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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TAKASHI MURAKAMI: DOB: Myxomycete - Superflat, Japanese Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
DOB: MYXOMYCETE Date of creation: 2017 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold stamp on paper Edition: 300 Size: 68 x 68 cm Condition: In mint conditions, brand new and never framed Obse...
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: 113 and 114 of 3...
Offset
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...
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
$3,208 / item
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 ...
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
Bouquet of Love
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Takashi Murakami Bouquet of Love, 2012 signed and numbered by the artist Offset lithograph with cold stamp 68 x 68 cm Edition of 300 Produced by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd
Offset
Circus: Embrace Peace and Darkness within Thy Heart
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Takashi Murakami Circus: Embrace Peace and Darkness within Thy Heart, 2020 Offset lithograph 68.9 x 53 cm - paper 82 x 66 x 2.2 cm - framed with UV resistant artglass. Edition 141 of...
Offset
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks: set of 3 works (Murakami skateboard)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks: set of 3 works: Vibrant Takashi Murakami wall art produced as a limited series in conjunction with the 2017 Murakami exhibit: The Octopus E...
Wood, Lithograph, Offset
$7,500
Flowerball: Colorful, Miracle, Sparkle, Pop Art Print by Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Long Island City, NY
Takashi Murakami, Japanese (1962 - ) - Flowerball: Colorful, Miracle, Sparkle, Year: 2022, Medium: Offset Lithograph, signed and numbered in silver marker lower right, Edition: 10...
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 ...
Lithograph, Offset
Inside the Rainbow’s Heart: Signed Contemporary Offset Print
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print with coater varnish Edition of 294 of 300 71 cm (D) (28 in) Signed, numbered and titled on front Mint. Minor imperfections may appear due to the production process. Sold...
Offset
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...
Offset, Lithograph
Flower Cluster, Eden
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Draper, UT
Takashi Murakami x ComplexCon. Flower Cluster, Eden from 2019 with dimensions 32 in x 8.25 in.
Wood, Screen
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) ...
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI DOB & Me On the Red... Hand signed & numbered Superflat Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
DOB & Me: On the Red Mound of the Dead Date of creation: 2013 Medium: Offset lithograph with silver on paper Edition: 300 Size: 50 x 50 cm Condition: In mint conditions and not f...
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
Takashi Murakami "Lots of Flowers" Lithograph
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Murakami, Takashi Title: Lots of Flowers Date: 2024 Medium: Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper Unframed Dimensions: 23.6" x 23.6" Framed Dimensions: 29.5"...
Lithograph
$3,898
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...
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
If I Could Reach That Field Of Flowers, I Would Die Happy
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print with cold stamp Edition 39 of 300 60 x 60 cm (23.6 x 23.6 in) Signed and numbered on the front Mint. Minor imperfections may appear due to the production process
Offset
Mr. DOB
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Washington , DC, DC
This sculpture by Takashi Murakami features his signature Mr. DOB character in a playful colorful and attention grabbing sculpture. It is a nice size, come with its original box.
Mixed Media
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 showcases his prowess for reimagining traditional Japanese motifs within a new, contempor...
Offset
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Deck (Takashi Murakami skate deck)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skate Deck: A vibrant piece of Takashi Murakami wall art produced as a limited series in conjunction with the 2017 Murakami exhibit: The Octopus Eats Its Own...
Wood, Lithograph, Offset
Takashi Murakami Sea Breeze-Chan Pop Art, Limited Edition
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Draper, UT
One of the most acclaimed artists to emerge from post-war Asia, Takashi Murakami is known for his signature “Superflat” aesthetic: a colorful, two-dimensional style that straddles th...
Screen
$3,000
Maiko in Springtime Kyoto, 2024, Limited Edition print by Murakami, signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Maiko in Springtime Kyoto, 2024
Offset Lithograph
19 7/10 × 19 7/10 in 50 × 50 cm
Edition of 300
Paper, Offset
$6,800
Murakami Silver Panda Print - 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. In box. We don’t sell preowned or pre handled work to ensure it is brand new. Signed and Numbered out of 300 editions....
