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Takashi Murakami — Kumo-Kun (Mr. Cloud)
Takashi Murakami

Kumo-Kun (Mr. Cloud)

2004

A whimsical, oversized cloud character rendered in Murakami's signature superflat style, "Kumo-Kun (Mr. Cloud)" merges the visual language of Japanese anime and manga with Western fine art traditions. The sculpture's smooth, pristine surface is brought to life through vivid, graphic tones and a cheerful cartoonish face, blurring the boundaries between high art and popular culture. The combination of oil, acrylic, fiberglass, and iron reflects Murakami's mastery of merging industrial fabrication with painterly detail.

Medium
oil, acrylic, fiberglass and iron

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20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Evening Sale

November 26, 2017

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Takashi Murakami, Kumo-Kun (Mr. Cloud), 2004

A whimsical, oversized cloud character rendered in Murakami's signature superflat style, "Kumo-Kun (Mr. Cloud)" merges the visual language of Japanese anime and manga with Western fine art traditions. The sculpture's smooth, pristine surface is brought to life through vivid, graphic tones and a cheerful cartoonish face, blurring the boundaries between high art and popular culture. The combination of oil, acrylic, fiberglass, and iron reflects Murakami's mastery of merging industrial fabrication with painterly detail.

Medium
oil, acrylic, fiberglass and iron
Year
2004
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Superflat, Kawaii, Superflat Movement, Post-War And Contemporary, Male Artist, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Kawaii Aesthetic, Japanese Artist, Contemporary Artist, Contemporary Master, Pop Art, Post-Modern Era, Figurative Art, 21st Century, Whimsical, Mixed Media Sculpture, Contemporary Art, Bright Colors, White And Gray Tones, Three-Dimensional, Whimsical Mood, Playful Mood, Figurative, Internationally Renowned

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Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery