Takashi Murakami Japanese , b. 1962
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Takashi MurakamiAnd Then x 6 (Lapis Lazuli: The Superflat Method), 2013Offset Lithograph64 x 64 cm.
25 1/4 x 25 1/4 in.Edition 110/700Dated, Numbered & Signed by the ArtistView more details -
Takashi MurakamiSmiley Days with Ms. Flower to You!, 2020Silkscreen on paper45 x 45 cm.
17 3/4 x 17 3/4 in.Edition 71\100Signed by the ArtistView more details
"Takashi Murakami bridges the worlds of fine art and popular culture, fusing traditional Japanese aesthetics with anime, consumerism, and global pop. Through his Superflat style, he critiques cultural shallowness while celebrating visual exuberance, creating art that is at once playful, philosophical, and deeply iconic."
“Takashi Murakami is a pioneering Japanese contemporary artist whose work seamlessly merges traditional Japanese art techniques with elements of pop culture, anime, and global consumerism. Known as the founder of the Superflat movement, Murakami explores themes of cultural identity, commercialization, and the blurred boundaries between high and low art. His vibrant, cartoon-like characters and recurring motifs—such as smiling flowers and Mr. DOB—have become globally iconic. Beyond the gallery, he has collaborated with major fashion houses, musicians, and filmmakers, redefining the role of the artist in the 21st century. Through his multidisciplinary practice, Murakami continues to challenge and expand the landscape of contemporary art.”