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Artist: Yoshitomo Nara (b. 1959)
Medium: Intaglio (photogravure and aquatint) on paper
Dimensions: 48 × 38 cm (18⅞ × 15 in.)
Edition: 49
Signature: Hand-signed, dated, and numbered at the bottom of the work
Provenance: Gallery Tagboat, Tokyo, Japan
Literature: Illustrated on page 98 of the catalog
Condition: Framed
Yoshitomo Nara’s Bad Meeting (2004) encapsulates the artist’s signature blend of innocence and rebellion through his instantly recognizable childlike figures. Executed as an intaglio combining photogravure and aquatint, the work reveals a rich tonal depth and subtle texture that heighten its emotional impact. Hand-signed, dated, and numbered by Nara from a limited edition of 49, the piece demonstrates his exceptional command of printmaking techniques. Provenanced from Gallery Tagboat, Tokyo, and illustrated on page 98 of the catalog, this framed work represents a rare and highly collectible print within Nara’s oeuvre.
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Yes. Bad Meeting (2004) is an authentic limited-edition intaglio print by Yoshitomo Nara, hand-signed, dated, and numbered by the artist from an edition of 49.
The work is an intaglio print combining photogravure and aquatint, techniques known for delivering deep tonal richness, subtle texture, and exceptional detail — ideal for Nara’s expressive emotional narratives.
Yes. Each impression is hand-signed, dated, and numbered at the bottom of the sheet by Yoshitomo Nara.
The piece has provenance from Gallery Tagboat, Tokyo, a respected gallery specializing in contemporary Japanese art.
Yes. Bad Meeting is illustrated on page 98 of the official catalog, adding strong documentation and provenance.
Absolutely. With an extremely small edition of 49 and exceptional technical execution, Bad Meeting is a highly desirable print from Nara’s early 2000s period — one of the most collectible phases of his career.
The piece portrays Nara’s iconic childlike figures caught in a moment of tension, quietly balancing innocence, emotional vulnerability, and subtle rebellion — hallmarks of the artist’s psychological depth.
The print measures 48 × 38 cm (18⅞ × 15 in.), making it ideal for display and framing.
Yes. This example is offered framed, providing added protection and ready-to-hang presentation.
The work is in excellent condition, protected under frame and well-preserved.
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