The works of Andy Warhol epitomize the notion of thinking flat, championing the “every day” and giving the seemingly low the same consideration as the high. His dream for a future where everyone would become famous for 15 minutes was almost visionary, coming to pass with the proliferation of social networking sites, reality television, and blogs. Japanese artist Takashi Murakami has perpetuated this tradition of rejecting society’s dictates of high or low in consumerism, art, and culture in order to disempower hierarchies. But more importantly, his art comes with a veiled caution: infatuation with consumerism, stardom, and virtual worlds has the potential to undermine one’s sense of reality and connection with others. Murakami’s work reveals the paradoxes inherent in our flat world and the delights and perils that come with it.

Phone: 801-422-8287

Event Days: Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.

Event Hours: 10 am to 6 pm M, T, S 10 am to 9 pm Th, F, S

Admission: Free Admission

Location: Brigham Young University Museum of Art

Address: North Campus Drive, Provo