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Yoshitomo Nara Bow Wow Wow For Sale
Yoshitomo Nara
Bow Wow Wow, 2015
About this work
Yoshitomo Nara's *Bow Wow Wow* (2015) exemplifies the Japanese artist's distinctive fusion of childhood innocence and subversive attitude that has made him one of the most sought-after figures in contemporary art. The work takes its title from the British new wave band, underscoring Nara's deep engagement with punk and post-punk culture—influences that have shaped his artistic vision since his formative years in the 1980s. Characteristic of Nara's practice, the composition centers on his signature wide-eyed figure, rendered with deceptive simplicity. The child's oversized head and penetrating gaze create an immediate emotional charge, hovering between vulnerability and quiet defiance. This tension—the simultaneous expression of tenderness and rebellion—has become Nara's hallmark, resonating with collectors and institutions worldwide. Emerging from the Neo Pop movement alongside artists such as Takashi Murakami, Nara has cultivated a visual language that transcends cultural boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in Japanese aesthetic traditions. His works command significant attention at auction and are held in major museum collections, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. *Bow Wow Wow* represents an important example from a particularly productive period in the artist's career, demonstrating his continued refinement of themes he has explored for over three decades. For inquiries regarding acquisition of this work, please contact Guy Hepner.
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Auction History
Bow Wow Wow · Yoshitomo Nara · Christie's · 2017-11 · $8,625
Bow Wow Wow · Yoshitomo Nara · Christie's · 2020-06 · $8,239
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