Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Company, via Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin
The Simple Things is Pharrell’s latest artistic project alongside Takashi Murakami, currently being exhibited at Art Basel Switzerland and explores and illustrates “the metaphor of value.” In this new insightful interview with Ute Thon (Art Magazine), Pharrell explains the concept and irony behind the installation and offers a look into his interest in art and design, the artists and designers he admires, and his own design works. He also makes an interesting distinction between “bling” and what it is that he wears. Apparently you have to be a full-time rapper for it to be considered “bling.” Otherwise, its just nice jewelry. (if u say so).
The highly acclaimed Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin presented the 6-foot Takashi Murakami sculpture, made in collaboration with the U.S. record producer and designer, featuring a glass-fiber, steel and acrylic head based on Murakami’s cartoon-inspired signature character Mr. Dob. In its mouth you find objects which are the essentials in Pharrell Williams’ everyday life: A can of Pepsi, a cup cake, a sneaker and bottle of Johnson’s baby lotion (not just any baby lotion, the PINK bottle!). These objects are encrusted with 26,000 diamonds and gems.
The piece sold for $2 million within the first 3o minutes.
Source: The Neptunes via Hypebeast; image via NYT
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