24th Jun, 2026 18:00

Urban & Contemporary Art

Lot 107

Lot 107 - Yoshitomo Nara (Japanese 1959-), 'Midnight Tears Scarf', 2025

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Yoshitomo Nara (Japanese 1959-), 'Midnight Tears Scarf', 2025

Estimated at £200 - £400

Condition Report

In Very Good Condition
No rips or tears
No apparent issues

Yoshitomo Nara (Japanese 1959-), 'Midnight Tears Scarf', 2025, 100% Habotai Silk with hand rolled hem, a silk scarf featuring Yoshitomo Nara's work Midnight Tears, scarf; 80 x 80cm

Auction: Urban & Contemporary Art, 24th Jun, 2026

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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.