FLOWER BALL - BURNING BLOOD
Offset lithograph with silver and high gloss varnishing on paper hand signed and numbered by Takashi Murakami. Limited edition of 300 published by Kaikai Kiki Co.
Takashi Murakami Flowers have become an icon and are as famous as any other global trademark. They were born from the artists attempt to paint flowers as traditional Nihonga "setsugetsuka" paintings. Takashi Murakami Flowers, as smilie and innocent as they may seem, have a much darker background. According to the artist, they evoke the repression and contradictory emotions of the Japanese society after WWII bombings in their country.
Takashi Murakami's Flowers have transgress art becoming a pop-culture icon. They have been on music album covers and taken over fashion joining forces with the most remarkable street wear brands but also with luxury fashion realms. Not to mention the uncountable celebrities have collaborated with this Japanese artist and there are many more that have become avid collectors.
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