Gauntlet Gallery — Takashi Murakami Print Index
I've Left My Love Far Behind. Their Smell, Every Momento (First Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"I've Left My Love Far Behind. Their Smell, Every Momento (First Edition)" is a 2010 offset lithograph by Takashi Murakami, printed in colors on smooth wove paper and published by his own studio, Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. Issued in an edition of 300, signed and numbered in the lower right, the print carries Murakami's signature Superflat visual language into a titled, narrative register that reads as bittersweet rather than purely cheerful.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 300. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The evocative, almost literary title marks this work as more than decoration — it folds melancholy and memory into Murakami's typically buoyant idiom, a tension central to his practice. Produced through Kaikai Kiki, the artist's own company, it reflects his blurring of studio, gallery, and factory. At an edition of 300 with hand-signature and numbering, it sits in the accessible tier of his print output while retaining direct authorial authentication.
Collector Perspective
For collectors, the appeal is a Murakami editioned lithograph that is fully signed and numbered on the recto, with clear Kaikai Kiki publication — the standard authentication chain for his prints. The 66.4 x 47.5 cm sheet is a comfortable framing size. The "First Edition" designation and evocative title give it identity beyond a purely graphic multiple, though as one of 300 it should be assessed on condition, margins, and freshness of color rather than assumed rarity.
Historical Context
By 2010, Murakami was firmly established internationally, having staged his Versailles retrospective the same year and long since codified his Superflat theory linking Japanese pictorial flatness, otaku culture, and post-war consumerism. His Kaikai Kiki operation produced editioned prints alongside paintings and sculpture, extending his imagery to a broader audience. This work belongs to that mature, self-published phase where accessible multiples underpinned his global brand.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned lithograph
- Release date
- 2010
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Offset Lithograph; catalog dimensions 66.4 x 47.5 cm; Offset lithograph printed in colors on smooth wove paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 300.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Takashi Murakami's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: By 2010, Murakami was firmly established internationally, having staged his Versailles retrospective the same year and long since codified his Superflat theory linking Japanese pictorial flatness, otaku culture, and post-war consumerism. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2010 and attributes the edition to Kaikai Kiki Co.,Ltd. The saved description also notes: Offset lithograph printed in colors on smooth wove paper.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Kaikai Kiki Co.,Ltd. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- Kaikai Kiki — official studio site — Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official studio/company site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- Takashi Murakami — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Takashi Murakami (Q352437) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
Is this print signed and numbered?
Yes. Per the source description, it is signed and numbered by Takashi Murakami in the lower right, on the recto (front) of the sheet.
How large is the edition?
The edition is 300. Sheet dimensions are 66.4 x 47.5 cm (roughly 26.1 x 18.7 in), an offset lithograph printed in colors on smooth wove paper.
Who published it?
It was published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Murakami's own studio and company, which produces and distributes his editioned prints and other works.
What does the 'First Edition' designation mean?
It identifies this as the first-edition printing of the titled 2010 work. As always with editioned prints, verify signature, numbering, and condition against the specific example before purchase.
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