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Puppy bookends by yoshitomo nara on artnet auctions. Yoshitomo nara s the lonesome puppy yoshitomo nara 1959 is a popular and influential japanese contemporary artist who grew up during post pacific war japan. Five sets of ceramic multiples painted in colors and glazed, 2002, each with the stamped signature and date. His aweinspiring paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photos feature a mischievous cast of children and their largerthanlife pets. Puppy bookends 2002 is a playful and functional sculpture multiple by japanese artist yoshitomo nara b. We have pioneered whole fields of collecting and transformed the market for modern design. Yoshitomo nara puppy bookends painted and glazed ceramic, 20. His work draws on his childhood experiences of spending time alone with only his imagination. Printed manufacturers mark to interior of one bookend yoshitomo nara 2002 bozart.
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Mar 28, 2017 since 1984, yoshitomo nara has been one of japans leading contemporary artists, with a devoted following and nearly 40 solo exhibitions worldwide under his bel. Today, nara draws upon the experience as a lonely child and has achieved raging popularity with his distinctive style. Yoshitomo nara s sculpture your dog embodies the spirit of a childs playmate as well as that of a menacing creature, larger than life. Hard to find bookends designed by famed japanese artist yoshitomo nara. Influenced by elements of popular culture such as anime, manga, walt disney cartoons, and punk rock, yoshitomo nara creates paintings, sculptures, and drawings of adorableyetsinister childlike characters. Imagine your book collection nestled by these cute dogs which are often seen in his art works.
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Nara has had nearly 40 solo exhibitions since 1984. Yoshitomo nara puppy bookends 2002 ceramic dog sculpture. From heritage auctions, yoshitomo nara, the little wanderer 2003, injection molded and rotomolded plastic, 11. Yoshitomo nara discusses the importance of drawing and zen. In the tale, nara s puppy grew to be so large that he.
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