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Paris’ iconic Grand Palais is collaborating with Perrotin Gallery to host an art scavenger hunt, where participants are invited to search for 20 free artworks by 20 artists, including a piece by Takashi Murakami. Called “Wanted!,” the project will take place over the course of 48 hours, from Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, and is free of […]

Takashi Murakami has put his own spin on Perrier’s signature packaging. The famed Japanese artist was tapped by the mineral water brand to design limited edition screen-printed glass bottles. Murakami incorporated his iconic smiling flower motif as well as his fan-favorite characters Kaikai and Kiki, resulting in a vibrant and playful presentation. Image via Perrier “When Perrier first approached me, I […]

The Supreme and Takashi Murakami collab tee in support of COVID-19 relief is, as expected, being flipped for outsized profits on resale sites. The tee was announced this week at a $60 price point, with all proceeds going to Help USA, an organization with a focus on ensuring “everyone has a place to call home.” Now, […]

For his 36th birthday, Kid Cudi was gifted a custom chain from Ben Baller featuring Takashi Murakami-approved artwork. Cudi gave fans a glimpse at the custom piece on IG and Twitter Friday, accurately deeming it a “fuckin’ masterpiece” consisting of “art level shit.” Last year, Ben Baller graced Cudi with a custom chain based on a design from […]

Ten thousand pieces of clothing. Artworks by Kaws and Futura. The first Levi’s jacket ever made. And more. The Japanese designer opens the doors to his archive in Tokyo. When NIGO® was 6 years old, he started collecting toys and figurines. One of the first things he got was a Donald Duck push puppet. But […]

As promised, Monday morning brought us an extended new feature on the inarguable influence of Virgil Abloh that includes legacy insight from the man himself and an assortment of his peers and admirers. The inspiring GQ Style piece is divided into chapters, starting with an exploration of Abloh’s artistic foundation in architecture. From there, we’re given behind-the-scenes […]