Takashi Murakami is a Japanese contemporary artist whose work draws on traditional Japanese painting, anime, and pop culture. His instantly recognizable motifs—smiling flowers, psychedelic skulls, and cartoon-like characters—have appeared on everything from Louis Vuitton handbags to Kanye West album covers. His shirts, however, bring a new level of accessibility to his work. Unlike limited-edition sculptures or high-priced prints, a Murakami shirt allows everyday fans to wear a piece of modern art.