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 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
Tan Tan Bo (2003) Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami, signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tan Tan Bo, 2003 by Takashi Murakami
Offset lithograph in colors on Wove paper
25 7/10 × 39 3/10 in
65.8x99.8cm
Edition 98/300
Tan Tan Bo is a "reincarnati...
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Takashi Murakami Kanye West 2007 (Takashi Murakami Louis Vuitton)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami, Kanye West, Louis Vuitton; Los Angeles 2007 (Murakami Gala):
Rare folding invitation published on the occasion of a 2007 reception honoring Takashi Murakami and fashion icon Marc Jacobs with a special performance by Kanye West; October 28th, 2007; MOCA Los Angeles; hosted by Louis Vuitton. Front side imagery features a reproduction of Murakami’s ‘Jellyfish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset, Paper
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks: set of 3 works (Murakami skateboard)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Decks: set of 3 works:
Vibrant Takashi Murakami wall art produced as a limited series in conjunction with the 2017 Murakami exhibit: The Octopus E...
Category
1980s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Wood, Lithograph, Offset
Murakami print - Kansei : The Golden Age - Framed in Los Angeles, California
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an offset print, limited edition out of an edition of 300, signed and numbered by Artist.
Enjoy video of the unwrapping of this brand new print at our Los Angeles framer! This print is now sold framed, in Los Angeles, CA.
"Kansei : The Golden Age"
潤声 ゴールデンエイジ
4c offset w/cold stamp + spot varnishing
オフセット印刷4色＋箔＋厚盛ニス
Dimensions: Art: 710 mm / 28 in. diameter
Edition 300
Signed and numbered: Edition 118 of 300
Made in Japan
Pristine condition, brand new
Framed: Approx 34 x 34 x 2 in.
Seller in Los Angeles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 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
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
Baby Pandas Cuddling Yay! Limited Edition of 100 signed and numbered by Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Baby Pandas Cuddling! Yay! (2022) by Takashi Murakami
Offset print
Hand signed and numbered by the artist
Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo
51.3 × 51.3 cm
Edition 75/100
T...
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
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Deck (Murakami skateboard)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Flowers Skateboard Deck:
A vibrant piece of Takashi Murakami wall art produced as a limited series in conjunction with the 2017 Murakami exhibit: The Octopus Eats It...
Category
1980s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset, Wood
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
Takashi Murakami x Doraemon, 2017
By Takashi Murakami
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Takashi Murakami x Doraemon
Limited Edition for Exhibition Tokyo 2017
Material: 100% Cotton
Dimension: 89.5 x 32.5cm
Frame Dimension: 91.6 x 36.5 x 2.5 cm
Framed with a wood ...
Category
2010s Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Fabric
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 Jellyfish Eyes art toy (Takashi Murakami Luxor and Kurage-bo)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami Luxor and Kurage-bo (from Jellyfish Eyes) 2014:
Rare limited edition Takashi Murakami art toy. This work was produced by Murakami in 2014 and features the playful, highly decorative Luxor and Kurage-bo characters from Jellyfish Eyes (a 2013 fantasy film directed by Takashi Murakami).
Medium: 3D plaster...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Plaster
Flowerball Pink. Limited Edition (print) by Murakami signed, numbered
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Flowerball Pink, 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 106/300
...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Let Us Devote Our Hearts
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. Minor points of without pigment benea...
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
Takashi Murakmai flowers drawing 2018 (Murakami The Octopus Eats its Own Leg).
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakmai Flowers Drawing 2018:
A unique Takashi Murakami hand-drawing featuring the artist’s 2 most iconic motifs: Flowers & DOB. This work was executed in 2018 on the interior front page of the 2018 exhibition catalogue: Takashi Murakami: The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg. Hand signed and dated.
Medium: Felt tip marker drawing on a removed interior exhibition catalog page (Takashi Murakami: The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg).
Approximate Dimensions. 11.25 x 9.5 inches.
Signed and dated in ink on the lower edge. Unique.
Very good overall condition.
Provenance:
Private collection, Washington, D.C.
Swann Auction galleries New York.
Takashi Murakami (American/Japanese, b.1962) is a painter and sculptor famous for his integration of Fine Art, commercialism, Japanese aesthetics, and cultural criticism into his work. Murakami received his BFA, MFA, and PhD from the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, where he studied Nihonga (traditional Japanese painting). He first gained recognition as a sculptor during the early 1990s, exploring otaku (the Japanese term for an obsession with anime and cartoons) and the contradictions between contemporary Japanese society and American culture in his work.
In 1996, he created the Hiropon Factory in Japan, which later developed into Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., a large art-making and artist management corporation. Murakami is also a curator and a critical observer of Japanese art. In 2000, he founded the "superflat" movement, a post-modern style drawing inspiration from Japanese manga (comics created in Japan), graphic design...
