FLOWERS Silkscreen (Small Variant) The Cleveland Museum

Curatorial note

**APC ART is pleased to present this iconic Takashi Murakami edition — “Flower (Small)” — a true cornerstone of any Murakami collection.** Executed as a **hand-pulled silkscreen print in colors** on **thick 300gsm fine art paper**, this edition measures **25 × 25 cm** and is **signed** “Takashi Murakami” in black ink at the lower right and **hand-numbered** from the edition of **300** at the lower left.  Published by **Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd.** Unlike Murakami’s more common **offset lithographs with silkscreen varnish**, this work is a **highly textured, richly layered silkscreen** — produced by the master printers in Murakami’s own Tokyo studio. The pigment density, color saturation, and dimensional surface make the work feel far closer to a small-scale painting than a traditional print. Murakami is widely regarded as **one of the most influential and culturally impactful artists of the 21st century**. During the mid-1990s he developed his *Superflat* theory — merging Japanese fine art traditions, consumer culture, and anime aesthetics — redefining what “high art” could be. His collaborations with **Louis Vuitton**, **Pharrell Williams**, **Billie Eilish**, **Supreme**, **KAWS**, and more have solidified his place at the center of global visual culture. The iconic **Murakami Flower** has become an international symbol of **joy, optimism, and the emotional power of contemporary pop art**. Blue-chip galleries including **Gagosian** and **Perrotin** routinely support Murakami’s market, with numerous silkscreen editions now achieving **five-figure sales** worldwide. This example remains in **mint condition** — impeccably preserved and stored flat to **archival standards** since release.  It is **in-hand in the USA** and will **ship immediately**. **For collectors who have been waiting — opportunities are getting extremely scarce.** Demand continues to climb as fewer examples appear on the secondary market and more are absorbed into long-term private collections. **A perfect centerpiece — a museum-caliber Murakami work at an exceptional price point.** **OFFERED EXCLUSIVELY BY APC ART**  **MIA. ATL. NYC. LONDON. PARIS. LA. TOKYO.** Provenance Purchased directly from the Cleveland Museum, in commemoration of Murakami’s exhibit “Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow”.  Included with the work will be a copy of the original receipt of purchase issued by the Cleveland Museum of Fine Art. Condition The work is new.

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Artist

Takashi Murakami

Title

FLOWERS Silkscreen (Small Variant) The Cleveland Museum

Edition

Unique work

Signature

Unsigned

Framing

Unframed

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