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
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - SIGNAL: Hand signed & numbered. Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
SIGNAL
Date of creation: 2016
Medium: Offset lithograph with silver
Edition: 300
Size: 68.9 × 53 cm
Condition: In mint conditions and not framed
Observations: Offset lithograph with ...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - I KNOW NOT I KNOW Hand signed & numbered. Superflat, Pop Art
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
I KNOW NOT, I KNOW
Date of creation: 2010
Medium: Offset lithograph with silver and UV varnish on paper
Edition: 300
Size: 68.9 × 53 cm
Condition: In mint conditions and not framed
O...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
Flowers of Gratitude
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
Mint. Minor imperfections may appear due to the nature of the materia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - KÕRIN THE GOLDEN RIVER Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KÕRIN: THE GOLDEN RIVER
Date of creation: 2022
Medium: Offset lithograph with cold stamp and high gloss varnish on paper
Edition: 300
Size: 71 cm Ø
Condition: In m...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
Kansei: Abstraction
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
Excellent. Minor abrasion in top right edge of print
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Soccer Flower Ball with Vinyl Bag
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Soccer Flower Ball (2002) by Takashi Murakami
Offset Lithograph on Soccer Ball with Vinyl Bag
9 inches (22.9 cm) Diameter
Limited Edition of Unknown Size
Signed with printed manufact...
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Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Leather
TAKASHI MURAKAMI A RETURN FROM WANDERING Pop Art, Japanese Flowers Silver Black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - A RETURN FROM WANDERING
Date of creation: 2022
Medium: Offset lithograph with cold stamp and high gloss varnish on paper
Edition: 300
Size: 71 cm Ø
Condition: In m...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
Mr. Dob
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Mr. Dob, 2016
Edition of 750
Signature Stamped by artist's estate, Stamped by BAIT X Switch Series Mr. Dob Manufacturer ComplexCon Bait.
Takashi Murakami’s Mr DOB sculpture toy is a...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Acrylic, Vinyl
Flowers Flowers Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print
Edition of 300
68 x 68 cm (26.8 x 26.8 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
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Screen
Multiverse, Flowers Takashi Murakami Limited Edition Signed Print Colour Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing
Edition of 300
Diameter: 71 cm (27.9 in)
Signed and numbered on front
Mint. Minor imperfections may appear due to the production pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Paper, Offset
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...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
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Stainless Steel
Kansei: Wildflowers Glowing in the Night
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph
Edition of 300
71 x 71 cm (28.1 x 28.1 in)
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Sakura and Panda
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print with silver and high gloss varnishing
Edition of 300
Signed and numbered on the front
Excellent, with a soft crease on the left edge
Our mission is to connect art colle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset, Lithograph
Wouldn't It Be Nice If We Could Do Such A Thing
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Screenprint
Edition of 300
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint
Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Screen
Flower Sparkles!
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Archival pigment print
Edition of 300
50 x 50 cm (19.7 x 19.7 in)
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint, as issued. Minor imperfections may appear due to the nature of the materials....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Screen, Archival Pigment
Charge into the Center of Consciousness, Takashi Murakami, Flowerballs print
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing
Edition of 300
Diameter: 71 cm (27.9 in)
Signed and numbered on front
Mint. Minor imperfections may appear due to the production pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Paper, Offset
Acupuncture/Flowers (Checkers)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Murakami, Takashi
Title: Acupuncture/Flowers (Checkers)
Date: 2008
Medium: Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper
Unframed Dimensions: 26.75" x 26.75"
Framed D...
Category
2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph
Mr.DOB Figure by BAIT × SWITCH Collectibles Gold Edition
By Takashi Murakami
Located in PARIS, FR
Takashi Murakami × ComplexCon Mr.DOB Figure by BAIT × SWITCH Collectibles (Gold Edition),
2016-2017.
Painted cast vinyl, cast resin polychrome sculpture
10 4/5 × 9 3/10 in 27.4 × 2...
Category
2010s Street Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Vinyl, Resin
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
...
Category
2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Doraemon Let's Go Beyond These Dimensions on a Time Machine with Master Fujiko F
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph
Edition of 300
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint, as issued
Sold in the original Kaikai Kiki box
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Lotus Flower White (2010). Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed, numbered
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Lotus Flower White (2009) 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 86/30...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Takashi Murakami 'Bouquet in a basket, 2024'
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Takashi Murakami
"Bouquet in a basket"
2024
4 Colors Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing
23 3/5 × 23 3/5 in 60 × 60 cm
Edition XX/300
Hand signed and numbered by the...
Category
2010s Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
With Reverence, I Lay Myself Before You - Kōrin Chrysanthemum
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
Mint. Minor imperfections may appear due to the nature of the materials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Takashi Murakami skateboard deck (Takashi Murakami skulls skate deck)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Skulls Skateboard Deck 2015:
A vibrant, unique piece of Takashi Murakami skulls wall-art - this highly collectible limited ed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Wood, Lithograph, Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI: KANSEI: KORIN RED STREAM Japanese Pop flowers red black
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Takashi Murakami - KANSEI: KORIN RED STREAM
Date of creation: 2010
Medium: Offset lithograph with cold stamp and high gloss varnishing on paper
Edition number: 39/300
Size: 71 cm Ø
C...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
Inside the Soul
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph in colours, on smooth wove paper
Edition of 330
71 cm (D) (28 in)
Signed and numbered on front
Mint. Minor imperfections may appear due to the nature of the materia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Murakami Flowers in a Qinghua Vase
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset printing 4 colours and silver special colours for credit letters and coater varnish
Edition of 300
70 x 52.8 cm (27.6 x 20.8 in)
Signed and numbered on the front
New, as issued
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Varnish, Offset
Murakami print - Champagne Supernova Blue (2013) - Unframed, Last Piece
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an original Murakami limited edition offset print, signed and numbered. This beautiful print has a silver sheen (contrasting texture from the flower prints) interspersed amid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
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 ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Cherry Blossoms and Pandas
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Murakami, Takashi
Title: Cherry Blossoms and Pandas
Date: 2020
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Unframed Dimensions: 28" x 28"
Framed Dimensions: 34" x 34"
Signature: Signed...
