Famous - Art, Books and Collectibles

17/12/2025

Karel Appel was one of the founders of the revolutionary COBRA movement (1948). His work is known for powerful gestures, bold colors, and a raw, spontaneous energy. Inspired by children’s drawings and folk art, Appel is regarded as one of the most important European artists of the postwar period.

Our gallery permanently offers a carefully curated collection of sculptures, plates, and graphic works by Karel Appel.
All works are Reflex Modern editions and are delivered with a certificate of authenticity.

13/12/2025

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23/11/2025

✨ Unique Christmas baubles tagged by Laser 3.14 — back after two successful years

The beloved Laser 3.14 Christmas baubles are back!
After two successful years, this unique collection is available once again — each piece completely one of a kind, individually hand-tagged with an original phrase or signature by the iconic Amsterdam street-art poet.

Laser 3.14 is known for his short, dreamy, and philosophical lines that appear throughout the city. That same recognizable energy now comes to life in these special ornaments. No bauble is the same: every text, every stroke, and every reflection carries its own character.

Perfect for art lovers, collectors, or anyone who wants to give their Christmas tree a touch of urban poetry.

21/11/2025

Black Friday at Famous Amsterdam starts today and runs until December 1st, 23:59.
All offers are available in our store in Amsterdam and online at famousamsterdam.com, with up to 50% off selected favorites.

The Black Friday list changes daily, so check our website regularly for the latest updates.

Opening Hours – Famous Amsterdam:

Sunday: 13:00 – 17:00
Monday: 13:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 11:00 – 18:00
Wednesday: 11:00 – 18:00
Thursday: 11:00 – 18:00
Friday 11:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 18:00

15/11/2025

12/11/2025

Takashi Murakami — Mamu Came from the Sky (2007)
A cosmic vision of Roppongi, Tokyo, where Murakami’s iconic characters from Planet 66 descend in radiant colour.
Offset print with silver & UV layers on wove paper — hand-signed and numbered 240/300.
Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Tokyo/New York.
Size: 90 × 76.8 cm.

Now available brand new — online and in-store at Famous Amsterdam
We’re celebrating 25 years with a free Murakami book included with every purchase

The best market price for this edition — only at

08/11/2025

Guantanamo Brain (2000)
Original painting by Dadara (Daniel Rozenberg)
Acrylic on canvas | 45 x 45 cm

“Guantanamo Brain” challenges the boundaries between freedom and captivity — not just of the body, but of the mind.
Created in 2000, this work foreshadows the coming decades’ debates on surveillance, fear, and mental imprisonment in a hyper-controlled world.

Dadara’s surreal language and symbolic imagery invite reflection on what it truly means to be free — both within and beyond our own thoughts.

31/10/2025

We are very pleased to announce that, in celebration of the major retrospective exhibition of Erwin Olaf at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam (“Erwin Olaf – Freedom”, 11 October 2025 – 1 March 2026),

Famous Amsterdam is now offering for acquisition three highly distinguished originals by the artist, each from small, hand-signed and numbered editions.

30/10/2025

We’re building something special at Famous Amsterdam. To celebrate 25 years of creativity and connection, we’re unveiling a new gallery wall on November 11 — a curated tribute to our journey and the artists who shaped it.

The wall features a collection of original works by Dadara, whose distinctive blend of satire, imagination, and social reflection has inspired generations. Alongside these pieces, we’re showcasing vintage paintings that capture the spirit of the past while pointing toward the future.

A celebration of art, time, and the stories that made us.

23/10/2025

Now available at Famous Amsterdam:

Inochi by Takashi Murakami — a distinguished limited-edition work by celebrated contemporary artist Takashi Murakami. This piece not only embodies Murakami’s artistic exploration of the human figure and robotics inspired by his 2004 sculpture Inochi, but also carries an official Certificate of Authenticity signed and numbered by the artist.

Key details at a glance:
• Edition size: typically 200 units for the doll/figure version.
• Materials: ABS / NP-PVC, iron, cotton, polyester, vinyl, artificial leather, metal parts and magnet (depending on version).
• Significance: The original Inochi sculpture (2004) debuted in Los Angeles and toured Europe, reflecting Murakami’s inquiry into “what will the human beauty of the future be” in a society advanced in robotics.
• Certificate: Each unit includes the Certificate of Authenticity personally signed by Takashi Murakami and numbered, verifying the edition.

If you are looking to acquire a work that merges fine art, collectible design, and the signature prestige of Takashi Murakami, this is an exceptional offering. For enquiries, provenance details or to arrange a viewing — please contact Famous Amsterdam directly.

23/10/2025

Murakami at Famous Amsterdam

In celebration of the Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Art Capucines collection, we present a curated selection of original Murakami prints that inspired the collaboration, including Kansei Gold and Posi Mushroom.

These works embody Murakami’s signature fusion of high art and pop culture — a vivid exploration of color, form, and philosophy that continues to shape contemporary visual culture.

On view exclusively at Famous Amsterdam, where art and fashion converge.