Created in partnership with Asia Society Museum, New York, in conjunction with a major retrospective, this is the first comprehensive monograph on the work of Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara. It assembles paintings, sculptures, and drawings that map the evolution of the artist in a timespan of twenty years. The book and exhibition draw connections between Nara's work and the sensibilities of youth subcultures worldwide, focusing on themes of alienation and rebellion, particularly in relation to rock and punk music, the inspiration and subject of many of Nara's works. This book features many artworks that have never before been exhibited. Selections from the artist's blog, artist biography as well as selected bibliography are included.

Access level

Onsite

publisher

Abrams (New York, United States)

Location code

MONL.NAY

Language

English

Keyword

painting, sculpture, drawing, comics, installation, solo exhibition

Publication/Creation date

2010

No of pages

272

ISBN / ISSN

9780810994140

No of copies

Content type

artist monograph,

catalogue

Chapter headings

Art for Myself and Others: Yoshitomo Nara's Popular Imagination - Midori MATSUI, 松井みどり

Music on My Mind: The Art and Phenomenon of Yoshitomo Nara - Miwako TEZUKA, 手塚美和子

A Conversation with the Artist - Melissa CHIU, 招穎思

Subject to Change: Yoshitomo Nara and American Culture - Michael WILSON

From S.M.L. to A to Z and YNG - Hideki TOYOSHIMA, 豊嶋秀樹

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venue	date
Asia Society and Museum, New York, United States	2010

Artist

Yoshitomo NARA, 奈良美智

Organiser

Asia Society and Museum (New York, United States)

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