The Tashaki Murakami exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum is everything a well done retrospective of a current and great artist should be. The paintings were well displayed, his masterpieces new and old were present, as well as meaningful glimses into different media, colloborations, and a well thought out path that brought his career to life.
His interest in High Art vs. Commercialism made a play, as did his thoughts on globalization, and sex vs. society. A Kanye West Movie video played in a room covered with Carpet by his desing. Giant acrylic paintings hung next to his Louis Vuitton Purse collection. His stunning paintings contrasted with $10 stuffed animals of his favorite characters. He combines Ancient Japanese styling with his new streamlined characters, and adds a unique sanding technique to end with a completely unique style.
If you have the way and the means, GO SEE IT NOW. It runs through July 13th.
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