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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
Mr. DOB and Flower Drawing

Mr. DOB and Flower Drawing

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Washington , DC, DC

This beautiful drawing by Japanese Contemporary Pop master Takashi Murakami features 2 of his most well known motifs, Mr. DOB and a Smiling Flower. It is actually hand drawn by the a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art

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Paper, Permanent Marker

Flowerball Brown. Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed and numbered.
Flowerball Brown. Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed and numbered.

Flowerball Brown. Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed and numbered.

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Flowerball Brown (2007) by Takashi Murakami Offset print on woven paper. Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo 28 in diameter 71 cm diameter Edition 214/300 Takashi Murakami is best known for his contemporary combination of fine art and pop culture. He uses recognizable iconography like Doraemon and cartoonish flowers and infuses it with Japanese culture. The result is a colorful body of work that takes the shape of paintings, sculptures and animations. In the 1990s, Murakami founded the Superflat movement in an attempt to expose the "shallow emptiness of Japanese consumeristic culture." The artist plays on the familiar aesthetic of mangas, Japanese-language comics, to render works that appear popular and accessible, all the while denouncing the universality and impersonality of consumer goods. Murakami has done collaborations with numerous brands and celebrities including Kanye West, Louis Vuitton...

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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art

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Offset

Mr. DOB Complexcon set of 2

Mr. DOB Complexcon set of 2

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Washington , DC, DC

Set of Takashi Murakami Mr. DOB Complexcon set of 2. The Gold one is from an edition of only 250 and the Red is from an edition of 750

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art

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PVC, Paint

And Then. . . (Aqua Blue), hand signed lithograph
And Then. . . (Aqua Blue), hand signed lithograph

And Then. . . (Aqua Blue), 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 176/300 lower right. Artwork size 26.75 x 26.75 inches. Frame size 34 x 3...

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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art

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Paper, Lithograph, Offset

We Are The Square Jocular Clan
We Are The Square Jocular Clan

We Are The Square Jocular Clan

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Washington , DC, DC

Signed and numbered from an edition of 300 Comes framed and ready to hang

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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art

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Offset

Flowerball (3D) – Blue, Red
Flowerball (3D) – Blue, Red

Flowerball (3D) – Blue, Red

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...

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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art

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Offset

Mushroomers Limited Edition (print) by Murakami, signed and numbered
Mushroomers Limited Edition (print) by Murakami, signed and numbered

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...

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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art

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Lithograph

Takashi Murakami, Flowers of Gratitude - Signed Print, Contemporary Pop Art
Takashi Murakami, Flowers of Gratitude - Signed Print, Contemporary Pop Art

Takashi Murakami, Flowers of Gratitude - Signed Print, Contemporary Pop Art

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Hamburg, DE

Takashi Murakami (Japanese, b. 1962) Flowers of Gratitude, 2022 Medium: Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing Dimensions: 71 cm diameter (28 in) Edition of 300: Hand-sig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art

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Offset

Doraemon's Daily Life (framed, dual hand signed lithograph)
Doraemon's Daily Life (framed, dual hand signed lithograph)

Doraemon's Daily Life (framed, dual 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 signed by Fujiko F Fujio (creator of Doraemon, in Kanji) lower left.. Hand numb...

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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art

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Paper, Lithograph, Offset

School Entrance Ceremony
School Entrance Ceremony

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art

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Screen

Flower Ball (3-D) Magic Flute by Takashi Murakami
Flower Ball (3-D) Magic Flute by Takashi Murakami

Flower Ball (3-D) Magic Flute by Takashi Murakami

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Flower Ball (3-D) Magic Flute, 2011 by Takashi Murakami Woven paper, four-color offset print, cold foil stamp, glossy varnish Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo 28 in diameter...

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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art

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Offset

Jellyfish Eyes - Black 1. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed
Jellyfish Eyes - Black 1. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed

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 ...

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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art

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Offset

We Are the Jocular Clan (4), custom framed hand signed lithograph
We Are the Jocular Clan (4), custom framed hand signed lithograph

We Are the Jocular Clan (4), custom 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 95/300 lower right. Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo. Artwor...

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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph, Offset

Takashi Murakami - And Then x 6 (Blue: The Polke Method) 2016
Takashi Murakami - And Then x 6 (Blue: The Polke Method) 2016

Takashi Murakami - And Then x 6 (Blue: The Polke Method) 2016

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Takashi Murakami, a pivotal figure in contemporary art, is renowned for his ability to blend traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern pop culture. His 2016 limited edition print, ...

