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
Red Flowerball (3D). Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed and numbered.
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Red Flowerball (3D), 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 dia...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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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
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2010s Takashi Murakami Art
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Lithograph
Flowerball (3D) – Blue, Red
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
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Offset
Chaos: Primordial Life, 2017
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Greenwich, CT
Chaos: Primordial Life is an offset lithograph on paper, 26.75 x 26.75 inches, signed and numbered 92/300 lower right. Framed in a contemporary silver-tone frame.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Paper, Offset
Flower Ball (3D): There is Nothing Eternal in this World....
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Created by Takashi Murakami in 2013, Flower Ball (3D): There is Nothing Eternal in this World. That is Why You Are Beautiful is an offset lithograph in colors. The artwork is hand-si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Lithograph
Double Flowers drawing
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Comes with excellent museum provenance. Was included in Takashi Murakami's book "The Octopus Eats its Own Leg"obtained from the museum shop. Shipped fully insured with secure punctur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Permanent Marker, Paper
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Paper, Offset
Flower Ball Brown
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Created by Takashi Murakami in 2010, Flower Ball Brown is an offset lithograph in colors. The artwork is hand-signed by the artist and numbered in ink. Me...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Lithograph
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...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Offset
Flowerball (3D) - Red, Pink, Blue Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Flowerball (3D) - Red, Pink, Blue, 2013 by Takashi Murakami
Woven paper, four-color offset print, cold foil stamp, glossy varnish
Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo
28 in diam...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Offset
We Are The Square Jocular Clan #4, 2018
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Greenwich, CT
We Are The Square Jocular Clan #4 is an offset lithograph, 18.75 x 18.75" image size, signed and numbered lower right, and framed in a c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Paper, Offset
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
Murakami - Dokuro Yellow (Gold) - Silver backing
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Title: Dokuro Yellow (Gold) - Silver backing
Edition: 300
Signed, numbered, edition 132/ 300.
Print Size: 500 x 500 mm / 19.6 x 19.6 in.
Medium: Offset print
Framed: 27.3 x 27.3 x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Offset
Assignation of a Spirit
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Greenwich, CT
Assignation of Spirit is an offset lithograph on paper, 26.75 x 26.75 inches, signed lower right and numbered 155/300. Framed in a contemporary white frame.
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Paper, Offset
Flowerball (3D) Inside the Soul
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
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Paper, Offset
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
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
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Lithograph
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
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Lithograph
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
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Lithograph
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
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Lithograph
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
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Lithograph
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
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
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Lithograph
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
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Lithograph
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 Takashi Murakami Art
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Lithograph
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
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Lithograph
Untitled - Multi By Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Untitled - Multi
By Takashi Murakami
Takashi Murakami is a Japanese contemporary artist known for blending traditional Japanese art with pop culture influences, creating a style t...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Stainless Steel
Untitled - Yellow By Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Untitled - Yellow
By Takashi Murakami
Takashi Murakami is a Japanese contemporary artist known for blending traditional Japanese art with pop culture influences, creating a style t...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Stainless Steel
Untitled - magenta By Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Untitled - magenta,
By Takashi Murakami
Takashi Murakami is a Japanese contemporary artist known for blending traditional Japanese art with pop culture influences, creating a style...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Stainless Steel
Untitled By Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Untitled
By Takashi Murakami
Takashi Murakami is a Japanese contemporary artist known for blending traditional Japanese art with pop culture influences, creating a style that is b...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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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
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Offset
Takashi Murakami Flowers skateboard deck (Takashi Murakami flowers)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Deck:
A vibrant piece of Takashi Murakami wall art produced as a completely sold out, limited series in 2019 in conjunction with Complexcon and Kaikai Kiki co. This deck is new in its original packaging. A brilliant piece that makes for vibrant one of a kind wall-art that hangs with ease.
Medium: Offset print on Maple Wood.
Dimensions: 8.0 x 31 inches (20.5 x 79 cm)
Excellent Overall Condition.
Murakami trademark inscribed on verso. Unsigned from a sold out edition of unknown.
Published in conjunction with Kaikai Kiki Gallery
Perhaps Murakami's most iconic motif, these candy-colored, smiling flowers came into the artist's work when he was preparing for his entrance exams for the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts, and he embraced the form over nine years teaching prep-school students to draw flowers.
One of the most acclaimed artists to emerge from postwar Asia, Takashi Murakami—“the Warhol of Japan”—is known for his contemporary Pop synthesis of fine art and popular culture, particularly his use of a boldly graphic and colorful anime and manga cartoon style.
