{"product_id":"takashi-murakami-dob-dob-monumental-inflatable-sculpture","title":"Takashi Murakami - DOB DOB | Monumental Inflatable Sculpture","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eDOB DOB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takashi Murakami (Japanese, born 1962)\u003cbr data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eDOB DOB\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl chloride and helium\u003cbr data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 307.3 × 713.7 × 325.1 cm (121 × 281 × 128 in)\u003cbr data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"409\"\u003eType of work:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monumental inflatable sculpture\u003cbr data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eFraming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not applicable (three-dimensional installation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eDOB DOB\u003c\/em\u003e is a monumental inflatable sculpture by \u003cstrong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eTakashi Murakami\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring his iconic character \u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eMr. DOB\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most recognizable figures in contemporary art. Created using \u003cstrong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"750\"\u003evinyl chloride and helium\u003c\/strong\u003e, the work embodies Murakami’s signature \u003cstrong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"804\"\u003eSuperflat\u003c\/strong\u003e aesthetic, merging Japanese pop culture, anime influences, and fine art into a single, immersive form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eThe exaggerated scale of the sculpture transforms Mr. DOB from a two-dimensional character into a commanding spatial presence, blurring the boundaries between sculpture, installation, and spectacle. At over \u003cstrong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eseven meters in length\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eDOB DOB\u003c\/em\u003e is designed to dominate its environment, making it ideal for large exhibition spaces, institutions, or major private collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eMr. DOB functions as Murakami’s alter ego and recurring symbol—at once playful and unsettling—reflecting themes of consumer culture, mass production, and the global circulation of images. This inflatable version highlights Murakami’s ongoing fascination with ephemerality, scale, and the theatrical nature of contemporary art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eA rare opportunity to acquire a large-scale sculptural work by one of the most influential artists of the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e✔ Worldwide shipping from France\u003cbr data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003e✔ Custom crating and specialized art handling\u003cbr data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e✔ Full insurance + tracking\u003cbr data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e✔ Installation coordination available upon request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"S1PPyQ\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/collections\/murakami-takashi?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=takashi\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Collection Takashi murakami\"\u003e➡️ See all available works by Takashi Murakami\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Contact\"\u003e➡️ Contact us for any question\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eFAQ — \u003cem data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eDOB DOB\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003eIs this an original work by Takashi Murakami?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eYes — this is an authentic sculptural work by Takashi Murakami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003eWhat materials are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003eVinyl chloride, inflated with helium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003eIs this artwork permanent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003eIt is designed as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003einflatable installation\u003c\/strong\u003e, intended for controlled display environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003eDoes this work require special installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003eYes — professional installation and appropriate spatial conditions are required due to scale and materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003eIs this suitable for private collectors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003eYes — provided the collector has sufficient space and technical support for installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2723\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2686\"\u003eIs this a limited edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2689\"\u003eEdition details are not specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003eDo you ship internationally?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003eYes — worldwide shipping with specialized handling is available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takashi Murakami","offers":[{"title":"163.7 × 143 × 74 cm","offer_id":53136033055066,"sku":null,"price":39500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/8699\/4210\/files\/dob.png?v=1766057400","url":"https:\/\/lynartstore.com\/products\/takashi-murakami-dob-dob-monumental-inflatable-sculpture","provider":"LYNART STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}