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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art

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Silver

Groping for the Truth (print) Limited Edition signed by Takashi Murakami
Groping for the Truth (print) Limited Edition signed by Takashi Murakami

Groping for the Truth (print) Limited Edition signed by Takashi Murakami

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Groping for the Truth, 2013 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 cm d...

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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art

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Offset

Bokan  - camouflage pink. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami, signed
Bokan  - camouflage pink. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami, signed

Bokan - camouflage pink. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami, signed

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Bokan - camouflage pink, 2009 by Takashi Murakami Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist 19 11/16 × 19 11/16 in 50 × 50 cm Edition 71/300 About the Artist: Takashi Murakami is best known for his contemporary combination of fine art and pop culture. He uses recognizable iconography like Doraemon and cartoonish flowers and infuses it with Japanese culture. The result is a colorful body of work that takes the shape of paintings, sculptures and animations. In the 1990s, Murakami founded the Superflat movement in an attempt to expose the "shallow emptiness of Japanese consumeristic culture." The artist plays on the familiar aesthetic of mangas, Japanese-language comics, to render works that appear popular and accessible, all the while denouncing the universality and impersonality of consumer goods. Murakami has done collaborations with numerous brands and celebrities including Kanye West, Louis Vuitton...

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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art

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Offset

Takashi Murakami - And then and then and then and then and then (Red)
Takashi Murakami - And then and then and then and then and then (Red)

Takashi Murakami - And then and then and then and then and then (Red)

By Takashi Murakami

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Takashi Murakami And then and then and then and then and then (Red), 1999 4c offset + cold stamp Hand signed and numbered 184/300 lower right Sheet size: 68 x 68 cm Frame size: 68.5...

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2010s Takashi Murakami Art

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Offset

Takashi Murakami  --  Assignation of a Spirit
Takashi Murakami  --  Assignation of a Spirit

Takashi Murakami -- Assignation of a Spirit

By Takashi Murakami

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Takashi Murakami Assignation of a Spirit, 2015 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 P...

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2010s Takashi Murakami Art

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Offset

Genome No. 10⁷ × 2¹²² Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed, numbered
Genome No. 10⁷ × 2¹²² Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed, numbered

Genome No. 10⁷ × 2¹²² Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed, numbered

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Genome No. 10⁷ × 2¹²², 2009 by Takashi Murakami Offset print 4C process, cold stamp and silkscreen with spot UV varnishing Numbered and signed by the artist Sheet 87.0 × 68.0 cm (34¼...

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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Jellyfish Eyes - White 1. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed
Jellyfish Eyes - White 1. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed

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...

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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art

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Offset

Maiden in the Yellow Straw Hat

Maiden in the Yellow Straw Hat

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Miami, FL

Takashi Murakami Maiden in the Yellow Straw Hat, 2010 Edition of 300 Offset Lithograph in Colours Edition of 300 23 3/5 × 23 3/5 in Edition of 300

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2010s Takashi Murakami Art

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Genome No. 10⁷ × 2¹²² Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed, numbered
Genome No. 10⁷ × 2¹²² Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed, numbered

Genome No. 10⁷ × 2¹²² Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed, numbered

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Genome No. 10⁷ × 2¹²², 2009 by Takashi Murakami Offset print 4C process, cold stamp and silkscreen with spot UV varnishing Numbered and signed by the artist Sheet 87.0 × 68.0 cm (34¼...

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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art

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Lithograph, Offset

A Space for Philosophy

A Space for Philosophy

By Takashi Murakami

Located in New York, NY

Signed and numbered to lower right offset lithograph in colors with silver

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2010s Takashi Murakami Art

Materials

Lithograph

Flowerball (3D) - Red Ball. Limited Edition (print) by  Takashi Murakami
Flowerball (3D) - Red Ball. Limited Edition (print) by  Takashi Murakami

Flowerball (3D) - Red Ball. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Flowerball (3D) - Red Ball, 2013 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...

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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art

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Offset

Korin: Azure River

Korin: Azure River

By Takashi Murakami

Located in New York, NY

Signed and numbered Two offset lithographs in colours, on smooth wove paper

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2010s Takashi Murakami Art

Materials

Lithograph

Flowerball Sexual Violet No. 1 (3D)

Flowerball Sexual Violet No. 1 (3D)

By Takashi Murakami

Located in New York, NY

Signed and numbered to lower edge ‘Murakami 70/300’ Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper

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2010s Takashi Murakami Art

Materials

Lithograph

Floweball (3D)

Floweball (3D)

By Takashi Murakami

Located in New York, NY

Signed and numbered Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper

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2010s Takashi Murakami Art

Materials

Lithograph

Cosmic Power

Cosmic Power

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Miami, FL

Takashi Murakami Cosmic Power, 2017 Hand signed by artist Offset lithograph 28 x 28 in 71.1 x 71.1 cm Edition of 300 Comes unopened in original Kaikai Kiki Packaging

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2010s Takashi Murakami Art

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Archival Paper

One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan

One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan

By Takashi Murakami

Located in London, GB

Offset lithograph in colours, 2018, on wove paper, signed in ink and numbered from the edition of 300, published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 47.6 x 47.6 cm. (18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in....

