Litografía "DOB 2020 BLUE" de Takashi Murakami, DOB-kun solitario sobre un campo monocromático, 40 × 40 cm, sin usar

Murakami's DOB-kun stands alone on a saturated blue field in this 2020-era lithograph. Set apart from the artist's usual density, the composition becomes a study in reduction, letting the form and proportion of his original avatar define the image.

The Piece

DOB is Murakami's origin symbol, appearing across decades as a figure of identity, mutation and repetition. A work that centers DOB alone moves closer to the artist's core language than to decorative output.

The monochrome-dominant blue background is not passive. It becomes the entire atmosphere, absorbing the viewer into a single emotional tone, removing distraction and forcing attention onto form, proportion and presence. With minimal contrast between field and figure, the work shifts toward minimalism within the Superflat framework, emphasizing structure and identity over narrative complexity.

Where most Murakami works compete for attention, this one holds it quietly: the geometry of DOB, the spacing and the balance are laid bare. That restraint makes it less immediate but more powerful in a curated space, where it behaves almost like a design object. It suits collectors focused on the DOB lineage and those building balanced collections in which not every work is loud.

Details

• Artist: Takashi Murakami
• Title: DOB 2020 BLUE
• Character: DOB-kun, Murakami's primary avatar figure
• Era: 2020-era production
• Medium: Lithograph / print format
• Color: Monochrome-dominant blue field with minimal-contrast figure
• Measurements: Approx. 40 × 40 cm
• Signature: Described as an implied signed edition; signature not confirmed

Condition

Japonista grade S · Unworn or as new, complete with original packaging.

Unused and clean.

Authenticity & Care

Takashi Murakami "DOB 2020 BLUE", identified in its Japanese documentation as a lithograph (リトグラフ); a signature is implied but not confirmed. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.

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