A special showcase in Los Angeles blends new work, exclusive prints, and art historical dialogue.
A Celebration Across Gallery and Shop
Takashi Murakami is being honored at The Broad in Downtown Los Angeles with a birthday focused showcase that spans both the museum’s galleries and its retail space. Timed with the museum’s ongoing anniversary celebrations, the presentation highlights Murakami’s continued influence on contemporary visual culture while offering fans a closer look at new and exclusive works.
Bridging Superflat and Ukiyo e Traditions
At the heart of the showcase is a major new acquisition titled Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo Japonisme Reconsidered Moon Pine Ueno. Created between 2024 and 2025, the work draws a direct connection between Murakami’s Superflat theory and the legacy of Japanese Ukiyo e master Utagawa Hiroshige. The piece places Murakami’s iconic smiling flowers into conversation with historical imagery, emphasizing continuity between past and present.
Limited Edition Prints and Availability
In celebration of The Broad’s ten year anniversary, The Shop has released an exclusive screenprint titled Superflat Sunshine A Decade in Bloom, produced in an edition of 100 and priced at $2,750 USD. Additional works, including Blue Flower and Skulls, are also available alongside everyday items featuring Murakami’s motifs. The collection can be purchased online through February 8 before becoming available at the museum store, coinciding with the in gallery showcase.