Offset
Open Your Hands Wide Lithograph, Signed Edition 154/300, 76 x 92 cm
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph Edition 154 of 300 76 x 92 cm (29.9 x 36.2 in) Signed and numbered on the front Mint, as issued Published by Kaikai Kiki Co. Ltd
Lithograph
$2,250Sale Price|25% Off
Mr. DOB (limited edition sculpture)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Aventura, FL
Cast vinyl sculpture painted in colors. Size: 9.25 x 10.8 x 7.8 inches. Limited edition of 750. Published by BAIT × SWITCH Collectibles and ComplexCon, California with their stamp...
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
$4,959
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...
Offset
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...
Paper, Offset
Takashi Murakami - Poppin’ Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Takashi Murakami, Poppin’ Flowers, 2025 Offset Lithograph 23 3/5 × 23 3/5 in 60 × 60 cm Edition of 300 hand-signed and numbered
Offset
Takashi Murakami Flowers skateboard deck (Takashi Murakami flowers)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skate Deck: A vibrant piece of Takashi Murakami wall art produced as a completely sold out, limited series in 2019 in conjunction with Complexcon and Kaikai ...
Wood, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
Murakami print - Kansei : The Golden Age - Last One - Framed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an offset print, limited edition 118 of 300, signed and numbered by Artist. It is beautiful, brand new, and framed using archival materials at a reputable framer in Los Angeles. Ready for installation or gifting. Last One Available. Enjoy video of the unwrapping of this brand new print at our Los Angeles framer! This print is now sold framed, in Los Angeles, CA. "Kansei : The Golden Age" 潤声 ゴールデンエイジ 4c offset w/cold stamp + spot varnishing オフセット印刷4色＋箔＋厚盛ニス Diameter: 710 mm / 28 in. Framed: approx 34 x 34 x 2 in. Edition 300 Signed and numbered: edition 118 of 300 Made in Japan Pristine condition, brand new, framed in Los Angeles, California Seller in Los Angeles...
Offset
Tan Tan Bo (2003) Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami, signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tan Tan Bo, 2003 by Takashi Murakami Offset lithograph in colors on Wove paper 25 7/10 × 39 3/10 in 65.8x99.8cm Edition 98/300 Tan Tan Bo is a "reincarnati...
Offset
Flowerball: Colorful Miracle Sparkle Print, Signed, 21st Century
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print with coater varnish Edition 286 of 300 71 cm (D) (28 in) Signed, numbered and titled on front Mint. Minor imperfections may appear due to the production process. Sold wi...
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...
Acrylic, Vinyl
$2,800
Hands clasped. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed, numbered
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Hands clasped, 2016 by Takashi Murakami Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist Edition 182/300 65.7 x 87.5cm Takashi Murakami is best known for his contemporary combinatio...
Lithograph, Offset
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...
Offset
$2,800
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...
Lithograph, Offset
Flowers for Algernon Offset Print, Contemporary, Signed, 21st Century
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print 4 colours, foil printing and coater varnish Edition 110 of 300 56 cm (22.1 in) Signed and numbered on front Mint Published by KaiKai KiKi
Offset
$4,000Sale Price|38% Off
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...
Lithograph, 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...
Offset
$2,600
Jellyfish Eyes - Black 3. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Jellyfish Eyes - Black 3 by Takashi Murakami (2004) Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist 19 ¹¹/₁₆ × 19 ¹¹/₁₆ in 50 × 50 cm Edition 34/300 T...
Offset
Homage to Monogold, 1960 Offset Print, Signed, Edition 28/300
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print with cold stamp Edition 28 of 300 74 x 53 cm (29.1 x 20.8 in) Signed and numbered on the front Artwork in excellent condition. Minor crease along very edge of print on t...
Lithograph, Offset
$6,000
Hypha will cover the world... Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Hypha will cover the world, little by little. "We should be able to get our hands on that door to the alien world soon. Wait till we get there!" 2009 by Takashi Murakami Offset pri...
Offset
$2,212Sale Price|25% Off
Anywhere Door (Dokodemo Door) in the Field of Flowers (hand signed lithograph)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Aventura, FL
Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper. Hand signed lower right by Takashi Murakami. Hand numbered 817/1000 lower right. Hand signed by Fujiko F Fujio (creator of Doraem...
