Thats one of my favorite paintings fr, i got such an existential dread from it the first time i ever saw it, loved it. Its funny how subjective art can really be when u hear other peoples interpretations, how personal they can make it and how different ur own interpretation can be from them
Same. I saw it in a text book and I just couldn't stop staring at it. Those wide mad eyes, the ravenous manner of eating like you would rip meat off a bone. He looks so huge, so mad, wild, and filthy. And there in his hands a juxtaposition, a figure we're used to seeing in light images of innocent cherubs, a little pale thing just violated by the savagery. Whenever I see it I just get a nostalgic feeling of something that made me so uncomfortable but it fascinated me. Sorry for the ramble.
His artwork reminds me of Madoka Magica’s artstyle and it makes me wonder if the anime was inspired by him. I feel like there’s more context behind why he moved to the US and became what he didn’t like before. Though this is a short narrative in a biography, it did got me interested enough to do my own research on his work :)
maybe but the art style of the witches is mostly just the art style of the studio gekidan inu curry, who has a very whimsical and creepy ish art style.
That was a two minute corporate-hosted video repeating the narrative that art fails if it's not "genuine", which is itself a commercialized trope pushing people to consume harder, something more "genuine".
@@sboinkthelegday3892Art doesn't fail if it isn't genuine, but you have to admit, there is a difference between selling yourself out to survive, and selling yourself for popularity
I enjoyed the video and I learned something about Tekashi Murakami I didn't know before but I would argue that the change from cynical to commercialism to using it doesn't mean it's an inherently negative change or even that he necessarily even likes it The framing under this makes tha answer lean toward some kind of hypocritical statement but I'd argue that his actions and readiness to do collaborations could also mean that through studying character design and mass appeal and exaggerating the colors of a character, that he gained an appreciation for the characters' appeal I think it's an interesting argument but I do wish that more interviews or quotes came from Murakami himself because it could seem like you're trying to push a narrative that isn't backed up by his actual intensions and may confuse the audience Anyway, good video I liked it
valid feedback! yes this was more of a narrative essay. i had some extra lines that I removed bc ultimately it was meant for short form but they would've addressed exactly what you said. One was bringing up the fact that he realized the diff between the US art industry vs japan when he said "It's a business." I also had a line talking about how his actions were from a place of satire which can make you view his choices from a different perspective. Going to the US despite not wanting to have western influence, becoming more universally accepted and commercially successful, etc.
@@kuya5k Makes sense It's hard to convey all of this in the shorts format I'll assume it's cross posted but if you do happen to have sources for a vid, I think you could fit it into the description As for the info, alot of people in shorts in this format have their head go over the article's headline in the foux greenscreen or they can put the "quote" over so someone could search it I think possibly the piece could be rearranged in this format to only say 1 or 2 examples at the start and exchange that with more pertinent info about his perspectives but I also do see the value in re-itterating the examples for the clarity of the point in kind of an essay format It is definitely tough to have depthful and well researched videos fit into 2 minutes though, no matter the conveyance They're crunching people nowadays But I do appreciate the focus on an artist because art history of course seems to be talked about less and less in a world that obfuscates artists and their creations more and since you got a seemingly new-ish RUclips channel, I wanted to at least try to give some constructive criticism Of course, the challenge is really parcing what criticism works for what you're going for and which doesn't but I just wanted to say what I noticed just because I feel like you're willing to take it into account Cheers
@@MapleMilk Interesting that you mention the art history part. I feel like I haven’t seen a lot of art history that included modern artists or artists that go beyond white/male/etc.
@@rosennacht7624 I noticed that that's just an issue with art history in general Video Games and Film have the opposite problem where the limitations of the mediums mean that most people don't wanna go back because of a perceived difficulty But art history is stuck in the idea of the "canon" Seeing someone mention art history past the 60s is rare, honestly Which is weird because if anything, art history has accelerated recently But I think the accepted stories of art history are only things considered "high art" and anything being seen and consumed to a mass audience isn't seen the same way Like Murakami is probably hugely influencing artists right now but art history is stuck in the old gallery circuit ideas for some reason I am a fan of random Twitter artists who draw cute OC drawings as much as I am for Monet But I think giving the average person value while they're alive would destroy the insular gatekeepy idea of "the artist" that these places push I will say local galleries are better about this but it's like a manga panel that's one of the most beautiful and detailed thing ever created isn't seen the same as an experimental performance piece by some guy in Chicago I am actually really pro abstract art but I think the issue is that formal art is made to appeal to rich people rather than show an artist's freedom of expression, you know? Long story short, any information about an artist that is actually practiced and communicating something dense or even not is worth being shown and covered i be yapping lol
Japanese reaction to occupation is a very interesting case study in conservative and progressive perspectives on a shared enemy. I never realized he had a part in that story though it’s obvious now that you mentioned it.
