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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Flowerball Red (3D) The Magic Flute.
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
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
$2,600
Jellyfish Eyes - Black 1. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Jellyfish Eyes - Black 1 by Takashi Murakami (2004) Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist 19 ¹¹/₁₆ × 19 ¹¹/₁₆ in 50 × 50 cm Edition 41/300 Takashi Murakami is best known ...
Offset
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: 50 x 60 cm Frame size: 61 x 71 x 4 cm Ed. 32/100 Hand signed, numbered, and dated ...
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: 50 x 60 cm Frame size: 61 x 71 x 4 cm Ed. 32/100 Hand signed, numbered, and dated ...
Screen
Poppin' Flowers, 2024
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Takashi Murakami,
Poppin’ Flowers, 2025
4c offset print + cold stamp
23 3/5 × 23 3/5 in 60 × 60 cm
Edition 56/300
Paper, Offset
An Homage to Monopink 1960 E, Framed Offset Lithograph, Signed, 82/300
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Aventura, FL
Offset lithograph in colors with cold stamp on wove paper. Hand signed lower right by Takashi Murakami. Hand numbered 82/300 lower right. Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo...
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
'ComplexCon: Mr. Dob (Red/Blue) & Mr. Dob (Gold Edition)' (Set of 2)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
The specific information regarding edition will be provided at the time of sale. Please contact the seller for more details. 'ComplexCon: Mr. Dob' (Red/Blue), is a vivid and thought...
Vinyl
Mr. DOB Gold Sculpture, Limited Edition of 250, Contemporary Art
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 250. Published by BAIT × SWITCH Collectibles and ComplexCon, California with their stamp...
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
Flowers in a Basket, 2023 Limited Edition by Takashi Murakami, signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Takashi Murakami (b. 1962)
Flowers in a Basket
Offset print in colors
Edition of 300, numbered 210/300
60 × 60.5 cm
This vibrant co...
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
A Space for Philosophy
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Signed and numbered to lower right offset lithograph in colors with silver
Lithograph
$3,000
Kansei (2007). Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed, numbered
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Kansei (trade name of Rinpa-school Edo Painter Ogata Kōrin, literal meaning: "Voice of The Mountain Stream") 2007 by Takashi Murakami Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishi...
Offset
Doraemon's Daily Life Offset Lithograph, Dual Hand Signed, 156/1000
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Aventura, FL
Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper. Hand signed lower right by Takashi Murakami. Hand signed by Fujiko F Fujio (creator of Doraemon, in Kanji) lower left.. Hand numb...
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
Mushroomers Limited Edition (print) by Murakami, signed and numbered
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Mushroomers, 2003 by Takashi Murakami signed, dated, and numbered 'TAKASHI 03..53/100' in pencil lithograph in colors, on BFK Rives paper Image: 81⁄4 x 3 in. (21 x 7.6 cm.) Sheet: 12...
Lithograph
Flowerball Margareth (3D). Limited edition (print) by Murakami signed, numbered
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Flowerball Margareth, 2011 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 18/3...
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
$3,975
Prayer, Hand Signed Lithograph, Edition of 300, Custom Circular Frame, 2018
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Aventura, FL
Offset lithograph in colors with cold stamp (foil detailing) and high-gloss varnish on wove paper. Hand signed lower front by Takashi Murakami. Hand numbered 230/300 lower front. ...
Foil
$2,300
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...
Offset
$2,400
And then x 6 (Lapis Lazuli: The Superflat Method) by Takashi Murakami (DOB)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
And then x 6 (Lapis Lazuli: The Superflat Method), 2013 by Takashi Murakami Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist 19 11/16 × 19 11/16 in 50 × 50 cm Edition 73/300 About t...
Offset
Anywhere Door (Dokodemo Door) in the Field of Flowers, Offset Lithograph, Signed
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
Flowerball Sexual Violet No.1 (3D) 2013 limited print by Takashi Murakami signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
"Flowerball Sexual Violet No.1 (3D)," created by Takashi Murakami in 2013, is an offset print with cold stamp and high gloss varnish, measuring 71 cm (28 inches) in diameter. This v...
