{"product_id":"flowers-silkscreen-small-variant-the-cleveland-museum","title":"FLOWERS Silkscreen (Small Variant) The Cleveland Museum","description":"\u003cp\u003e**APC ART is pleased to present this iconic Takashi Murakami edition — “Flower (Small)” — a true cornerstone of any Murakami collection.**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExecuted as a **hand-pulled silkscreen print in colors** on **thick 300gsm fine art paper**, this edition measures **25 × 25 cm** and is **signed** “Takashi Murakami” in black ink at the lower right and **hand-numbered** from the edition of **300** at the lower left. \u003cbr\u003ePublished by **Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd.**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Murakami’s more common **offset lithographs with silkscreen varnish**, this work is a **highly textured, richly layered silkscreen** — produced by the master printers in Murakami’s own Tokyo studio. The pigment density, color saturation, and dimensional surface make the work feel far closer to a small-scale painting than a traditional print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMurakami is widely regarded as **one of the most influential and culturally impactful artists of the 21st century**. During the mid-1990s he developed his *Superflat* theory — merging Japanese fine art traditions, consumer culture, and anime aesthetics — redefining what “high art” could be. His collaborations with **Louis Vuitton**, **Pharrell Williams**, **Billie Eilish**, **Supreme**, **KAWS**, and more have solidified his place at the center of global visual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iconic **Murakami Flower** has become an international symbol of **joy, optimism, and the emotional power of contemporary pop art**. Blue-chip galleries including **Gagosian** and **Perrotin** routinely support Murakami’s market, with numerous silkscreen editions now achieving **five-figure sales** worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example remains in **mint condition** — impeccably preserved and stored flat to **archival standards** since release. \u003cbr\u003eIt is **in-hand in the USA** and will **ship immediately**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**For collectors who have been waiting — opportunities are getting extremely scarce.** Demand continues to climb as fewer examples appear on the secondary market and more are absorbed into long-term private collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**A perfect centerpiece — a museum-caliber Murakami work at an exceptional price point.**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**OFFERED EXCLUSIVELY BY APC ART** \u003cbr\u003e**MIA. ATL. NYC. LONDON. PARIS. LA. TOKYO.**\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003clabel class=\"ControlGroup__Title-sc-2587cfb4-1 iJgrdA\"\u003eProvenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePurchased directly from the Cleveland Museum, in commemoration of Murakami’s exhibit “Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow”. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded with the work will be a copy of the original receipt of purchase issued by the Cleveland Museum of Fine Art.\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takashi Murakami","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48886238609562,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/8917\/2122\/files\/larger_da6a0307-1f79-4367-b81d-10f063d9b6d7.jpg?v=1785519010","url":"https:\/\/apc-art.com\/products\/flowers-silkscreen-small-variant-the-cleveland-museum","provider":"APC Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}