
Acupuncture
3 works

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 The accessible medium and format make it an ideal entry point for new collectors of Murakami's work, while the art historical reference adds intellectual depth that resonates with established collectors of contemporary Japanese art.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

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

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

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

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

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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