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“We want to see the newest things. That is because we want to see the future, even if only momentarily. It is the moment in which, even if we don't completely understand what we have glimpsed, we are nonetheless touched by it. This is what we have come to call art.”

Quote by Takashi Murakami

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Takashi Murakami

Takashi Murakami, born on February 1, 1962, is a contemporary artist from Japan. Known for his unique blend of traditional Japanese art with Western modern art styles, his works have gained global popularity among both the art world and the public. more

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