Category
2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph
Open Your Hands Wide
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph
Edition of 300
76 x 92 cm (29.9 x 36.2 in)
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint, as issued
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph
Dob Flower
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Offset Lithograph
50 × 50 cm - paper size
66 x 66 cm - framed size
Frame included
Edition of 300
Hand-signed and numbered
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Takashi Murakami - Mononoke Kyoto Golden Sky Summer Flower Field
By Takashi Murakami
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Takashi Murakami
Mononoke Kyoto Golden Sky Summer Flower Field
Limited Edition for Exhibition Kyoto City Museum of Art 90th Anniversary Exhibition 2024
Material: 100% Cotton
Fra...
Category
2010s Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Fabric
Flowerball Margaret (3D). Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed, numbered
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Flowerball Margaret (3D) 2008 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 1...
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Flowers for Algernon. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Flowers for Algernon
2009 by Takashi Murakami
Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing with silver ink
signed, numbered and stamped by the Artist
27 7/8 in diameter
71 cm d...
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Tan Tan Bo poster print
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Described by curator Michael Darling as the artist’s “magnum opus”, Tan Tan Bo (2001) is an icon of Takashi Murakami’s oeuvre, demonstrating the new levels ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
BAIT Mr DOB figure by Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Takashi Murakami
Painted cast vinyl, edition of 400
27 x 34 x 26 cm (10 1/2 x 13 x 10 in)
Sold in 'as new' condition, in original box as issued.
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
PVC
Cube
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph in colours, on smooth wove paper
Edition of 300
59.7 x 59.7 cm (23.5 x 23.5 in)
Signed and numbered on front
Artwork in excellent condition. Only visible under raki...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph
Yonaguni
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Archival pigment print and silkscreen
Edition of 100
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Archival Pigment, Screen
Such Cute Flowers. Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Such Cute Flowers (2013) by Takashi Murakami
Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist
19 11/16 × 19 11/16 in
50 × 50 cm
Edition 224/300
About the Artist:
Takashi Murakami is...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Fireball
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
Mint. Minor imperfections may appear due to the nature of the materia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Gargantua on Your Palm - Limited Edition Plate, Pop Art, Japanese, 2022
By Takashi Murakami
Located in London, GB
Takashi Murakami
Title: Gargantua on Your Palm
Created: 2022
Medium: Fine bone china
Dimensions: 26.7 cm diameter (10 1/2 in diameter)
Edition of 250: Printed signature and edition d...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Ceramic
Wouldn't it be nice... Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed and numbered
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Wouldn't it be nice if we could do such a thing, 2018 by Takashi Murakami, published by Kaikai Kiki.
Offset lithograph, numbered and signed by the artist; signed in the plate with th...
Category
2010s Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Dokuro (yellow). Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed, numbered
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Dokuro (yellow), 2000 by Takashi Murakami
Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist
in gold and silver ink
19 11/16 × 19 11/16 in
50 × 50 cm
Edition 44/300
Dokuro (literally ...
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Takashi Murakami Flowers skateboard deck (Takashi Murakami skate deck)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers & Skulls Skateboard Deck (Black and White):
A vibrant piece of Takashi Murakami wall art produced as a limited series in 2018 in conjunction with Complexcon ...
Category
1980s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset, Wood
Takashi Murakami Flowers skateboard deck (Takashi Murakami skate deck)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Deck 2015:
A vibrant, unique piece of Takashi Murakami flowers wall-art - this highly collectible limited edition Murakami skate...
Category
1980s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Wood, Offset
Korin: Tranquility
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print, cold stamp and high gloss varnishing
Edition of 300
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Takashi Murakami Skateboard Decks (set of 3)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Set of 3 Takashi Murakami Skateboard Decks 2018:
A standout triptych of Takashi Murakami skate decks produced as a limited series. A brilliant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Wood, Offset
Kaikai & Kiki: Dreaming of Shangri-la Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Kaikai & Kiki: Dreaming of Shangri-la by Takashi Murakami
Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist
Framed
23 ⁵/₈ × 23 ⁵/₈in
60 × 60 cm
Edition 155/300
Takashi Murakami is be...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Takashi Murakami Melting DOB New/sealed (Takashi Murakami DOB)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Melting DOB, 2021:
Takashi Murakami's signature DOB figure new/unopened in its original packaging. A standout Murakami limited edition collector's piece, rarely presented new/sealed in its original factory box.
Medium: Painted cast vinyl figure with metallic disk stand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Resin, Vinyl
Kansei (The Voice of the Mountain Stream)
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
Mint. Minor imperfections may appear due to the nature of the materials.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Original signed drawing in book, Two Flowers with heart, inscribed in Japanese
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Takashi Murakami
Untitled signed original drawing of Two Flowers with heart doodle, 2021
Original marker drawing done on title page and bound in hardback monograph with purple boards...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset
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 ...
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
And Then.. (Hello) Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami (DOB)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
And then, and then and then and then (Hello), 2008 by Takashi Murakami
Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist
19 11/16 × 19 11/16 in
50 × 50 cm
Edition 100/300
About the A...
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Clairvoyance. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed, numbered
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Clairvoyance, 2015 by Takashi Murakami
Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist
Edition 205/300
Takashi Murakami is best known for his contemporary combination of fine art a...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
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Questions About 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
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