Shusaku Takaoka, 1977 - Pop Surrealist graphic designer Shusaku Takaoka is a Japanese graphic designer known for his digital collages that blend art history with pop culture. His work often involves photo manipulation to merge iconic paintings with modern urban environments or to place historical figures in contemporary settings. While there is no explicit mention of him using artificial intelligence (AI) in his creative process, Takaoka’s work does involve digital tools and techniques that are common in graphic design. US&Art