Takashi Murakami: Flowers

Print, Shangri-la Shangri-la Shangri-la Blue Silkscreen, Takashi Murakami

Shangri-la Shangri-la Shangri-la Blue Silkscreen

Takashi Murakami

Print - 29.5 x 29.5 inch

$19,753

Print, Shangri-la Shangri-la Shangri-la Pink Silkscreen, Takashi Murakami

Shangri-la Shangri-la Shangri-la Pink Silkscreen

Takashi Murakami

Print - 29.5 x 29.5 inch

$19,753

Print, Soul to Soul, Takashi Murakami

Soul to Soul

Takashi Murakami

Print - 19.7 x 19.7 inch

$6,255

Print, Rainbow Flower, Takashi Murakami

Rainbow Flower

Takashi Murakami

Print - 19.7 x 19.7 inch

$6,519

Print, Smile Every Day with Flowers!, Takashi Murakami

Smile Every Day with Flowers!

Takashi Murakami

Print - 19.7 x 19.7 inch

$4,280

Print, Me and Mr. DOB, Takashi Murakami

Me and Mr. DOB

Takashi Murakami

Print - 26.8 x 26.8 inch

$3,388

Takashi Murakami: Flowers

Takashi Murakami is the creator of "Superflat", a movement inspired by consumerist society and Japanese graphic art, combining elements of kitsch and pop art. Murakami's style and popularity are often compared to Andy Warhol's and, like the pop art genius, he uses recurring motifs in many of his artworks. Murakami's flowers have quickly become the most recognizable feature of his work. These smiling 12-petal flowers toe the line between cute and psychedelic. They denote happiness, innocence and are soothing to look at. And this is even more true once you understand the story behind the repeated use of this motif.

While working as a teacher in the 1980s, Murakami bought flowers for his students to practice drawing. He continued to teach in this way for 9 years and became fascinated by flowers. He began to create artworks which consisted entirely of flowers, and made them a staple feature in many others. Today, their visibility extends far beyond these first artworks and can be spotted everywhere, from his work to a famous brand of trainers to the Château de Versailles. Discover our collection of Murakami artworks with his iconic flower motif on Artsper.

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