What are Takashi Murakami's flowers?

Takashi Murakami’s Flowers have made an indelible mark on pop culture. Murakami first became captivated by flowers as an art teacher in the 80s when he had his students draw flowers for practice. Now, his iconic joyful smiley flowers are an international mainstay. This is based on the artwork’s average dimension. Turn Red!

Who is Takashi Murakami?

Takashi Murakami’s Flowers have made an indelible mark on pop culture. Murakami first became captivated by flowers as an art teacher in the 80s when he had his students draw flowers for practice. Now, his iconic joyful smiley flowers are an international mainstay.

What does Murakami's smiling flowers represent?

While his flowers appear carefree and charming, Murakami’s smiling floral figures have darker purposes. In a 2005 article from the New York Times, the artist stated that the smiling Flowers represented suppressed, paradoxical sentiments and Japanese locals traumatized by the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings of 1945.

What does Murakami believe about Japanese culture?

Murakami believes that Japanese culture has been defined by the flattening between high art and low art. This means there is very little to distinguish them from one another. Murakami's contribution to the Japanese Superflat art movement has been tremendous, he's put the movement on the map.