Pharrell Visits Takashi Murakami - The 500 Arhats

Takashi Murakami unveils his first exhibition in Japan in 14 years, "The 500 Arhats", at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo. October 31st 2015 - March 6th 2016.

[@poet215]

I swear Pharrell never ages...dude is like a wizard.

[@Parmoss1640]

+poet215 Finishing up this painting of Pharrell: instagram.com/p/8CEqsXJxsw/

[@timkruse9912]

+poet215 He, Jlo and Will Smith some how found the fountain of youth ... lol

[@jedchoudre4774]

+Tim Kruse and denzel

[@timkruse9912]

Jĕd Choudrē denzel getting old tho lol

[@matshemebenjamin]

more like a vampire

[@Mrawesome1997]

they both managed to hold a sincere respectful conversation with his feet, kimono, and the hat lmao

[@bleedinggumsroberts3579]

I disagree. They are disingenuous and they might as well be exchanging awards.

[@Gum_mby]

Just a normal day for Takashi

[@uareri27]

Just a "FYI" to everyone, Murakami is the artist behind one of Louis Vuitton's monogram. He also took part in Kanye West's Graduation album design. But the list of his works goes on. Loving what is shown here by the way.

[@foolanhi8183]

You act like the world didn’t know.

[@chickeNblood]

My Banned Lifestyle it's all garbage

[@rachelmcneilly3597]

Chief_Baklava ikr

[@katthelazypotato4965]

And he animated Billie eilish crown music video

[@ReziKureizi]

@Stevie Wonder different colours, hits different.

[@49wakaran]

id kill to meet both these geniuses

[@indecay8756]

would you kill one of them to meet the other?

[@bardeliasnystyl1142]

In Decay, great question

[@justsomeguywithamustache6750]

@@indecay8756 fuck no lol

[@donnyvega6058]

Dude... Takashi Murakami is something else, he is not from this world. I love his art.

[@senzupen5713]

when you become so big as an artist, you have other artists draw for you.

[@AmaniHIME]

I saw Murakami's art exhibit in NYC last winter-- the details were amazing, especially when he would do the screenprinting with foil backgrounds or metallic paints. I'm happy to see that giant mural art was expanded and I hope he brings it back to New York soon!

[@apricoted]

THAT DOG IS SO FREAKING CUTE i cant.

[@KatkaCvachova]

OMG the art is absolutely amazing :O

[@sharondorisferguson9505]

Pharrel this is cool you really look great, God Bless You + Best Wishes on The Voice 😘💕!

[@a.ffirmative]

takashi murakami is an extremely creative guy, his works are amazing

[@andobil]

Pharrell your such a style icon... I would paint fashion for you and Takashi anytime you want... Love from BIL NSW AUSTRALIA

[@nehashrestha738]

Pharrell looks so good in anything 😍

[@sararahtz8574]

Props to Pharrell for being able to have a serious conversation in that hat. Now that is talent.

[@alyshasmith4257]

i love his work

[@nopenope7700]

Chromesthesia is a gift, but to be able to paint at THAT LEVEL... That's ambrosial.

[@GraphinityMurakami]

takashi the GOD!!

[@KatkaCvachova]

OMG he is amazing really this is not just funny but amazing :D shows his personality i think in a good way :) and those pieces he is trying :)

[@JaeBenjamins]

this is dope.

[@zalz]

Honestly beautiful

[@Laurisarabela77]

Lo mejor, lo mejor, lo mejor para ti Pharrell Williams, te deseo mucho éxito en todo lo que tu hagas, y gracias por estos nuevos vídeos, eres un hombre muy noble, bendiciones al 1000 %

[@bingrijper]

I wish i could go see this painting

[@raymondsinclair4]

love to meet Takashi

[@noahjohnson7453]

MORE VIDEOS OF PHARRELL ON THIS CHANNEL....LIKE THE OLD DAYS!!!!

[@rainbowsonglines]

Wonderful

[@jaheru]

#dope @iamother @pharrell Your best music/art happens when water is running, because it puts you in the alpha brain state... I wish i could see it live, keep showing the art/culture.

