Takashi Murakami Reworks Trauma and Tradition at Cleveland Museum of Art
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Takashi Murakamiis touching down in Ohio to unveilStepping on the Tail of a Rainbow, his latest exhibition at theCleveland Museum of Art(CMA). Expanding on its initial 2022presentationat The Broad, the show casts the celebrated artist in a more edgy and acidic light, featuring never-before-seen installations and exclusive new works that take viewers beneath the surface of his candy-colored, Superflat world.
The exhibition draws titular cues from 'In the Land of the Dead, Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow' (2014), an 82-foot-long painting inspired by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Serving as both a visual anchor and thematic guide, the piece reflects Murakami's continued interest in the cultural aftermath of tragedy. Through bold hues and layered symbolism, he navigates historical trauma — the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the COVID-19 pandemic — bringing light to how creative resilience and grief often go hand-in-hand.
At the heart of the museum's Family Atrium lies a yumedono, or 'dream hall,' modeled in a traditional Kyoto architectural style. Inspired in part by the 2024 seriesShōgun, Murakami tapped the show's art directors and co-creators to create the installation. Inside, four new paintings reimagine traditional animal motifs with future-facing sensibility.
Additional highlights include a handful of works from the museum's permanent collection, digitally reimagined by the artist – a technique recently used in his concurrentJAPONISMEexhibition at Gagosian in New York. Beyond the works on view, for $5,000 USD, CMA is also offering a series of custom portraits sketched and signed by the artist himself. Offered in three styles, all proceeds from the limited-edition print sales will go towards a recreation of the show's yumedono.
The exhibition will be open to the public starting May 25 and will remain on view through September 7. The first 50,000 visitors to tour will receive a free, Cleveland-exclusive trading card. Head to the museum'swebsiteto book your tickets now.
The Cleveland Museum of Art11150 East Blvd,Cleveland, OH 44106
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