Murakami Exhibition at MOCA 10/29 - 2/11

[Not Afraid]

This is another "must-see" on our list. Can we pick a date at this super busy time of year?

© MURAKAMI 10.29.07 - 02.11.08 Arguably the most internationally acclaimed artist to emerge from Asia in the postwar era, Takashi Murakami effortlessly navigates between the worlds of fine art and popular culture and is best known for his cartoon-like, “superflat” style. This large-scale retrospective includes key selections that span the early 1990s to the present. More than 90 works in various media—painting, sculpture, installation, and film—will be installed in three sections, occupying over 20,000 square feet of exhibition space at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. The first portion will be an immersive, theatrically lit environment, recreating the annual “Wonder Festival” comic market convention. It will feature many of Murakami’s acclaimed large-scale otaku-inspired figure projects of the late 1990s, including a new version of Second Mission Project Ko2 (2000-07). The second section will comprise a grid-like shelving display of all of Murakami’s merchandise, including multiples, collectibles, and maquettes, among other items. The final section will trace Murakami’s artistic development since 1991, including early works that engage branding and the evolution of his signature character, DOB. Of particular importance will be the premiere of a new animated film, kaikai & kiki, and the debut of Buddha Oval, an enormous self-portrait sculpture in the guise of a Buddha. The exhibition is organized by MOCA Chief Curator Paul Schimmel with Research Assistant Mika Yo****ake and is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

At the Geffen, too! Swell.

Can I vote for January? Or-- we can try to go sooner, too.

[Snowflake]

January would be good for me, too!

[Not Afraid]

Given the evil Holidays, January sounds swell. Chris' BD is the 24th.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I have no idea what this is, but sounds like fun. January is good for me!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Bornieo: Fully Loaded

I have no idea what this is, but sounds like fun. January is good for me!

Please reference my sig image for an example of Murakami's work. He's also responsible for the uber-popular Luis Vuiton multi-colored logo bags, as well as life-sized figures of anime style characters using streams of ejaculate as lassos (like this!)

I will see this exhibit. 'nuff said.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

Ah, that anime character was somewhat disturbing.

Thanks for the info GD!

[innerSpaceman]

If it's January, I could possibly attend. Next year is the only non-frantic space on my calendar.


That, of course, is subject to change!

[BarTopDancer]

That sounds very interesting. I'm in if there isn't a game (which pretty much means can we do this on a Saturday?).

[katiesue]

Depending on when I've got Madz I'm in.