Happy birthday! Takashi Murakami turns 64 today

Takashi Murakami is celebrating his 64th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed artists of his generation.

Popular artist-painter Takashi Murakami has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 64th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Murakami, a cultural icon

Born Murakami Takashi in Tokyo on February 1, 1962, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Japanese history. Murakami's not just a great artist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Takashi hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Takashi Murakami as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 64.

Happy Birthday, Takashi, you're the best!

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