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2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
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Ink
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Let us Devote Our Hearts Limited Edition (print) by Murakami hand signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Let us Devote Our Hearts, 2022 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 c...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Takashi Murakami Doraemon, Let's Go Beyond These Dimensions on a Time Machine w
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Takashi Murakami
Doraemon, Let's Go Beyond These Dimensions on a Time Machine with Master Fujiko F. Fujio!, 2020
Offset Lithograph
25 7/10 × 22 1/2 in 65.4 × 57.2 cm
Edition XX/300
...
Category
2010s Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
And Then. . . (Aqua Blue), hand signed lithograph
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Aventura, FL
Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper. Hand signed lower right by Takashi Murakami. Hand numbered 176/300 lower right. Artwork size 26.75 x 26.75 inches. Frame size 34 x 3...
Category
2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
Takashi Murakami Skateboard Decks (set of 3 works)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami DOB Skateboard Deck Triptych 2018:
A highly decorative Takashi Murakami skateboard set/triptych that makes for vibrant one of a kind wall-art that hangs with ease. The works feature Takashi Murakami’s Mr. DOB figure spread across three panels (individual skateboard decks).
Medium: 3 individual Maplewood skateboard decks.
Dimensions: 8.0 x 31 inches (20.5 x 79 cm; applies to each individual work).
Condition: Each sealed in their original packaging. Excellent overall condition. Never opened or displayed.
Published by Murakami’s Kaikai Kiki gallery.
Stamped on the reverse from a limited edition of unknown.
Further Background:
Mr. DOB is Takashi Murakami’s alter ego and first signature character, appearing in his works as early as 1993. With this smiling creature, Murakami hoped to create a Japanese icon with universal appeal, in the spirit of Hello Kitty and Pikachu. To do so, he drew inspiration from characters in Eastern and Western popular culture, including the adorable Japanese manga...
Category
1980s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Wood, Lithograph, Offset
A Field of Flowers Seen from the Stairs to Heaven
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print 4C process with cold stamp
Edition of 300
Signed and numbered on the front
Artwork is mint, with some minor damage to frame
Framed with TrueVue glass by Sky Blue Framers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - MIYABI: KŌRIN Pop Art. Japanese Traditional Flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
MIYABI: KŌRIN (KŌRIN: COURTLY ELEGANCE 2020)
Date of creation: 2020
Medium: Offset print with cold stamp and high gloss varnish on paper
Edition number: 200/300
Size: 72 × 76,25 cm
C...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Paper, Varnish, Lithograph, Offset
Kaikai and Kiki skateboard
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Kaikai and Kiki skateboard
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Board, Screen
TAKASHI MURAKAMI - FLOWER BALL - BURNING BLOOD Pop Art. Flowers Red Smiley
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Madrid, Madrid
FLOWER BALL - BURNING BLOOD
Date of creation: 2018
Medium: Offset lithograph with silver and high gloss varnishing on paper
Edition number: 30/300
Size: 71 cm Ø
Condition: In mint co...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Silver
Wouldn't it be Nice if We Could Do This and That
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print with silver and high gloss varnishing
Edition of 300
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint
Sold in the original KaiKai & Kiki box
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Flowers have bloomed (2000). Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Flowers have bloomed, 2000 by Takashi Murakami
Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist
Published by Kaikai Kiki
31 1/2 × 23 3/5 in
80 × 60 cm
Edition 20/300
Takashi Murakami is best known for his contemporary combination of fine art and pop culture. He uses recognizable iconography like Doraemon and cartoonish flowers and infuses it with Japanese culture. The result is a colorful body of work that takes the shape of paintings, sculptures and animations.
