Tying the past to the future, Murakami seemingly experiments with this idea by creating sculptures that serve as prospective statues as well as some that simply acknowledge historical figures, such as his endearing King Louis XIV.
A carefully considered exhibition, "Murakami Versailles" indisputably adds provocative excitement and a fresh perspective. While many claim it detracts from the overall Château de Versailles experience, the ironic undertone is that in 500 years time it's highly possible as many people will travel from around the world to see Murakami's celebrated works as the current population does to the beautiful palace.
"Murakami Versailles" runs from 14 September to 12 December 2010 and is included in the standard museum entrance fee.
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Map
Château de Versailles
Place d'Armes 78000 Versailles, France
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
all 4 of my fav. korean celebs.
gdragon. yanggang (2ne1 stylist), kim min hee and her muse lee soo hyuk
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korean celeb
Friday, September 10, 2010
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