Yoshitomo Nara (LACMA) Western Australian Inspired by the work of

Inspired by the work of the simple artisans Yanagi encountered on his lifelong travels through Japan and Korea

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"Inspired by Light and Land: Designers and Makers in Western Australia 1970 to the 21st Century" expands upon the state's vibrant craft culture

while also addressing the influence of class and ethnicity on experiences

6 cm Weight 1031 g

Yoshitomo Nara (LACMA) Western Australian Inspired by the work ofYoshitomo Nara is among the most beloved Japanese artists of his generation. His widely recognizable portraits of menacing figures reflect the artists raw encounters with his inner self. A peripatetic traveller, Naras work takes inspiration from a wide range of resourcesmemories of his childhood, music, literature, studying and living in Germany (19882000), exploring his roots in Japan, Sakhalin, and Asia, and modern art from Europe and Japan.