【Original】 Yoshitomo Nara | Dream Time

**Due to its size, this item is only available for local delivery.** *The framing process is time-consuming and intricate. Please allow 2-3 weeks for your order to be meticulously prepared. Artist: Yoshitomo Nara Title: Dream Time B3 Poster | Size: 51.5×36.5cm Approximate Hanging Weight: 1.2KG Official poster from the Yoshitomo Nara Museum. Born on December 5, 1959, Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara is celebrated globally for his distinctive, nonconformist creations, particularly his melancholic, cartoon-like children and animals. After earning his Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees from Aichi Prefectural University of the Arts, he pursued further studies at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in the late 1980s, drawing inspiration from both Eastern and Western cultures throughout his career. Nara's childhood coincided with Japan's post-war era, a time of increasing exposure to Western pop culture, including comic books, Disney animations, and popular music, which is often cited as an early influence. While he maintains his work is not directly inspired by Japanese manga, his unique portraits of wide-eyed figures frequently lead critics to draw comparisons. Conversely, he insists that by juxtaposing innocent children with cynical expressions or incongruous objects, such as sharp blades, his work elevates to a different spiritual plane, prompting reflection on significant religious and philosophical themes. Nara commands a devoted following and has held numerous solo exhibitions worldwide. A significant retrospective toured internationally between 2003 and 2005. His works are held in the collections of many leading art institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and The National Museum of Art, Osaka, Japan. Title: Dream Time B3 Poster | Size: 51.5×36.5cm Approximate Hanging Weight: 1.2KG Official Yoshitomo Nara poster. https://www.storemarais-image.com/media/b27f237b-6507-474a-8131-75d25adac576.png https://image-cdn-flare.qdm.cloud/q665027dd6a3a4/image/data/2022/04/12/c6d34fbc231337ab8da27935ab4f31db.jpg https://image-cdn-flare.qdm.cloud/q665027dd6a3a4/image/data/2022/01/14/1134fa6cd7cfbb6ffc6c2529c9f80d92.jpg https://image-cdn-flare.qdm.cloud/q665027dd6a3a4/image/data/2022/01/14/1aa39bffc4d2ad4f72254a345e4e294e.jpg