Takashi Murakami is a Japanese Pop Artist influenced by Japanese manga and anime. He is one of the most prolific contemporary artists in Japan and around the world. His art is controversial and mind boggling, flowing with color and contemporary social issues of Japanese culture. This is the second time in the 2 years that Château de Versailles opens their prestigious doors to a Pop Artist. Of course in Murakami style the exhibition is being heavily criticized by the people who claim Murakami's work is tasteless and not to the standards of the traditional Versailles Palace. Protests have ensued but the exhibition will open as planned. Its a nice juxtaposition to put something so modern in front of something so classic. It gives Versailles color and vibe it has never had before.
Murakami's Exhibition opens September 14th.
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