An Homage to Monogold D 2012

"An Homage to Monogold D" is a 2012 work by contemporary Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. Known for his vibrant and playful style, this piece features a dense, colorful field of Murakami's signature smiling flowers. These flowers, referred to as "smiling flowers" or "kaikai," are a recurring motif in his work, and represent a blend of Japanese tradition and pop culture. This piece exemplifies Murakami's signature style, which he calls "superflat," and is characterized by its flatness and use of bold, often cartoonish imagery.