What is Superflat?
Superflat is an art movement founded by Takashi Murakami, heavily influenced by anime and manga. The term Superflat refers to the flattened forms found in Japanese animation, graphic art, fine arts, and pop culture, as well as the perceived superficiality of Japanese culture. Murakami's movement, which he self-proclaimed, is considered postmodern and critiques both the depth and shallowness of contemporary Japanese society. Superflat has been highly influential in bridging the gap between high art and popular culture.
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Takashi Murakami
Mr DOB, 2022
Drawing / Watercolor
Ink
GBP 15,000 - 19,500
Takashi Murakami
Untitiled (Mr DOB), 2023
Drawing / Watercolor
Ink
GBP 17,500 - 22,700
Yoshitomo Nara
Banging The Drum, 2020
Limited Edition Print
Offset Print
GBP 1,800
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Homage to Yves Klein, Multicolor A, 2012
Limited Edition Print
Offset Print
GBP 2,750 - 3,500
Takashi Murakami
An Homage to Monogold, 1960 A, 2012
Limited Edition Print
Offset Print
GBP 2,250 - 2,900
Takashi Murakami
Homage to Monopink, 1960 A, 2012
Limited Edition Print
Offset Print
GBP 2,250 - 2,900
Takashi Murakami
An Homage to IKB, 1957 A, 2012
Limited Edition Print
Offset Print
GBP 2,500 - 3,200
Takashi Murakami
Flowers of Gratitude, 2022
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
GBP 1,800
Takashi Murakami
Inside the Soul, 2022
Limited Edition Print
Offset Print
GBP 1,800
Takashi Murakami
Let Us Devote Our Hearts, 2022
Limited Edition Print
Offset Print
GBP 1,700
Takashi Murakami
Flower Smile, 2011
Limited Edition Print
Offset Print
GBP 3,000 - 4,000
Takashi Murakami
Panda Mother and Baby in a Flurry of Cherry Blossom Petals, 2024
Limited Edition Print
Silkscreen
GBP 4,000 - 5,800
Takashi Murakami
Flower Parent and Child, 2021
Limited Edition Print
Offset Print
GBP 3,000 - 4,500
Takashi Murakami
CUBE 2, 2001
Limited Edition Print
Offset Print
GBP 1,950 - 2,500
Takashi Murakami
Cosmos, 2000
Limited Edition Print
Offset Print
GBP 1,950 - 2,500
Takashi Murakami
Purple Flowers in a Bouquet, 2010
Limited Edition Print
Offset Print
GBP 1,950 - 2,500
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