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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
Dob Manufacturer ComplexCon Bait.
Takashi Murakami’s Mr DOB sculpture toy is a collectable figure based on one of the artist’s most iconic characters, Mr DOB.
Category
2010s Pop Art Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Vinyl
'ComplexCon: Mr. Dob (Red/Blue) & Mr. Dob (Gold Edition)' (Set of 2)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Murakami’s ability to blend high and low culture, as well as his commentary on the commodification of art, makes Mr. Dob (Red/Blue) a compelling and dynamic example of his artistic p...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Vinyl
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 cmPublished in 2013 by Kaikai Kiki Me and the Mr.
Category
2010s Figurative Prints
Materials
Offset
BAIT Mr DOB figure by Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Takashi Murakami
Painted cast vinyl, edition of 400
27 x 34 x 26 cm (10 1/2 x 13 x 10 in)
Sold in 'as new' condition, in original box as issued.
Category
2010s Pop Art More Art
Materials
PVC
Mr. DOB Gold Sculpture, Limited Edition of 250, Contemporary Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Aventura, FL
Cast vinyl sculpture painted in colors. Size: 9.25 x 10.8 x 7.8 inches. Limited edition of 250. Published by BAIT × SWITCH Collectibles and ComplexCon, California with their stamp...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
Mr. DOB Comes to Play His Flute, Signed Offset Lithograph, 109/300
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Aventura, FL
Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper. Hand signed lower right by Takashi Murakami. Hand numbered 109/300 lower right. Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo. Artwo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
