Takashi Murakami Instagrams New Work at Gagosian Gallery
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Takashi Murakami's upcoming exhibition of his newest painting and sculpture, "In the Land of the Dead, Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow", opens today, Monday, November 10, at Gagosian Gallery.
Last week, Murakami posted a few photos to his Instagram, revealing some of his newest sculpture work. As the opening of his latest gallery exhibition rapidly approaches, Murakami posted new Instagram photos of two stunning, large-scale sculptures.
A statement on the gallery website reads: "In totemic sculptures representing demons, religious sites, and self-portraits; and paintings that conflate classical Japanese techniques with Abstract Expressionist tropes, science-fiction, manga, and Buddhist and Shinto imagery, Murakami investigates the role of faith amid the inexorable transience and trauma of existence."
The Gagosian Gallery is hosting an exhibition of Murakami's newest sculptures and paintings, never before seen. The exhibition's opening reception takes place Monday, November 10 from 6-10 p.m., and will run through January 17, 2015.