Tag Archives: Kaikai Kiki

Openings: Christie’s x Murakami – “Tohoku-Pacific Earthquake Benefit” Auction @ Gagosian

Posted on November 1, 2011 by juggernut3

We recently broke news of a special benefit auction, New Day, created by  Takashi Murakami’s Kaikai Kiki Co. & Christie’s to help the victims of the tragic Tohoku-Pacific Earthquake. Last week, AM stopped by to catch the special viewing of the fresh … Continue reading →

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Openings: “TRANSFORM” @ Sho Gallery

Posted on December 19, 2010 by juggernut3

AM recently attended a great show at the Sho Gallery in Brooklyn. The group exhibition entitled TRANSFORM showcased the paintings and sculptures of 30 artists that work for or have worked at Takashi Murakami’s Kaikai Kiki Studios. Although this show … Continue reading →

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Openings: Rei Sato – Peter & The Wolf Installation for Works & Process @ Guggenheim

Posted on December 14, 2010 by juggernut3

On Saturday afternoon, AM was invited to attend the opening for “Works & Process” at the Guggenheim Museum. The annual production of Sergei Prokofiev’s children’s classic Peter & The Wolf has become a local holiday tradition that brings together some … Continue reading →

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Todd Selby Visits Mr.’s Studio and Home

Posted on February 12, 2010 by AM Editor

Our friends at TWBE let us know about photographer Todd Selby’s latest photo-documentation of artists within their spaces, this time with Mr., one of Takashi Murakami’s protégés. Selby had a chance to photograph the eccentric Japanese artist in his studio … Continue reading →

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Openings: Aya Takano – “Reintegrating Worlds” @ Skarstedt Gallery

Posted on November 11, 2009 by AM Editor

Last Saturday night, Upper East Side’s Skarstedt Gallery hosted the opening of one of the most exciting shows so far this art season – Japanese pop-art star Aya Takano’s “Reintegrating Worlds.” The exhibition, which is Takano’s second solo with the … Continue reading →

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Preview: “Sacred Monsters” @ Tufts University Art Gallery

Posted on September 4, 2009 by AM Editor

On September 10, the Tufts University Art Gallery in Medford, MA (Boston) will open its Fall season with a must-see exhibition entitled “Sacred Monsters: Everyday Animism in Contemporary Japanese Art and Anime.” The show examines representations of mythical spirits, gods … Continue reading →

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Takashi Murakami’s Geisai 12 Art Fair

Posted on March 16, 2009 by AM Editor

AM was excited to have been in attendance for the 12th installment of Takashi Murakami’s self-represented artist art fair, Geisai, held in Tokyo, Sunday March 8. It was quite an experience, with hundreds of young and emerging artists presenting their … Continue reading →

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Previews: I Know What You’re Thinking @ Sloan Fine Art

Posted on March 11, 2009 by AM Editor

Next Wednesday, March 18th, Sloan Fine Art will be opening a new three-person show entitled I Know What You’re Thinking, featuring the work of Seonna Hong (above), Caroline Hwang and Saelee Oh. Seonna Hong is a multi-talented artist working in … Continue reading →

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New Mr. and Chiho Aoshima prints

Posted on October 6, 2008 by AM Editor

Takashi Murakami‘s company, Kaikai Kiki, had announced the release of new limited edition offset prints by Japanese pop artists Mr. and Chiho Aoshima. As the announcement was made on Kaikai Kiki’s Japanese-language Web site, the details are not clear. AM … Continue reading →

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