Artist Takashi Murakami released an emotional 15-minute clip about the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
Murakami stated that his Tokyo-based gallery and arts organization, Kaikai Kiki, is now facing bankruptcy, leading to a number of his projects being canceled, as well.
His sci-fi feature filmJellyfish Eyes Part 2: Mahashankh, for one, has terminated production due to the spread of the virus. “For nine long years, I had persevered! It was a film that was to realize my childish dreams!” Murakami shared in the clip.
However, he suggested that the film might be available in a series of videos focusing on the disruption. “I don’t know how many episodes the series will end up being, but a series it will be, so please come along with me on this journey for a little while,” he added.