Yoshitomo Nara

One of the most famous living artists in Japan, Yoshitomo Nara counts more than 40 solo show around the world, including the MOMA, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles and the Yuz Museum Shanghai.

His characteric style feature ethereal, big eyed, child like character that transport the viewers into a fantastic, cute but sometimes sad world. Mage and punk rock music are said to have inspired Nara.

In April 2021, the painting Frog Girl was sold in Sotheby's Hong Kong Spring auction for US$12.5 million.