We Are the Jocular Clan (10 - Smile)

Takashi Murakami (b. 1962, Japanese) “Smile” – From the ‘We are the Jocular Clan’ series of 10 (2018). (Also known as “We are the Jocular Clan 10). Limited edition offset lithograph in four colors with silver, glossy varnish, hand signed (‘TM’) and numbered (190/300) by the artist in silver ink. The 19.5-inch (diameter) sheet is made of smooth wove paper and printed along the bottom edge is "We Are the Jocular Clan" ©2018 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.'. The circular work of art is surrounded by a square shaped silver metallic mat inside a rectangular yellow mat with a black wood frame measuring 31 x 25.25 inches.

Murakami is well known for his combination of fine art, pop culture, Japanese anime, and cartoon art blended with consumer commerce, all in bold graphics and color. He creates paintings, sculptures, drawings, and animations of which some are in collaboration with name brands of goods. He is the founder of KaiKai Kiki Co. Ltd., Tokyo.