A Look Inside Sotheby’s New Hong Kong Maison
Despite the articulated architecture and some highly scenographic design choices, the new Maison space still feels cohesive and elegant.
Yoshitomo Nara
Yoshitomo Nara is a prominent Japanese contemporary artist, known for his distinctive paintings of children and animals that evoke both innocence and menace. Born in 1959 in Aomori, Japan, Nara's characters, with their large eyes and somewhat ambiguous expressions, have become iconic in the art world. Drawing inspiration from pop culture, personal memories, and music, especially punk rock, Nara's works often explore themes of solitude, rebellion, and the complexities of childhood emotions.
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Yoshitomo Nara Brings Pathos, Humor and Musical Citations to Guggenheim Bilbao
The artist's work underwent a sharp tonal change after the Tohoku earthquake and subsequent tsunami of 2011, seen here in Midnight Tears (2023), which is the most recent work in the show.
Art Collector Spotlight: StudioTwentySeven Gallerists Nacho Polo and Robert Onuska
The couple has cultivated a lifestyle centered on contemporary art and design.
