And Then X 6 (Red: The Polke Method)

Takashi Murakami has developed a universe of characters with strong manga and anime aesthetics. Mr. DOB, a moniker derived from the Japanese term "debojite," "why?" is the protagonist of this artwork. Mr. DOB, Murakami's alter persona, was created in 1993 and is also known as "the Japanese Mickey Mouse": the artist purposefully made it with the attributes of the renowned American Mickey Mouse to remind the Japanese people that the Japanese culture does not require Western influences to spread. 2013 Offset Lithograph with silver on smooth wove paper Signed and numbered by the artist Edition of 300 50 cm x 50 cm/19 7/10 × 19 7/10 in