Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Shusaku Takaoka: Digital Pop-Surrealism

 By Jonathan Shih




















Shusaku Takaoka (b. 1977) is a Japanese graphic artist who reimagines classic art through a modern, pop-surrealist lens. Famous for his bold digital collages, he seamlessly fuses Renaissance portraits with streetwear, smartphones, and fast food, placing historical icons into today’s pop culture landscape. By remixing high art with everyday visuals, Takaoka challenges how we see both past and present—blurring the line between museum walls and Instagram feeds.

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