Yoshitomo Nara
I don't mind, if you forget me
2001
Offset color lithography
72.5 × 51.5 cm
Location: Paris, France
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About the artwork
This offset color lithograph features a multi-panel composition, presenting a series of scenes that combine printed imagery with what appears to be a photographic record of an installation or display. The central motif is the artist's characteristic portrayal of a child with an oversized head and expressive eyes, rendered in various poses and contexts. These printed images are interspersed with actual three-dimensional figurines and objects placed along a lower ledge, creating a dialogue between two-dimensional representation and physical presence. The work incorporates several distinct images of children, some with defiant or contemplative expressions, others engaged in simple actions. One panel depicts a large-scale portrait of a child with a stern gaze, positioned above a collection of small sculptures. Another panel shows a child with bunny ears, standing in a black dress, while another features a child holding a stick, set against a dark background with large white lettering. The overall arrangement suggests a narrative or a curated environment, where the printed images function as backdrops or elements within a larger, imagined space. The presence of numerous small figures, including animals and humanoids, further enhances the sense of a diorama or a staged scene, blurring the lines between art and play, and between flat image and sculptural form.
Expert opinion
Yoshitomo Nara holds a prominent position in the contemporary art market, particularly within the context of Japanese Pop Art and contemporary figurative art. His works are sought after by collectors globally, reflecting his established presence in major museum collections and international exhibitions. The market for his prints and editions remains active, providing entry points for collectors interested in his iconic imagery. The consistent demand for his work contributes to its stable market value.
About the artist
Yoshitomo Nara is a Japanese painter born in 1959. In his artistic practice, he draws inspiration from three elements that lulled his childhood: solitude, manga and Western music. Introduced to pop art in the 1990s, he joined the Superflat movement with Mukarami and Chiho Aoshima. His works often feature childlike, kawaii figures, marked by dark humor and a certain cynicism. He sometimes places weapons in the hands of the children he depicts, enabling them to defend themselves against dangerous forces. Today, he is the Japanese artist whose work sells at the highest prices, and has been exhibited at MoMA in New York, Galerie Kaikai Kiki in Tokyo and Galerie Blum and Poe in Los Angeles.
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