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Set of two offset lithographic posters, printed in colours on wove paper - 72 x 52 cm / 28.3 x 20.5 in (each) - Unsigned

Cosmic Girl by Yoshitomo Nara, created in 2008, is a limited edition set of two offset lithographic prints that showcases the artist’s signature style of childlike figures. Each print measures 72 x 52 cm and features a girl with large, almond-shaped eyes. The left print portrays the girl with her eyes gently closed, conveying a serene and introspective mood, while the right print shows her with wide, open eyes, gazing outward with a slightly mysterious expression. The soft, pastel tones and the simplicity of the design give the images an ethereal and dreamlike quality, making the girl appear both innocent and enigmatic. Nara's work often explores themes of vulnerability and emotional depth, and in Cosmic Girl, the duality between the closed and open eyes adds layers of introspection and curiosity. Although unsigned, these prints are part of a limited edition of 500.

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

Cosmic Girl, 2008

Name: Cosmic Girl, 2008
SKU: 13864
Price: 15900.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

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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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Offset Print

Offset PrintOffset lithography is a printing technique where the inked image is first transferred (offset) from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the printing surface. This method combines the lithographic process, which relies on the repulsion of water and oil, to keep non-printing areas ink-free by attracting a water-based film. Offset lithography was originally developed to reduce costs in reproducing artwork and is widely used for high-volume printing due to its efficiency and ability to produce sharp, consistent images.

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Edition of 500

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Anything with human form will resemble someone you know.
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Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara has had his work shown in over 40 exhibitions worldwide since 1984. He's a contemporary artist, sculptor and drafter. Nara is widely-known for his Neo-Pop paintings, similar to that in children's books and comics. Most of his work depicts one particular object, usually children or animals drawn with cartoon-type lines. The children appear to be cute but may be displayed with knives or saws. Yoshitomo Nara doesn't view them as being evil or having aggression but saw them as being among bigger people who held bigger knives or saws. Yoshitomo Nara's work has been influenced by the punk rock era in which he grew up in. In addition, the post World War II Japan has made an impact on most of his artwork. "Nobody's Fool" is Yoshitomo Nara’s first major exhibition in New York City which features more than one hundred of his works ranging from his early career to his recent sculptures, drawings, and ceramics.

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Cosmic Girl, 2008

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