Takashi Murakami Art
Japanese, b. 1962
Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami may be famous among collectors for the psychedelic flowers and chaotic cartoons that populate his prints and paintings, but artists likely know him as the theorist behind the contemporary art movement he calls “Superflat.”
Partially inspired by the Pop art of Andy Warhol, in which celebrity culture and mundane mass-produced items became the focus of bright and colorful works that both celebrated and criticized consumerism, Murakami’s Superflat encompasses painting, sculpture, digital design and more to present a subversive look at consumerism but is also an effort to blend fine art and lowbrow culture.
A multifaceted and remarkably influential artist as well as a compulsive art collector, Murakami has collaborated with brands such as Louis Vuitton, while one of his most famous Superflat works is the teddy bear on the cover of the Graduation album by American rapper Kanye West.
In 1993 Murakami earned his Ph.D. from Tokyo University of the Arts, where he was trained in nihonga, a style of painting that originated in the late 19th century by artists who worked to preserve and promote the conventions and processes associated with traditional Japanese art. While practicing nihonga, Murakami began to realize that his beliefs didn’t align with the tradition, so his art subsequently took on a satirical feel that embodied a critique of the movement. Before long, his style took a drastic turn, embracing otaku, a rising postwar cultural phenomenon among Japan’s younger crowd who loved anime and manga. (Otaku is also integral to Superflat.)
This is when Murakami’s most well-known character, Mr. DOB, was born. This anime-inspired icon, which Americans might interpret as a cross between Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse and Lewis Carroll’s Cheshire Cat given its pronounced ears and broad and menacing grin, was part of the artist’s endeavor to elevate the otaku subculture but also to target mass consumerism. While Murakami conceived of Mr. DOB years ahead of his 2000-era Superflat theory, there is much common ground between the two. Not unlike his other creations, Murakami’s Mr. DOB is equal parts erotic, disturbing and cartoonish — an incisive mockery of the mingling of commerce and fine art so prevalent in Japanese popular culture.
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Artist: Takashi Murakami
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - FLOWER BALL - BURNING BLOOD Pop Art. Flowers Red Smiley
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
FLOWER BALL - BURNING BLOOD
Date of creation: 2018
Medium: Offset lithograph with silver and high gloss varnishing on paper
Edition number: 30/300
Size: 71 cm Ø
Condition: In mint co...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Silver
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - I KNOW NOT I KNOW Hand signed & numbered. Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
I KNOW NOT, I KNOW
Date of creation: 2010
Medium: Offset lithograph with silver and UV varnish on paper
Edition: 300
Size: 68.9 × 53 cm
Condition: In mint conditions and not framed
O...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - SIGNAL: Hand signed & numbered. Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
SIGNAL
Date of creation: 2016
Medium: Offset lithograph with silver
Edition: 300
Size: 68.9 × 53 cm
Condition: In mint conditions and not framed
Observations: Offset lithograph with ...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - HOMAGE TO FRANCIS BACON DIPTYCH Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
HOMAGE TO FRANCIS BACON (STUDY FOR HEAD OF ISABEL RAWSTHORNE AND GEORGE DYER)
Date of creation: 2016
Medium: Offset lithograph with cold foil stamp on paper
Edition: 300
Size: 50 x 5...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: COLORFUL, MIRACLE, SPARKLE Superflat Japanese Pop Art Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - COLORFUL, MIRACLE, SPARKLE
Date of creation: 2022
Medium: Offset lithograph with cold stamp and high gloss varnishing on paper
Edition number: 207/300
Size: 71 cm ...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Silver
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: Phantasma - Hand signed & numbered. Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - PHANTASMA
Date of creation: 2016
Medium: Offset lithograph with silver on paper
Edition: 300
Size: 68 x 68 cm
Observations: Offset lithograph with silver on paper ...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: With eyes on... Hand signed & numbered. Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
With eyes on the reality of one hundred years from now
Date of creation: 2013
Medium: Offset lithograph with silver on paper
Edition: 300
Size: 50 x 50 cm
