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What does Mr. DOB stand for?

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What does Mr. DOB stand for?
What Mr. DOB represents is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Takashi Murakami named the character after the Japanese word "dobojite," a slang form for the word "why." Shop a range of Takashi Murakami art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Mr. Dob
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Mr. Dob, 2016 Edition of 750 Signature Stamped by artist's estate, Stamped by BAIT X Switch Series
Category

2010s Pop Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Vinyl

Mr. DOB
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Washington , DC, DC
This sculpture by Takashi Murakami features his signature Mr. DOB character in a playful colorful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

Mr. DOB Complexcon set of 2
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Set of Takashi Murakami Mr. DOB Complexcon set of 2. The Gold one is from an edition of only 250
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

PVC, Paint

Mr. DOB and Flower Drawing
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Washington , DC, DC
well known motifs, Mr. DOB and a Smiling Flower. It is actually hand drawn by the artist which is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paint...

Materials

Paper, Permanent Marker

Mr.DOB Figure by BAIT × SWITCH Collectibles Gold Edition
By Takashi Murakami
Located in PARIS, FR
Takashi Murakami × ComplexCon Mr.DOB Figure by BAIT × SWITCH Collectibles (Gold Edition), 2016
Category

2010s Street Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Vinyl, Resin

Me and the Mr. DOBs, 2013 Limited Edition print by Takashi Murakami signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Me and the Mr. DOBsOffset PrintImage: 50 x 50 cmSheet: 50 x 50 cm
Category

2010s Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset

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