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| Size | Artwork only | With framing | Framing + acrylic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42×59.6 cm | — | USD 120 | USD 140 |
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* The original poster is a museum poster purchased on your behalf from Austria.
* The mounting and framing process is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Please allow 3–4 weeks for your order and thank you for your patience.
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Artwork title: Girl With Eyepatch
Exhibition title: Reach out to the moon, even if we can't
Artwork medium: Poster
Size: 42*59.6
Artwork source: Australian gallery
Artist: Yoshitomo Nara
Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara was born on December 5, 1959. His eclectic work has made him internationally renowned for paintings of cartoon-like, melancholy children and animals. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Fine Arts from Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music, he went to study at the Düsseldorf Art Academy in the late 1980s. Throughout his life, he has drawn inspiration from both Eastern and Western cultures. Nara's childhood coincided with Japan's postwar period, when increasing numbers of people were exposed to Western popular culture, including comic books, Disney animation, and pop music; these are often regarded as early influences on his work. Although he has always said that he does not draw on Japanese manga, the distinctive wide-eyed figures he depicts often prompt critics to compare the two. Instead, he maintains that pairing innocent children with cynical expressions or incongruous objects, such as sharp blades, elevates his work to a different spiritual plane, reflecting on important religious and philosophical questions.
Yoshitomo Nara has many devoted supporters and has held numerous solo exhibitions around the world. A major retrospective staged between 2003 and 2005 traveled to multiple venues. His work is held by many leading art institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the National Museum of Art, Osaka, Japan.
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Original poster; size and framing options are listed above.
About the artist
Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara
Born on December 5, 1959, he is known worldwide for his eclectic work and paintings of melancholy, cartoon-like children and animals. After earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fine arts from Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music, he went to study at the Düsseldorf Art Academy in the late 1980s. Throughout his life, he has drawn inspiration from both Eastern and Western cultures. Yoshitomo Nara’s childhood coincided with Japan’s postwar period, when growing numbers of people were encountering Western popular culture, including comic books, Disney animation, and pop music. This is often seen as an early influence on his work. Although he has consistently said that he does not draw on Japanese manga, his distinctive portraits of large-eyed figures often lead critics to compare the two. Instead, he maintains that pairing innocent children with cynical expressions or incongruous objects, such as sharp blades, elevates his work to a different spiritual plane and prompts reflection on important religious and philosophical questions.
Yoshitomo Nara has many devoted supporters and has held numerous solo exhibitions around the world. A major retrospective staged between 2003 and 2005 traveled to multiple venues. His work is held by many leading art institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the National Museum of Art, Osaka, Japan.