Early Works
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Yoshitomo Nara Time Goes On For Sale
Yoshitomo Nara
Time Goes On, 2002
About this work
Yoshitomo Nara's *Time Goes On* (2002) exemplifies the artist's singular ability to distill complex emotional states into deceptively simple imagery. Created during a pivotal period in Nara's career—when his international recognition was rapidly ascending following major museum exhibitions in the United States and Europe—this work captures the hallmarks that have made him one of the most sought-after contemporary artists of his generation. The composition features Nara's signature wide-eyed child figure, rendered with the artist's characteristic economy of line and muted palette. Yet beneath the apparent innocence lies an undercurrent of defiance and melancholy that distinguishes Nara's practice from mere illustration. The title itself speaks to the existential weight that permeates his oeuvre, suggesting both resignation and resilience in the face of passing time. Drawing from his formative years immersed in punk rock and underground music culture during his studies in Germany, Nara imbues his subjects with an attitude that oscillates between vulnerability and quiet rebellion. Works from this early 2000s period remain highly prized among collectors, representing a moment when Nara had fully refined his visual language while maintaining the raw emotional authenticity that first drew international attention. The piece demonstrates why Nara continues to command significant presence at auction and in institutional collections worldwide. For acquisition inquiries, please contact Guy Hepner, New York.
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Auction History
TIME GOES ON · Yoshitomo Nara · Sotheby's · 2020-06 · $1,339
Time Goes On (Nara E-2004-006) · Yoshitomo Nara · SBI Art Auction · 2021-04 · $50
Time Goes · Yoshitomo Nara · Christie's · 2019-11 · $816
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