Description:

There is a chance youfve never heard the term's superflat coined by Japanese artist Takeshi Murakami to describe a burgeoning art movement in Japan, but there's a good chance youfll recognize some of the impact it has had world-wide. Come help Where's the Buffet? explore the roots of superflat, the impact it has had on Japanese pop culture, and the implications it has for the future of anime and manga. We'll look at the various artists who are considered part of the movement, the works they have produced, and the direction theyfre heading in right now- and we'll also look at anime and manga that both influenced the development of, and enjoyed the fruits of, the superflat movement.

Length: 1.5 Hours

Panelist(s): Lisa Steward, Anna Gaukel

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