Takashi Murakami is a contemporary artist from Japan. He works in fine arts media, such as painting and sculpture, fashion, merchandise, animation and is known for blurring the line between high and low arts.
Murakami is one of the most thought-provoking Japanese artists. His work ranges from cartoony paintings to quasi-minimalist sculptures to giant inflatable balloons to performance events to factory-produced watches, T-shirts, and other products.
