See the Work of Takashi Murakami alongside MFA Treasures of Japanese Art

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Takashi Murakami: Lineage of Eccentrics

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PREVIEW THE EXHIBITION

See contemporary works by Takashi Murakami, one of the most imaginative and important artists working today, juxtaposed with treasures from the MFA’s renowned collection of Japanese art. Murakami’s contemporary vision is richly inflected by a dynamic conversation with the historical past, framed by a creative dialogue with the great Japanese art historian, Professor Nobuo Tsuji. Together, Murakami and Professor Tsuji have chosen the objects on view in the exhibition, including paintings and sculpture created by the artist in direct response to Japanese masterpieces from the MFA’s collection, such as Soga Shōhaku’s 35-foot-long Dragon and Clouds (1763), and the Heiji Scroll (second half of the 13th century)—one of the most famous Japanese works of art outside Japan.

MFA members preview the exhibition from October 15 to 17, before it opens to the public, and enjoy a variety of additional benefits and perks, including an invite to the exclusive Member Opening on Sunday, October 22, 2017. Become a member to RSVP today.

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Takashi Murakami, ‘Dragon in Clouds—Red Mutation: The version I painted myself in annoyance after Professor Nobuo Tsuji told me, “Why don’t you paint something yourself for once?”’ (detail), 2010. Acrylic on canvas. 144 1/2 x 709 5/8 in. (3670 x 18000 mm). © 2010 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

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​Takashi Murakami, ‘Lots, Lots of Kaikai and Kiki,’ 2009. Acrylic and platinum leaf on canvas mounted on aluminum frame. 9.80 feet x 19.81 feet x 2 in. (300 x 608 x 5.08 cm), 5 panels. Steven Cohen collection, courtesy Heller Group. © 2009 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. 

Maurice Brazil Prendergast, Sunlight on the Piazzetta (detail), 1898–99. Watercolor over graphite pencil on paper. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Aldrich.

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