Observations: Offset lithog...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: Clairvoyance - Hand signed & numbered. Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
CLAIRVOYANCE
Date of creation: 2016
Medium: Offset lithograph with silver on paper
Edition number: 185/300
Size: 68 x 68 cm
Observations: Offset lithograph with silver on paper hand ...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI A RETURN FROM WANDERING Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - A RETURN FROM WANDERING
Date of creation: 2022
Medium: Offset lithograph with cold stamp and high gloss varnish on paper
Edition: 300
Size: 71 cm Ø
Condition: In m...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - Behold! Tis the Netherworld. Limited edition. Superflat Japan
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - Behold! Tis the Netherworld
Date of creation: 2016
Medium: Offset lithograph with silver on paper
Edition: 300
Size: 68 x 68 cm
Condition: In mint conditions, bra...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Soccer Flower Ball with Vinyl Bag
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Soccer Flower Ball (2002) by Takashi Murakami
Offset Lithograph on Soccer Ball with Vinyl Bag
9 inches (22.9 cm) Diameter
Limited Edition of Unknown Size
Signed with printed manufact...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Leather
Takashi Murakami 'Bouquet in a basket, 2024'
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Takashi Murakami
"Bouquet in a basket"
2024
4 Colors Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing
23 3/5 × 23 3/5 in 60 × 60 cm
Edition XX/300
Hand signed and numbered by the...
Category
2010s Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: Homage to Francis Bacon. Pop Art, Superflat, Japanese Modern
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Homage to Francis Bacon (Study of Isabel Rawsthorne)
Date of creation: 2017
Medium: Offset lithograph with cold stamp on paper
Edition: 300
Size: 68 x 68 cm
Condition: In mint condit...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset, Paper
Charge into the Center of Consciousness, Takashi Murakami, Flowerballs print
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing
Edition of 300
Diameter: 71 cm (27.9 in)
Signed and numbered on front
Condition on request. Sold with Kaikai Kiki packaging
Images...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Paper, Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: We Are Destined To Meet Someday! Superflat, Japanese Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
WE ARE DESTINED TO MEET SOMEDAY! BUT FOR NOW, WE WANDER IN DIFFERENT DIMENSIONS
Date of creation: 2017
Medium: Offset lithograph with cold stamp on paper
Edition: 300
Size: 68 x 68 c...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
Mr. Dob
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Mr. Dob, 2016
Edition of 750
Signature Stamped by artist's estate, Stamped by BAIT X Switch Series Mr. Dob Manufacturer ComplexCon Bait.
Takashi Murakami’s Mr DOB sculpture toy is a...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Acrylic, Vinyl
Flowerball: Colorful, Miracle, Sparkle - Pop Art Japanese Flowers Colours
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Edition of 300. Murakami signed and numbered in silver marker pen along the lower right edge.
Offset lithograph with cold foil stamp and high gloss varnishing on UV paper—diameter si...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Takashi Murakami - Flower Sparkles - Pop Art Japanese Flowers Colours
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Edition of 300. Murakami signed and numbered in silver marker pen along the lower right edge.
Offset lithograph with cold foil stamp and high gloss varnishing on UV paper
60 x 60 cm
...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Takashi Murakami - Flowers in a Qinghua Vase - Pop Art Japanese Flowers Colours
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Edition of 300. Murakami signed and numbered in silver marker pen along the lower right edge.
Offset lithograph with cold foil stamp and high gloss varnishing on UV paper.
70 x 52.8 ...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: PANDA FAMILY AND ME Pop Art Japanese Skulls Flowers Colors
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - PANDA FAMILY AND ME
Date of creation: 2013
Medium: Offset lithograph with silver on paper
Edition: 300
Size: 50 x 50 cm
Observations: Offset lithograph with silver...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
Takashi Murakami x Doraemon, 2017
By Takashi Murakami
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Takashi Murakami x Doraemon
Limited Edition for Exhibition Tokyo 2017
Material: 100% Cotton
Frame Dimension: 92.5 x 36 x 2.5 cm
Framed with a wood-style aluminium frame and UV...