Fiu! Turns out he's just a massive hypocrite! For a moment I thought he killed somebody or was a toxic person... or worse, touched children. I can live with him being a hypocrite.
@@gustavofoxy1 That's true, but at least he's not a pedo or a toxic, abusive maggot. Never forget Illuminaughty! Her unmasking was a shock compared to this.
In a sense, he’s the kind of entrepreneur who started out with big ideas like throwing everything he hated about America and it’s influence on Japan in their faces, realized people are either too stupid or don’t care enough to get the subtext, and then realized he could use that shallowness to get ahead. In other words, he realized if you can’t beat em, bleed em. In other other words, he’s Zeus, because in killing Saturn, he merely ends up becoming the new king of the gods and is destined to be overthrown just as he overthrew
Like the video style, agree with some of the points of other commenters re:depth but your analytical style makes it pretty clear you get this level. I'm sure you can find ways to make the format a better reflection of your thought process :)
Im spanish. When i was a child, i was carrying a bunch of books my father had, some were artbooks of my country. I dropped one and it opened on a page that featured Saturno devorando a sus hijos. I didn't sleep that night and it's been in my mind ever since. That was the first time i ever saw it 😅 I cannot imagine what that house he spent those depressing years looked like with all those disturbing paintings, some even painted right on the walls. He really expressed trauma and despair perfectly. Murakami.......... not so much.
Expectation: a juxtaposition of bright colors and nightmarish visuals, centering on the cosmic horror and despair of imperialism and commodification. Reality: Harajuku Britto
Different perspective: this was his life purpose he changed something that he hated into something he could profit from. He hated superficial art in Japan said fuck that and brought it to America. I think that’s badass LOWKEY. I’m proud of him even if he isn’t.
Dude, 1:25 just by that single character, that drawing of his i was able to recognize who made the "KIDS SEE GHOSTS" cover art. For me thats the very example of what style should be, recognizable from just how uniquely and extravagant it is to the eye, still representing who you are and the fragments of your story, takashi is a genius for being able to make his style an eye captivating recognizable lense of his life, his inner struggles, and his cynical views on modernist bastardization of art, how it's sold and used for consumism rather than portraying an idea, or showcasing culture, it's just made for mere money and to keep selling.. wild.
There are many things in japan that seem super-superficial atleast thats what i see from videos talking about how japanese store workers are like actors with their forced looking expressions and mannerisms
U either live long enough to see yourself become kawaii or die the edgy guy
The reverse works too lmao
Dam was gunna post the hero villian metaphore 🤙🦾
from goya to kanye to newjeans. damn
didn't knew he made the graduation album cover until i saw this video tbh
NewJeans?OMG
Bought the album as soon as I saw the new album and the new songs lmao
@@L1ly_Panda did u just say, OH MY OH MY GO- 🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I miss the old kanye
Thats one of my favorite paintings fr, i got such an existential dread from it the first time i ever saw it, loved it. Its funny how subjective art can really be when u hear other peoples interpretations, how personal they can make it and how different ur own interpretation can be from them
Same. I saw it in a text book and I just couldn't stop staring at it. Those wide mad eyes, the ravenous manner of eating like you would rip meat off a bone. He looks so huge, so mad, wild, and filthy. And there in his hands a juxtaposition, a figure we're used to seeing in light images of innocent cherubs, a little pale thing just violated by the savagery.
Whenever I see it I just get a nostalgic feeling of something that made me so uncomfortable but it fascinated me.
Sorry for the ramble.
Hates western influence… then gets heavily involved in western art🗿
That ‘Mr.Dob’ monster around the end..did anyone recall that head chomping monster like entity from the og Madoka Magica series ?
Yeah that was my immediate thought.
Wouldn’t be surprised if Bebe was inspired by his style.
*CHARLOTTE!*
I love Charlotte, easily my favorite witch in Madoka
@@Cure_Hanano that’s just the art style of gekidan inu curry, the animation studio.
His artwork reminds me of Madoka Magica’s artstyle and it makes me wonder if the anime was inspired by him.
I feel like there’s more context behind why he moved to the US and became what he didn’t like before. Though this is a short narrative in a biography, it did got me interested enough to do my own research on his work :)
maybe but the art style of the witches is mostly just the art style of the studio gekidan inu curry, who has a very whimsical and creepy ish art style.
I think Charlotte appearance may be directly influenced by his art, specially the second form
i'm thinking that he might have gotten over his biases after experiencing the country that he thought was the root of it all
That was very deep and detailed. Through your video, I have a new found appreciation for an artist I once loved but then hated... Thank you!
