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
Jellyfish Eyes - Black 5
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Greenwich, CT
Jellyfish Eyes - Black 5 is an offset lithograph on paper, 19.75 x 19.75 inches, signed and numbered 144/300 lower right. Framed in a contemporary white frame.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Paper, Offset
Takashi Murakami 'Superflat' exhibition poster (vintage Takashi Murakami)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Superflat Exhibition Poster 1999:
Rare 1990s exhibit poster designed by Murakami and published by Marianne Boesky Gallery New York...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Lithograph, Offset
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks: set of 2 works (Murakami skateboard)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks: set of 2 works:
Vibrant Takashi Murakami wall art produced as a limited series in conjunction with the 2017 Murakami exhibit: The Octopus E...
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1980s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Wood, Lithograph, Offset
We are the Jocular Clan (10)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Takashi Murakami
Title: We are the Jocular Clan (10)
Portfolio: We are the Jocular Clan
Medium: Offset lithograph with silver, glossy varnish on wove paper
Date: 2018
Edition...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Varnish, Lithograph
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)
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint, as issued
Sold in the original KaiKai KiKi p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Screen
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
And then and then... (yellow) Limited Edition (print) by Murakami, signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
And Then and then and then and then and then (Yellow), 1999 by Takashi Murakami
Offset print, in silver ink signed and numbered by the artist
26 4/5 ...
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1990s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Warhol - Silver. Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed and numbered
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Warhol - Silver (2012) by Takashi Murakami
Offset print, cold foil stamp, glossy varnish
Hand signed and numbered by the artist
Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo
28 in diamet...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
We are the Jocular Clan (9)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Takashi Murakami
Title: We are the Jocular Clan (90
Portfolio: 2018 We are the Jocular Clan
Medium: Offset lithograph with silver, glossy varnish on wove paper
Date: 2018
Edi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph, Varnish
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 ...
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2010s Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Screen
Flowerball Red 3D The Magic Flute
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Miami, FL
Takashi Murakami is one of the most visible and important Japanese artists working today. Murakami’s influence on Japan rivals Andy Warhol’s on the United States, and he is known for...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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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 × ...
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1990s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
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
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Champagne Supernova
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Murakami, Takashi
Title: Champagne Supernova
Date: 2013
Medium: Offset Lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper
Unframed Dimensions: 29.1" x 20.9"
Framed Dimensions: 35...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph
Warhol/Silver
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph in colours, on smooth wove paper
Edition of 300
71 cm (D) (28 in)
Signed and numbered on front
Artwork in excellent condition. Only visible under raking lighting mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Open Your Hands Wide, Embrace Happiness!
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph with cold stamp on smooth wove paper
Edition of 300
Mint. Minor imperfections may appear due to the production process
Signed and numbered on the front
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph
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 100
Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo
Signed in pencil
Unframed
Category
2010s Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Screen
Silver Panda - 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. Handsigned and numbered out of 300 editions. Buyer protection by both 1stdibs and gallery.
LAST ONE - one of the iconic...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Melting DOB A
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Milano, MI
Print by Takashi Murakami
Category
2010s Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Panda Family And Me - Pop Art Japanese Skulls Flowers Colours
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Takashi Murakami - PANDA FAMILY AND ME, 2013
Offset lithograph with silver on paper
Edition: 300
Size: 50 x 50 cm
Offset lithograph with silver on paper hand-signed by Takashi Murak...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Superflat Museum Set of 10
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Washington , DC, DC
This Superflat Museum LA Edition Set of 10 were released in 2004 and features Takashi Murakami's most well known characters. A similar set has sold at auctio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Plastic
Field of Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Archival pigment print in colours
Edition of 100
Signed, numbered and dated on the front
Mint. Sold in the original Kaikai Kiki packaging
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
Red Flower Ball
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print in colours
Edition of 300
Signed, numbered and titled on the front
Mint, as issued
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Flower Parent and Child
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph
Edition of 300
76 x 61.2 cm, 28 × 24 in
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint, as issued. Sold in the original Kaikai Kiki packaging
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
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 Flower Drawing in Marker on skateboard. Signed by Murakami
Flower drawing done in mark...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Wood, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Screen
Unique signed drawings, inscriptions Takashi Murakami, Jeff Koons + in monograph
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Makes a unique and memorable gift - a truly one of a kind piece of Pop Art history!
