Takashi Murakami is a Japanese artist known for his unique style. This exhibition , opening at the Cleveland Museum of Art on May 25 examines the cultural energies of contemporary Japan—anime, manga, and the otaku culture that grew around these popular art forms—against the backdrop of Japanese traditions. The exhibition will run through September 7. 

“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace
“Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow,” Opening May 25 at CMA Credit: Emanuel Wallace

Emanuel Wallace is a photographer and journalist from Cleveland, Ohio. He has been the staff photographer for Cleveland Scene magazine since 2014.

In the past, he has contributed to Cleveland.com, Destination Cleveland and the Call & Post, among other outlets.

In his spare time, Emanuel likes to experiment with crafting various cocktails and brewing his own beer.