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2010s Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Fabric
Lidded Jar with Design of a Lotus Pond (hand signed shaped lithograph)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Aventura, FL
Offset lithograph in colors on shaped wove paper. Hand signed lower right by Takashi Murakami. Hand numbered 81/300 lower right. Artwork size: 24.6 x 22.2 inches. Frame size: 30 ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
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Purple Flowers in a Bouquet
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph in colours, on smooth wove paper
Edition 62 of 300
71 cm (D) (28 in)
Signed and numbered on front
Artwork in excellent condition. Only visible under raking lighting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: Enso The Heart - Hand signed & numbered Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
ENSÕ - THE HEART
Date of creation: 2016
Medium: Offset lithograph with cold stamp and high gloss varnish on paper
Edition number: 150/300
Size: 68 x 68 cm
Observations: Offset lithog...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
Untitled By Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Untitled
By Takashi Murakami
Takashi Murakami is a Japanese contemporary artist known for blending traditional Japanese art with pop culture influences, creating a style that is b...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Stainless Steel
Silver Panda - Panda and Panda cubs - unframed - LAST ONE
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an original Murakami print. Sold unframed. Brand new. Handsigned and numbered out of 300 editions. Buyer protection by both 1stdibs and gallery.
LAST ONE - one of the iconic...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Murakami print - Champagne Supernova Blue (2013) - Unframed, Last Piece
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an original Murakami limited edition offset print, signed and numbered. This beautiful print has a silver sheen (contrasting texture from the flower prints) interspersed amid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Takashi Murakami Skateboard Decks (set of 3 works)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami DOB Skateboard Deck Triptych 2018:
A highly decorative Takashi Murakami skateboard set/triptych that makes for vibrant one of a kind wall-art that hangs with ease. T...
Category
1980s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Wood, Lithograph, Offset
Takashi Murakami skateboard deck (Takashi Murakami skulls skate deck)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Skulls Skateboard Deck 2015:
A vibrant, unique piece of Takashi Murakami skulls wall-art - this highly collectible limited ed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Wood, Lithograph, Offset
Red Demon and Blue Demon with 48 Arhats
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Greenwich, CT
'Red Demon and Blue Demon with 48 Arthats' is a large-format offset lithograph by Takashi Murakami, image size 28 x 46.5 inches and framed size 37.5 x 56 inches. From the edition of 300, signed lower right and numbered 191/300. Framed in a contemporary, white frame.
In the 2017 monograph, ‘The Octopus Eats its Own Legs’, Michael Dylan Foster writes, “Akiko Miki has noted that in his more recent work Murakami has made a ‘shift not only to being concerned with the notion of religion – a main component, along with capitalism, behind the creation of art – but also towards a more serious engagement with the traditions of Japanese art.’ These concerns, manifested in his explicit invocations of folkloric imagery and creatures from both religion and art, are particularly apparent in ‘The 500 Arhats,’ his monumental twenty-four-paneled, 100-meter-long painting. The work portrays five hundred wizened and grotesque arhats, Buddhist religious figures who, as art historian Nobuo Tsuji puts it, ‘normally… stay in the mountains practicing religious austerities, only appearing after a fire, tsunami, earthquake, or some other disaster has occurred, as a kind of rescue team.’
The gargantuan painting represents Murakami’s interest in creating – in the wake of Japan’s tragedy of earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster on March 11, 2011 – ‘a work of art that would be deemed indispensable to our times.’ The inspiration came directly from a series of exchanges between Murakami and Tsuji, whose critical work the artist had long admired.”
Regarding the red and blue demons in the present artwork, these are allusions to Japan’s folkloric tradition of ‘oni’ – ogre or devil-like creatures who in ancient times were associated with bad fortunes and events, but in modern times are more ambiguous.
