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Takashi Murakami showcases love for Bandung-based artist Machine 56
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J
apanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami showed his enthusiasm for the Indonesian art scene, mentioning Bandung-based artist Machine 56 as one of his favorite designers.
Murakami, speaking as a panelist at IdeaFest 2022 on Nov. 27, said that he had known Machine 56 for the past three years, and that the artist had a unique passion for animation and sci-fi.
According to Murakami, nearly 90 percent of Machine 56’s clients come from the United States, while around 10 percent are based in Europe. Only around 1 to 2 percent are Indonesian.
Highlighting the creative prowess of Asian creators, he also noted that Asians make up more than half of the global population, which shows the power of Asian creators on the international scene.
Drawing on his years of experience, which entails collaborations with major fashion labels like Louis Vuitton and Issey Miyake alongside musicians like Pharrell Williams and Kanye West, Murakami said that Asian creators should find the courage to break into the global scene while also not being afraid to learn Western influences.
At the same time, artists should find out what originality sets them apart from the rest, while also actively promoting themselves through popular endeavors, from social media to NFTs.
