MRS FISH

Contemporary Japanese Art Collection

MURAKAMI Takashi

b. 1962; Tokyo, Japan

DOB (light blue), 2019-2022

FRP, urethane paint, stainless steel, wood MURAKAMI is an iconic artist celebrated for blending Japanese art with modern pop culture. He is best known for his flower motifs, instantly recognizable for their bright colors, round shapes, and smiling faces. Mr. DOB is one of Takashi Murakami’s most iconic and enigmatic creations, a character that embodies the fusion of Japanese pop culture, Western consumerism, and postmodern critique.

A woman in traditional Japanese attire eating a strawberry on a rooftop with a city skyline in the background, with watermelon and other food items nearby.

Painting of a woman with blue hair, bent over the roof of a small silver car, with street scene and utility poles in the background.

A colorful mural depicting a woman in red shorts with goggles and a fish tail, surrounded by ocean elements, a dragon's head, and aircraft flying in the background.

A colorful pop art-style image featuring a grid of 15 squares, each with a pattern of a turtle with a differently colored shell, set against a background with earth-like globes and red, white, and blue horizontal stripes.

Colorful drawing of six tall, whimsical characters with long legs, wearing hats and skirts, standing by water surrounded by trees and plants.

Abstract watercolor painting of a reclining nude woman with vibrant yellow, orange, and green tones on a white wall.

Close-up of a cartoon character with large blue eyes, yellow curly hair, and pink lipstick, set against a glittery blue background.

Colorful mural of a large, abstract pink octopus with black inner ears, situated in a whimsical outdoor setting with trees, plants, logs, and decorative objects, including a target, tents, and flowers.

Black and white tattoo-style artwork of a woman with her back turned, featuring multiple tattoos of anime characters, traditional Japanese symbols, and various objects covering her back, arms, and legs.

A watercolor painting of a young woman with flowing, multi-colored hair that covers her eyes, with a neutral expression.

A person with dark hair sitting in a shallow, rocky water tunnel with textured walls, illuminated by overhead lighting, and a bright exit at the end of the tunnel.

A drawing of two cartoon women with black hair, large eyes, and traditional Japanese clothing, one standing and leaning over the other who is lying down on the floor. The standing woman is supporting the other with her hand and holding her face. The woman lying down has one leg bent and is barefoot.

A hand-drawn sketch of a girl with pink cheeks, closed eyes, and dark hair, wearing a white top and shorts, with the girl posed with one arm raised above her head.

Colorful Japanese artwork with images of birds, traditional scenes, cherry blossoms, and bold sunburst patterns, including the word 'SAKURAGI-JIN' and Japanese characters.

New To the Mrs fish Collection

Louis Vuitton Yayoi Kusama Red & White Infinity Dots Longboard

The Louis Vuitton Yayoi Kusama Red & White Infinity Dots Longboard is a collaboration between the luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton and the renowned Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama. This particular longboard is a tribute to Kusama's famous "Beach Pumpkin" sculpture, which is located on the island of Naoshima, Japan. The longboard features Kusama's signature infinity dots in a red and white color scheme..

The Art

Art is the leitmotif of Mrs. Fish, with fantastic visuals informing the overall sensory experience. This is definitely a “room with a view” of an artistic nature. Carefully placed throughout the entire restaurant, each piece of modern Japanese art was handpicked with careful consideration from esteemed Tokyo galleries.

Mrs. Fish’s spectacular collection was curated by the owner with guidance from Joni Waka, a Japanese art consultant affiliated with The ART Foundation, and includes thought provoking pieces from contemporary, living artists including photography by ARAKI Nobuyoshi, anime from Japanese pioneer AMANO Yoshitaka, whimsical pieces by artists KATO Ai and YAMAGUCHI Ai and a stimulating piece by MORIMURA Yasumasa, the Cindy Sherman of Japan.

There is no other modern Japanese art collection like this anywhere in Los Angeles, let alone in a restaurant setting.