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Takashi Murakami Skateboard Decks (Set of 2 Murakami flowers skate decks)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Set of 2 Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks 2017 & 2019:
A vibrant set of Takashi Murakami wall art produced as a limited series in conjunction with the 2017 Murakami exhibit: The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg, MCA Chicago & Complexcon 2019. Both decks new in original packaging. A brilliant Murakami pop art set that makes for vibrant one of a kind wall-art that hangs with ease.
Medium: Silkscreen on Maple Wood. Vibrant colors.
Dimensions: 8.0 x 31 inches (20.5 x 79 cm; applies to each)
Condition: each new and sealed in original packaging.
Takashi Murakami Flowers:
Perhaps Murakami's most iconic motif, these candy-colored, smiling flowers came into the artist's work when he was preparing for his entrance exams for the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts, and he embraced the form over nine years teaching prep-school students to draw flowers.
One of the most acclaimed artists to emerge from postwar Asia, Takashi Murakami—“the Warhol of Japan”—is known for his contemporary Pop synthesis of fine art and popular culture, particularly his use of a boldly graphic and colorful anime and manga cartoon style.
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Pairs quite nicely with many of our other Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Damien Hirst & Roy Lichtenstein items on our page. Please feel free to ask for any further suggestions in this regard.
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Flowerball: Colorful, Miracle, Sparkle
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
A truly fun and iconic image by Takashi Murakami, Flowerball: Colorful, Miracle, Sparkle was created by the artist in 2022 as an offset lithograph in colors with cold stamping on smo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Lithograph
WARHOL/SILVER
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
This offset lithograph features animated colorful flowers in a silver circle.
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Early 2000s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Lithograph
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
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
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Lithograph
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
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Lithograph
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
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks (Set of 2)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks 2017 & 2019: set of 2 works:
A vibrant set of Takashi Murakami wall art produced as a limited series in conjunction with the 2017 Murakami ...
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1980s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Wood, Screen, Mixed Media, Lithograph
Korin: Superstring Theory, Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Created by Takashi Murakami in 2015, Korin: Superstring Theory is an offset color lithograph with foil and high gloss varnish on smooth wove paper. The artwork is hand-signed by the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Lithograph
And Then...(Pink)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
This iconic lithograph in colors with cold stamping and high gloss varnish was created in 2011 by Takashi Murakami. Hand-signed in ink, numbered and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Lithograph
DOB in Pure White Robe (Pink and Blue)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Created as a color lithograph by Takashi Murakami in 2013, DOB in Pure White Robe (Pink and Blue), is hand-signed by the artist in marker, and numbered, measuring 19 ¾ x 19 ¾ inches ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Lithograph
DOB in Pure White Robe (Navy and Vermilion)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Created as a color lithograph by Takashi Murakami in 2013, DOB in Pure White Robe (Navy and Vermilion) is hand-signed by the artist in marker, and numbered, measuring 19 ¾ x 19 ¾ inc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Lithograph
And Then... (Blue), Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
This offset lithograph in colors with cold stamp was created in 2011. It is signed by the artist and numbered and is from the edition of 300. Measures 26.8 x 26.8 in. (68 x 68 cm).
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Lithograph
Flower Ball (3D) Autumn, Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Created in 2013, Takashi Murakami's Flower Ball (3D) Autumn, is a color lithograph, the artwork hand-signed in silver ink and numbered measuring 28 in. (71 cm), diameter, unframed, f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Lithograph
And Then... (Red)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
This offset lithograph in colors with cold stamping was created in 2013. Signed by the artist and numbered from the edition of 300 measuring 20 x 20 inches (50 x 50 cm.).
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Lithograph
And Then... (Blue)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
An iconic image by Takashi Murakami, And Then... (Blue) was created in 2014 as an offset lithograph in colors with cold-stamping and measures 19 3/4 x 19 3/4 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Lithograph, Offset
And Then...(Yellow)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
This iconic lithograph in colors with cold stamping and high gloss varnish was created in 2011 by Takashi Murakami. Hand-signed in ink, numbered and ...
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Lithograph
And Then...White
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
This offset lithograph in colors with cold-stamping was created in 2013. From the hand-signed and numbered edition of 300 measuring 19 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. (50 x 50 cm.), unframed.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Lithograph
Flowerball Blood (3-D) V
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Flowerball Blood (3-D) V
offset lithographs in colours, on smooth wove paper, the full sheets,
all S. diameter 71 cm (27 7/8 in.)
edition of 300
all signed and numbered in silv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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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