Takashi Murakami Skateboard Deck (Takashi Murakami flowers)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Deck: A vibrant piece of Takashi Murakami wall art produced as
Wood, Screen
Takashi Murakami Skateboard Deck (Takashi Murakami flowers)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Deck: A vibrant piece of Takashi Murakami wall art produced as
Wood, Screen
Takashi Murakami -- Multicolor Double Face: Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Takashi Murakami Multicolor Double Face: Black, 2020 Silkscreen in colors on wove paper Sheet size
Screen
Takashi Murakami -- Multicolor Double Face: White
By Takashi Murakami
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Takashi Murakami Multicolor Double Face: White, 2020 Silkscreen in colors on wove paper Sheet size
Screen
$3,150Sale Price|30% Off
H 44.5 in W 34.25 in
Takashi Murakami “Jellyfish Eyes” Wallpaper / Screenprint
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist: Takashi Murakami (b. 1962) Marking(s); notes: marking(s); 2002 Country of origin; materials
Screen
Price Upon Request
H 31 in W 8 in
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks (Set of 2)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks 2017 & 2019: set of 2 works: A vibrant set of Takashi
Wood, Screen, Mixed Media, Lithograph
$3,829
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in
Takashi Murakami, Smiley Days with Ms. Flower to You!, 2020
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Silkscreen AP 4 of 25, aside from the main edition of 100 Signed and numbered on the front Mint, as issued
Screen
$5,000
H 19.68 in W 19.68 in
Takashi Murakami Sea Breeze-Chan Pop Art, Limited Edition
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Draper, UT
motifs across Murakami’s oeuvre—which spans paintings, sculptures, prints, and more—include smiling
Screen
$4,837
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: Who's afraid of red, yellow... Superflat, Japanese Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - WHO'S AFRAID OF RED, YELLOW, BLUE AND DEATH Date of creation: 2011 Medium
Paper, Varnish, Offset, Screen
Yonaguni
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Archival pigment print and silkscreen Edition 66 of 100 Signed and numbered on the front Mint
Archival Pigment, Screen
School Entrance Ceremony
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Archival pigment print and silkscreen Edition 73 of 100 Signed and numbered on the front Mint. Sold
Screen
Wouldn't It Be Nice If We Could Do Such A Thing
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Screenprint Edition 3 of 300 Signed and numbered on the front Mint Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo
Screen
$1,500
H 31 in W 8 in
Takashi Murakami Skateboard Decks set of 2 (Murakami Flowers)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks (set of 2 works): The black & white deck marks a
Wood, Lithograph, Screen
OPEN YOUR HANDS WIDE
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
This work of art is a serigraph print in colors, depicting a large cluster of colorful flowers in
Screen
$9,500
H 25.5 in W 21 in
Intermezzo TFWHT, 2020, Murakami and Futura, Street Art, Limited Edition
By Futura
Located in Draper, UT
. Common motifs across Murakami’s oeuvre—which spans paintings, sculptures, prints, and more—include
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Kaikai and Kiki skateboard
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Kaikai and Kiki skateboard
Screen, Board
Price Upon Request
H 31 in W 8 in D 1 in
Takashi Murakami Skateboard Decks (Set of 2 Murakami flowers skate decks)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Set of 2 Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks 2017 & 2019: A vibrant set of Takashi Murakami
Wood, Screen
A Panda Cub Hugging a Ball of Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
front Excellent condition. Only visible under raking lighting minor stain in top left corner of print
Screen
$5,569
H 18.43 in W 14.97 in
A Little Flower Painting: Pink, Purple and Many Other Colors
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Silkscreen Edition 40 of 100 Signed, dated and numbered on the front Mint, as issued
Screen
Multicolor Double Face: Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Silkscreen Edition 39 of 100 Signed and numbered on the front Mint, as issued Sold in the original KaiKai KiKi packaging
