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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
'ComplexCon: Mr. Dob (Red/Blue) & Mr. Dob (Gold Edition)' (Set of 2)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
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'ComplexCon: Mr. Dob' (Red/Blue), is a vivid and thought-provoking sculpture
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Vinyl
ComplexCon: Mr. Dob Gold Sculpture, Vinyl Paint, Contemporary, 2016
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
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'ComplexCon: Mr. Dob' (Gold), created by Takashi Murakami in 2016, is a
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Vinyl
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
ComplexCon: Mr. Dob Sculpture, Red/Blue Vinyl Paint, Contemporary Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
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'ComplexCon: Mr. Dob' (Red/Blue), is a vivid and thought-provoking sculpture
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 cm
Category
2010s Figurative Prints
Materials
Offset
