Sunday, October 21, 2012

Hirohiko Araki's Bizzare Adventure




Hirohiko Araki is a manga artist who has become one of the most recognizable and influencial artists in his medium. Born in June 7, 1960 in Sendai, Miyagi. He started working in a few tittles before starting his magnum opus in 1987 “Jojo Bizarre Adventure” a long running manga series that continues even to this day, which has become an iconic series and has affected greatly in Japan's pop culture as well as his career. A title that follows the adventures of members of the Joestar family who deal with supernatural threats during the course of many generations. Something notable about his art style is how impressively it has evolved. Originally his art style was pretty basic for manga standards for his time but as the years went on his worked evolved from a manlier style where everyone had overgrown muscles and made odd poses to a very refine and detailed form which has gained him great notoriety in the world of art. He has had his work exhibited in the Musee du Louvre in france when he was chosen along four other artists to create an original work set in the museum. For his 30 anniversary as an artist he collaborated with Gucci the Italian clothing brand to celebrate its 90 year anniversary and had his work publish on the fashion magazine Spur.




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