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COOK
Japan
WORLD EXPO 2025
This work is inspired by the Expo. The rainbow in the design symbolizes the SDGs, while the diverse colors of the characters represent different races. At the center stands MYAKU-MYAKU, symbolizing harmony and friendship among people worldwide, with the hope of a peaceful future. The flowers depicted are from various countries, attracting butterflies that evoke the image of a beautiful, interconnected future. By incorporating "WORLD EXPO 2025" into the design, it is instantly recognizable as a piece created for the Expo.
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An artist who builds upon graffiti culture to create a distinctive world through character-driven narratives.
Starting as a graffiti writer in the 1990s, he later traveled alone to Los Angeles to refine his craft. After returning to Japan, he established himself as an artist based in his hometown of Osaka, gaining recognition across a wide range of genres beyond street culture, including fashion, music, and animation. His work is highly acclaimed not only in Japan but also in the birthplace of graffiti, the United States.
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