That was a two minute corporate-hosted video repeating the narrative that art fails if it's not "genuine", which is itself a commercialized trope pushing people to consume harder, something more "genuine".
@@sboinkthelegday3892Art doesn't fail if it isn't genuine, but you have to admit, there is a difference between selling yourself out to survive, and selling yourself for popularity
Ah yes the classic ironic fun posting becomes unironic fun posting
I dig his art. I like the layers of meaning and condtradiction. It's both happy and despairing, both genuine and ironic.
I enjoyed the video and I learned something about Tekashi Murakami I didn't know before but I would argue that the change from cynical to commercialism to using it doesn't mean it's an inherently negative change or even that he necessarily even likes it
The framing under this makes tha answer lean toward some kind of hypocritical statement but I'd argue that his actions and readiness to do collaborations could also mean that through studying character design and mass appeal and exaggerating the colors of a character, that he gained an appreciation for the characters' appeal
I think it's an interesting argument but I do wish that more interviews or quotes came from Murakami himself because it could seem like you're trying to push a narrative that isn't backed up by his actual intensions and may confuse the audience
Anyway, good video
I liked it
valid feedback! yes this was more of a narrative essay. i had some extra lines that I removed bc ultimately it was meant for short form but they would've addressed exactly what you said. One was bringing up the fact that he realized the diff between the US art industry vs japan when he said "It's a business." I also had a line talking about how his actions were from a place of satire which can make you view his choices from a different perspective. Going to the US despite not wanting to have western influence, becoming more universally accepted and commercially successful, etc.
@@kuya5k Makes sense
It's hard to convey all of this in the shorts format
I'll assume it's cross posted but if you do happen to have sources for a vid, I think you could fit it into the description
As for the info, alot of people in shorts in this format have their head go over the article's headline in the foux greenscreen or they can put the "quote" over so someone could search it
I think possibly the piece could be rearranged in this format to only say 1 or 2 examples at the start and exchange that with more pertinent info about his perspectives but I also do see the value in re-itterating the examples for the clarity of the point in kind of an essay format
It is definitely tough to have depthful and well researched videos fit into 2 minutes though, no matter the conveyance
They're crunching people nowadays
But I do appreciate the focus on an artist because art history of course seems to be talked about less and less in a world that obfuscates artists and their creations more
and since you got a seemingly new-ish RUclips channel, I wanted to at least try to give some constructive criticism
Of course, the challenge is really parcing what criticism works for what you're going for and which doesn't but I just wanted to say what I noticed just because I feel like you're willing to take it into account
Cheers
@@MapleMilk Interesting that you mention the art history part. I feel like I haven’t seen a lot of art history that included modern artists or artists that go beyond white/male/etc.
@@rosennacht7624 I noticed that that's just an issue with art history in general
Video Games and Film have the opposite problem where the limitations of the mediums mean that most people don't wanna go back because of a perceived difficulty
But art history is stuck in the idea of the "canon"
Seeing someone mention art history past the 60s is rare, honestly
Which is weird because if anything, art history has accelerated recently
But I think the accepted stories of art history are only things considered "high art" and anything being seen and consumed to a mass audience isn't seen the same way
Like Murakami is probably hugely influencing artists right now but art history is stuck in the old gallery circuit ideas for some reason
I am a fan of random Twitter artists who draw cute OC drawings as much as I am for Monet
But I think giving the average person value while they're alive would destroy the insular gatekeepy idea of "the artist" that these places push
I will say local galleries are better about this but it's like
a manga panel that's one of the most beautiful and detailed thing ever created isn't seen the same as an experimental performance piece by some guy in Chicago
I am actually really pro abstract art but I think the issue is that formal art is made to appeal to rich people rather than show an artist's freedom of expression, you know?
Long story short, any information about an artist that is actually practiced and communicating something dense or even not is worth being shown and covered
i be yapping lol
@@MapleMilk well you're a really good yappasaurus. I enjoyed reading your comments
I just hope the guy actually found joy and happiness.
Japanese reaction to occupation is a very interesting case study in conservative and progressive perspectives on a shared enemy. I never realized he had a part in that story though it’s obvious now that you mentioned it.
great analysis!!! very concise but not too condensed
You cant beat the system. You might be able to game it. But if you try and stand in front of it, it will devour your, like Saturn.
Fiu! Turns out he's just a massive hypocrite!
For a moment I thought he killed somebody or was a toxic person... or worse, touched children.
I can live with him being a hypocrite.
Who's not a hypocrite in this day and age, the only difference here is that he's a famous hypocrite.
@@gustavofoxy1 Honestly better than a pedo hypocrite, or an abusive partner.