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
And Then (A Deep Ocean of Ultramarine)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Greenwich, CT
And Then (A Deep Ocean of Ultramarine) is an offset lithograph on paper, 19.75 x 19.75 inches, signed and numbered 150/300 lower right. Framed in a contemporary silver-tone frame.
Paper, Offset
Re: Flowers for Algernon, 2024 Offset Print by Takashi Murakami, signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Takashi Murakami,
Re: Flowers for Alernon, 2024
4c offset print + cold stamp + high gloss varnishing
22 × 22 in 56 × 56 cm
Edition of 300
Paper, Offset
Mr.DOB Figure by BAIT × SWITCH Collectibles Gold Edition
By Takashi Murakami
Located in PARIS, FR
Takashi Murakami × ComplexCon Mr.DOB Figure by BAIT × SWITCH Collectibles (Gold Edition), 2016-2017. Painted cast vinyl, cast resin polychrome sculpture 10 4/5 × 9 3/10 in 27.4 × 2...
Vinyl, Resin
Embrace Happiness! Signed Lithograph, Contemporary, Edition 133/300
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph with cold stamp on smooth wove paper Edition 133 of 300 Mint. Minor imperfections may appear due to the production process Signed and numbered on the front
Lithograph
Takashi Murakami "Let Us Devote Our Hearts" Lithograph
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Murakami, Takashi Title: Let Us Devote Our Hearts Date: 2022 Medium: Offset Lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper Unframed Dimensions: 28" x 28" Framed Dimensions: ...
Lithograph
And then and then... (pink) Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami, signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
And Then and then and then and then and then (Pink), 1999 by Takashi Murakami Offset print, in silver ink signed and numbered by the artist 26 4/5 × ...
Offset
Multiverse, Flowers Takashi Murakami Limited Edition Signed Print Colour Flowers
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 Mint. Minor imperfections may appear due to the production pr...
Paper, Offset
Field of Flowers from Heaven's Stairs, Signed Offset Print, Framed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print 4C process with cold stamp Edition 167 of 300 Signed and numbered on the front Artwork is mint, with some minor damage to frame Framed with TrueVue glass by Sky Blue Fra...
Offset
Poporoke Forest Offset Print, Contemporary, Signed, Edition 69/300
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing Edition 69 of 300 87 x 67.9 cm (34.3 x 26.7 in) Signed and numbered Mint Published by Kaikai Kiki Co. Ltd
Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: Enso - Limited edition hand signed & numb. Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
ENSÕ: EARTHLY DESIRES Date of creation: 2016 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold stamp and UV gloss varnishing on paper Edition: 300 Size: 68 x 68 cm Observations: Offset lithograph ...
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
Takashi Murakami -- 12 Arhats
By Takashi Murakami
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Takashi Murakami 12 Arhats, 2016 Offset lithograph with silver Signed and numbered (56/300) in ink lower right Sheet size 68 x 68 cm Frame size 86 x 86 x 2.5 cm Publisher: Kaik...
Offset
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....
Paper, Offset
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: 50 x 60 cm Frame size: 61 x 71 x 4 cm Ed. 32/100 Hand signed, numbered, and dated ...
Screen
An Homage to Yves Klein, Multicolor A Lithograph, Signed, 21st Century
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print with cold stamp Edition 28 of 300 74 × 53 cm (29 x 20.9 in) Signed and numbered on the front Mint Published by Kaikai Kiki Co. Ltd
Lithograph
Panda Plush Large
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Panda Plush Large
Cotton
Contemporary Signed Lithograph Print of Flowers, Ed. 248/300, 60x60 cm
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph Edition 248 of 300 60 x 60 cm (23.6 x 23.6 in) Signed and numbered on the front Mint Published by Kaikai Kiki Co. Ltd
Lithograph
$2,212Sale Price|25% Off
We Are the Jocular Clan (6), framed hand signed lithograph
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Aventura, FL
Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper. Hand signed lower right by Takashi Murakami. Hand numbered 122/300 lower right. Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo. Artwo...
Paper, Lithograph, Offset