Takashi Murakami Kōrin: Azure River
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Miami, US
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Takashi Murakami Kōrin: Azure River
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Miami, US
Takashi Murakami "Kōrin: Azure River" Offset Print Add a touch of vibrant brilliance to your art
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Takashi Murakami Kōrin: Stellar River in the Heavens
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Miami, US
Takashi Murakami "Kōrin: Stellar River in the Heavens" Offset Print Add a touch of vibrant
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$5,736
H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: KANSEI: KORIN RED STREAM Japanese Pop flowers red black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KANSEI: KORIN RED STREAM Date of creation: 2010 Medium: Offset lithograph with
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
$3,700
H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
Korin: The Golden River, 2015, Offset Print by Takashi Murakami, signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Takashi Murakami, Kaikai Kiki,KÅrin: The Golden River, 2015Offset print, cold
Paper, Offset
$2,500
H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
Korin's Flowers and Abstract Imagery, 2023-2024 Offset Print by Murakami, signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Takashi MurakamiKÅrin's Flowers and Abstract Imagery, 2023-20244 Colors Offset
Paper, Offset
$2,500
H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
Kyoto Korin Mononoke Flower, 2023-2024, Limited edition Print by Murakami signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Takashi MurakamiKyoto KÅrin Mononoke Flower, 2023-20244 Colors Offset print, cold
Paper, Offset
Korin: Chrysanthemum
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Signed and numbered Two offset lithographs in colours, on smooth wove paper
Lithograph
Korin: Azure River
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Signed and numbered Two offset lithographs in colours, on smooth wove paper
Lithograph
Korin, Pure White 2015 - Last one
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful offset print by Murakami. This is a classic Murakami in which the artist
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Korin, Pure White 2015 - Last one
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful offset print by Murakami. This is a classic Murakami in which the artist
Offset
Price Upon Request
H 28 in Dm 28 in
Korin: The Land Beyond Death, Bathed in Light
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Created by Takashi Murakami in 2015, Korin: The Land Beyond Death, Bathed in Light, is an offset
Lithograph
$3,747
H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
Kōrin: The Land Beyond Death Offset Print, Signed, 21st Century
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing Edition 33 of 300 Signed and numbered on the front Mint Our mission is to connect art collectors to opportunity. Whether it be fig...
Offset
Unavailable
H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
Korin: The Golden River (Japan, Takashi Murakami, Tokyo, Flowers)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Korin: The Golden River Year: 2022 Edition: 300 Size: 710mm / 27.45
Lithograph
Korin: Azure River
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
2015 Offset lithograph in colors, with foil and gloss varnish on smooth wove paper Sheet: 30-inch diameter Edition of 300 Signed and numbered in silver ink, recto
Lithograph, Offset
Unavailable
H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
Korin: The Land Beyond Death, Bathed in Light #silver #flowers #TakashiMurakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Korin: The Land Beyond Death, Bathed in Light Year: 2022 Edition
Lithograph
Unavailable
H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
A Return from Wandering (Tokyo, Flowers, Japan pop art, Takashi Murakami)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
in their respective country. Takashi Murakami comments: "Korin" is Korin Ogata, an Edo painter. The
Lithograph
Unavailable
H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
Flowers Blooming in the Isle of the Dead (Takashi Murakami, Tokyo, Flowers)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
import fees and taxes in their respective country. Takashi Murakami comments: "Korin" is Korin Ogata
Lithograph
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: TRANQUILITY Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: TRANQUILITY Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: TRANQUILITY Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: TRANQUILITY Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: TRANQUILITY Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: TRANQUILITY Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: TRANQUILITY Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: TRANQUILITY Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: TRANQUILITY Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: TRANQUILITY Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: TRANQUILITY Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset, Paper
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: TRANQUILITY Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: TRANQUILITY Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: TRANQUILITY Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: TRANQUILITY Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: TRANQUILITY Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KÕRIN THE GOLDEN RIVER Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: THE GOLDEN RIVER Date of creation: 2022 Medium: Offset lithograph with
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KÕRIN THE GOLDEN RIVER Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: THE GOLDEN RIVER Date of creation: 2022 Medium: Offset lithograph with
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KÕRIN THE GOLDEN RIVER Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: THE GOLDEN RIVER Date of creation: 2022 Medium: Offset lithograph with
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KÕRIN THE GOLDEN RIVER Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: THE GOLDEN RIVER Date of creation: 2022 Medium: Offset lithograph with
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KÕRIN THE GOLDEN RIVER Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: THE GOLDEN RIVER Date of creation: 2022 Medium: Offset lithograph with
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KÕRIN THE GOLDEN RIVER Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: THE GOLDEN RIVER Date of creation: 2022 Medium: Offset lithograph with
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: Korin: Tranquility Hand signed & numbered Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
KÕRIN: TRANQUILITY Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold stamp and high gloss
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KORIN: TRANQUILITY Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
KÕRIN: TRANQUILITY Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold stamp and high gloss
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: Korin: Tranquility Hand signed & numbered Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
arts, as heritage from the Chinese painting. Korin and Kansei series by Takashi Murakami employ this
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KŌRIN: PURE WHITE Hand signed & numbered. Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
KÕRIN. PURE WHITE Date of creation: 2015 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold stamp and high gloss
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: Korin - Limited edition hand signed & numb. Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
KORIN: STELLAR RIVER IN THE HEAVENS Date of creation: 2015 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
