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Yoshitomo Nara Cosmic Girl Eyes Open For Sale
Yoshitomo Nara
Cosmic Girl Eyes Open, 2008
About this work
Yoshitomo Nara's *Cosmic Girl Eyes Open* (2008) exemplifies the Japanese artist's singular ability to distill complex emotional states into deceptively simple imagery. The work features one of Nara's characteristic child figures, her oversized eyes conveying a potent mixture of innocence and knowing defiance that has become synonymous with his practice. Set against a cosmic backdrop, the piece introduces an element of existential wonder that elevates it beyond Nara's more earthbound compositions, situating the figure within a vast, contemplative space. Nara emerged from Japan's Neo-Pop movement in the 1990s, drawing equally from traditional Japanese illustration, Western punk and rock subcultures, and the aesthetic flatness of manga. His children—at once tender and confrontational—channel the rebellious spirit of underground music while tapping into universal experiences of solitude, resilience, and quiet resistance. This duality has secured Nara's position as one of the most sought-after contemporary artists working today, with his works achieving significant results at auction and held in major institutional collections worldwide. *Cosmic Girl Eyes Open* represents a mature moment in Nara's oeuvre, balancing his signature visual vocabulary with a more expansive, introspective quality. The sustained gaze of the figure invites prolonged engagement, rewarding viewers who look beyond the apparent simplicity of the composition. For acquisition inquiries regarding this work, please contact Guy Hepner.
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Auction History
Cosmic Girls: Eyes Opened / Eyes Closed · Yoshitomo Nara · Christie's · 2021-04 · $3,907
COSMIC GIRLS: EYES OPEN/EYES CLOSED · Yoshitomo Nara · Sotheby's · 2020-10 · $39,850
Cosmic Girls: Eyes Opened / Eyes Closed · Yoshitomo Nara · Christie's · 2020-04 · $23,750
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