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Takashi Murakami

Roppongi hills MONOPOLY

2004

Printed cardboard box avec game components

26 × 51 × 6 cm

Roppongi Hills Edition

Location: Paris, France

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380 € 380.0 EUR 380 €

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About the artwork

The Monopoly game box features a vibrant,illustrative design characteristic of Takashi Murakami's artistic vocabulary. Dominant on a bright blue background are various characters and motifs,including the artist's signature smiling flowers,the whimsical Mr. DOB,and other cartoon-like figures. The design incorporates elements of the traditional Monopoly game,such as the Monopoly Man character,alongside depictions of the Roppongi Hills complex in Tokyo,which is transformed into a fantastical landscape. A prominent feature is a large,colorful vortex of flowers emanating from one of the Roppongi Hills towers,suggesting a dynamic energy or perhaps a commentary on urban development and nature.

Expert opinion

This work exemplifies the artist's engagement with commercial products and his "Superflat" aesthetic,which blurs the lines between high art and popular culture. Its position in the art market is as a collectible multiple,appealing to both art collectors interested in contemporary Japanese art and enthusiasts of designer toys or limited-edition collaborations. The market for such items is generally stable,supported by the artist's international recognition and consistent demand for his branded products and multiples.

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.

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