Takashi Murakami at the Gagosian, London

Having just added to the Google Doodle series earlier this week for summer solstice, the Superflat artist, Takashi Murakami will be unveiling new work in London next week.

The subject being human sexuality and its expression in Japanese animation and comic books, his exhibition is supported by these words, ”I think the Japanese male sexual complex originated in the two-dimensional world –animation, games and so on – which then transferred to small three-dimensional sculptures. But before my sculptures Miss Ko(1997) and My Lonesome Cowboy (1998), it had never been represented life-size”.

The Gagosian promises a selection of paintings and sculptures from the artist which will be available for viewing from 27 June -5 August.

Takashi Murakami | The Gagosian, London

Last night saw the preview night of Takashi Murakami’s latest pieces at the Gagosian’s smaller London gallery on Davies Street. The space at The Gagosian held three large works – two paintings from Murakami’s Time Bokan series and one huge piece featuring many of the artist’s well known KaiKai and Kiki characters. The preview made even more special with Mr. Murakami being present in person talking with everyone, signing and even do some live body painting.

London’s show has been arranged to accompany Murakami’s major exhibition at Bilbao’s Guggenheim in Spain. It will run until 9 April so no excuse not to go down to take a look.

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