Tuesday, October 30, 2007

PHARRELL, KANYE AND OTHERS COME OUT FOR MURAKAMI EXHIBTION

A couple of trendy celebrities attended an exhibition by Takashi Murakami, a world-renowned art pioneer from Japan, at the Geffen Contemporary in Los Angeles. The highly decorated artist is known for taking low culture and repackaging it and selling it in the high market. Some of his most popular works include the limited edition handbags that he designed for Louis Vuitton (see below) and the cover artwork for Kanye's Graduation album.

Some of the celebs that graced his exhibition included Pharrell Williams, Nigo (founder of Bape), Serena Williams, Kanye West and others.

Pharrell Williams and Nigo of Bape
Kerry Washington showing a leg
Kanye and his fiance Alexis
Serena Willimas took some time off the court to check out some art
Looks who's back from the trenches? Joy Bryant
Murakami designed this popular Louis Vuitton bag
Another one of his creations - Kanye's album cover