“…Murakami’s invocation of the oni suggests that – unlike his arhats, or his baku and hakutaku – these beings have not come as part of the post-disaster ‘rescue team’ but may represent the very inhuman forces that cause disaster. A closer examination of the figures, however, reveals that Murakami has incorporated other cultural allusions that complicate a one-sided interpretation. …these poses are reminiscent of the so-called Niō guardian...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Paper, Offset
Lotus Flower White (2010). Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed, numbered
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Lotus Flower White (2009) by Takashi Murakami
Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing
Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo
28 in diameter
71 cm diameter
Edition 86/30...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: And Then x6 (Blue) Hand signed & numb. Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
And Then x 6 (Blue: The Polke Method)
Date of creation: 2015
Medium: Offset lithograph with silver
Media: Paper
Edition: 300
Size: 50 x 50 cm
Observations: Offset lithograph with sil...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
Gargantua on Your Palm - Limited Edition Plate, Pop Art, Japanese, 2022
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Takashi Murakami
Title: Gargantua on Your Palm
Created: 2022
Medium: Fine bone china
Dimensions: 26.7 cm diameter (10 1/2 in diameter)
Edition of 250: Printed signature and edition d...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Ceramic
Takashi Murakami Skateboard Deck (Murakami Flowers)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Deck:
A collaboration between Takashi Murakami and his friend, the rising Japanese artist 'Madsaki' (bio below). The impression is an urban twist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Wood, Lithograph, Screen
Cube
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph in colours, on smooth wove paper
Edition 189 of 300
59.7 x 59.7 cm (23.5 x 23.5 in)
Signed and numbered on front
Artwork in excellent condition. Only visible under ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Kaikai Kiki Homage to Francis Bacon (Study of George Dyer)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Vancouver, CA
Takashi Murakami: Kaikai Kiki Homage to Francis Bacon (Study of George Dyer), 2004
Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of contemporary art with this remarkable piece by Takashi Mu...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Offset
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Deck (Murakami skateboard)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Deck:
A vibrant piece of Takashi Murakami wall art produced as a limited series in conjunction with the 2017 Murakami exhibit: The Octopus Eats It...
Category
1980s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset, Wood
Warm and Sunny
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Greenwich, CT
Warm and Sunny is an offset lithograph by Takashi Murakami from 2011. The image size is 27 x 27 inches and the framed size is 39 x 39 inches. Framed in a contemporary, silver-tone fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Paper, Offset
Flowers in Heaven
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph in colours on wove paper
Edition 215 of 300
68 x 68 cm (26.8 x 26.8 in)
Signed and numbered on the front
Artwork in excellent condition. Barely visible minute creas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Flowerball Margaret (3D). Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed, numbered
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Flowerball Margaret (3D) 2008 by Takashi Murakami
Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing
Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo
28 in diameter
71 cm diameter
Edition 1...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: There are little people inside. me Superflat, Japanese Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
THERE ARE LITTLE PEOPLE INSIDE ME
Date of creation: 2011
Medium: Offset print with silver and silkscreen with spot UV varnishing
Edition: 300
Size: 66.5 x 56.4 cm
Observations: Offse...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
Unique signed drawings, inscriptions Takashi Murakami, Jeff Koons + in monograph
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Makes a unique and memorable gift - a truly one of a kind piece of Pop Art history!
Takashi Murakami, Jeff Koons, Richard Prince, Piotr Uklański, Ashley Bickerton, Gavin Turk, Mauriz...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Paper, Ink
Flowers for Algernon. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Flowers for Algernon
2009 by Takashi Murakami
Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing with silver ink
signed, numbered and stamped by the Artist
27 7/8 in diameter
71 cm d...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: And Then x 727 (Vermillion SHU) Hand signed Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
And Then x 727 (Vermillion SHU)
Date of creation: 2013
Medium: Offset lithograph with silver
Media: Paper
Edition: 300
Size: 50 x 50 cm
Observations: And Then x 727 (Vermillion SHU) ...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
Takashi Murakami Doraemon, Let's Go Beyond These Dimensions on a Time Machine w
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Takashi Murakami
Doraemon, Let's Go Beyond These Dimensions on a Time Machine with Master Fujiko F. Fujio!, 2020
Offset Lithograph
25 7/10 × 22 1/2 in 65.4 × 57.2 cm
Edition XX/300
...
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2010s Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Takashi Murakami Jellyfish Eyes art toy (Takashi Murakami Luxor and Kurage-bo)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Luxor and Kurage-bo (from Jellyfish Eyes) 2014:
Rare limited edition Takashi Murakami art toy. This work was produced by Murakami in 2014 and features the playful, highly decorative Luxor and Kurage-bo characters from Jellyfish Eyes (a 2013 fantasy film directed by Takashi Murakami).
