Mr. Pointy in New York



I finally got to check out Takashi Murakami's Reverse Double Helix installation at Rockefeller Center last week. Yes, he who has inspired a flood of LV knockoffs in Chinatown.

from rockefellercenter.com:

Murakami's artwork is a splendid fusion of color, cartoon and animation and provides a unique celebration of Japanese and American pop art. The exhibit will feature a series of bronze sculptures, 2 30-foot balloons, 18 flags and specially designed wallpaper flooring for the outdoor Plaza Street in front of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. In addition, public seating, designed by Murakami in the fashion of colorful mushrooms will be positioned along the Plaza Street. This will be Murakami's first outdoor sculpture exhibit in the United States.

When I got there, there were quite a few Asian kids with digicams sitting on the mushroom seats. I stood gazing at the sculptures for 15 minutes just taking in all the colors. Everything looks good enough to eat. And the balloons! So huuuge. The flags are a thoughtful touch. The exhibit in one word: happy. So infectiously giddy and cheery that I have to go back before it's taken away on October 12. With my camera this time.

photo from gothamist.com

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