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Takashi Murakami Animal Prints

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
Panda Mother and Baby in a Flurry of Cherry Blossom Petals
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Silkscreen Edition of 100 51.3 x 51.3 (20.2 x 20.2 in) Signed, numbered and dated on the front Mint. Minor imperfections may appear due to the production process
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Animal Prints

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Screen

Flowerball: Colorful, Miracle, Sparkle - Pop Art Japanese Flowers Colours
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Edition of 300. Murakami signed and numbered in silver marker pen along the lower right edge. Offset lithograph with cold foil stamp and high gloss varnishing on UV paper—diameter si...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Animal Prints

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Offset

Takashi Murakami - Flowers in a Qinghua Vase - Pop Art Japanese Flowers Colours
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Edition of 300. Murakami signed and numbered in silver marker pen along the lower right edge. Offset lithograph with cold foil stamp and high gloss varnishing on UV paper. 70 x 52.8 ...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Animal Prints

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Offset

Takashi Murakami - Flower Sparkles - Pop Art Japanese Flowers Colours
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Edition of 300. Murakami signed and numbered in silver marker pen along the lower right edge. Offset lithograph with cold foil stamp and high gloss varnishing on UV paper 60 x 60 cm ...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Animal Prints

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Offset

Inside the Rainbow's Heart - Pop Art Japanese Flowers Colours
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Edition of 300. Murakami signed and numbered in silver marker pen along the lower right edge. Offset lithograph with cold foil stamp and high gloss varnishing on UV paper—diameter si...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Animal Prints

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Takashi Murakami Skateboard Deck (Murakami Flowers)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Deck: A collaboration between Takashi Murakami and his friend, the rising Japanese artist 'Madsaki' (bio below). The impression is an urban twist...
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Panda Cub, Sleepy Time
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Screenprint Edition of 100 50 x 50 cm, 19 x 19 in Signed and numbered on the front Excellent, no significant condition issues under normal viewing conditions with inconsequential cre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Animal Prints

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Screen

Takashi Murakami Skateboard Decks set of 2 (Murakami Flowers)
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Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks (set of 2 works): The black & white deck marks a collaboration between Takashi Murakami and his friend, the rising Japanese artist 'Madsaki' (bio below). The impression is an urban twist on Takashi Murakami’s otherwise highly polished flowers motif - a beautiful juxtaposition between two very different styles from two masters of their craft. This limited work was published by Murakami’s Kaikai Kiki Gallery Japan in 2017. The blue was published circa 2017 in conjunction with the Murakami exhibit: The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg, MCA Chicago. A brilliant set that makes for vibrant, one of a kind wall-art that hangs with ease. Medium: Silkscreen on 2 individual Maple Wood skateboard decks. Crisp colors. Dimensions: 8.0 x 31 inches (20.5 x 79 cm) Condition: each housed in its original packaging; excellent overall condition. Each from a sold out limited edition of unknown; stamped by the artist on the reverse of each. 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. MADSAKI (b. Japan 1974) Joining Murakami has led to a rapid evolution of Madsaki. Now with three Kaikai exhibitions under his belt––Hickory Dickory Dock; Here Today, Gone Tomorrow; and MADSAKI Says “Yo! snipe1 & UFO907, Get Your Asses Over Here!” Madsaki has made a firm imprint on the Murakami canon. In his introduction to Madsaki’s second solo exhibit, Here Today, Gone Tomorrow from 2017, Murakami jokingly points out how his direction and guidance successfully shaped Madsaki’s work. While the debt Madsaki owes to Murakami is patently clear, in an abrupt turnabout it appears that the apprentice guides the master in some ways as well...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Animal Prints

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Wood, Lithograph, Screen

And Then x6 (Red) - Pop Art Japanese Contemporary Anime
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Takashi Murakami - And Then x6 (Red), 2013 Offset lithograph with silver finish on paper Edition of 300 hand-signed and numbered by the artist Size: 48.3 x 48.3 cm Published by Kaik...
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2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Animal Prints

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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 Animal Prints

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Offset

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Find a wide variety of authentic Takashi Murakami animal prints available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of animal prints to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of yellow and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Takashi Murakami in lithograph, offset print, 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 contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Takashi Murakami animal prints, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Joseph Rozman, Larry Rivers, and Josh Keyes. Takashi Murakami animal prints prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,800 and tops out at $3,886, while the average work can sell for $3,654.
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    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.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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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    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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
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    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 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.

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  • 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
    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.
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    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 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.
  • 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.

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