Yoshitomo Nara: Meet the Artist
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Painter, sculptor, and draftsman Yoshitomo Nara is best known for his Neo-Pop paintings featuring children and animals associated with Japanese popular culture. The appeal of his cute, though often menacing, characters masks underlying tones of helplessness, rage, and isolation.
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