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Takashi Murakami — Means Exceeded
Takashi Murakami

Means Exceeded

A vibrant and meticulously detailed composition, this work by Takashi Murakami bursts with his signature superflat aesthetic, blending bold, flat fields of color with intricate patterns that blur the boundaries between fine art and pop culture. Swirling motifs and iconic imagery collide across the canvas in a dizzying celebration of excess and spectacle, reflecting the artist's ongoing dialogue between traditional Japanese artistic heritage and contemporary consumer culture. The work's title, *Means Exceeded*, suggests a deliberate push beyond limits, echoed in the painting's overwhelming visual energy and the sheer density of its layered imagery.

Medium
acrylic on canvas, mounted on board

🔨 Auction Lot

20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

November 10, 2015

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Takashi Murakami, Means Exceeded

A vibrant and meticulously detailed composition, this work by Takashi Murakami bursts with his signature superflat aesthetic, blending bold, flat fields of color with intricate patterns that blur the boundaries between fine art and pop culture. Swirling motifs and iconic imagery collide across the canvas in a dizzying celebration of excess and spectacle, reflecting the artist's ongoing dialogue between traditional Japanese artistic heritage and contemporary consumer culture. The work's title, *Means Exceeded*, suggests a deliberate push beyond limits, echoed in the painting's overwhelming visual energy and the sheer density of its layered imagery.

Medium
acrylic on canvas, mounted on board
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Superflat, Superflat Movement, Acrylic On Canvas, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Japanese Artist, Contemporary Artist, Pop Art, Figurative Art, Abstract Forms, 21st Century, Contemporary Art, Bright Colors, Established Artist, Vibrant Colors, Playful Mood, Figurative, Psychedelic Style

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery