Takashi Murakami
Japanese contemporary artist, film director (born in 1962)
1962 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Japanese contemporary artist, film director (born in 1962)
Born
February 1, 1962
Age
~64 years
Name Origin
Japanese
Timeline
film director, sculptor, painter
JapanBorn in Itabashi
1962
Born in Itabashi (1962-02-01)
Present
Age ~64
About
Takashi Murakami is a Japanese contemporary artist. He works in fine arts as well as commercial media and is known for blurring the line between high and low arts. His work draws from the aesthetic characteristics of the Japanese artistic tradition and the nature of postwar Japanese culture. He has designed covers for several hip hop albums, namely Kanye West's Graduation (2007), Future's eponymous fifth studio album (2017), West and Kid Cudi's Kids See Ghosts (2018), and Juice Wrld's posthumous The Party Never Ends (2024).
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Who is Takashi Murakami?+
Takashi Murakami is a Japanese contemporary artist. He works in fine arts as well as commercial media and is known for blurring the line between high and low arts. His work draws from the aesthetic characteristics of the Japanese artistic tradition and the nature of postwar Japanese culture. He has
What does the name Takashi mean?+
The name Takashi means "undifferentiated Japanese kana male given name (たかし)". It is of Japanese origin.
When was Takashi Murakami born?+
Takashi Murakami was born on February 1, 1962.
Name Meaning
undifferentiated Japanese kana male given name (たかし)
The name Takashi is of Japanese origin, meaning "undifferentiated Japanese kana male given name (たかし)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Takashi — February 1, 1962
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Guestbook
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
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