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Takashi Murakami An Homage to IKB , 1957 , F For Sale

Takashi Murakami
Takashi Murakami - An Homage to IKB , 1957 , F, 2020, Offset print with cold stamp

An Homage to IKB , 1957 , F, 2020

Offset print with cold stamp

27 x 20 in68.6 x 50.8 cm

Edition

Edition of 300

This vibrant offset print features Murakami's signature smiling flower motifs rendered in rich, luminous blues that pay tribute to Yves Klein's iconic International Klein Blue. The composition presents a dense field of cheerful blossoms, their overlapping petals creating a dynamic surface that shifts between flatness and implied depth. The cold stamp technique adds subtle dimensional texture, enhancing the work's visual sophistication while maintaining the artist's characteristic blend of high and low artistic traditions. The piece represents Murakami's ongoing dialogue with art history, connecting his contemporary Superflat aesthetic with Klein's monochromatic modernism. This 2020 edition demonstrates the artist's ability to bridge Eastern and Western visual cultures while maintaining widespread collector appeal. The accessible medium and format make it an ideal entry point for new collectors of Murakami's work, while the art historical reference adds intellectual depth that resonates with established collectors of contemporary Japanese art. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.

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Auction History

Takashi Murakami - An Homage to IKB 1957 B, An homage to Yves Klein et an homage to Monopink 1960 B

An Homage to IKB 1957 B, An homage to Yves Klein et an homage to Monopink 1960 B · Takashi Murakami · Bonhams · 2026-03 · $0

Takashi Murakami - An Homage to Monopink, 1960 E; An Homage to IKB, 1957 E; and An Homage to IKB, 1957 F

An Homage to Monopink, 1960 E; An Homage to IKB, 1957 E; and An Homage to IKB, 1957 F · Takashi Murakami · Phillips · 2024-06 · $8,696

Takashi Murakami - An Homage to IKB, 1957 F; An Homage to Monopink, 1960 E; & An Homage to IKB, 1957 E

An Homage to IKB, 1957 F; An Homage to Monopink, 1960 E; & An Homage to IKB, 1957 E · Takashi Murakami · Christie's · 2023-10 · $576

Takashi Murakami - An Homage to IKB 1957 B; and An Homage to Monogold 1960 B

An Homage to IKB 1957 B; and An Homage to Monogold 1960 B · Takashi Murakami · Sotheby's · 2023-08 · $6,413

Takashi Murakami - An Homage to IKB 1957 B; and An Homage to Monogold 1960 B (Two Works)

An Homage to IKB 1957 B; and An Homage to Monogold 1960 B (Two Works) · Takashi Murakami · Sotheby's · 2022-09 · $6,975

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