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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.
No Fun! (from In the Floating World), 1999
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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.
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Naïve art describes a style of artwork that is simple and unsophisticated, often created by artists without formal training in an academy or art school. The style is characterized by a lack of advanced techniques, giving it a childlike appearance. Naïve art often features bright colors, simple shapes, and a straightforward approach to subject matter, reflecting the artist's untrained perspective.
