18th Sep, 2024 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 165

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Yoshitomo Nara (Japanese 1959-), 'Cosmic Girls: Eyes Opened/Eyes Closed', 2008 (Two Works)

Sold for £4,375

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Condition Report

In good condition
No visible knocks or tears to the sheets
There are a few minor handling creases to the sheet and some light waving
Both works have been framed 'edge to edge' in individual wooden frames
These works have not been examined outside of the frames.

Yoshitomo Nara (Japanese 1959-), 'Cosmic Girls: Eyes Opened/Eyes Closed', 2008, two offset lithographs in colours on smooth wove paper, from an edition of 500, each with the artist's copyright stamp, published by BALTIC Center for Contemporary Art, Gateshead; sheets: 72 x 52cm (2) (framed)

Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 18th Sep, 2024

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Yoshitomo Nara

Yoshitomo Nara's art features a straightforward style across paintings, sculptures, and drawings, influenced by pop culture elements like manga, Disney, and punk rock. His childlike characters, which can be both endearing and menacing, are set against bold, colorful backgrounds. Nara explores themes of imagination and individuality, with more complex works examining the relationship between figures and their environments. He holds a Master of Fine Arts from Aichi Prefectural University and has exhibited in cities like Tokyo, New York, and Los Angeles. His works are part of prestigious collections, including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of Modern Art, and have sold for seven figures in the secondary market.