Gauntlet Gallery — Takashi Murakami Print Index
∞∞∞
Summary
Titled "∞∞∞," this 2020 giclee is an archival pigment print on Canson Velvet with deckled edges, issued in an edition of 100 through Murakami's own Tonari No Zingaro imprint. Measuring 70 x 57 cm at the sheet, with a 568 x 437 mm image, it pairs the artist's Superflat lineage with fine-art printmaking materials, marking a considered gallery-edition release rather than a mass merch drop.
Why It Matters
The infinity glyph title signals Murakami's recurring meditation on endlessness — a motif threaded through his flower fields and eye works. Printed via his Kaikai Kiki-affiliated Tonari No Zingaro gallery, the piece reflects the artist's control over his own distribution. The archival pigment process on cotton rag with deckled edges elevates it above poster-tier output into the collector print register.
Collector Perspective
At 100 examples, this sits in the mid-scarcity band typical of Murakami gallery editions — accessible enough to acquire, tight enough to hold interest. Collectors should prize the Canson Velvet substrate and deckled edges as markers of quality, and confirm any hand-signing or numbering against the publisher's records. Condition of the deckled edge and sheet corners is central to long-term desirability.
Historical Context
By 2020, Murakami had spent two decades bridging Japanese anime aesthetics, Nihonga tradition, and Western Pop through his Superflat theory. Tonari No Zingaro, his Nakano Broadway gallery, became a primary channel for limited prints released directly to collectors. Editions of this era reflect his mature practice, in which abstraction, character work, and philosophical titles like "∞∞∞" coexist within one output stream.
FAQ
Who published this print?
It was released through Tonari No Zingaro, Takashi Murakami's own gallery imprint associated with his Kaikai Kiki studio, located in Tokyo's Nakano Broadway.
How large is the edition?
The edition is limited to 100 examples. The sheet measures 700 x 570 mm and the printed image area is 568 x 437 mm.
What printing method and paper were used?
It is an archival pigment (giclee) print on Canson Velvet, a cotton-based fine-art paper, finished with deckled edges.
What does the title mean?
The title is the infinity symbol repeated three times (∞∞∞), evoking endlessness — a theme Murakami returns to across his flower and eye motifs.
About the Artist
Takashi Murakami (b. 1962, Tokyo) is one of the most influential artists of the postwar era, credited with dissolving the boundary between fine art and popular culture. Trained in Nihonga, the tradition of Japanese painting, he earned a PhD from the Tokyo University of the Arts before formulating Superflat — a theory connecting the flattened perspective of Edo-period painting to the visual language of anime, manga, and consumer culture. Through his studio and company Kaikai Kiki, Murakami has produced paintings, sculpture, film, and a vast catalogue of prints populated by recurring characters such as Mr. DOB, his smiling flowers, and the mascots Kaikai and Kiki. His high-profile collaborations — with Louis Vuitton, Kanye West, and others — helped define the modern intersection of art, fashion, and streetwear.
Collecting Takashi Murakami at Gauntlet Gallery
Where can I buy authentic Takashi Murakami prints?
Gauntlet Gallery sources Murakami prints and editions through established secondary-market channels and vets each piece for authenticity and condition before listing.
How are Murakami prints authenticated?
Most Kaikai Kiki editions are numbered and accompanied by documentation. We verify edition details, publisher, and condition, and note any certificates or stamps present on the individual piece.
What drives value in a Murakami print?
Edition size, character (flowers, Mr. DOB, and Kaikai/Kiki motifs are especially sought), production quality (silkscreen and cold-stamp finishes over plain offset), condition, and any collaboration or exhibition tie-in all influence collector demand.