Purple Magazine
— Purple #43 S/S 2025
The Tokyo Diary Issue
yoshitomo nara
Inspired by manga and anime, the iconic large-eyed figures of Yoshitomo Nara, 65, capture the emotional complexities of childhood — ranging from anger, rebellion, suspicion, and revenge to calmness and playfulness. This universal theme has made Nara one of Japan’s most celebrated contemporary artists, elevating him to near pop-star status.
ALL ARTWORK COPYRIGHT YOSHITOMO NARA, COURTESY OF THE ARTIST, THE YOSHITOMO NARA FOUNDATION, AND BLUM LOS ANGELES / TOKYO / NEW YORK, PHOTOS KEIZO KIOKU
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Yoshitomo Nara, tokyo midnight, 2024, sakura solid marker solidified paint stick on paper, 43 1/8 x 31 1/8 inches
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Yoshitomo Nara, she is the c, 2024, sakura solid marker solidified paint stick on paper, 43 1/8 x 31 1/8 inches
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Yoshitomo Nara, love love love, 2024, sakura solid marker solidified paint stick on paper, 43 1/8 x 31 1/8 inches
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Yoshitomo Nara, defiant guys, 2024, sakura solid marker solidified paint stick on paper, 43 1/8 x 31 1/8 inches