Takashi Murakami has unveiled his first ever NFT on OpenSea, an online marketplace for cryptocurrencycollectibles. The famed artist announced his digital creations on Instagram, revealing that he was inspired to dip his toe into the buzzy medium while observing his children play Animal Crossing: New Horizons. “They were watching some fireworks display within the game while talking with their school friends, who they could no longer meet in person, through Zoom, admiring how beautiful it was,” his caption reads. “I saw the reality of the shifting values when I realized that these children could discern beauty within a virtual world.”
Thus, Murakami revisited his iconic “Flowers” series, creating 108 digital versions of the smiling plants. All 108 variations — a number chosen for its significance in Buddhism — will be launched on OpenSea. Currently, 28 are available to bid on. Highest offers range from 2 Ethereum (approximately $3,660 USD) on #0027 Murakami.Flowers to 144 Ethereum (approximately $263,487 USD) on “#0000 Murakami.Flower.”
Following the release of his special pancake pan, Takashi Murakami has incorporated his signature smiling flower motif onto another unexpected item. In collaboration with Hublot, the Japanese artist has released a limited-edition Classic Fusion watch.
Sitting on top of its sapphire crystal, the timepiece’s face is covered entirely with the flower and its 12 petals encrusted with 563 black diamonds. Featuring a spinning dial, the piece comes with a ball bearing-mounted carousel. In addition, the model was created using the Swiss luxury brand’s manufacture automatic UNICO movement with a 72-hour power reserve.
A quota of 200 pieces will be made. You can now purchase the Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami All Black priced at $27,300 USD online.
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