last year, for research, i watched jonathan ross‘ japanorama, a very interesting documentary series by bbc 3. they did an amazing job introducing the audience to contemporary japanese culture.
you have below a short and comprehensive excerpt on yoshitomo nara, one of my favourite japanese artists. also, one of his best known pieces.
cute AND sick? perfect!
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TOP 10 HIGHLIGHTS OF MY TRIP - little aesthete's blog says:
Jul 10, 2013
[…] ken. this is the main reason aomori was one of my destinations. i like yoshitomo nara a lot and this sculpture of his just stayed with me. i will write about the experience in a […]
AOMORI MUSEUM OF ART - little aesthete's blog says:
Oct 14, 2013
[…] but that didn’t really matter since i was going to japan with a japan rail pass anyway and i really, really like yoshitomo nara. […]