Yoshitomo Nara

Forty years after Yoshitomo Nara Having become famous with his paintings of sinister figures, the artist developed his practice to reflect his unique empathic eye. This book presents the full range of Nara's work. In addition to his most recognizable pieces, such as his omnipresent portraits of characters with wide -wide eyes on a monochromatic background, readers will discover his first paintings, sketched on surfaces ranging from the cardboard envelopes made during his stay in Germany, as well as an installation which recreates his drawing workshop.

Organized thematically, this 256 -page book intends to immerse you in Nara's protean work and completes the different works of an interview with the artist as well as texts by Yeewan Koon, Josh Kun and Barry Schwabaky