According to BlockBeats, Japanese pop artist Takashi Murakami announced today (July 24) his plan to release his trading card collection '108 Flowers Revised' as NFTs.
In a post on X on Wednesday (July 23), Murakami stated, 'My collectible trading cards — inspired by my physical works — are now onchain.' adding that it will be available for minting on the Base app. Minting is set to begin on July 31.
Murakami is known for his 'Superflat' style, characterized by smiling flowers and bold colors, drawing inspiration from pop culture, anime, manga, and consumerism. He has collaborated with brands like Louis Vuitton, Supreme, and Vans, as well as various musical groups such as Billie Eilish and New Jeans. Since the NFT art market boomed in 2021, he has ventured into the NFT space, launching his own NFT series, Murakami.Flowers, on Ethereum. Murakami also collaborated with Nike on the now-canceled NFT project RTFKT. The NFT market has recently seen a surge in market value, potentially benefiting from a broader rebound in the cryptocurrency market over the past few weeks.
According to Coingecko data, the total market value of NFTs currently stands at approximately $6 billion, having recently peaked at over $6.6 billion on July 22. This is significantly higher than April's $3 billion and represents the highest level since January. Nick Ruck, Research Director at LVRG, previously stated that the NFT market is gaining momentum from bullish trends and an enhanced risk appetite.
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