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His works puts Japanese psychology under a magnifying glass, exploring the country's relationship with globalisation and consumerism
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Interview with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami about a series of works being exhibited in Dubai. All Photos: Antonie Robertson / The National; 2022 TM/KK Co, Ltd; all rights reserved
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The artist curated a collection of highlights from his most notable series
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The artist created Mr DOB in 1993 as an exploration of the predatory psychological practices of mass marketing campaigns
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Inspired by Doraemon and Sonic the Hedgehog, the character represents Murakami's efforts to transcend American pop art
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Murakami's signature Superflat style draws together visual elements from Japan's fine arts and pop culture
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The sculpture Together with the Flower Parent and Child
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Earlier this year, the artist launched his NFT collection, Murakami.Flowers
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His works puts Japanese psychology under a magnifying glass, exploring the country's relationship with globalisation and consumerism
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/B66WWITBGNDMZLMKOFV5OK6EPY.jpg?smart=true&auth=87a3b84740d32a0d127130940889805bbed99644689f3595908a01c09f1c91be&width=400&height=225)
Interview with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami about a series of works being exhibited in Dubai. All Photos: Antonie Robertson / The National; 2022 TM/KK Co, Ltd; all rights reserved
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The artist curated a collection of highlights from his most notable series
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The artist created Mr DOB in 1993 as an exploration of the predatory psychological practices of mass marketing campaigns
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/VYXISVHRTNAVDBL76KMVGU4AVU.jpg?smart=true&auth=f5d6b8a061f8d4b8f85d2ae320772bd7545acaa93dc08d132370b7daeced91f6&width=400&height=225)
Inspired by Doraemon and Sonic the Hedgehog, the character represents Murakami's efforts to transcend American pop art
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/54HJ66VDMFH5FB7BDA6ELRG6MA.jpg?smart=true&auth=ea3bf84d4319aa6a2ea3d0bfdeb1271f0db7b601cb6dab7f506c74da14e6e4af&width=400&height=225)
Murakami's signature Superflat style draws together visual elements from Japan's fine arts and pop culture
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The sculpture Together with the Flower Parent and Child
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Earlier this year, the artist launched his NFT collection, Murakami.Flowers
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His works puts Japanese psychology under a magnifying glass, exploring the country's relationship with globalisation and consumerism
Takashi Murakami: An interview with the legendary Japanese artist who broke all the rules
The Pop Art pioneer, known for crossing and bridging creative boundaries, speaks about his past work and future plans during a visit to Dubai
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Hareth Al Bustani
14 December, 2022
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