[@mybeardnappybaybee]

Pharrell having a good time

[@hendrixtarantado2114]

That ending though.. murakami was like " yeeaahh" and Pharrell was " yeeaahhh...i aint gonna do that" shakes his hand😄

[@OneMeInMyself]

*IDOLS*

[@vulgardevil9821]

Take a shot every time he says wow

[@IntoTheWildZA]

wow.. wooowww

[@creatvemnds]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@cartomancycarmen]

Aww his pup 🐶

[@afrobear2310]

Summer Wars!!!

[@gedieyontewede1731]

thats just realy wooow just my style

[@mikebe_]

His dog is so cute

[@josh-ry3pm]

Nobody: Pharrell: woowwww

[@andreinacarrillo830]

esgenial

[@raissaanderson8642]

Wow, it was so great. He looks like 22 and he looks so cute 😋❤👍👍

[@vincenguyen754]

I really want those feet shoes does anyone know where to get something like it

[@budhachandrayumkhaibam6079]

why that arkart dress kit goes so well with pharell

[@brothertimoneal]

this is pretty dope

[@Parmoss1640]

+Timothy O'Neal Finishing up this painting of Pharrell: instagram.com/p/8CEqsXJxsw/

[@RelaxRelapse720]

+Franklin Ave Stop dude.

[@Parmoss1640]

RelaxRelapse720 LOL. Thx.

[@NubianGirl]

pharell is 43? what am i doing with my life !!!

[@allinpoyser8282]

I can't believe Pharrell is 43yrs old

[@noahjohnson7453]

+A belLA He's 42.

[@allinpoyser8282]

Noah Johnson ok but he still look younger than that

[@noahjohnson7453]

Yeah, he looks much younger than that.

[@jenniemoon7183]

+A belLA OMG! MY MOM IS 43 !!!!

[@Larry_Diamond]

siiick

[@kaguth]

Funny, I was like "I never noticed Pharrell had such messed up feet....ohhhh".

[@supperandjazz2249]

0:11 what?

[@chardelraconner7324]

saddle no where in sight Without vievving Arby's roast

[@Freemindz418]

👍💖

[@sundaychiild]

it's 2018!!!

[@uco.7303]

Peoples concerned about the gq cover but didnt notice what he's wearing here. Pharrell always wore different things as a tastemaker. I dont stand behind his fashion 100% but pharrell been wearing weird stuff for a long time.

[@sonjasweet5585]

Mmmmeeee🌌🌌🌠🌠✨✨✨✨

[@Snicfresh]

Damn, that was Takashi younger version 5 years ago..

[@wunowun7792]

[@henrywang9626]

They should make a collab shoe or something

[@mochimochi6390]

わー なんか嬉しいなぁ^^*

[@mrnobls6858]

"WOOOOOOOW" lol

[@Art_Travel_and_Hobbys]

I like and respect Murakami... but as a visual artist I got to be hands on with all my paintings... your physical signature is the attraction. Now artist are employing other artist to paint their ideas. Truth is, anyone can do that who isn't an actual artist. Hurst and Koons does that as well

[@kidrobot.]

i think they only do the little stuff like backgrounds and fill in colors. i mean, a little help never hurt anyone, right?

[@Art_Travel_and_Hobbys]

@@kidrobot. nah, they do more than that. I seen his artisans drawing as well... in any case, whether they are drawing or coloring that still entails ones unique physical signature. Everyone is not good at coloring so, you actually can see a difference.

[@kidrobot.]

@@Art_Travel_and_Hobbys show me in the video where the color is off

[@Art_Travel_and_Hobbys]

@@kidrobot. never said any color was off. What I did say is everyone color signature will not be the same and some ppl aren't good at coloring. So, that was a general statement. Ppl speak about Murakami as if he is still just a basic visual artist. The man has evolved to being a commercial designer he should be spoken of in that fashion since he is no longer the only artist working on his material. Picasso and the likes would probably take cyanide poison before allowing anyone to paint their ideas... I am the same way

[@Lil_refresha]

The process of Murakami's art is an practice that Japanese artists have been doing for hundreds of years. Having an apprentice or an assistant help express your art isn't a new concept or even an odd concept. But maybe its a cultural difference and maybe not everyone thinks Picasso is the pinnacle of art.