Screen
$7,658
H 20.2 in W 20.2 in
Panda Mother and Baby in a Flurry of Cherry Blossom Petals
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Silkscreen Edition 49 of 100 51.3 x 51.3 (20.2 x 20.2 in) Signed, numbered and dated on the front Mint. Minor imperfections may appear due to the production process
Screen
Sea Breeze Chan
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Silkscreen Edition of 100 (Edition number unknown as the print is unopened, to preserve condition
Screen
$4,500
H 31 in W 8 in D 0.25 in
Murakami Original hand signed Flower Drawing on limited edition skateboard deck
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Takashi Murakami Original hand signed Flower Drawing on limited edition skateboard, 2017 Unique
Wood, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Screen
Original drawing w/Skateboard set of 3
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Original hand drawn flower in marker by Takashi Murakami on skateboard deck that is part of a set
Board, Screen
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in
Murakami.Flower Roadmap 2022 Spring version (Murakami, metaverse, cherry blossom
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Nobita and Doraemon Amidst the Flowers Year: 2023 Edition: 100 Size
Screen
Unavailable
H 26.38 in W 39.38 in
727 silkscreen (2016) ED100, (Takashi Murakami, Japanese art, MOMA)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: 727 (Framed) Year: 2016 Edition: 100 Size: Sheet size 67 x 100cm
Screen
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in
Heaven's Gate (Takashi Murakami, Silkscreen, Platinum leaf, Japan, Signed, )
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
) Medium: Archival Pigment Print + Silkscreen with platinum leaf Takashi Murakami has handwritten the
Archival Pigment, Screen
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in
Superflat Monogram <Green> (Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton, Limited edition 50)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Superflat Monogram Year: 2003 Edition: 50 Size: 500 x 500mm
Screen
Unavailable
H 27.5 in W 27.5 in D 3 in
Takashi Murakami for BLM: Black Flowers Square, 2020
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
TAKASHI MURAKAMI (B. 1962) For BLM. Black Flowers Square Signed + numbered in lower right 110/300
Spray Paint, Screen
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 18.51 in
Nobita and Doraemon Amidst the Flowers (Doraemon, Murakami, Gold, Platinum)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Nobita and Doraemon Amidst the Flowers Year: 2023 Edition: 100 Size
Screen
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in
Superflat Monogram <Lemon> (Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton, Limited edition 50)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Superflat Monogram Year: 2003 Edition: 50 Size: 500 x 500mm
Screen
Unavailable
H 11.42 in W 11.82 in
Coffee Blues Black (Takashi Murakami, Coffee filter, ED50, Unique, Japan flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
art. Murakami's coffee filter prints showcase his exceptional ability to blend traditional Japanese
Screen
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 44.1 in
Tan tan bo (2016) ED100, (Murakami Takashi, Japanese art, Gold leaf)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Tan Tan Bo Year: 2016 Edition: 100 Size: Image size 690 x 1020mm
Screen
Unavailable
H 18.43 in W 15.67 in
Hollow: Pink Silkscreen (Edition: 100) by Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Takashi Murakami Hollow Pink Limited Edition Print: Silkscreen edition of 100
Screen
Unavailable
H 18.43 in W 15.67 in
Death: Pink Silkscreen (Edition: 100) by Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Takashi Murakami Death Pink Limited Edition Print: Silkscreen edition of 100
Screen
Unavailable
H 18.43 in W 15.67 in
Hollow: Black Silkscreen (Edition: 100) by Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Takashi Murakami Hollow Black Limited Edition Print: Silkscreen edition of 100
Screen
Unavailable
H 18.43 in W 15.67 in
Death: Black Silkscreen (Edition: 100) by Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Takashi Murakami Death Black Limited Edition Print: Silkscreen edition of 100
Screen
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in
