Casa Brutus – Number 288: Takashi Murakami and Kyoto

Casa BRUTUS is a monthly publication from Magazine House. It is a lifestyle and design magazine that presents beautiful living topics such as design, fashion, architecture, gourmet food, travel, art, and more. The magazine is released on the 10th of each month. 

(Japanese language only!)

TAKASHI MURAKAMI Mononoke Kyoto
Takashi Murakami and Kyoto

*The April issue of "Casa BRUTUS" (regular edition) does not come with any special supplements.

We will guide you to the deep world of Kyoto and art!

Takashi Murakami's large-scale solo exhibition, which has been a huge hit since its opening, is currently being held at the Kyocera Museum of Art, Kyoto.
Murakami studied Japanese painting at university and was greatly influenced by the painters of the Edo period.
The theme of the exhibition, which deals with the city and history of Kyoto, was "Mononoke."
On the surface, Kyoto has an image of glamor and elegance, but there are many "otherworldly" spots that have been passed down since ancient times.
From the surprising picture matching that challenged the eccentric painters of the Edo period,
There's even Murakami's version of ``Heiankyo,'' which depicts the four gods of Kyoto (Seiryu, Byakko, Suzaku, and Genbu).
Using Murakami's works as clues, we will guide you to the deep world of Kyoto!

EXHIBITION
Takashi Murakami's first large-scale solo exhibition in Japan in 8 years: Mononoke Kyoto!
1 Mononoke Rakuchu Rakugaizu
2 Four Gods and Hexagonal Spiral Hall
3 DOB Okanki
4 Fujin Raijin Wonderland
5 Mononoke Yugitan
6 Gozan-kun and the Ancient Capital Saijiki

REFERENCE
Explanation of Takashi Murakami's original story.
1 Traditional Yamato-e and the flatness of the Rinpa school.
2 Exploring the origin of “Hexagonal Spiral Hall”.
3 Masterpieces that remain in art history, from the Rinpa school to Nanga.

DIALOGUE
Takashi Murakami's new knowledge from the past as revealed to the exhibition planner.

MONONOKE MAP
Mononoke Kyoto map protected by the four gods.

FIVE SHRINES TOUR
``Kyoto Five Shrines Tour'' that takes you around the four shrines of the four gods and Heian Shrine.

MONONOKE TRIP
Do you feel the presence of a real “Mononoke”? Guide to otherworldly spots in Kyoto.

TIMELINE
A chronology of Takashi Murakami's bizarre life as an artist.

MURAKAMI WORLD
Keywords to understand Takashi Murakami, from the studio to the collection.

RIMPA STYLE & LINEAGE OF ECCENTRICS
The genealogy of Rinpa & fantasy and Takashi Murakami.

SOTATSU
Murakami goes to see the paintings of Sotatsu Tawaraya, whom he respects.

DIGITAL
A thorough analysis of Takashi Murakami's NFT project.

MY FAVORITES
Takashi Murakami's favorite Kyoto spot revealed to the public.

FASHION SPECIAL 2024 SS
MODERN ARCHITECTURE IN KYOTO
Tour nine precious modern buildings that have been passed down in Kyoto.

Regulars
Takashi Honma before and after TANGE
Sho Sakurai's journey to learn Kenchiku.
Ancient and Modern East and West Kashiyuka Shoten
Tomomi Nagayama Design Hunter
Keiko Kodera Restaurant Forecast
Nekomura from Yoriko Hoshi's girlfriend's casa
Chill Cars Well-designed cars that are loved through the ages.

Language: Japanese