[@tobi7559]

[@Parmoss1640]

Finishing up this painting of Pharrell: instagram.com/p/8CEqsXJxsw/

[@ermal262]

Hello from Russia

[@yaerukun]

+Видео-дневник "День за днем" hello from Argentina

[@ermal262]

Оу

[@ermal262]

Hi friend

[@timkruse9912]

Yo i need those japanese cloats ..they're soo sick i would just walk around the house all day wearing it lol

[@angelvargas4486]

I want those shoes lol

[@357761902]

菲董是个诚实的孩子

[@alphalax7747]

0:28 pablo honey moment

[@adindaputri7260]

Niki ta kasih murah.. Boso jowo ne.. Monggo mas di tumbas.....

[@floaton5988]

straight sickness. godamn.

[@1matroska]

what kind of dog is this?

[@dat1ndnguy]

looks like a jack Russell terrier

[@megasocky]

I knew he was a weeb

[@chardelraconner7324]

zero sarcasm

[@user-tc3ng3ld8l]

西村ひろゆきに見えたの僕だけ？

[@fatcabin]

letter r

[@user-iz1yb2sf4v]

犬飼ってるんですね可愛い(^^)

[@ocgao8192]

what the hell ???

[@annans6208]

ffff

[@ピザこそチーズそのもの]

ポッキリお腹

[@iplantfruits827]

Excuse me..... I don’t age..... ooooowooooooooh.............I still look like 2004 too hot to trot 🤣

[@Tseatv757]

Anything for va? No? Ok

[@Americansikkunt]

Is the purpose of Pharrell dressin up because pharrell is a monster?

[@gleenfales]

No he's dressed as an arhat

[@vonvex]

Bring back stereotypes!!!

[@Skater303303]

So... No more stereotypes?

[@Parmoss1640]

+Skater303303 Finishing up this painting of Pharrell: instagram.com/p/8CEqsXJxsw/

[@golfwang425]

Skater303303 what an amazing painting

[@thejunkface]

I've never herd of this guy before so this is just my initial reaction but, it seems as though he has a lot of people making his art for him. That's kind of shitty if he's getting all the credit as some kind of mastermind.

[@yaerukun]

+thejunkface a lot of great artist use assistants, to finish the work, like davinci or miguel angel

[@Parmoss1640]

+thejunkface Finishing up this painting of Pharrell: instagram.com/p/8CEqsXJxsw/

[@AmaniHIME]

+thejunkface Professional artists usually have assistants.... especially for huge mural art like he's been doing. It's nothing uncommon. The assistants aren't contributing anything to the actual concept-- they are taking the image from smaller scaled canvases and then blowing it up. It is his finished design and his copyright-- meanwhile all they're literally doing is just a huge copyprint job. The 'credit' they get for it are wages, like any other assistant.

[@hemicardia935]

He designs everything and all the line work is originally created by him, but he has assistants to help when making larger versions of them. especially that many of them

[@adipuppi]

rembrandt, van gough...all had assistants fyi

[@alexanderson1193]

another 'artist' who doesnt actually produce his own work #minions

[@stuartlittle340]

Explain

[@alexanderson1193]

@@stuartlittle340 the painting that Takashi claims is his is being painted by other people and if its painted by others, maybe its designed by others too. Hes a disgrace to the Murakami name

[@stuartlittle340]

@@alexanderson1193 Love it 👍

[@joeydebow]

lmfao!!!! his ridiculous cloths paired with the conversation come off as so pretentious to me. like come on dude, it's all just silly nonsense. "wow i'm so honored to be here". "wow the rain it's so natural!". eh..artists XD

[@CuttySobz]

Pharrell is so cringe to me.