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Takashi Murakami An Homage to Yves Klein For Sale
Takashi Murakami
An Homage to Yves Klein, 2012
Screen print
29 x 20 in 73.7 x 50.8 cm
Edition
Edition of 300
About this work
This vibrant screen print features Murakami's signature smiling flowers rendered in a striking monochromatic blue palette, a direct reference to Yves Klein's iconic International Klein Blue. The cheerful blooms, typically seen in rainbow hues throughout Murakami's oeuvre, are transformed into various shades of blue against a lighter azure background. The screen printing technique allows for bold, saturated color fields and clean graphic lines that emphasize the flowers' simple yet expressive faces and petal formations. Created in 2012, this work represents a significant dialogue between contemporary Japanese pop art and European modernism. Murakami's playful appropriation of Klein's revolutionary monochrome work demonstrates his sophisticated engagement with art history while maintaining his distinctive aesthetic. The piece appeals to collectors interested in both Murakami's widely celebrated Superflat movement and conceptual explorations of color and artistic legacy. At 29 by 20 inches, it offers an accessible entry point into the artist's market. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.
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Auction History
An Homage to IKB 1957 C, An Homage to Monogold 1960 C, An Homage to Yves Klein Multicolor 1957 C, An Homage to Monopink 1960 C · Takashi Murakami · Sotheby's · 2017-01 · $12,890
An Homage to Yves Klein, Multicolor B / An Homage to Monogold 1960 B / An Homage to IKB 1957 B / An Homage to Monopink 1960 C (four works) · Takashi Murakami · Sotheby's · 2014-06 · $12,094
An Homage to Monogold 1960 B; An Homage to IKB 1957 B; An Homage to Monopink 1960 B; and An Homage to Yves Klein Multicolor B · Takashi Murakami · Sotheby's · 2014-09 · $10,127
An homage to Monogold 1960 A; An homage to Monopink 1960 A, 2012; and An Homage to Yves Klein, Multicolor A · Takashi Murakami · Phillips · 2019-01 · $8,953
Murakami, An Homage to Monogold 1960 B; An Homage to IKB 1957 B; An Homage to Yves Klein, Multicolor B; and an Homage to Monopink 1960 B · Takashi Murakami · Sotheby's · 2014-10 · $8,750
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