The release of our NFT cards this time came with various issues. I am truly sorry about this. First, there were last-minute concerns that we might not be able to connect to the payment system for credit card transactions. Then, the service company we were using announced they would be ceasing operations, so we had to patch that issue as well. In addition, trading became disabled for some reason, and some users couldn't even open the card packs. I apologize for these many setbacks. No matter what I say, it will be an excuse, but we, the entire team, are determined to work hard to ensure that this sort of thing never happens again. We know we have to eliminate these kinds of failures. Also, I’ve received criticism from many artists saying, “You’re certainly not the only one doing this! I’m doing it too!” But please don’t misunderstand — what I meant was that among artists of my generation, who have long sold physical works in the contemporary art world, there are hardly any of us left here in this space. Far from disregarding others, I have deep respect for the artists and art zones that have emerged within the world of NFT art. They represent a wonderful realm that we, from the older generation, can hardly access. So I ask for your understanding, and I hope this helps ease some of the anger toward the previous video post as well. We really have received a lot of criticism. We take it very seriously and are committed to making improvements, so please forgive us. Also, moving forward, we’ll continue to post videos featuring the Murakami illustrations introducing the products, but please understand that we are not ignoring or pretending to be unaware of the issues mentioned above. Again, my apologies.

We’ve just released our new NFT card collection. At this point, it feels like I, Takashi Murakami, am the only one left in the art world still putting out NFTs. Just recently, we also released an NFT project by Mr. through my company. Creating art, for me, holds several meanings. One is to push forward at the cutting edge of the times, to carve into uncharted territory, and to create entirely new standards of value. Another is to engage in a profound exchange with the collective consciousness of people. So I’m trying to explore the relationship between collective value and beauty within the blockchain space—something that may not be understood now, but perhaps will be recognized far in the future. Sure, it probably look like a fool’s errand right now. Yet… I’m going to insist on being the fool, all the way through! This time around, I clumsily used AI to animate illustrations of myself and my beloved late dog, POM, as navigators—and made them speak English for fun. I hope you enjoy! In January 2024 @takashipom released 108 Flowers... now they return — refreshed, expanded, and reborn. Murakami’s universe grows with 108 Flowers Revised NFTs. 🌸 Now minting as part of Onchain Summer on @baseapp 👉

108 Flowers Revised NFT is now live 🌸 You can mint, open, and collect my new digital trading cards — all inside the @baseapp. Built on @base — an Ethereum Layer 2 helping more people come onchain with low costs and smooth UX. ➡️ I'm grateful to be part of a movement supporting creativity and builders on Base.

With cherry, my long-time stylist.

Mr. Cyrille Sciama, Director of the Musée des Impressionnismes Giverny, located next to Monet’s garden.

Looking at Van Gogh’s “Self-Portrait”(1889).

Monet’s water lilies. This painting is absolutely bursting with the artist’s energy and intensity. Truly amazing.

My mother has always loved Renoir. Seeing his work brought back memories of going to an exhibition at a department store art gallery in Japan when I was a child.

Looking at Monet’s “Woman with a Parasol, Facing Left”(1886).

I’m very happy to share that 108 Flowers Revised is coming to Onchain Summer 🌸 My collectible trading cards — inspired by my physical works — are now onchain. You can mint them directly in the @baseapp. No crypto experience needed. Just tap and begin. 🎉 Mint starts July 31 @ 5pm PDT | August 1 @ 9am JST on @base ➡️