Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin, Paris
Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1995

Paris, Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin, Takashi Murakami, June - July 1995

This work is in very good condition overall. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the sides and edges of the canvas. Under ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
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“DOB has become the single most represented subject in Murakami’s oeuvre. From its early manifestations as signage, it has become the subject of numerous paintings, sculptures, inflatables, and collectibles. But in contrast to Walt Disney, for whom the character Mickey Mouse became the brand identity with which he built his corporation, Murakami has created a constantly evolving character that embodies all the complexities and nuances of his ever-changing personal and corporate identity. How DOB came into existence and what it symbolizes are two different things; what began as a flat, humorous, benign character morphed into one who can be alternately monstrous, irrefutably dark, and frighteningly aggressive, while simultaneously evoking cuteness.” Paul Schimmel, (“Making Murakami,” Exh. Cat., The Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles (and travelling), ©MURAKAMI, 2007, p. 67)