Never forget Illuminaughty!
@@gustavofoxy1 That's true, but at least he's not a pedo or a toxic, abusive maggot.
Never forget Illuminaughty! Her unmasking was a shock compared to this.
Thank god
Well everybody's a hypocrite at some point in time just matters how big of a hypocrite you are
They are both Takashi, he consumed his moral code to survive in our consumerist state
It seems like his young self saw a prophetic vision of what he would become through the painting of Goya. Like gazing into a crystal ball.
fire analysis, subbed
He is nowhere near a sellout
In a sense, he’s the kind of entrepreneur who started out with big ideas like throwing everything he hated about America and it’s influence on Japan in their faces, realized people are either too stupid or don’t care enough to get the subtext, and then realized he could use that shallowness to get ahead. In other words, he realized if you can’t beat em, bleed em. In other other words, he’s Zeus, because in killing Saturn, he merely ends up becoming the new king of the gods and is destined to be overthrown just as he overthrew
Somehow Mr DOB remind of the monsters from Madoka magica
Multiple eyes cute face and terrifying impression
holy shit that was a amazing video keep that shit up
Like the video style, agree with some of the points of other commenters re:depth but your analytical style makes it pretty clear you get this level. I'm sure you can find ways to make the format a better reflection of your thought process :)
Im spanish. When i was a child, i was carrying a bunch of books my father had, some were artbooks of my country. I dropped one and it opened on a page that featured Saturno devorando a sus hijos. I didn't sleep that night and it's been in my mind ever since. That was the first time i ever saw it 😅
I cannot imagine what that house he spent those depressing years looked like with all those disturbing paintings, some even painted right on the walls. He really expressed trauma and despair perfectly.
Murakami.......... not so much.
Expectation: a juxtaposition of bright colors and nightmarish visuals, centering on the cosmic horror and despair of imperialism and commodification.
Reality: Harajuku Britto
This is such a good video!Gave me chills!🖤🖤🖤
H does not have a dark side
You have a dark side
He has a light side
LOL one of his art pieces is in a game called "Just Dance 2014" 😂
He met Kanye West, hes never going to fail.
Being a sellout to simply survive is one thing, being a sellout for the money is another.
We all need to survive.
When I saw a Goya mention in the comments and “a painting that disturbed him so much…” I went
🐟🚽 “oh, that’s Saturn Devouring His Son” and it was
Different perspective: this was his life purpose he changed something that he hated into something he could profit from. He hated superficial art in Japan said fuck that and brought it to America. I think that’s badass LOWKEY. I’m proud of him even if he isn’t.
Both of them
Becoming a caricature of yourself it's what happened to Tim Burton and Ned Flander, Sponge Bob, etc... now I can add him to my list
nice review , subbed
Dude, 1:25 just by that single character, that drawing of his i was able to recognize who made the "KIDS SEE GHOSTS" cover art. For me thats the very example of what style should be, recognizable from just how uniquely and extravagant it is to the eye, still representing who you are and the fragments of your story, takashi is a genius for being able to make his style an eye captivating recognizable lense of his life, his inner struggles, and his cynical views on modernist bastardization of art, how it's sold and used for consumism rather than portraying an idea, or showcasing culture, it's just made for mere money and to keep selling.. wild.
Oh god that’s terrifying
Interesting topic for a vid, however.... is that a red edition flip titanium pen you have your mic clipped to?
it's the pen type-C by CW&T!
do u blame him tho
The only thing I'm focusing on is his sofubi Kaiju toy
Oh yo, that's the guy who made the art for Yameii and Deko's Nu Radio!
Mr. DOB very much resembles Charlotte from Madoka Magica. Wonder if PMMM took inspiration from his work?
the legend takashi murakami from japan
Holy s*# I just predicted the exact painting he got traumatized by
Was worried this was gonna be about 6ix9ine by the thumbnail💀
There are many things in japan that seem super-superficial atleast thats what i see from videos talking about how japanese store workers are like actors with their forced looking expressions and mannerisms
Simple, both.
Is that the final boss of Yo Kai Watch 1? 💀
God I remember learning about this guy in year 1😢
Dob is cool. I like it
This video is great keep it uo
Both.....
IS THAT DANDICUS DANUCIFER
Both
Some might say he has a double life
Damn, I kind of don't care
Takashi murakami does not have a dark side
You have a dark side
Takashi murakami has a light side
Real talk, this guy is a joke
He’s neither of the 2 in the traumatizing painting for him he saw in muesem. Takashi is Takashi …. Don’t limit him to olden days and ways. ❤❤❤
cringe wit dat last statement bro cmon
man this is art discourse there's much more cringe things in the world 😭
System my ass, he just makes cool stuff