Neverfull MM by Murakami Part 2

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Like I promised earlier... the insides of the bag..
sigh... I kinda wish mine has this divine pink on the insides too...

Anyways, this bag was sold at MOCA, LA in conjuction with an exhibition on Murakami and his works at the Geffen Contemporary.

Below is a short introduction to Murakami Takashi and the works being shown in LA from 29.10.07 to 11.2.08 so if you wanted to see it, you're just a tad too late!:

Arguably the most internationally acclaimed artist to emerge from Asia in the postwar era, Takashi Murakami effortlessly navigates between the worlds of fine art and popular culture and is best known for his cartoon-like, "superflat" style. This large-scale retrospective includes key selections that span the early 1990s to the present.

More than 90 works in various media: painting, sculpture, installation, and film; will be installed in three sections, occupying over 20,000 square feet of exhibition space at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. The first portion will be an immersive, theatrically lit environment, recreating the annual "Wonder Festival" comic market convention.

It will feature many of Murakami's acclaimed large-scale otaku-inspired figure projects of the late 1990s, including a new version of Second Mission Project Ko2 (2000-07). The second section will comprise a grid-like shelving display of all of Murakami's merchandise, including multiples, collectibles, and maquettes, among other items. The final section will trace Murakami's artistic development since 1991, including early works that engage branding and the evolution of his signature character, DOB.

Of particular importance will be the premiere of a new animated film, kaikai & kiki, and the debut of Oval Buddha, an enormous self-portrait sculpture in the guise of a Buddha. The exhibition is organized by MOCA Chief Curator Paul Schimmel with Project Coordinator Mika Yoshitake and is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue.

In any case, if you're still interested in seeing what was there, the MOCA website has some of them on show via video tours.