Murakami Descends on Brooklyn

The New York Times has a preview of the Takashi Murakami retrospective that opens this weekend at the Brooklyn Museum. The exhibit, titled "©Murakami," runs until July 5th and features over 90 works, along with a "fully operational Louis Vuitton shop selling some of Mr. Murakami's designs for that luxury brand." Gift-shop patrons will be able to purchase a variety of pricey art tchotchkes, including handbags, "other leather goods," and limited-edition $10,000 canvas wall-hangings. In related news, a massive herd of nesting couples escaped from their newly purchased luxury condos and was seen running down Eastern Parkway waving credit cards. [via]