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Takashi Murakami — Mushroom Dob (I-Dob)
Takashi Murakami

Mushroom Dob (I-Dob)

A vibrant and playful depiction of Murakami's iconic DOB character reimagined as a mushroom, rendered in bold, flat colors characteristic of his signature Superflat aesthetic. The figure merges kawaii cuteness with an unsettling undertone, blending Japanese pop culture and fine art traditions into a seamless visual language. Executed in acrylic on canvas laid on panel, the work exemplifies Murakami's mastery of high-gloss, graphic precision that challenges the boundaries between commercial imagery and contemporary art.

Medium
acrylic on canvas, laid on panel

🔨 Auction Lot

Contemporary Art Day Sale

November 12, 2013

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Takashi Murakami, Mushroom Dob (I-Dob)

A vibrant and playful depiction of Murakami's iconic DOB character reimagined as a mushroom, rendered in bold, flat colors characteristic of his signature Superflat aesthetic. The figure merges kawaii cuteness with an unsettling undertone, blending Japanese pop culture and fine art traditions into a seamless visual language. Executed in acrylic on canvas laid on panel, the work exemplifies Murakami's mastery of high-gloss, graphic precision that challenges the boundaries between commercial imagery and contemporary art.

Medium
acrylic on canvas, laid on panel
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Postmodern Art, Superflat, Mushroom Motif, Acrylic On Canvas, Male Artist, Japanese Artist, Pop Art, Iconic Character, Contemporary Art, Bright Colors, Playful Mood

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Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery