{"product_id":"cherry-tree-cleveland-museum-edition","title":"Cherry Tree (Cleveland Museum Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAPC ART is pleased to offer our global collector base this rare and highly coveted silkscreen edition by Japanese contemporary master, Takashi Murakami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Cherry Tree” (The Cleveland Museum of Art Edition) is a 2025 hand-pulled silkscreen print in colors on wove paper, measuring approximately 36 x 19.5 inches (92.5 x 50cm). 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an edition size of only 100, this 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakashi 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPC 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOFFERED EXCLUSIVELY BY APC ART\u003cbr\u003eMIA. ATL. NYC. LONDON. PARIS. LA. TOKYO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003clabel class=\"ControlGroup__Title-sc-2587cfb4-1 iJgrdA\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ControlGroup__Description-sc-2587cfb4-2 deluFC\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded with the work will be a copy of the original receipt from the Cleveland Museum of Art. In addition, the packaging includes the original KaiKai KiKi label (picture of work, title of work, edition number of work) which serves as a COA. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003clabel class=\"ControlGroup__Title-sc-2587cfb4-1 iJgrdA\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ControlGroup__Description-sc-2587cfb4-2 deluFC\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe work is new in the original packaging as distributed by The Cleveland Museum on behalf of KaiKai KiKi LTD. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takashi Murakami","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48749204963482,"sku":null,"price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/8917\/2122\/files\/larger_973e23c3-9aa9-41d3-8388-b7204db8cc15.jpg?v=1784135223","url":"https:\/\/apc-art.com\/products\/cherry-tree-cleveland-museum-edition","provider":"APC Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}