


Too Young to Die
2002
Yoshitomo Nara's provocative work presents a haunting statement rendered in transfer printed porcelain. The piece plays with the juxtaposition of delicate ceramic material against its darker subject matter. Created in 2002, the work uses porcelain as a vehicle for exploring themes of mortality and youth. The transfer printing technique allows for precise image reproduction on the ceramic surface. This artwork reflects Nara's interest in examining the tension between beauty and disturbing content.
- Medium
- transfer-printed porcelain
Notes
This work is from the edition of an unknown size published by Cerealart, Philadelphia.
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Editions & Works on Paper
April 16, 2026
Estimate: $600 – $800
Lot 277
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