Medium: 3D plaster...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Plaster
Takashi Murakami - Mononoke Kyoto Golden Sky Summer Flower Field
By Takashi Murakami
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Takashi Murakami
Mononoke Kyoto Golden Sky Summer Flower Field
Limited Edition for Exhibition Kyoto City Museum of Art 90th Anniversary Exhibition 2024
Material: 100% Cotton
Fra...
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2010s Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Fabric
Such Cute Flowers. Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Such Cute Flowers (2013) by Takashi Murakami
Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist
19 11/16 × 19 11/16 in
50 × 50 cm
Edition 224/300
About the Artist:
Takashi Murakami is...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Offset
Wouldn't it be nice... Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed and numbered
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Wouldn't it be nice if we could do such a thing, 2018 by Takashi Murakami, published by Kaikai Kiki.
Offset lithograph, numbered and signed by the artist; signed in the plate with th...
Category
2010s Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Takashi Murakami DOB figure (Takashi Murakami art toy)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami DOB-kun Figure 2019:
DOB-kun’s name, defined in his rounded ears and face, is the first three letters of an improvised phrase tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Vinyl
Of Chinese Lions, Peonies, Skulls, and Fountains, 2012
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Greenwich, CT
Murakami's epic 'Of Chinese Lions, Peonies, Skulls and Fountains' is a large-format offset lithograph based on a painting from 2011 - image size 28 x 55.25 inches and framed size 41....
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Paper, Offset
Takashi Murakami flowers drawing 2018 (Murakami The Octopus Eats its Own Leg).
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Drawing 2018:
A unique Takashi Murakami hand-drawing featuring the artist’s 2 most iconic motifs: Flowers & DOB. This work was executed in 2018 on the interior front page of the 2018 exhibition catalogue: Takashi Murakami: The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg. Hand signed and dated.
Medium: Felt tip marker drawing on a removed interior exhibition catalog page (Takashi Murakami: The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg).
Approximate Dimensions. 11.25 x 9.5 inches.
Signed and dated in ink on the lower edge. Unique.
Very good overall condition.
Provenance:
Private collection, Washington, D.C.
Swann Auction galleries New York.
Takashi Murakami (American/Japanese, b.1962) is a painter and sculptor famous for his integration of Fine Art, commercialism, Japanese aesthetics, and cultural criticism into his work. Murakami received his BFA, MFA, and PhD from the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, where he studied Nihonga (traditional Japanese painting). He first gained recognition as a sculptor during the early 1990s, exploring otaku (the Japanese term for an obsession with anime and cartoons) and the contradictions between contemporary Japanese society and American culture in his work.
In 1996, he created the Hiropon Factory in Japan, which later developed into Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., a large art-making and artist management corporation. Murakami is also a curator and a critical observer of Japanese art. In 2000, he founded the "superflat" movement, a post-modern style drawing inspiration from Japanese manga (comics created in Japan), graphic design...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Ink
Flower Ball-Goldfish Colors (3D). Limited Edition by Murakami signed, numbered
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Flower Ball-Goldfish Colors (3D) (2008) by Takashi Murakami
Offset print on woven paper.
Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo
28 in diameter
71 cm diameter
Edition 96/300
Takas...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
And Then, When That's Done... Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami (DOB)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
And Then, When That's Done...... I Change. What I Was Yesterday Is Cast Aside,
Like An Insect Shedding Its Skin, 2009 by Takashi Murakami
Offset print, numbered and signed by the art...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
772-772, 2015
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Greenwich, CT
772-772 is an offset lithograph on paper by Takashi Murakami, 25.5 x 38" image size and 38.25 x 51" framed size. From the edition of 300, signed lower right and numbered 77/300. Fram...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Paper, Offset
Let Us Devote Our Hearts
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph in colours, on smooth wove paper
Edition 66 of 300
71 cm (D) (28 in)
Signed and numbered on front
Artwork in excellent condition. Minor points of without pigment be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Kaikai & Kiki: Dreaming of Shangri-la Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Kaikai & Kiki: Dreaming of Shangri-la by Takashi Murakami
Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist
Framed
23 ⁵/₈ × 23 ⁵/₈in
60 × 60 cm
Edition 155/300
Takashi Murakami is be...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Clairvoyance. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed, numbered
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Clairvoyance, 2015 by Takashi Murakami
Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist
Edition 205/300
Takashi Murakami is best known for his contemporary combination of fine art a...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Let us Devote Our Hearts Limited Edition (print) by Murakami hand signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Let us Devote Our Hearts, 2022 by Takashi Murakami
Woven paper, four-color offset print, cold foil stamp, glossy varnish
Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo
28 in diameter
71 c...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Murakami print - Champagne Supernova Blue (2013) - Unframed, Last Piece
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an original Murakami limited edition offset print, signed and numbered. This beautiful print has a silver sheen (contrasting texture from the flower prints) interspersed amid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The meaning of Takashi Murakami's art varies from piece to piece. The artist creates what he calls "Superflat" art by using techniques from traditional Japanese painting to depict subjects inspired by Japanese pop culture and anime and manga art. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Takashi Murakami art.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Artwork by Takashi Murakami is so expensive, largely due to a great demand for a limited supply of pieces. Murakami may be famous among collectors for the psychedelic flowers and chaotic cartoons that populate his prints and paintings, but artists likely know him as the theorist behind the contemporary art movement he calls “Superflat." Partially inspired by the Pop art of Andy Warhol, in which celebrity culture and mundane mass-produced items became the focus of bright and colorful works that both celebrated and criticized consumerism, Murakami’s Superflat encompasses painting, sculpture, digital design and more to present a subversive look at consumerism. It is also an effort to blend fine art and lowbrow culture. The Japanese artist has collaborated with brands such as Louis Vuitton, and one of his most famous Superflat works is the teddy bear on the cover of the Graduation album by American rapper Kanye West. These collaborations and connections to pop culture have increased Murakami's fame and contributed to the demand for his work. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Takashi Murakami art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 23, 2024Takashi Murakami has used a variety of materials in his work, and his characters have appeared across a wide range of media. His sculptures include silkscreened maple hardwood skateboard decks and cast vinyl figurines (polyvinyl chloride), and he has created silkscreen prints, ink drawings with permanent marker, and offset color lithographs on wove paper. Murakami is a filmmaker, too, and has produced paintings in oil and acrylics. The artist is supported by a large production studio and artist management company that he founded called Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd.
Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami may be famous among collectors for the psychedelic flowers and chaotic cartoons that populate his prints and paintings, but artists likely know him as the theorist behind the contemporary art movement he calls “Superflat.”
Partially inspired by the Pop art of Andy Warhol, in which celebrity culture and mundane mass-produced items became the focus of bright and colorful works that both celebrated and criticized consumerism, Murakami’s Superflat encompasses painting, sculpture, digital design and more to present a subversive look at consumerism but is also an effort to blend fine art and lowbrow culture.
Find Takashi Murakami art for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Takashi Murakami’s aesthetic has been described as “superflat” - a style that incorporates 2D art and colorful designs while balancing the line between fine art and pop art. Shop a selection of Takashi Murakami’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are Murakami prints worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024Many art collectors believe that Murakami prints are worth it. The Japanese contemporary artist is famous among collectors for the psychedelic flowers and chaotic cartoons that populate his prints and paintings. Artists likely know him as the theorist behind the contemporary art movement he calls “Superflat.” Partially inspired by the Pop art of Andy Warhol, in which celebrity culture and mundane mass-produced items became the focus of bright and colorful works that both celebrated and criticized consumerism, Murakami’s Superflat encompasses painting, sculpture, digital design and more. It presents a subversive look at consumerism but is also an effort to blend fine art and lowbrow culture. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Murakami prints is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Takashi Murakami prints and other art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Takashi Murakami's art style is called Superflat. Partially inspired by the Pop art work of Andy Warhol, in which celebrity culture and mundane mass-produced items became the focus of bright and colorful pieces that both celebrated and criticized consumerism, Murakami’s Superflat encompasses painting, sculpture, digital design and more to present a subversive look at consumerism. It’s also an effort to blend fine art and lowbrow culture. A multifaceted and influential artist, Murakami has collaborated with brands such as Louis Vuitton. One of his most famous Superflat works is the teddy bear on the cover of the Graduation album by American rapper Kanye West. Shop a collection of Takashi Murakami art on 1stDibs.
