
A Sketch of Anywhere Door (Dokodemo Door) and an Excellent Day
Takashi Murakami's "A Sketch of Anywhere Door (Dokodemo Door) and an Excellent Day" merges Japanese pop culture iconography with contemporary fine art through his characteristic colorful, maximalist aesthetic. The work references the Anywhere Door from Doraemon, the beloved manga and anime series, transforming this fictional magical object into a subject for serious artistic examination. By elevating a recognizable element from Japanese consumer culture, Murakami continues his practice of collapsing boundaries between high art and low culture, creating a piece that appeals to both fine art audiences and fans of anime and manga.
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Notes
EXHIBITED Tokyo, Perrotin, Takashi Murakami: Superflat Doraemon, 19 November 2019 - 25 January 2020. Conditions of sale Brought to you by Emmanuelle Chan Co-Head, 20/21 Evening Sale ECHAN@CHRISTIES.COM +852 2978 6721
🔨 Auction Lot
20th/21st Century Evening Sale
March 27, 2026
Estimate: $4,000,000 – $6,000,000
Sold: $5,715,000
Lot 29
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