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What does Mr. DOB stand for?
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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
$3,880 Sale Price
54% Off
'ComplexCon: Mr. Dob' (Gold Edition)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
'ComplexCon: Mr. Dob' (Gold), created by Takashi Murakami in 2016, is a sculpture that merges high
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Vinyl
'ComplexCon: Mr. Dob' (Red/Blue)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
'ComplexCon: Mr. Dob' (Red/Blue), is a vivid and thought-provoking sculpture that reflects Takashi
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Vinyl
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
$3,600 Sale Price
44% Off