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Yoshitomo Nara is among the most beloved Japanese artists of his generation. His widely recognizable portraits of menacing figures reflect the artist’s raw encounters with his inner self. Nara’s oeuvre takes inspiration from a wide range of resources—memories of his childhood, music, literature, studying and living in Germany (1988–2000), exploring his roots in Japan, Sakhalin and Asia, and modern art from Europe and Japan.
Spanning 35 years (1985 to 2020), this book—which accompanies the major career retrospective organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art—presents the full range of Nara’s work. It also examines the artist’s work through the lens of his longtime passion—music—and features “liner notes” written by the artist about various albums in his personal collection of 1960s and 70s folk and rock albums, published in English for the first time.
The book features paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramic figures, an installation that re-creates his drawing studio, and never-before-exhibited idea sketches that reflect the artist’s empathic eye, shining a light on Nara’s conceptual process. Readers will see the evolution of a dynamic artist who has become more contemplative with age.
Yoshitomo Nara was born in 1959 in Aomori, Japan, and graduated with a master's degree from Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music and later studied at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. In the fall of 2010, the Asia Society in New York presented the first major New York exhibition of his work. He is represented by Pace Gallery and Blum & Poe.
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Experience the mesmerizing artistry and captivating narrative of Yoshitomo Nara with our extraordinary book. Discover three decades of the beloved Japanese artist's profound paintings, drawings, sculptures, and more that have enthralled art enthusiasts worldwide. Nara's distinctive portraits, featuring menacing and introspective figures, offer a raw glimpse into the artist's inner world.
Immerse yourself in Nara's creative journey as his work draws inspiration from various sources - his cherished memories of childhood, music, literature, and his experiences living in Germany and exploring his roots in Japan, Sakhalin, and Asia. With influences from both European and Japanese modern art, Nara's art captures the essence of cultural diversity and human emotions.
Our carefully curated book encompasses Nara's extensive artistic career spanning 35 years - from 1985 to 2020 - and accompanies the major retrospective organized by the prestigious Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Delve into a visual feast of his paintings, drawings, sculptures, and ceramic figures. Gain exclusive access to his personal collection of 1960s and 70s folk and rock albums, as Nara reveals his profound connection to music in "liner notes" published in English for the first time.
Experience the evolution of an artist as you explore never-before-exhibited idea sketches and an installation that recreates Nara's drawing studio. Witness Nara's empathic eye as he delves into his conceptual process, illuminating the profound contemplation that accompanies the passage of time.
Yoshitomo Nara, born in 1959 in Aomori, Japan, is a master of expressing the depth of human emotions through his artwork. With a master's degree from Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music and an enigmatic stint at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, Nara has achieved international acclaim. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of art history and immerse yourself in Nara's captivating world.
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