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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 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 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
BAIT Mr DOB figure by Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
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 Figurative Sculptures
Materials
PVC
DOB 2020 Black, 2020
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Greenwich, CT
2020 version of Mr. DOB, face-forward and full-bodied, is the definition of ‘kawai’ – Japanese cuteness
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Takashi Murakami Melting DOB New/sealed (Takashi Murakami DOB)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
factory sealed collector's box; further accompanied by original outer box.
Further Background:
Mr. DOB is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Vinyl, Resin
And Then Red
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Greenwich, CT
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Evoking the unique sensibility of Japanese anime characters, Takashi Murakami’s faintly menacing Mr. DOB
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Screen, Paper
