About the artwork
This smiling flower with its acid-pink petals may look like a character out of a cartoon, but it's the emblematic motif of world-renowned artist Takashi Murakami.
Expert opinion
Ranked sixth in Christie's 2006 list of the world's most expensive artists, Takashi Murakami is an essential artist whose empire continues to grow.
About the artist
Japanese artist born in 1962. Lives and works between New York, Munich and Tokyo. Graduate of the Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music. A disciple of Pop Art, he combines Japanese art with pop culture from the Land of the Rising Sun. Considered one of the most innovative artists of his time, Takashi Murakami's reputation extends far beyond the art world. Constantly blurring the boundaries between academic and commercial art, he promotes art as a veritable brand. He is best known for his collaborations with the world of luxury and fashion, including Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton. His works have been exhibited worldwide, including at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Château de Versailles. Takashi Murakami is represented by Galerie Perrotin.
“My aesthetic sense was formed at an early age by my surroundings: the narrow residential spaces of Japan and the mental escapes from these spaces that took the form of manga and anime.”
Additional info
Signed
Framed
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