Takashi Murakami - Champagne Supernova

Takashi Murakami

Champagne Supernova: Pink and White Stripes (2013)

Offset lithograph in colour on satin wove paper

73.7 x 53.3cm (29 x 21in)

Edition of 300

Signed and numbered in silver ink, published by Kaikai Kiki Co Ltd, printed in Japan

Framed

 Champagne Supernova is a radiant fusion of pop exuberance and cosmic mysticism, rendered in his signature Superflat style. The work features a hypnotic explosion of colour and pattern, anchored by Murakami’s iconic smiling flowers and psychedelic motifs. The pink and white striped background adds a playful yet structured rhythm, echoing the visual language of both kawaii culture and high-concept abstraction.

The title, a nod to the Oasis song 'Champagne Supernova' hints at Murakami’s ongoing dialogue with Western pop culture, while the celestial imagery suggests a transcendence beyond the every day. It’s a piece that feels both joyful and otherworldly—a celebration of beauty, impermanence and the infinite.