Bronze Sculpture for Sale
We are punks Mug Small, 2011
Design : Artistic Tableware, Porcelain · 6.5 x 8.5 x 8.5 cm 2.6 x 3.3 x 3.3 inch
€140
140 €
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Shipped from: Spain
Delivery to: France , € 28
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Design : Open edition
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Artwork sold in perfect condition
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Dimensions ( cm • inch )
6.5 x 8.5 x 8.5 cm 2.6 x 3.3 x 3.3 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
Edition: Open
Brand new, inside its custom box
A small porcelain mug based on Yoshitomo Nara's (2011), a colour-pencil drawing of a defiant, round-headed child whose expression falls somewhere between a lullaby and a battle cry. The piece belongs to a body of work where Nara channels the raw energy of the punk and folk records he grew up listening to on U.S. Armed Forces radio in rural Aomori, a thread that runs from his earliest sketchbooks to his large-scale canvases and limited editions.
Crafted in Hasami ware from Nagasaki Prefecture, the mug is dishwasher and microwave safe. The clay is fired and glazed in Japan using techniques passed down through four centuries of potters in the hills above Nagasaki. The result is a clean white body, light but solid in the hand, with a matte finish that lets the illustration sit naturally on the surface rather than floating under a layer of gloss.
Peek inside once you have finished your espresso and you will find one of Nara's girls staring back at you from the bottom of the cup, as if she got there first and has no intention of leaving. It is a small, private encounter: exactly the kind of moment Nara builds into his work. His figures never perform for a crowd; they address you one-on-one, and finding one at the bottom of a coffee cup is about as intimate as it gets.
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Yoshitomo Nara, born in 1959 in Japan, is a celebrated contemporary artist known for his distinctive blend of Japanese Pop Art, punk influences, and elements of graffiti, manga, and American cartoons. After earning a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Arts of Aichi, he further honed his artistic practice by obtaining a second master's degree from the Kunst Akademie Düsseldorf in 1987. Nara's work emerged in the 1990s as a prominent voice within the Japanese Pop Art movement, quickly capturing international attention for its unique style and narrative depth.
In 2024, Nara's work was featured in a major exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, marking his first significant solo show in Spain. The exhibition, which ran from June 28 to November 3, 2024, showcased a comprehensive selection of his paintings, sculptures, and installations, reflecting the depth and evolution of his artistic journey
In 2025, Nara's exploration of new mediums and techniques continues to push boundaries. Recently, he has expanded his creative practice into large-scale sculptures and immersive installations, further blurring the lines between traditional and contemporary art. His latest exhibition, The Little Wanderer at a Tokyo museum, showcases these evolving works, drawing attention to his exploration of emotional expression through three-dimensional pieces. As Nara embraces new technologies and approaches, his work remains a vibrant and influential force in the contemporary art world.
Nara's artwork is defined by his iconic depictions of mischievous, sometimes violent, and often enigmatic figures. His subjects—typically children or animals—exhibit a striking duality, combining innocence with an underlying sense of rebellion. These characters evoke both tenderness and coldness, creating an emotional tension that invites curiosity and introspection. His artworks are captivating due to their elusive nature, often leaving the viewer with more questions than answers. With over forty solo exhibitions worldwide, Yoshitomo Nara's influence continues to grow. His works are part of significant collections in renowned institutions, and he is represented by prominent galleries in New York and Los Angeles.
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