My parents came from the Kyushu Island in the Southern part of Japan to find work in Tokyo. So we could only… — Takashi Murakami Copy Share Image
In Japan, I am famous in certain special circles - mainly as someone who is trying to break down and enlighten the… — Takashi Murakami Copy Share Image
The way I formed my studio and how I organize things actually came out of the model of the Japanese animation studio… — Takashi Murakami Copy Share Image
I'm very sad to be compared with Warhol and The Factory, because I have no drugs, you know. We have no drug… — Takashi Murakami Copy Share Image
I actually feel like the phrase 'big in Japan' is not appropriate for me. The reason is that there are more people… — Takashi Murakami Copy Share Image
In Japan, I focus mostly on sending messages through Twitter, trying to spread my minority way of thinking. — Takashi Murakami Copy Share Image
My aesthetic sense was formed at a young age by what surrounded me: the narrow residential spaces of Japan and the mental… — Takashi Murakami Copy Share Image
The concept of minimalism is to relax. Like a Zen monk in training, it is something that brings equilibrium to the heart. I don't… — Takashi Murakami Copy Share Image
I'm always very interested in breeding. Raising cacti is breeding. My lotus plant collection is breeding. The insects are breeding. — Takashi Murakami Copy Share Image
Manga uses Japanese traditional structures in how to teach the student and to transmit a very direct message. You learn from the teacher by… — Takashi Murakami Copy Share Image
I don't think it's an unnatural thing at all for my collaborations or projects to be seen as art but entertainment at the same… — Takashi Murakami Copy Share Image
Every day, I have new ideas. It makes my brain tired, so I spend time taking care of company quality, finding new artists, and… — Takashi Murakami Copy Share Image
I've been immersed in manga since I was a kid. I grew up with this culture. So I started to think about how to… — Takashi Murakami Copy Share Image
I don't always enjoy curating, but I do believe it's part of my job. It's a good exercise for my brain, like warming up.… — Takashi Murakami Copy Share Image
Japanese people accept that art and commerce will be blended; and, in fact, they are surprised by the rigid and pretentious Western hierarchy of… — Takashi Murakami Copy Share Image
It's true that I pick up many ideas from different Japanese things. — Takashi Murakami Copy Share Image
I stopped worrying about competition in contemporary art. It feels a little bit more pure. That's where I am, one step back. — Takashi Murakami Copy Share Image