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2010s Abstract Takashi Murakami Art

Materials

Lithograph

One Plate, from We Are The Square Jocular Clan

One Plate, from We Are The Square Jocular Clan

By Takashi Murakami

Located in London, GB

Offset lithograph in colours, 2018, on wove paper, signed in ink and numbered from the edition of 300, published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 47.5 x 47.5 cm. (18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in.) © Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Murakami bridges the gap between Fine Art and Pop Art by uniting elements of Japanese anime...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Takashi Murakami Art

Materials

Lithograph

One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan

One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan

By Takashi Murakami

Located in London, GB

Offset lithograph in colours, 2018, on wove paper, signed in ink and numbered from the edition of 300, published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 47.6 x 47.6 cm. (18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in....

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2010s Abstract Takashi Murakami Art

Materials

Lithograph

One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan

One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan

By Takashi Murakami

Located in London, GB

Offset lithograph in colours, 2018, on wove paper, signed in ink and numbered from the edition of 300, published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 47.6 x 47.6 cm. (18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in....

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2010s Abstract Takashi Murakami Art

Materials

Lithograph

One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan

One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan

By Takashi Murakami

Located in London, GB

Offset lithograph in colours, 2018, on wove paper, signed in ink and numbered from the edition of 300, published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 47.6 x 47.6 cm. (18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in....

Category

2010s Takashi Murakami Art

Materials

Lithograph

One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan

One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan

By Takashi Murakami

Located in London, GB

Offset lithograph in colours, 2018, on wove paper, signed in ink and numbered from the edition of 300, published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 47.6 x 47.6 cm. (18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in....

Category

2010s Abstract Takashi Murakami Art

Materials

Lithograph

One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan
One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan

One Plate, from We are the Jocular Clan

By Takashi Murakami

Located in London, GB

Offset lithograph in colours, 2018, on wove paper, signed in ink and numbered from the edition of 300, published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 47.6 x 47.6 cm. (18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in....

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2010s Abstract Takashi Murakami Art

Materials

Lithograph

One Plate, from We Are The Square Jocular Clan

One Plate, from We Are The Square Jocular Clan

By Takashi Murakami

Located in London, GB

Offset lithograph in colours, 2018, on wove paper, signed in ink and numbered from the edition of 300, published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 47.5 x 47.5 cm. (18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in....

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2010s Abstract Takashi Murakami Art

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Lithograph

Takashi Murakami Marianna Boesky Gallery 2001 (announcement card)
Takashi Murakami Marianna Boesky Gallery 2001 (announcement card)

Takashi Murakami Marianna Boesky Gallery 2001 (announcement card)

By Takashi Murakami

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Takashi Murakami, Marianna Boesky Gallery, New York: Rare early 2000s announcement card designed by Murakami and published by Marianne Boesky Gallery New York, 2001. Features a uniq...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art

Materials

Offset

OPEN YOUR HANDS WIDE

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 the center.

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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art

Materials

Screen

JELLYFISH EYES - WHITE 3

JELLYFISH EYES - WHITE 3

By Takashi Murakami

Located in New York, NY

This offset lithograph depicts interconnecting colored circular eyes.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art

Materials

Lithograph

JELLYFISH EYES - WHITE 1

JELLYFISH EYES - WHITE 1

By Takashi Murakami

Located in New York, NY

This offset lithograph depicts large colored graphic eyes.

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Early 2000s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art

Materials

Lithograph

Korin: The Land Beyond Death, Bathed in Light

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 color lithograph with foil and high gloss varnish. The artwork is hand-signed and num...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art

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Lithograph

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Find a wide variety of authentic Takashi Murakami art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of red, blue, pink and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Takashi Murakami in offset print, lithograph, screen print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large Takashi Murakami art, so small editions measuring 1 inch across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Yayoi Kusama, Agent X, and Red Grooms.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Many 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.
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    Takashi 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 23, 2024
    Takashi 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Takashi 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Artwork 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.
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    The 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Takashi 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, 2022
    Takashi 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, 2022
    Takashi 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.
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    Over 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.
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    Takashi 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.
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    You 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 ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Takashi 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    In 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Takashi 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 22, 2022
    Takashi 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 13, 2024
    Takashi 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    High-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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    The 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.