Takashi Murakami, Jeff Koons, Richard Prince, Piotr Uklański, Ashley Bickerton, Gavin Turk, Mauriz...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Paper, Ink
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: Japan; screenprint on wallpaper
Dimensions: 39.5″h, 29.5″w; 44.5″h, 34.25″w frame
Additional Information: Provenance: Vertu Fine Art...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Screen
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...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
A Little Flower Painting: Pink, Purple and Many Other Colors
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Silkscreen
Edition of 100
Signed, dated and numbered on the front
Mint, as issued
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Screen
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...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
An Homage to Monopink 1960 C
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print 4C process with cold stamp
Edition of 300
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Ms. Rainbow Flower
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Silkscreen
Edition of 100
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint, as issued
Sold in the original KaiKai KiKi packaging
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Screen
Doraemon: Sitting Up: Weeping Some, Laughing Some
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph
Edition of 300
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint. Sold in the original Kaikai Kiki packaging
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
'ComplexCon: Mr. Dob' (Red/Blue)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
'ComplexCon: Mr. Dob' (Red/Blue), is a vivid and thought-provoking sculpture that reflects Takashi Murakami’s ongoing exploration of the intersection between fine art, pop culture, a...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Vinyl
'ComplexCon: Mr. Dob' (Gold Edition)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
'ComplexCon: Mr. Dob' (Gold), created by Takashi Murakami in 2016, is a sculpture that merges high art, pop culture, and commercialism. Featuring Mr. Dob, a recurring character with ...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Vinyl
Unique signed drawing (Two Flowers) for the Modern Art Museum, Ft. Worth, Texas
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Takashi Murakami
Unique drawing (Two Flowers) created for the Modern Art Museum, Ft. Worth, Texas, 2018
Original drawing done in marker, and bound on title page of hardback monograph...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset
Takashi Murakami BLACKBEARD Lithograph
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer: Takashi Murakami (Japanese, b. 1962)
Marking(s); notes: signed; ed. 67/300; 2003
Materials: lithograph
Dimensions: 27″h, 27″w; 33″h, 33″w frame
Additional Informatio...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph
Many Things Await Beyond Anywhere Door (Dokodemo Door) Silkscreen Print
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Silkscreen with cold stamp
Edition of 300
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint, as issued
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Screen
An Homage to Monopink 1960 D
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print 4C process with cold stamp
Edition of 300
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
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...
Category
2010s Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Rum Pum Pum In A Field Of Flowers!
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print with high gloss varnishing
Edition of 300
21.7 in Diameter
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Varnish, Offset
DOB Rainbow
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Lithograph
Edition of 100
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint, as issued
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph
Takashi Murakami, Smiley Days with Ms. Flower to You!, 2020
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Silkscreen
AP of 25, aside from the main edition of 100
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint, as issued
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Screen
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...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Maiden in The Yellow Straw Hat
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph in colours on wove paper
Edition 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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Flowerball (3D) Colorful, Miracle, Sparkle
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Malmo, SE
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
Materials
Offset
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...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
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 of 3. In original shrinkwrap
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Board, Screen
Homage to Francis Bacon (Study for Head of Isabel Rawsthorne, moiré)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Greenwich, CT
Homage to Francis Bacon (Study for Head of Isabel Rawsthorne, moiré) is an offset lithograph, signed and numbered 121/300 lower right, framed in a contemporary, white moulding.
Rega...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Paper, Offset
Behold! Tis the Netherworld Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami, signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Behold! Tis the Netherworld, 2016 by Takashi Murakami
Offset print signed and numbered by the artist
26 ⁴⁹/₆₄ × 26 ⁴⁹/₆₄ in
68 × 68 cm
Edition 34/300
Takashi Murakami is best know...
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1990s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Offset
Flowerball Red (3D) The Magic Flute.
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Malmo, SE
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...
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
DOB 2020 BLACK
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Murakami, Takashi
Title: DOB 2020 BLACK
Date: 2020
Medium: Offset Lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper
Unframed Dimensions: 18.5" x 18.5"
Framed Dimensions: 24.5" x...
Category
2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph
Flowerball (3D) From the Realm of the Dead
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Malmo, SE
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...
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Permanent Marker, Paper
Hiropon II Bear Solar Citizen Watch, Plush by Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Takashi Murakami, Japanese (1962 - )
Title: Hiropon II Bear Solar Citizen Watch
Year: 1998
Medium: Plush Toy and Watch
Edition: 1999
Size: 7...
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1990s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Polyester
There is Nothing Eternal in this World... (print) Limited Edition by Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
There is Nothing Eternal in this World. That is Why You are Beautiful, 2013 by Takashi Murakami
Woven paper, four-color offset print, cold foil stamp...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Hey! You! Do You Feel What I Feel? (print) Limited Edition signed by Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Hey! You! Do You Feel What I Feel?, 2013 by Takashi Murakami
Woven paper, four-color offset print, cold foil stamp, glossy varnish
Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo
28 in dia...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Flower Ball (3-D) Red Cliff Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed, numbered
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Flower Ball (3-D) Red Cliff (2010) by Takashi Murakami
Offset print on woven paper.
Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo
28 in diameter
71 cm diameter
Edition 223/300
Takashi M...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
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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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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 ExpertAugust 8, 2024Artwork 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 23, 2024Takashi 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Takashi 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.
- Are Murakami prints worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024Many 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Takashi 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.
- Who is Takashi Murakami?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Takashi 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.
- Where was Takashi Murakami born?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Takashi 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.
- When was Takashi Murakami born?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Takashi 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Takashi 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Over 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Takashi 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, 2022In 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, 2022Takashi 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 13, 2024Takashi 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Takashi 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022High-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, 2024The 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.
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