Kaikai Kiki Lots of Fun (Takashi Murakami, Japan, Pop art, Platinum leaf)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Kaikai Kiki Lots of Fun Year: 2009 Edition: 50* Size: Image size
Screen
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 16.93 in
Flower Parent and Child (Framed) (Japan pop art, colorful flowers, Murakami)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Flower Parent and Child Year: 2021 Edition: 100 Size: 28 × 17 1/5
Screen
Unavailable
H 27.5 in W 27.5 in D 3 in
Takashi Murakami for BLM: Black Flowers Square, 2020 (framed)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Signed + numbered in lower right 110/300 Spray paint on silkscreen print Print size: 70 x 70 cm
Spray Paint, Screen
Unavailable
H 22.09 in W 29.3 in
Anywhere Door (Dokodemo Door): Life From Here On (Takashi Murakami, ED100, Gold)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Anywhere Door (Dokodemo Door): Life From Here On Year: 2022 Edition
Screen
Unavailable
H 14.57 in Dm 18.9 in
Flowers Red Silkscreen by Takashi Murakami Edition of 100
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Takashi Murakami's Limited Edition Print Flowers Red Silkscreen. Edition of 100
Screen
Unavailable
H 18.43 in W 15.67 in
Takashi Murakami x MADSAKI Flowers Black A Silkscreen Edition 100
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Takashi Murakami x MADSAKI Flowers Black A Silkscreen Edition 100
Screen
New Day
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
under the New Day rubric, including this bright self-portrait screen print. Uncharacteristically, he
Screen
Yonaguni
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
) Medium: Archival pigment print + Silkscreen This is hand signed by Takashi Murakami. Note: This will be
Screen
Flowers in Pastel Colors
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
(sheet size) Medium: Archival pigment print + Silkscreen This is hand signed by Takashi Murakami. Note
Screen
That Sounds Good, I Hope You Can Do That
By Takashi Murakami
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Takashi Murakami That Sounds Good, I Hope You Can Do That 2019; Screenprint in colors with cold
Screen
Flower paisley
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Flower Paisley Year: 2021 Edition: 100 Size: 550 x 550mm (sheet
Screen
New Day
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: New Day Year: 2011 Edition: 100 Size: 700 x 700mm (image size
Screen
Flowers on the Island Closest to Heaven
By Takashi Murakami
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Takashi Murakami "Flowers on the Island Closest to Heaven" 2018 Screenprint in colors with platinum
Screen
Coffee Zen, Enso: White
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Coffee Zen, Enso: White Year: 2020 Edition: 50 Size: 293×303mm
Screen
Panda Cubs, Hoyoyo, Zzzzz
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Panda Cubs, Hoyoyo, Zzzzz Year: 2020 Edition: 100 Size: 500 x 500mm
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Untitled: P
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami & KYNE Title: Untitled: P Year: 2021 Edition: 32 of 50 Size: 27 1/10 × 22
Screen
Baby Pandas Cuddling! Yay!
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Baby Pandas Cuddling! Yay! Year: 2022 Edition: 100 Size: 512.25 x
Screen
Doraemon in My Memory
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Doraemon in My Memory Year: 2022 Edition: 49 of 300 Size: Image 464
Screen
Rainbow Smiley
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Rainbow Smiley Year: 2020 Edition: 100 Size: 500 x 500mm (sheet
Screen
Panda Cub, Sleepy Time
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Panda Cub, Sleepy Time Year: 2020 Edition: 100 Size: 500 x 500mm
Screen
Ms. Rainbow Flower
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Ms. Rainbow Flower Year: 2020 Edition: 100 Size: 500 x 500mm (sheet
Screen
Panda-chan on a flower cushion, Bouncy Bounce
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Panda-chan on a flower cushion, Bouncy Bounce Year: 2020 Edition
Screen
Smiley Days with Ms. Flower to You!
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Smiley Days with Ms. Flower to You! Year: 2020 Edition: 100 Size
Screen
Cherry Blossoms in Bloom. Kaikai Kiki
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Cherry Blossoms in Bloom. Kaikai Kiki Year: 2020 Edition: 100 Size
Screen
Blue Sky! Like We Could Go On Forever!
