Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami Reunite for Artycapucines VII at Art Basel Paris 2025

For the third consecutive year as an associate partner of Art Basel Paris, Louis Vuitton unveils the Artycapucines VII – Louis Vuitton × Takashi Murakami collection, nearly two decades after the artist’s first collaboration with the Maison. Presented within a spectacular installation curated by Takashi Murakami at the Grand Palais, this new chapter merges high art, playful imagination, and the exceptional craftsmanship of Louis Vuitton.

At the heart of the installation stands an eight-metre-tall octopus sculpture, inspired by traditional Chinese lanterns. Its luminescent head displays Murakami’s iconic Superflat Jellyfish Eyes, while its tentacles extend across the exhibition space, creating a vivid, immersive environment. The installation also features carpeted floors echoing the same swirling tentacle motifs, enveloping visitors in Murakami’s kaleidoscopic world. Within these tentacles, 11 unique Artycapucines creations are displayed, each engaging in dialogue with the artist’s recurring characters — from Mr. DOB and Panda to the Smiling Flowers and Superflat Panda.

Highlights include the Capucines East West Rainbow, reimagined in Murakami’s radiant multicolour motif; the Capucines Mini Mushroom, featuring 100 individually embroidered 3D-printed mushrooms; and the Capucines EW Dragon, inspired by the artist’s monumental Dragon in Clouds Indigo Blue painting. Other standout pieces include the Capucines Mini Tentacle, Capucines BB Golden Garden, Capusplit BB, and the dazzling Panda Clutch, adorned with over 6,000 hand-set strass. Each design embodies the seamless union of artistic fantasy and Louis Vuitton’s savoir-faire, from leather marquetry to advanced 3D-printing techniques.

The Artycapucines VII presentation marks a full-circle moment in Louis Vuitton’s long-standing relationship with Murakami, which began in 2003 when the artist reinterpreted the House’s Monogram canvas with his vivid palette and whimsical motifs. The collaboration symbolizes Louis Vuitton’s enduring commitment to artistic creation, a tradition that began with Gaston-Louis Vuitton in the early 20th century and continues through partnerships with renowned artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Sol LeWitt, Richard Prince, and many others.

Since its debut in 2019, the Artycapucines Collection has invited over thirty international artists to reinterpret the Capucines bag, transforming it into a collectible canvas for creativity. This seventh edition celebrates Murakami’s joyful universe; a blend of traditional Japanese art, anime, and pop culture – reimagined through Louis Vuitton’s exceptional craftsmanship.

The Artycapucines VII – Louis Vuitton × Takashi Murakami Collection was revealed on October 21, 2025, at Art Basel Paris, with all pieces released in highly limited editions available by reservation.