Yoshitomo Nara – No Fun! (from In the Floating World), 1999 – Digital Print on paper

Fuji Xerox copy on wove paper. Signed, dated and numbered lower margin. Reference : The Institut für moderne Kunst Nürnberg, Yoshitomo Nara: Lullaby Supermarket, Nürnberg, Germany, 2002 (another edition illustrated, pp. 66-71 and 194-195). Bijutsu Shuppan Sha, Yoshitomo Nara: The Complete Works Volume 1 -Paintings, Sculptures, Editions, Photographs, Tokyo, Japan, 2011 (another edition illustrated, plate E-1999-001 – E-1999-016, p. 308-309).

Yoshitomo Nara’s No Fun! (from In the Floating World, 1999) is a Fuji Xerox print on wove paper that blends traditional Japanese imagery with contemporary pop sensibility. The composition centers on a stylized female figure reminiscent of ukiyo-e prints, dressed in a patterned kimono and rendered with delicate yet simplified features. Playful yet subversive elements—such as the small figure emerging from her hair and the exaggerated horn-like instrument—introduce humor and quiet tension. The bold red text “No Fun!” contrasts with the muted background, suggesting irony or emotional detachment. Produced in a limited edition of 50, the work reflects Nara’s exploration of innocence, rebellion, and cultural hybridity.

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

No Fun! (from In the Floating World), 1999

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Digital Print on paper

Digital Print on paperDigital print on paper refers to a digital image printed with archival-grade inks on high-quality, acid-free paper. This process ensures the print can last over twenty years if properly stored. The digital file allows for future prints to be made as needed.

Edition

Edition of 50

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