Art like Takashi Murakami: original Superflat & pop works to collect
Takashi Murakami (b. 1962) ranks #11 in the Artprice 2023 report, with around $25M in auction turnover. His smiling flowers and "Superflat" theory fused Japanese pop culture, anime and fine art. His market is global and high-priced — but the flat, joyful, character-rich aesthetic he defined is everywhere in contemporary urban art.
What defines the Murakami style
Flat planes of bright colour, repeated motifs, anime-derived characters and a glossy, commercial finish that blurs art and product: "Superflat" celebrates surface and pop culture without irony-fatigue. It's playful, dense and instantly contemporary.
Collect originals in this spirit at L'Original
If flat, vivid, character-driven pop is your thing, explore our modern and street-art collections — original works by living artists with that graphic punch. PickArt will match you with the closest fit.
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Dorian Verdier
Founder of L'Original · HEC academic author on the democratization of art
Dorian Verdier founded the first gallery of its kind in North America and has spent ten years making original art accessible. His academic work at HEC focuses on the democratization of art, the same conviction that guides every collection on L'Original.
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Why is Murakami so popular?
He bridged fine art, pop culture and fashion collaborations, building a globally recognisable brand-and-art universe — which sustains strong, high-priced demand at auction.
Where can I find art in the style of Murakami?
On L'Original — our modern and street-art collections include original flat, vivid, pop-influenced works, and PickArt helps you find your match.
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