Offset
Rum Pum Pum in a Field of Flowers, Hand Signed Lithograph, 182/300
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Aventura, FL
Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper. Hand signed lower right by Takashi Murakami. Hand numbered 182/300 lower right. Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo. Artwo...
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
$2,200
Pink Time. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed and numbered
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Pink time, 2009 by Takashi Murakami Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist in gold and silver ink 19 11/16 × 19 11/16 in 50 × 50 cm Edition 139/300 Dokuro (literally starv...
Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: OBLITERATE.. Limited Ed. Superflat Pop Art Japanese DOB Skulls
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - Obliterate the Self and Even a Fire is Cool Date of creation: 2013 Medium: Offset lithograph with silver on paper Edition: 300 Size: 50 x 50 cm Observations: Offse...
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
Jellyfish Eyes Cream, 2001 Limited Edition by Takashi Murakami, signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Jellyfish Eyes Cream
Offset Print by Takashi Murakami
Edition 35/300
Published in 2001 by Kaikai Kiki
Sheet: 50.0 × 50.0 cm
Image: 50.0 × 50.0 cm
Offset
Mononoke Kyoto Golden Sky Summer Flower Field
By Takashi Murakami
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Takashi Murakami Limited Edition for Exhibition Kyoto City Museum of Art 90th Anniversary Exhibition 2024 Material: 100% Cotton Framed with a wood-style aluminium frame and acryl...
Fabric
$2,200
Assignation of a Spirit . Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Assignation of a Spirit , 2015 by Takashi Murakami Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist 68 × 68 cm Edition of 300 Takashi Murakami is best known for his contemporary comb...
Offset
$3,600
Right there, the breadth of the human heart (print) by Murakami signed, framed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Right there, the breadth of the human heart 2013 by Takashi Murakami Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing signed, numbered and stamped by the Artist 27 7/8 in diameter...
Offset
We Are The Square Jocular Clan #6, 2018
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Greenwich, CT
We Are The Square Jocular Clan #6 is an offset lithograph, 18.75 x 18.75" image size, signed and numbered lower right, and framed in a c...
Paper, Offset
$1,750
Introduced in 2001 Time Bokan - blue. Limited Edition print by Murakami signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introduced in 2001 Time Bokan - blue by Takashi Murakami Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist 19 11/16 × 19 11/16 in 50 × 50 cm Edition 34/300 Dokuro (literally starving...
Offset
An Homage to Monopink, 1960A. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An Homage to Monopink, 1960A, 2012 by Takashi Murakami Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist 27 1/10 × 20 9/10 in 68.8 × 53 cm Edition 35/300 Takashi Murakami is best kno...
Offset
HOMAGE TO FRANCIS BACON: STUDY FOR HEAD OF ISABEL RAWSTHORNE Gold Superflat Pop
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami HOMAGE TO FRANCIS BACON: STUDY FOR HEAD OF ISABEL RAWSTHORNE Date of creation: 2016 Medium: Offset lithograph with cold foil stamp on paper Edition: 300 Size: 50 x ...
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
$3,485 / item
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 ...
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
Chaos, 2013, Hand-Signed Offset Lithograph, Edition of 300, 50 x 50 cm
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Chaos, 2013 Offset lithograph 19 7/10 × 19 7/10 in 50 × 50 cm hand-signed and numbered by the artist Edition of 300
Offset
Flower Sparkles
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Miami, FL
Takashi Murakami Flower Sparkles , 2021 Signed and Numbered Archival Pigment Print + Silkscreen 19 7/10 × 19 7/10 in 50 × 50 cm Edition of 100 Piece comes unopened in original Kaika...
Archival Paper
$2,400
Jellyfish Eyes - White 1. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Jellyfish Eyes - White 1 by Takashi Murakami Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist 19 ¹¹/₁₆ × 19 ¹¹/₁₆ in 50 × 50 cm Edition 67/300 Takashi Murakami is best known for his...
Offset
We Are the Jocular Clan (4) Signed Offset Lithograph, 24" Diameter
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Aventura, FL
Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper. Hand signed lower right by Takashi Murakami. Hand numbered 95/300 lower right. Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo. Artwor...
