What is Superflat ?
Superflat is basically about anime and manga. The term “Superflat”describes a type of a contemporary art that is flat and compressed. It combines between a Pop aesthetic and Japanese kawaii culture. Superflat references the flatness and two – dimensionality of Japan art. There is no manifesto. It now becomes popular around the world.
Takashi Murakami explains that Superflat art movement is the way to express himself and his passion for anime and manga. |
Time PeriodIt began in 1990s in Japan. The artists get inspired and mix the traditional two – dimensionality with World War II to show the relationship between war and art.
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ArtistsThe founder of Superflat movement was Takashi Murakami. Some of the Superflat artists are mostly anime director or manga artist:
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Style Of ArtSuperflat is the combination between comic art style and a touch of cuteness. Superflat paintings are kawaii, unique with a signature pallet of colors. The colors are usually bright and joyful. Most of the paintings have soft and thin stroke. Superflat reflects a pure Japanese visual culture which is different from Western art - no 3D.
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Superflat has gone worldwide. Comic, graphic design, street artists all around the world use this movement for their art. Eventhough, it is not completely the same as the original but they have still have the depth of their works. The movement was famous back then that it captured Marc Jacobs' eyes so Murakami decided to collaborate with Jacobs to update the LV logo.