Takashi Murakami is from *Japan*. Born in Tokyo in 1962, his work is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, blending traditional aesthetics like nihonga painting with modern influences from anime, manga, and kawaii. His round floral art, part of his "Superflat" aesthetic, reflects this fusion, drawing from Japan’s post-war pop culture and global consumerism. Takashi Murakami’s round floral art, often referred to as his "Flower" series, is one of his most iconic and recognizable motifs. These works feature vibrant, smiling cartoon-like flowers with round faces, typically arranged in dense, repeating patterns. The flowers embody Murakami’s “Superflat” aesthetic, blending the playful, cute (kawaii) elements of Japanese pop culture with deeper themes of consumerism, optimism, and existential ambiguity.