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Yoshitomo Nara — Tell Me
Yoshitomo Nara

Tell Me

"Tell Me" by Yoshitomo Nara is a contemporary ukiyo-e woodcut that bridges traditional Japanese printmaking techniques with modern artistic sensibilities. The work employs the classical multi-block color woodcut method on Japan paper, demonstrating Nara's engagement with historical woodblock traditions while addressing contemporary themes through his distinctive visual language. Created as a full sheet print, the work exemplifies the revival and reinterpretation of ukiyo-e as a medium for contemporary artists in the 21st century.

Medium
Ukiyo-e woodcut in colours, on Japan paper, the full sheet.

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March 28, 2025

Lot 5

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Yoshitomo Nara, Tell Me

"Tell Me" by Yoshitomo Nara is a contemporary ukiyo-e woodcut that bridges traditional Japanese printmaking techniques with modern artistic sensibilities. The work employs the classical multi-block color woodcut method on Japan paper, demonstrating Nara's engagement with historical woodblock traditions while addressing contemporary themes through his distinctive visual language. Created as a full sheet print, the work exemplifies the revival and reinterpretation of ukiyo-e as a medium for contemporary artists in the 21st century.

Medium
Ukiyo-e woodcut in colours, on Japan paper, the full sheet.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Acrylic On Canvas, Mixed Media, Japanese Artist, Melancholic, Pop Art, 21st Century, Childlike characters, Contemporary Art, Figurative, Cute Aesthetic

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Collected by

Melissa Avery