Japanese Contemporary Art by Takashi Murakami - Korin's Flowers and Abstract Im
Located in Paris, IDF
Offset print with silver Edition - 300 Takashi Murakami is a Japanese artist born in 1962 who
Silver
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H 30.02 in Dm 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: KÕRIN. THE TIME OF CELEBRATION Hand signed Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
KÕRIN. THE TIME OF CELEBRATION Date of creation: 2016 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold stamp and
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - MIYABI: KŌRIN Pop Art. Japanese Traditional Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Murakami has made of this combination between tradition and contemporary his trademark. Korin and Kansei
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - MIYABI: KŌRIN Pop Art. Japanese Traditional Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Murakami has made of this combination between tradition and contemporary his trademark. Korin and Kansei
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - MIYABI: KŌRIN Pop Art. Japanese Traditional Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Murakami has made of this combination between tradition and contemporary his trademark. Korin and Kansei
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - MIYABI: KŌRIN Pop Art. Japanese Traditional Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Murakami has made of this combination between tradition and contemporary his trademark. Korin and Kansei
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - MIYABI: KŌRIN Pop Art. Japanese Traditional Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Murakami has made of this combination between tradition and contemporary his trademark. Korin and Kansei
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - MIYABI: KŌRIN Pop Art. Japanese Traditional Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Murakami has made of this combination between tradition and contemporary his trademark. Korin and Kansei
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - MIYABI: KŌRIN Pop Art. Japanese Traditional Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Murakami has made of this combination between tradition and contemporary his trademark. Korin and Kansei
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - MIYABI: KŌRIN Pop Art. Japanese Traditional Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Murakami has made of this combination between tradition and contemporary his trademark. Korin and Kansei
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - MIYABI: KŌRIN Pop Art. Japanese Traditional Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Murakami has made of this combination between tradition and contemporary his trademark. Korin and Kansei
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - MIYABI: KŌRIN Pop Art. Japanese Traditional Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Murakami has made of this combination between tradition and contemporary his trademark. Korin and Kansei
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset, Paper
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - MIYABI: KŌRIN Pop Art. Japanese Traditional Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Murakami has made of this combination between tradition and contemporary his trademark. Korin and Kansei
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - MIYABI: KŌRIN Pop Art. Japanese Traditional Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Murakami has made of this combination between tradition and contemporary his trademark. Korin and Kansei
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - MIYABI: KŌRIN Pop Art. Japanese Traditional Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Murakami has made of this combination between tradition and contemporary his trademark. Korin and Kansei
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
Sold
H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - MIYABI: KŌRIN Pop Art. Japanese Traditional Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Murakami has made of this combination between tradition and contemporary his trademark. Korin and Kansei
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: KYOTO: KŌRIN Japanese Pop Art Traditional Flowers Skulls
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami KYOTO: KŌRIN Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold stamp and
Paper, Varnish, Offset, Screen
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - MIYABI: KŌRIN Hand signed & numbered. Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
MIYABI: KŌRIN ( KŌRIN: COURTLY ELEGANCE 2020) Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset print with cold
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KYOTO: KŌRIN Hand signed & numbered. Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
KYOTO: KŌRIN Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset print with cold stamp and high gloss varnish on
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KYOTO: KŌRIN Hand signed & numbered. Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
KYOTO: KŌRIN Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset print with cold stamp and high gloss varnish on
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
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H 27.96 in Dm 27.96 in
Kōrin - Chrysanthemum. Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed and numbered
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Recall The Time When My Feet Lifted Off The Ground, Ever So Slightly - Kōrin - Chrysanthemum 2009
Offset
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: KYOTO: KŌRIN Japanese Pop Art Traditional Flowers Skulls
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KYOTO: KŌRIN Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold stamp
Paper, Varnish, Offset, Screen
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: KYOTO: KŌRIN Japanese Pop Art Traditional Flowers Skulls
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KYOTO: KŌRIN Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold stamp
Paper, Varnish, Offset, Screen
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: KYOTO: KŌRIN Japanese Pop Art Traditional Flowers Skulls
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KYOTO: KŌRIN Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold stamp
Paper, Varnish, Offset, Screen
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H 30.02 in W 28.35 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: KYOTO: KŌRIN Japanese Pop Art Traditional Flowers Skulls
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KYOTO: KŌRIN Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold stamp
Paper, Varnish, Offset, Screen
Flowers Blooming in the Isle of the Dead
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing Edition 33 of 300 Signed and numbered on the front Mint
Offset
Takashi Murakami Kansei: Wildflowers Glowing in the Night
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Miami, US
Takashi Murakami "Kansei: Wildflowers Glowing in the Night" Offset Print Add a touch of vibrant brilliance to your art collection with "Kansei: Wildflowers Glowing in the Night", an...
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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.
Find original Takashi Murakami prints, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.
Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.
Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.
Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.
Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.
Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.
“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.
Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.
For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)
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