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Yoshitomo Nara Beh For Sale
Yoshitomo Nara
Beh, 2003
About this work
Yoshitomo Nara's *Beh* (2003) exemplifies the Japanese artist's distinctive visual language, presenting one of his characteristic wide-eyed children in an attitude of playful defiance. The work's title references the Japanese onomatopoeia for sticking out one's tongue—a gesture of irreverence that perfectly encapsulates Nara's ability to channel childhood rebellion through deceptively simple imagery. Created during a particularly prolific period in Nara's career, *Beh* demonstrates the artist's masterful balance between vulnerability and aggression. The figure's oversized head and luminous eyes recall both traditional Japanese illustration and the aesthetics of 1970s punk rock, influences that Nara has consistently cited as foundational to his practice. There is an emotional directness here that transcends cultural boundaries, speaking to universal experiences of alienation, independence, and the quiet ferocity of youth. Nara emerged from Japan's Neo-Pop movement alongside Takashi Murakami, yet his work maintains a distinctly introspective quality that has resonated deeply with collectors worldwide. His pieces consistently achieve significant results at auction, and works from the early 2000s remain particularly sought after as they represent the artist at the height of his creative powers. *Beh* offers collectors an opportunity to acquire a quintessential example of Nara's practice from this important period. For inquiries regarding the acquisition of this work, please contact Guy Hepner.
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Auction History
KNIFE BEHIND BACK · Yoshitomo Nara · Sotheby's · 2019-10 · $3,187,654
Beh! (No. YNF3773) · Yoshitomo Nara · SBI Art Auction · 2022-07 · $381
Beh! · Yoshitomo Nara · Christie's · 2020-12 · $35,000
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