Takashi Murakami Exhibit - Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow - Yumedono
夢殿 Yumedono [Dream Hall] after the identically named building at 法隆寺 Hōryūji [temple] in Nara
Entrance to the Dream Hall
鬼瓦 onigawara [demon roof tiles] to ward off evil
armored mastadons augment the demons
Displayed in the octagonal structure: Four Cardinal Directions of East Asian Cosmology
東・青龍 East The Azure Dragon - element-Wood season-Spring symbolizes growth, vitality, and change
detail of head
南・朱雀 South The Vermilion Bird - depicted as a Phoenix element-Fire season-Summer symbolizes transformation, warmth, and rebirth
The Four Heavenly Kings appear above the bird
西・白虎 West The White Tiger element-Metal season-Autumn represents strength, protection, and righteousness
北・玄武 North The Black Tortoise - Black Warrior combination of tortoise and snake element-Water season winter turtle symbolizes endurance, wisdom, and protection
skull sconse
temple bell (skulls, octopus, flowers)
"In the Land of the Dead: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow" (2014)
"Kaikai Kiki" ・ "Mr. DOB" ・ Figures ・ 100 Arhats
Black Gallery ・ Flowers ・ Skulls
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