Prize — draw sheet from the new series of the artist. All the proceeds will go to support human rights organizations

a few weeks after one of the most popular contemporary artists, Takashi Murakami in emotional video announced that his company is on the verge of bankruptcy, it became known that the artist is preparing a new project — charity lottery.

According to reports on social networks of the artist, for participation in the lottery is enough to register in a special NTWRK app developed for iOS and Android. The registration fee is the equivalent of buying a lottery ticket. In the drawing, which will be held July 30, 2020, the winners will receive prints of the new drawing series, artist's, printed an edition of 300 copies and including 6 stories with iconic drawings of flowers and skulls Murakami. Each drawing sheet — screen print black — artist personally to finalize the spray paint, sign and number.

All funds raised will go to support human rights organizations specializing in the fight against racism. It is expected that the revenue from lottery ticket sales can surpass $1 million. "I have already said that the role of the artist is to see the present and display it for a future audience, — said Takashi Murakami. — But if my art can change the world here and now, I want not only to contribute to repay debts, but <финансово> sustain communities suffering from racial injustice."

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Sources: hypebeast.com, hypebeast.com