Ending 16th Feb, 2023 16:00

Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors

Lot 169

Lot 169 - Yoshitomo Nara (Japanese 1959-), 'Hazy Humid Day & Jolie The Little Thinker', 2021

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Yoshitomo Nara (Japanese 1959-), 'Hazy Humid Day & Jolie The Little Thinker', 2021

Sold for £250
Estimated at £200 - £300

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Yoshitomo Nara (Japanese 1959-), 'Hazy Humid Day & Jolie The Little Thinker', 2021, two offset prints on paper, Exhibition Posters; sheets: 73 x 51.5cm each (2)

Auction: Tate Ward @ Artsy - By Collectors For Collectors, ending 16th Feb, 2023

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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.