Takashi Murakami quotes

Takashi Murakami is a renowned Japanese contemporary artist, celebrated for blending traditional Japanese art with pop culture. His signature "Superflat" style features vibrant colors, playful motifs, and commentary on consumerism. He has achieved global recognition, collaborating with luxury brands and influencing both art and fashion worlds. Here are 9 of his quotes:

Japanese people accept that art and commerce will be blended; and, in fact, they are surprised by the rigid and pretentious Western hierarchy of 'high art.'

Takashi Murakami

My parents came from the Kyushu Island in the Southern part of Japan to find work in Tokyo. So we could only afford to live downtown, in a low-income area. It was just by the river, and whenever a typhoon came around, we were under water up to, like, here. That's the kind of place we lived in.

Takashi Murakami

I always have stress.

Takashi Murakami

In Japan, I focus mostly on sending messages through Twitter, trying to spread my minority way of thinking.

Takashi Murakami

Rather than a big figure, I guess you could say I'm more of an influential minority symbol.

Takashi Murakami

Like many other kids, I liked watching anime.

Takashi Murakami

Manga uses Japanese traditional structures in how to teach the student and to transmit a very direct message. You learn from the teacher by watching from behind his back. The whole teacher-master thing is part of Asian culture, I think.

Takashi Murakami

I'm always very interested in breeding. Raising cacti is breeding. My lotus plant collection is breeding. The insects are breeding.

Takashi Murakami