*APC ART is proud to present Takashi Murakami’s “727-777” — a hand signed and hand numbered lithograph in colors with silkscreen varnish on wove paper, published by KaiKai Kiki Co., Ltd. in 2016 and measuring 65 × 98 cm (25.6 × 38.6 inches). The work is signed and numbered in black marker and bears the KaiKai Kiki blind stamp. It will arrive in its original KaiKai Kiki packaging, preserving both condition and provenance.*

*Takashi Murakami stands as one of the most important and globally influential artists of the post-war era. Founder of the Superflat movement, Murakami fundamentally redefined contemporary art by collapsing the boundaries between traditional Japanese painting, anime and otaku culture, commercial production, and Western pop art. His work resides in the permanent collections of the world’s leading museums, and his cross-disciplinary collaborations have positioned him as a central architect of 21st-century visual culture.*

*The “727” composition is among the most historically significant and foundational images in Murakami’s entire oeuvre. First introduced in the mid-1990s, “727” marked a pivotal moment in the crystallization of the Superflat aesthetic — merging classical Japanese compositional space with hyper-saturated contemporary iconography. The title references a Boeing aircraft, symbolizing globalization and post-war cultural exchange, themes that underpin Murakami’s conceptual framework.*

*In “727-777,” Murakami revisits and expands this seminal imagery. The central character emerges from a richly layered and atmospheric ground that fuses painterly abstraction with ornamental detail and fluid, wave-like movement reminiscent of traditional Japanese screens and scroll painting. The composition oscillates between serenity and turbulence, innocence and aggression — dualities that define Murakami’s most important works.*

*The combination of lithography and silkscreen varnish produces exceptional surface depth and luminosity. The varnish elements create subtle textural shifts and reflective passages that enhance the dimensionality of the image, elevating the edition beyond a standard print format. The color saturation, precision of linework, and controlled gloss effects faithfully translate the complexity of Murakami’s studio practice.*

*Editions connected directly to the “727” lineage remain among the most institutionally significant and market-relevant works in Murakami’s print catalog. Collectors recognize this motif as a cornerstone of his career — a visual anchor tied directly to his early international breakthrough and ongoing museum presence. Fully signed and numbered examples in black marker, issued by KaiKai Kiki, represent the most desirable and collectible format.*

*Preserved in its original KaiKai Kiki packaging and maintained to the highest professional standard, the work will ship immediately.*

*A museum-caliber Murakami edition rooted in one of the most important images of his career — historically anchored, visually dynamic, and essential for any serious contemporary collection.*

*OFFERED EXCLUSIVELY BY APC ART* 
*MIA • ATL • NYC • LA • LONDON • PARIS • TOKYO*

Provenance
The work will arrive in its original KaiKai KiKi packaging. On the packaging is the original KaiKai KiKi COA slip (a small piece of paper which pictures the work, describes the work (title, edition size etc). This serves as COA from KaiKai KiKi. 

Condition
The work is new in its original KAIKAI KIKI LTD. packaging.