Yoshitomo Nara – Doggy Radio, 2011 – Mixed Media

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Doggy Radio (2011) by Yoshitomo Nara is a mixed-media functional sculpture measuring 45 × 33 × 23 cm, produced in an edition of 3000 and numbered. Shaped like a simplified white dog with drooping ears, a red nose, and a golden collar, the piece embodies Nara’s playful yet emotionally charged aesthetic. Known for blending innocence with subtle melancholy, Nara here transforms a domestic object—a radio—into a character-like companion. Both whimsical and practical, Doggy Radio reflects the artist’s ongoing interest in childhood imagination, anthropomorphism, and the intersection of art and everyday life.

Yoshitomo Nara (Japan, 1959) is a renowned contemporary artist celebrated for his whimsical yet introspective depictions of children and animals. Influenced by Japanese pop culture and Western punk rock, his works explore themes of innocence, rebellion, and emotional complexity. Nara’s iconic style has earned him international acclaim and widespread popularity.

Yoshitomo Nara

Doggy Radio, 2011

Name: Doggy Radio, 2011
Brand: Yoshitomo Nara
SKU: 16183
Price: 4650.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Form

Sculpture / Object

Sculpture / ObjectA sculpture is a three-dimension object made using any one of the basic sculpting processes. These include carving, casting, constructing or modeling. Carving materials may be bone, ivory, stone or wood. Modeling and casting use clay or wax, while constructions glue materials together.

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Mixed Media

Mixed MediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.

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Edition of 3000

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