Yoshitomo Nara paintings

Yoshitomo Nara’s paintings are characterised by his iconic childlike figures with large, expressive eyes that convey a spectrum of emotions from innocence to defiance. Working primarily with acrylic on canvas, he layers muted tones and subtle textures, drawing inspiration from Japanese folklore, anime and punk rock culture. Nara's backgrounds are often simplified, emphasising the emotional presence of his subjects. His figures, though seemingly sweet, carry a quiet intensity that challenges viewers' perceptions of childhood. Through his paintings, Nara explores themes of solitude, resilience and the complexities of human emotion, creating poignant and psychologically charged works.

YOSHITOMO NARA (B. 1959)

Wish World Peace

YOSHITOMO NARA (B. 1959)

Can't Wait 'til the Night Comes

YOSHITOMO NARA (B. 1959)

Present

Yoshitomo Nara (B. 1959)

Agent Orange (In the Milky Lake)

Yoshitomo Nara (b. 1959)

Untitled

YOSHITOMO NARA (B.1959)

Bad Barber

YOSHITOMO NARA (B. 1959)

Be Happy

YOSHITOMO NARA (JAPAN, B. 1959)

Sleepless Night (Cat)

YOSHITOMO NARA (B. 1959) & HIROSHI SUGITO (B. 1970)

White Light ; & White Night

YOSHITOMO NARA (B.1959)

Untitled

YOSHITOMO NARA (B.1959)

Portrait of AE

YOSHITOMO NARA (B. 1959)

Lampflower Girl

Yoshitomo Nara (b. 1959)

The Little Star Dweller

YOSHITOMO NARA (B.1959)

Rock You!

YOSHITOMO NARA (B. 1959)

Mine Detector

Yoshitomo Nara (b. 1959)

Dead of Night

YOSHITOMO NARA (JAPAN, B.1959)

MIA

YOSHITOMO NARA (B.1959)

Night Fishing

YOSHITOMO NARA (Japanese, B. 1959)

Yr. Childhood

YOSHITOMO NARA (B. 1959)

Nowhere Bunny in Somewhere

YOSHITOMO NARA (B. 1959)

Angry Blue Boy

YOSHITOMO NARA (JAPAN, B.1959)

Midnight Vampire

YOSHITOMO NARA (JAPAN, B. 1959)

EASTERN YOUTH

YOSHITOMO NARA (B. 1959)

ABC

YOSHITOMO NARA (B. 1959)

1, 2, 3...

YOSHITOMO NARA (B. 1959)

Mathematical Cliché

Yoshitomo Nara (b. 1959)

The Little Ambassador

YOSHITOMO NARA (JAPAN, B. 1959)

HOME

YOSHITOMO NARA (B. 1959)

Untitled

YOSHITOMO NARA (JAPANESE, B. 1959)

Sleepless Night (in the White Room)

YOSHITOMO NARA (JAPANESE, B. 1959)

Tempest

YOSHITOMO NARA (JAPAN, B. 1959)

Punch Me Harder

Yoshitomo Nara (b. 1959)

Princess of Snooze

YOSHITOMO NARA (JAPAN, B. 1959)

In the Pinky Lake

YOSHITOMO NARA

Yoshitomo Nara (b. 1959)

Missing in Action

YOSHITOMO NARA (B. 1959)

Missing Mariana, Suni, Christina; Mariana; Suni; & Christina

YOSHITOMO NARA (B. 1959)

Missing Mariana, Suni, Christina

YOSHITOMO NARA (B. 1959)

Sanchan with Shark "In the Room"

YOSHITOMO NARA (B. 1959)

PEACE ON YOUR FEET

YOSHITOMO NARA (Japanese, B. 1959)

One Foot in the Groove

YOSHITOMO NARA (Japanese, B. 1959)

Banging the Drum

YOSHITOMO NARA (JAPAN, B. 1959) & HIROSHI SUGITO (JAPAN, B. 1970)

Living in the box

YOSHITOMO NARA

YOSHITOMO NARA (JAPAN, B. 1959)

Q & A

YOSHITOMO NARA (JAPAN, B.1959)

NORTHERN LIGHT

YOSHITOMO NARA (Japan, B. 1959)

For Citizen

YOSHITOMO NARA (JAPAN, B. 1959)

MILKY SEA

YOSHITOMO NARA (JAPAN, B.1959)

NIGHT FISHING

YOSHITOMO NARA(Japanese, B. 1959)

Life is Only One!