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Ghost of Yōtei will feature three new visual modes, including a Takashi Miike-inspired 'Miike Mode' that enhances combat visuals, along with tribute modes for Kurosawa and Watanabe, and will be released on October 2 with special edition bundles.
Sony is releasing two aesthetically themed PS5 bundles inspired by Japanese art for the upcoming game Ghost of Yōtei, featuring gold and ink brush designs, along with a special controller and optional covers for existing consoles, available from October 2.
Sony is releasing special Ghost of Yotei-themed PS5 consoles, controllers, and bundles inspired by Japanese art forms like kintsugi and Sumi-e, available globally on October 2, alongside the game, with exclusive and limited edition options for collectors and fans.
Japanese artist Takashi Murakami has recreated Iwasa Matabei's 17th-century painting "Rakuchu Rakugai Zu Byobu" using artificial intelligence for his first UK solo exhibition in over 15 years. Displayed at the Gagosian gallery in London, Murakami's version includes his signature flower characters and anime animals, while AI helped restore damaged sections of the original. Despite controversy over AI's role in art, Murakami embraces the technology, seeing it as part of artistic evolution.
Takashi Murakami's latest exhibition at London's Gagosian gallery explores Japan's brutal history through a fresh lens, influenced by the TV series 'Shōgun'. Known for his Superflat manifesto, Murakami blends traditional Japanese art with contemporary pop culture, challenging the distinction between high and low art. His works, including a reinterpretation of the Edo masterpiece 'Rakuchū-Rakugai-zu Byōbu', incorporate motifs like cartoon skulls and gold leaf, reflecting on Kyoto's historical conflicts and the otaku subculture. The exhibition runs until March 8.
Eikoh Hosoe, a renowned Japanese photographer known for his avant-garde style and significant contributions to the art world, has passed away at the age of 91. His work, which often explored themes of identity and the human body, played a crucial role in elevating Japanese photography on the global stage.