- Who is Takashi Murakami?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Takashi Murakami is a Japanese contemporary artist. He coined the term "Superflat" to describe his work, which draws inspiration from two-dimensional anime cartoons and manga comics popular in Japan. Murakami was born in Tokyo, Japan, on February 1, 1962. You'll find a collection of Takashi Murakami art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Takashi Murakami lives and works in both Tokyo, Japan, and New York, New York. He was born in Tokyo on February 1, 1962, and he graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts with a Ph.D. in art. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Takashi Murakami art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can buy Takashi Murakami in a variety of ways. Options include working with a reputable art dealer or buying through an auction house. You can also find his artwork on various online platforms. Shop a variety of Takashi Murakami art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Over the years, Takashi Murakami has worked with many designers. His collaboration with Louis Vuitton in 2003 opened the doors to collaborations with Kanye West, Billionaire Boys Club, Kaws, Hublo and Pharrell Williams. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Takashi Murakami art.
- When was Takashi Murakami born?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Takashi Murakami was born on February 1, 1962, in Tokyo, Japan. He studied at the Tokyo University of the Arts, earning a Ph.D. in art. He currently lives in both Tokyo and New York City. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Takashi Murakami art.
- Where was Takashi Murakami born?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Takashi Murakami was born in Tokyo, Japan, on February 1, 1962. He received a Ph.D. in art from the Tokyo University of the Arts in 1993. During the 1990s, he shifted from the traditional Japanese painting style of nihonga and began creating bold, colorful works inspired by anime and manga. He calls his style Superflat. On 1stDibs, find a range of Takashi Murakami art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Takashi Murakami became famous around the world due to his collaborations with western designers. In 2003, his collaboration with Louis Vuitton elevated him to international celebrity status. Prior to that, he was mostly known only in art circles. On 1stDibs, find a range of Takashi Murakami art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Takashi Murakami's most famous piece is open to debate. The Japanese artist has created a number of works that have become widely known. They include Super Nova; Flowers, Flowers, Flowers; Who's Afraid of Red, Yellow, Blue and Death; 727 and Chakras Open and I Drown Under the Waterfall of Life. His most well-known character is Mr. DOB, an anime-inspired icon, which Americans might interpret as a cross between Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse and Lewis Carroll's Cheshire Cat given its pronounced ears and broad, menacing grin. Explore a collection of Takashi Murakami art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Takashi Murakami is a Japanese contemporary painter and sculptor. Some critics refer to him as a Japanese pop artist. The artist calls his style Superflat, saying that it stems from the two-dimensional images found in anime and manga. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Takashi Murakami art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In Tokyo, you can see Takashi Murakami at the Mori Art Museum as well as in various galleries. The artist's work is also on display at other museums around the world, including The Museum of Modern Art in New York, New York, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Takashi Murakami art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Takashi Murakami's art is displayed in many places. Works by the Japanese contemporary artist are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Broad in Los Angeles and many other museums around the world. Major institutions also regularly present temporary exhibitions of Murakami's work. Find a collection of Takashi Murakami art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024The type of paint that Takashi Murakami uses is acrylic paint. This is a departure from the traditions of Nihonga painting that inform the artist's work. Typically, painters working in this style use natural pigments, but by opting for a mix of acrylic paint and digital media, Murakami gives his works a contemporary Pop art sheen. Shop a collection of Takashi Murakami art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022High-fashion retailer Louis Vuitton and color-pop artist Takashi Murakami collaborated in 2003. Murakami was invited by creative director Marc Jacobs to add a little color to the fashion house’s signature monogram collection. Bag some of the designs for yourself by shopping the collaboration on 1stDibs.
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