Superflat

how her career began

Aya Takano painting of girls and pastel animals in space

Working with Murakami

After college, Takano became an assistant to Takashi Murakami. He was her first mentor.

Kaikai Kiki

Murakami started Kaikai Kiki in 2001 to support young artists, and Takano became one of its members.

What is Superflat?

Superflat is an art movement started by Murakami. It uses flat, two-dimensional figures that come from manga and anime, and it comments on Japanese consumer culture.

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