Takashi Murakami “DOB 2020 BLUE” 2020 Silkscreen Print | 100 Edition

A rare and distinguished work from Takashi Murakami’s contemporary catalogue, DOB 2020 BLUE captures the artist’s iconic DOB character in a luminous, saturated blue field. This edition, released in 2020 and strictly limited to 100 prints, represents Murakami’s enduring exploration of Japanese pop culture, otaku aesthetics, and high-art reinterpretation. The sealed condition makes this offering particularly exceptional—an untouched piece of Murakami studio history.

The artwork features Murakami’s signature layering of whimsy with precision: bright green eyes, a crisp red bow tie, and the unmistakable DOB ears anchored against an intricate patterned backdrop. The blue palette is bold yet refined, bringing forward the vibrancy Murakami is known for while maintaining the compositional clarity of a museum print.

Collectors familiar with Murakami’s work will immediately recognize the significance of any “DOB” edition. As Murakami’s earliest and most personal mascot, DOB appears across multiple eras of the artist’s career, evolving stylistically while remaining the nucleus of his creative universe. This particular print presents the character in one of his cleanest and most graphically resolved forms.

Because this example remains sealed and unopened, it embodies the closest possible condition to an original studio release. Its crisp outer label confirms title and edition, and the untouched state ensures archival preservation and maximum long-term value. It offers both aesthetic pleasure and powerful future investment potential.

Whether displayed in a contemporary interior, held within a fine-art portfolio, or gifted to a serious collector, this piece stands as one of Murakami’s most approachable yet iconic works. The vivid blue palette adds versatility, allowing it to harmonize across multiple design environments while remaining a bold statement piece.

As Murakami’s market continues to strengthen globally, sealed limited-edition prints like DOB 2020 BLUE become increasingly scarce. This is an opportunity to secure a museum-grade example with perfect provenance and unrivaled presentation potential.

ITEM SPECIFICS & CONDITION REPORT

Artist: Takashi Murakami
Title: DOB 2020 BLUE
Year: 2020
Medium: Silkscreen print
Edition: 100
Condition: Sealed / Unopened (per box label shown in photos)
Packaging: Original studio outer packaging with title label
Notes: No handling marks visible; print has never been removed from packaging.

BRAND / ARTIST BLOCK — TAKASHI MURAKAMI

Takashi Murakami (b. 1962) is one of the most influential contemporary artists of our time, bridging the worlds of fine art, Japanese pop culture, and global luxury collaborations. Trained at Tokyo University of the Arts, Murakami is known for his “Superflat” movement—a philosophy fusing traditional Japanese nihonga aesthetics with post-war anime, manga, and commercial iconography. His works appear in major museums worldwide, including MoMA, the Broad, and the Mori Art Museum. Murakami’s limited-edition prints remain among the most collected contemporary pieces due to their technical precision, cultural significance, and strong secondary-market performance.

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