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Blue Sky! Like We Could Go On Forever! Year: 2021 Edition: 100 Size
Screen
So Much Fun, Under the Blue Sky
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: So Much Fun, Under the Blue Sky Year: 2021 Edition: 100 Size: 500 x
Screen
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in
My Summer Vacation with My Little Brother and Doraemon
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: My Summer Vacation with My Little Brother and Doraemon Year: 2021
Screen
Let's Go on the Time Machine
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Let's Go on the Time Machine Year: 2021 Edition: 100 Size: 500 x
Screen
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in
Wouldn't It Be Nice if We Could Do This and That
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Wouldn't It Be Nice if We Could Do This and That Year: 2021 Edition
Screen
New Day Self Portrait
By Takashi Murakami
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Takashi Murakami New Day Self Portrait 2011; Silkscreen 31 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches From the edition of
Screen
Unavailable
H 22.21 in W 40.95 in
Wouldn’t it Be Nice if We Could Do Such a Thing
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Wouldn’t it Be Nice if We Could Do Such a Thing Year: 2019 Edition
Screen
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in
A Sketch of Anywhere Door (Dokodemo Door) and an Excellent Day
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: A Sketch of Anywhere Door (Dokodemo Door) and an Excellent Day Year
Screen
Unavailable
H 11.42 in W 11.82 in
Atsushi Kaga - Waiting for Spring (Japan, Rabbits, rare)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Atsushi Kaga Title: Waiting for Spring Year: 2022 Edition: 40 Size: 100 x 70 cm Medium: 2 lithographs diptych This is hand signed by Atsushi Kaga. Note: This will be shippe...
Screen
Panda, Panda cubs and flower ball
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Takashi Murakami Title: Panda, Panda cubs and flower ball Year: 2020 Edition: 300 Size
Screen
Burning Blood
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing This is hand signed by Takashi Murakami. Note: This will
Screen
Unavailable
H 22.34 in W 18.14 in
TOMOO GOKITA - Dance Party ED35 (Japanese art, Monotone)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Tokyo, JP
Artist: Tomoo Gokita Title: Dance Party Year: 2016 Edition: 35 Size: 22.34 x 18.14 in / (57.8 x 46.4cm) (sheet size) Medium: Stenciled paper pulp painting with pochoir Tomoo Gokita ...
Screen
Unavailable
H 18.43 in W 14.97 in
A Little Flower Painting: Pink, Purple and Many Other Colors (Ed 100) Platinum.
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Signed Limited Edition print A Little Flower Painting: Pink, Purple and Many Other Colors (Ed 100
Screen
Sold
H 31 in W 8 in
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks (Murakami set of 3 skate decks)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Skateboard Triptych 2019: Unique, vibrant Takashi Murakami wall art that hangs
Wood, Screen
Sold
H 31 in W 8 in
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks (Murakami set of 3 skate decks)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Skateboard Triptych 2019: Unique, vibrant Takashi Murakami wall art that hangs
Wood, Screen
Sold
H 31 in W 8 in
Takashi Murakami Flowers skateboard deck (Takashi Murakami red flowers)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skate Deck (Takashi Murakami Flowers as Ohana-Chang): A vibrant piece of
Screen
Sold
H 31 in W 8 in
Takashi Murakami Flowers skateboard decks: set of 2 (Takashi Murakami skate)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks: Set of 2 (2017 & 2019): A vibrant Takashi Murakami wall
Wood, Screen
Sold
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
Sold
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
Sold
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
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...
Fabric
Nick Knight Vinyl Record Art
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Nick Knight vinyl record art 2007: Off-set print on vinyl record. Unsigned. Measure: 12 x 12 inches Excellent condition Published by Visionaire Fashion, 2007 A very cool frame piec...
Offset
Flowerball (3D) Colorful, Miracle, Sparkle
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
The print is Diasec® framed. This mean the print is mounted between acrylic glass (UV-resistant) and a dibond (aluminum) backside, with an attached frame for easy hanging. Depth of t...
Offset
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.)
Find fine art prints for sale on 1stDibs today.