This is a series of videos Takashi Murakami made back in 2007 for his exhibition “© MURAKAMI” at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. Rest of the the videos after the jump. Note: the above video is part two, part one is missing from youtube.

22 Apr 09  /  Art  /  No Comments  /  Zachary Hayes

In 2006, Tokyo born Akane Koide presented a booth at GEISAI, and was scouted by Takashi Murakami’s Kaikai Kiki artist collective at the young age of 15. The themes of her works speak of the trials and tribulations of junior and high-school students, expressed firsthand by junior-high school student Koide.
She has what I consider the “Murakami visual aesthetic”, as the majority of the artists in Murakami’s KaiKai Kiki collective all have [...]

22 Apr 09  /  Art  /  No Comments  /  Zachary Hayes

21 Apr 09  /  Uncategorized  /  No Comments  /  Zachary Hayes

Nice new website built by some ninjas and puppets. It’s a very sexualized art, fashion and photography blog. I must warn you though, it is unashamedly NSFW. Do not even bother to click if you’re within ten miles of your job. Otherwise, visit the superdeath here!

21 Apr 09  /  Touchpuppet  /  No Comments  /  Zachary Hayes

Showcasing the design process for his Inochi concept, Takashi Murakami held a showcase last night which revolved around his robotic figure, Inochi. Held at the Kaikai Kiki Gallery in Tokyo, the show was an amazing display of just how comprehensive Murakami’s exhibitions can be. Showcasing his creative prowess and marketing genius, Murakami previewed ads, videos, and artwork, all revolving around his latest work. Aside from the show, Takashi had a run of Inochi figures, hand [...]

20 Apr 09  /  Art  /  No Comments  /  Zachary Hayes

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18 Apr 09  /  Uncategorized  /  No Comments  /  Zachary Hayes

I was looking to post something relevant to the retarded teabagging tea parties happening across the states. This is the best I could come up with.

16 Apr 09  /  Touchpuppet  /  No Comments  /  Zachary Hayes

View more of Alex’s work here.

16 Apr 09  /  Art  /  No Comments  /  Zachary Hayes