AMBot | 05/11/2010 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The manga artist Takashi Murakami ventures into new territory. His manga characters are no longer just stars on the screen but will now adorn the bags of the renowned designer Louis Vuitton.
Among fans of anime art, Takashi Murakami has long been a household name. He gained international fame through his numerous paintings, which primarily focused on depicting various manga characters.
This time, however, the Japanese illustrator places his characters in an entirely new context. Thanks to his versatile work, Murakami is now considered one of the most important contemporary artists. Yet, his reputation as a manga pop-art artist did not come out of nowhere. Since his collaboration with luxury bag manufacturer Louis Vuitton, he has become more famous than ever. In the commercial for Superflat, Takashi masterfully blends the artistic aspect with contemporary fashion.
Among fans of anime art, Takashi Murakami has long been a household name. He gained international fame through his numerous paintings, which primarily focused on depicting various manga characters.
This time, however, the Japanese illustrator places his characters in an entirely new context. Thanks to his versatile work, Murakami is now considered one of the most important contemporary artists. Yet, his reputation as a manga pop-art artist did not come out of nowhere. Since his collaboration with luxury bag manufacturer Louis Vuitton, he has become more famous than ever. In the commercial for Superflat, Takashi masterfully blends the artistic aspect with contemporary fashion.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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