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Takashi Murakami On Nissan Concept Car Exhibition
Date: 10/1/2005
Nissan Motor Co. has exhibited their their concept vehicle Pivo to the public in the Nissan Ginza gallery from the 30th. The vehicle, unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show, is being exhibited with the collaboration of Japanese pop conceptual artist Takashi Murakami. Murakami is known around the world for otaku-inspirations incorporated into his work. In the past a life-size figure he created drew a 68 million Yen bid when auctioned by Christie's. Several large balloons, stuffed animals animation sequences were created for the exhibit by the artist. Murakami mentioned he only 3 months to prepare his.
Source: Anime News Service