About the artwork
December Remember (2018) is an edition by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, emblematic of his visual universe saturated with floral motifs, bright colors and references to Japanese pop culture. The work features an explosion of smiling, pastel-hued flowers, arranged in a hypnotic network on a white background, in a style that is both childlike and ultra-constructed. Behind this apparent joy, Murakami evokes the passage of time and the fragility of memory. The title, December Remember, suggests a retrospective, intimate and melancholy look, in a visual language where emotions are translated by joyful yet repetitive, almost obsessive motifs. As is often the case with Murakami, the line between depth and lightness is blurred.
Expert opinion
Beneath its cheerful airs, December Remember returns us to the bittersweet nostalgia of remembrance, where every flower seems to smile, the better to mask the passing of time.
About the artist
Japanese artist born in 1962. Lives and works between New York, Munich and Tokyo. Graduate of the Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music. A disciple of Pop Art, he combines Japanese art with pop culture from the Land of the Rising Sun. Considered one of the most innovative artists of his time, Takashi Murakami's reputation extends far beyond the art world. Constantly blurring the boundaries between academic and commercial art, he promotes art as a veritable brand. He is best known for his collaborations with the world of luxury and fashion, including Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton. His works have been exhibited worldwide, including at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Château de Versailles. Takashi Murakami is represented by Galerie Perrotin.
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