Yoshitomo Nara – Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
10 July 2024 • Mark Westall
Yoshitomo Nara – Guggenheim Museum Bilbao- This is the first major solo exhibition of Yoshitomo Nara’s work to be held… Read More
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Yoshitomo Nara, a trailblazer in contemporary art, captures the intricate emotions of children—ranging from defiance to contemplation—celebrating the liberating power of imagination and individuality.
Graduating from Aichi University of the Arts in 1987 and studying at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf until 1993, Nara’s time in Cologne marked a turning point. Blending Japanese and Western pop culture, he defined his mature style, evident in works like Pony Tail (1995) and Haze Days (1998). His paintings play with figure-ground dynamics, creating timeless spaces through layered pigments.
Returning to Japan in 2000, Nara’s solo exhibition “I DON’T MIND, IF YOU FORGET ME” showcased his multidisciplinary approach. He explored collaborations, such as Torre de Málaga (2007) with graf, highlighting existential reflection and critiquing industrialization.
The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake impacted Nara’s work, infusing it with pathos. Pieces like Thinker (2017) and Ceramic Works And… (2018) revealed his evolved introspection.
Nara’s art spans painting, sculpture, installations, and more, filtering popular music, memories, and current events through a realm of emotions, resonating both personally and culturally.
Yoshitomo Nara gets first prominent European museum exhibition.
7 June 2024 • Mark Westall
This retrospective exhibition reveals and explores the intriguing world of Yoshitomo Nara.
Frieze Seoul 2023 highlights revealed.
17 August 2023 • Mark Westall
Frieze today unveiled highlights of Frieze Seoul 2023, returning to COEX in the Gangnam district of the city from September 6th – 9th, 2023.
Damien Hirst most liked artist in the United States
4 February 2022 • Mark Westall
From Banksy to Vincent Van Gogh, there are a lot of artists whose work is admired globally, but which artist… Read More
Yoshitomo Nara: Pinacoteca, a landmark solo exhibition for London.
19 November 2021 • Mark Westall
Pace Gallery is delighted to announce Yoshitomo Nara: Pinacoteca, a landmark solo exhibition, opening 26th November 2021. Marking the first show to utilise the full expanse of Pace’s new London gallery.
Back by Popular Demand: Yoshitomo Nara Drops a New Set of Marching on a Butterbur Leaf Prints
17 April 2020 • Mark Westall
In advance of Dallas Contemporary’s fall solo exhibition of Yoshitomo Nara (Japanese, b. 1959) curated by Adjunct Curator Pedro Alonzo, the artist has released another set of the 2019 Marching on a Butterbur Leaf print.
Phillips Announces Spring Series of Online-Only Auctions
8 April 2020 • Mark Westall
Beginning today April 8th, Phillips will host a series of themed, cross-category online-only auctions throughout April and May. An auction of Editions and Works on Paper kicks off the series.
Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara’s first solo show in France in over 15 years
8 August 2019 • Mark Westall
Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara presents his second solo exhibition in France and his first in over fifteen years.
Art Production Fund Set to Present “White Ghost” by Yoshitomo Nara on Park Avenue
21 July 2010 • Mark Westall
Art Production Fund will present “White Ghost” by Yoshitomo Nara in two locations on Park Avenue. “We are thrilled to… Read More
Lance Armstrong TREK Art Bike by Yoshitomo Nara
21 July 2009 • Mark Westall
With Le Tour de France heading into its final week, and Nike and Livestrong’s Stages exhibition launched and alive in Paris, a big part of both events is the collection of amazingly customized Trek bikes for Lance Armstrong.