Contemporary Japanese Artists and the Superflat Movement
I was lucky enough to have participated in the Japanese Immersion program offered by my local school district from kindergarten through 12th grade. During that time, I'd become fluent in the language, have the chance to visit Japan and attend school there, and as a whole gained a completely unique world view from some of my peers. Understanding the history and culture of a country so different to your own can add to your appreciation as well as critique of your own society and life. Being so enmeshed in Japan and its language also meant I was exposed to a lot of Japanese art and music as well. So much so that I was able to find a few artists which remain some of my favorites ever. 727 by ζδΈι (Takashi Murakami), 2004, Synthetic polymer paint on canvas Takashi Murakami is inarguably the most widely recognizable name in the Japanese art world, as his influence has now reached beyond fans of the visual arts. Especially within the last 10 years or so, his pieces have become extremel