Takashi Murakami: Camo Hoodie Gagosian Artschwager investigated the structures of

Artschwager investigated the structures of perception by creating sculptural versions of utilitarian furnishings using synthetic materials like Formica

and an open mouth with “SHIT” written on the teeth

Part of a series of works produced by Takashi Murakami in collaboration with Louis Vuitton

Executed on handmade Indian khadi paper

subverts expectations of abstraction’s origins and aims

Takashi Murakami: Camo Hoodie Gagosian Artschwager investigated the structures ofThis cotton hooded sweatshirt designed by Takashi Murakami features drawings of skulls overlaid on a green and brown camouflage pattern. The repeated skulls are a motif that Murakami has employed throughout his career as a reminder of the ephemeral nature of life. The use of camouflage recalls the artists early Polyrhythm works, which incorporate toy soldiers to explore the complex relationship between Japan and the United States after World War II.