【Original】Yoshitomo Nara. B2 Blurred Moist Day

**Due to its size, this item is only available for home delivery.** *Framing is a meticulous and time-consuming process. Please allow 2-3 weeks for your order to be prepared and shipped. Artist: Yoshitomo Nara Artwork Title: Blurred Moist Day B2 Poster Size: 72.8 × 51.5cm Approximate weight with hanging hardware: 2 KG Official poster from the Yoshitomo Nara Museum. Born on December 5, 1959, Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara is celebrated globally for his distinctive artwork, characterized by melancholic, cartoon-like children and animals. After earning both his Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees from Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music, he pursued further studies at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in the late 1980s, drawing inspiration from both Eastern and Western cultures throughout his career. Nara's childhood coincided with Japan's post-war period, a time of increasing exposure to Western popular culture, including comic books, Disney animation, and pop music, which is often cited as an early influence on his work. While he maintains that his art is not directly inspired by Japanese manga, his signature portraits with large eyes frequently lead critics to draw parallels. Conversely, he insists that by pairing innocent children with cynical expressions or incongruous objects (such as sharp blades), his work transcends to a different spiritual level, reflecting on profound religious and philosophical themes. Nara commands a devoted following and has held numerous solo exhibitions worldwide. A significant retrospective tour from 2003 to 2005 showcased his work across multiple locations. His art is held in the collections of 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 in Japan. https://www.storemarais-image.com/media/b27f237b-6507-474a-8131-75d25adac576.png https://image-cdn-flare.qdm.cloud/q665027dd6a3a4/image/data/2022/04/12/c6d34fbc231337ab8da27935ab4f31db.jpg https://image-cdn-flare.qdm.cloud/q665027dd6a3a4/image/data/2022/01/14/1134fa6cd7cfbb6ffc6c2529c9f80d92.jpg https://image-cdn-flare.qdm.cloud/q665027dd6a3a4/image/data/2022/01/14/1aa39bffc4d2ad4f72254a345e4e294e.jpg