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Yoshitomo Nara Y.N. Self Portrait For Sale
Yoshitomo Nara
Y.N. Self Portrait, 2002
About this work
Yoshitomo Nara's *Y.N. Self Portrait* from 2002 offers a rare and deeply personal window into the artist's practice during a pivotal period in his career. Created at a time when Nara was achieving international recognition, this work collapses the boundary between artist and subject, presenting his signature child figure as an autobiographical stand-in. The result is a meditation on identity, introspection, and the persistent themes of solitude that have defined his oeuvre. Nara's characteristic aesthetic is fully present here: the simplified yet emotionally charged facial features, the oversized head, and those penetrating eyes that convey simultaneous innocence and quiet rebellion. Rooted in Japanese pop culture, punk rock sensibility, and the artist's own childhood memories of post-war Japan, his figures resist easy categorization. They are at once confrontational and tender, defiant yet achingly vulnerable. This particular work's self-referential nature elevates it beyond his typical portraits, suggesting a moment of genuine artistic reckoning. Within the secondary market, Nara's works from the early 2000s remain highly sought after by collectors worldwide, representing a crucial chapter in contemporary Asian art. His influence on subsequent generations of artists and his continued relevance in global exhibitions underscore the enduring importance of works from this era. Guy Hepner invites collectors to inquire about acquiring this significant work by contacting our New York gallery.
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Auction History
Y.N. (Self-Portrait) (Nara E-2002-016) · Yoshitomo Nara · SBI Art Auction · 2021-04 · $161
Y.N. (Self-Portrait) · Yoshitomo Nara · Sotheby's · 2026-02 · $19,200
Y.N. (Self Portrait) · Yoshitomo Nara · Poly Auction · 2025-10 · $2,363
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