Yoshitomo Nara


YOSHITOMO NARA
nobody's fool
Yoshitomo Nara: Nobody’s Fool is the first major New York exhibition of the Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara (born 1959), and features more than one hundred works ranging from his early career in the 1980s to his most recent paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, and large-scale installations. As one of the leading artists of Japan’s influential Neo Pop art since the 1990s, Nara is well known for his depictions of children and animals. Nara’s cute, though often menacing, children and animals are so readily associated with popular culture, particularly manga comics and animation, that viewers may neglect to contemplate his evocative imagery in depth. His popular appeal masks the serious social and personal dimensions of his work—feelings of helplessness and rage, and a sense of isolation in a hyper-networked society.


Nobody’s Fool Catalogue
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Traveling with Nara (DVD)
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Nothing Ever Happens
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Lullaby supermarket
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2011 Wall Calendar
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The Lonesome Puppy
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N.Y. (Self-Portrait)
Green EyesGirl with Flags
Oh! My God! I Miss You!



IPhone App: Created by Asia Society Museum for its exhibition Yoshitomo Nara: Nobody’s Fool, which links Nara’s art with rock and punk music. Use the app to explore this renowned Japanese artist’s work, learn more about his favorite music, read a selection of his quotes, and receive updates on Nara events.