Yoshitomo Nara

Yoshitomo Nara is a Japanese artist born in 1959, known for his figurative works blending pop art and influences from manga culture. He is famous for his portraits of childlike figures, often young girls or animals, with piercing gazes and provocative expressions. His work explores themes such as innocence, rebellion, and loneliness. Nara has gained international recognition for his paintings, sculptures, and drawings, and has become one of the major figures in contemporary Japanese art.