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
Sea Breeze Chan Silkscreen Print, Contemporary, Signed, 21st Century
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Silkscreen Edition of 100 (Edition number unknown as the print is unopened, to preserve condition) Signed and numbered on the front Mint, as issued Sold in the original KaiKai KiKi p...
Screen
$2,799
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...
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
$6,900
Reversed Double Helix, Rare Hand Signed Lithograph, 48 x 36 in. Framed, 2005
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Aventura, FL
Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper. Hand signed and dated lower right by Takashi Murakami. Hand numbered 128/300 lower right. Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo. Ar...
Paper, 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...
Lithograph, Offset
Panda Cub with Flower Ball, Screenprint, Signed, Edition 35/100
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Screenprint Edition 35 of 100 49.9 × 49.9 cm (19.6 x 19.6 in) Signed, numbered and dated on the front Excellent condition. Only visible under raking lighting minor stain in top left ...
Screen
$1,800
Introduced in 2001 “Time Bokan – black” Limited Edition by Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Takashi Murakami
Introduced in 2001 “Time Bokan – black”, 2001
Edition 36/300
Offset print, four-color process
50 × 50 cm (19.69 ×...
Paper, Offset
Bouquet in a Basket, Hand Signed Lithograph, 31 x 31 in. Framed, Edition of 300
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Aventura, FL
Offset lithograph in colors with cold stamp and high gloss varnishing. Hand signed lower right by Takashi Murakami. Hand numbered 213/300 lower right. Published by Kaikai Kiki Co....
Paper, Lithograph, Offset, Varnish
$3,975
Planet 66, Rare Hand Signed Lithograph, 34 x 34 in. Framed, Edition of 300
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Aventura, FL
Offset lithograph in colors on satin wove paper. Hand signed lower right by Takashi Murakami. Hand numbered 110/300 lower right. Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo. Artwor...
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
And Then x6 (Red) - Pop Art Japanese Contemporary Anime
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Takashi Murakami - And Then x6 (Red), 2013 Offset lithograph with silver finish on paper Edition of 300 hand-signed and numbered by the artist Size: 48.3 x 48.3 cm Published by Kaik...
Offset
Purple Flowers in a Bouquet, Offset Lithograph, Signed, 21st Century
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...
Offset
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
Flowerball (3D) Inside the Soul
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
Takashi Murakami, Gargantua on Your Palm
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hamburg, DE
Takashi Murakami (Japanese, b. 1962) Gargantua on Your Palm, 2022 Medium: Porcelain plate (fine bone china) Dimensions: 10 1/2 in diameter 26.7 cm diameter Edition of 250: Printed s...
Porcelain
Field of Flowers Archival Print, Contemporary, Signed, Edition 49/100
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Archival pigment print in colours Edition 49 of 100 Signed, numbered and dated on the front Mint. Sold in the original Kaikai Kiki packaging Published by Kaikai Kiki Co. Ltd
Archival Pigment
LAST ONE - Murakami print - Panda and Panda cubs (Silver) - unframed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an original Murakami print and is the last one of the edition of this iconic series from one of the first prints depicting the panda and panda cubs family prints ever made by...
Offset
Poppin' Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print 4 colours and foil printing Edition of 300 60 x 60 cm (23.6 x 23.6 in) Signed and numbered on the front Condition on request
Foil
DOB Rainbow Lithograph, Signed Edition 99/100, 21st Century Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Lithograph Edition 99 of 100 Signed and numbered on the front Mint, as issued Published by Kaikai Kiki Co. Ltd
Lithograph
Yonaguni Archival Pigment Print, Contemporary, Signed, Edition 66/100
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 in the original packaging Published by Kaikai Kiki Co. Ltd
Screen
I know Not. I know (2010) Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
I know Not. I know (2010) by Takashi Murakami Offset lithograph with diamond dust Numbered and signed by the artist Sheet 76 X 59 cm Framed Edition 196/300 Takashi Murakami is best...
Lithograph, 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
$1,950
Kaikai, Kiki, DOB, And POM Atop The Mound Of The Dead, Signed Lithograph, 2013
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Aventura, FL
Offset lithograph in colors on satin wove paper. Hand signed lower right by Takashi Murakami. Hand numbered 161/300 lower right. Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo. Artwor...
Paper, Lithograph, Offset