
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
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art & Design Evening Sale
November 26, 2017
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