APC ART is pleased to offer our global collector base this rare and highly coveted silkscreen edition by Japanese contemporary master, Takashi Murakami.

“Cherry Tree” (The Cleveland Museum of Art Edition, Small Variant) is a 2025 hand-pulled silkscreen print in colors on wove paper, measuring approximately 36 x 19.5 inches (91.4 x 49.5 cm). The work has been hand signed and numbered by Murakami in graphite pencil, and bears both the iconic KaiKai KiKi blind stamp and the Cleveland Museum of Art blind stamp — ensuring authenticity and institutional provenance.

With an edition size of only 100, this small-format Cleveland Museum variant is one of the most sought-after Murakami editions released in the last decade. Demand for this particular work has been extraordinary, and it is regarded as one of the artist’s most celebrated silkscreens — both for its rarity and for its sublime execution.

The composition features Murakami’s iconic smiling flowers blossoming into the shape of a magnificent cherry tree, set against a checkerboard background that recalls both traditional Japanese motifs and the fusion of pop and fine art sensibilities that Murakami pioneered through his “Superflat” movement. The delicate pink blossoms, punctuated with vibrant accents, embody the transience of life and the joy of renewal — a visual narrative central to Murakami’s practice.

Takashi Murakami is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of our era, often compared to Andy Warhol for his ability to collapse boundaries between high art, commercial culture, and fashion. His collaborations with Louis Vuitton, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, and Supreme have made him a household name while his works reside in the permanent collections of the world’s leading museums. Murakami’s silkscreens — particularly those tied to the Cleveland Museum of Art release — have proven to be exceptional long-term investments, with strong auction results underscoring their blue-chip status.

This work represents an unprecedented investment opportunity for discerning collectors, given its rarity, iconic imagery, and the extraordinary demand surrounding Murakami’s cherry blossom-themed works.

APC ART is pleased to offer archival framing options for this edition. Collectors may choose museum-standard, hand-cut frames with acid-free mounting and UV-protective glass or acrylic to preserve the work’s pristine condition.

This is an absolutely stunning, rare, and highly desirable Murakami edition — a centerpiece for any serious collection. The work is in hand and will ship immediately from the USA.

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