In the 1990s, Murakami founded the Superflat movement in an attempt to expose the "shallow emptiness of Japanese consumeristic culture." The artist plays on the familiar aesthetic of mangas, Japanese-language comics, to render works that appear popular and accessible, all the while denouncing the universality and impersonality of consumer goods. Murakami has done collaborations with numerous brands and celebrities including Kanye West, Louis Vuitton...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
And Then Red
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Greenwich, CT
And Then Red is a screenprint on paper from the edition of 50, 15.75 x 15.75" image size, signed and dated 'Takashi '99' and numbered 45/50 in pencil verso. Framed in a custom, gold-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Screen, Paper
Takashi Murakami DOB figure (Takashi Murakami art toy)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Takashi Murakami DOB-kun Figure 2019:
DOB-kun’s name, defined in his rounded ears and face, is the first three letters of an improvised phrase tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Vinyl
Floweball (3D)
By Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Signed and numbered
Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper
Category
2010s Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph
Flowers Blooming in the Isle of the Dead, Limited Edition Signed Print
By Takashi Murakami
Located in San Rafael, CA
Takashi Murakami (b. 1962)
Flowers Blooming in the Isle of the Dead, 2022
Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper
28 inches (71.1 cm) diameter (sheet)
Ed. 102/300
Signed and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Flower for Algernon
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.Minor handling creases on very edges
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Complexcon poster print
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Complexcon poster print
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph
Mr. DOB
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Washington , DC, DC
This sculpture by Takashi Murakami features his signature Mr. DOB character in a playful colorful and attention grabbing sculpture. It is a nice size, come with its original box.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Mixed Media
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Wood, Lithograph, Screen
Takashi Murakami Sea Breeze-Chan Pop Art, Limited Edition
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Draper, UT
One of the most acclaimed artists to emerge from post-war Asia, Takashi Murakami is known for his signature “Superflat” aesthetic: a colorful, two-dimensional style that straddles th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Screen
Cosmos
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
Letter to Picasso (print) Limited Edition signed, numbered by Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Letter to Picasso, 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 diame...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
An Homage to Monopink, 1960 E
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph with cold stamp
Edition of 300
Signed and numbered in ink lower right
Mint, as issued
Sold in the original packaging
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Flower Smile
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset print with cold stamp
Edition of 300
50 x 50 cm (19.7 x 19.7in)
Signed, numbered and titled on the front
Mint. Minor imperfections may appear due to the production process
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
An Homage to Monopink, 1960D. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An Homage to Monopink, 1960D, 2012 by Takashi Murakami
Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist
Published by Kaikai Kiki
27 1/10 × 20 9/10 in
68.8 × 53 cm
Edition 36/300
Tak...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Kansei: Kōrin Gold
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
Thank You For The Wonderful Destiny
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Fine art inkjet print on photo rag 308 paper
Limited edition of 100
Signed and numbered on the front
Sold in the original packaging in mint condition, unframed
Published by Kaikai Ki...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Inkjet
Flowers on the Island Closest to Heaven
By Takashi Murakami
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Takashi Murakami
"Flowers on the Island Closest to Heaven"
2018
Screenprint in colors with platinum leaf wove paper
20 1/2 x 17 3/8 inches
Numbered from the edition of 100
Signed by ...
Category
2010s Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Screen
Excuse Painting: On my collaboration with Doraemon. Limited Edition by Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Excuse Painting: On my collaboration with Doraemon,
2019 by Takashi Murakami
offset print in colors
signed in ink, with the printed signature of 'Fujiko F.Fujio'
numbered 161/300
th...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Flower: Soul to Soul
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Silkscreen
Edition of 100
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Screen
Flower Ball (3-D) Magic Flute by Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Flower Ball (3-D) Magic Flute, 2011 by Takashi Murakami
Woven paper, four-color offset print, cold foil stamp, glossy varnish
Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo
28 in diameter...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Comprehending the 51st Dimension (print) Limited Edition by Takashi Murakami
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Comprehending the 51st Dimension, 2013 by Takashi Murakami
Woven paper, four-color offset print, cold foil stamp, glossy varnish
Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo
28 in diame...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
A Sketch of Anywhere Door (Dokodemo Door) and an Excellent Day
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Silkscreen with gold leaf and platinum leaf
Edition of 300
Signed, titled, dated 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
Screen
Flowers in Heaven
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Offset lithograph in colours on wove paper
Edition of 300
68 x 68 cm (26.8 x 26.8 in)
Signed and numbered on the front
Artwork in excellent condition. Barely visible minute crease in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
Jellyfish Eyes - Black 3. Limited Edition (print) by Takashi Murakami signed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Jellyfish Eyes - Black 3 by Takashi Murakami (2004)
Offset print, numbered and signed by the artist
19 ¹¹/₁₆ × 19 ¹¹/₁₆ in
50 × 50 cm
Edition 34/300
T...
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Offset
School Entrance Ceremony
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Archival pigment print and silkscreen
Edition of 100
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint. Sold in the original packaging
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Screen
Cube 2
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.Some minor handling crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Lithograph
Takashi Murakami - Let us Devote Our Hearts, bright pink colors and flowers
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Dallas, TX
This collectible work on paper by Murakami is edition # 78 of 300. It comes unframed.
One of the most acclaimed artists to emerge from post-war Asia, Takashi Murakami is known for h...
Category
2010s Pop Art Takashi Murakami Art
Materials
Paper, Varnish, Offset
Takashi Murakami -- Multicolor Double Face: White
By Takashi Murakami
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Takashi Murakami
Multicolor Double Face: White, 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 ...
Category
2010s 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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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